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56 Master's degrees offered by the university
Teaching
The MA in Teaching and PBC programs at the Marshall University offer alternative routes to teacher certification for individuals that have an undergraduate degree in an area other than education.
Public Administration
The mission of the Master’s Degree in Public Administration at Marshall University is to prepare graduate students to competently lead and manage government and non-profit agencies.
Leadership Studies
The MA in Leadership Studies and PBC programs at the Marshall University offer alternative routes to teacher certification for individuals that have an undergraduate degree in an area other than education.
Forensic Science
The FEPAC-accredited Forensic Science Graduate Program at Marshall University is a two-year academic program leading to a Master of Science in Forensic Science (MSFS).
Education
The Education programs at Marshall University offers a Master of Arts in Literacy Education, an Educational Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education to meet the unique needs of literacy professionals.
Environmental Science
A Environmental Science master’s degree offered by the Marshall University provides you with experiences and skills beyond those you gain as an undergraduate, and helps you to find ways to apply your theoretical knowledge practically and intellectually.
Health Care Administration
The mission of the Marshall University Master of Health Care Administration program is to prepare a competent public health workforce, promote scholarly activities, and reduce the burden of health disparities particularly in West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
Accountancy
The Marshall University MS in Accountancy Program develops skills needed to succeed in today’s accounting profession. The MS in Accountancy is a 30 credit hour graduate program that can be completed within three or four semesters.
Social Work
The program is designed to accommodate working professionals who have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related field such as counseling and psychology. The program at the Marshall University consists of 60 hours for the two year generalist component designed for those coming from a related discipline, and a minimum of credit 30 hours for those admitted to the Advanced Standing program.
Physician Assistant
The mission of the Marshall University Master of Physician Assistant program is to prepare a competent public health workforce, promote scholarly activities, and reduce the burden of health disparities particularly in West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
The M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (M.S.E.) program offered by the Marshall University is an interdisciplinary engineering program designed to meet the specific needs of engineers employed in industry, government, and consulting.
Geography
Who needs a Master’s Degree in Geography from Marshall University ? We have students who are AP Human Geography teachers, community college professors, GIS analysts, natural resource and environmental scientists as well as traditional research-based graduate students.
Special Education
Special Education from Marshall University offer comprehensive experiences in special education with online and face-to-face options in the most in-demand areas of special education. Our faculty are highly credentialed, yet all possess actual classroom experience which makes them approachable and student-friendly.
Data Science
The M.Sc. in Data Science at Marshall University is designed to equip students with advanced skills in data analysis and computational modelling. This programme typically spans two years and can be pursued online or part-time, allowing flexibility for working professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in this rapidly growing field.
Computer Science
The M.S. in Computer Science (M.S.E.) program offered by the Marshall University is an interdisciplinary engineering program designed to meet the specific needs of engineers employed in industry, government, and consulting.
Literacy Education
The MA in Literacy Education and PBC programs at the Marshall University offer alternative routes to teacher certification for individuals that have an undergraduate degree in an area other than education.
Counseling
Counseling from Marshall University is committed to reaching students across the state who are wanting to continue their graduate education. The Program is offered in a hybrid format with a mixture of live, face-to-face class meetings and online content delivery.
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice from Marshall University provides students with advanced theoretical, legal, and methodological training for research, teaching, and management careers in criminal justice.
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences from Marshall University is based on advanced coursework and may include a smaller research project. Biological Sciences majors in the Master of Arts program do not write a thesis, but a passing grade on a comprehensive oral exam is required.
Accountancy (Online)
We are proud to announce our new 100% online MS in Accountancy (Online) program offered by Marshall University designed for both entry-level and seasoned accounting professionals who want to advance in their careers or get the additional credits required to sit for the CPA exam and/or become a licensed CPA.