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45 Master's degrees offered by the university
School Counseling
The School Counseling program at Murray State University welcomes all students interested in becoming a Mental Health Counselor who works with P-12 grade youth in a school setting.
English
The English programme at Murray State University is a 30-hour Master of Arts degree designed for educators and literature enthusiasts. This flexible course is available fully online and can be completed in just two years. It offers a comprehensive foundation in research methods alongside British and American literary studies.
Middle School Education
The Middle School Education programme at Murray State University prepares students for impactful teaching careers. This undergraduate degree, available as a B.Sc. or B.A., focuses on grades 5-9. Students engage in full-time study to master core subjects and adolescent development within a supportive academic environment.
Occupational Safety and Health
The Occupational Safety and Health programme at Murray State University is a comprehensive Master of Science degree designed for career advancement. This 30–33 credit hour course is available both online and on-campus. It offers a flexible, high-quality curriculum focused on protecting lives and improving workplace safety.
Biology
The Biology programme at Murray State University offers a comprehensive Master of Science degree designed for aspiring researchers and educators. This postgraduate course provides both thesis and non-thesis tracks, allowing for full-time study. Students develop advanced expertise in biological sciences to prepare for doctoral studies or industry roles.
Postsecondary Education Administration
The Master of Arts in Postsecondary Education Administration (PSE) from Murray State University prepares emerging leaders to become transformational practitioners of higher education and student affairs.
Speech-Language Pathology
The Speech-Language Pathology programme at Murray State University is a comprehensive Master of Science degree. This full-time, five-semester course is delivered on-campus in Murray, Kentucky. It combines advanced academic coursework with intensive clinical practicum to prepare students for professional certification.
General Experimental Psychology
The General Experimental Psychology program from Murray State University will provide you with the very best in graduate instruction both in and outside of formal classroom settings. You'll be able to work with faculty on the many exciting research projects being conducted in the department and develop and conduct research projects of your own.
Sustainability Science
The MS in Sustainability Science program from Murray State University provides students with an education that prepares them for a career in the Earth and Environmental Sciences with the concept of sustainability as a central component.
Secondary Education Teacher Leader with Mathematics
The Secondary Education Teacher Leader with Mathematics at Murray State University is a specialised postgraduate programme designed for experienced educators. This online course focuses on advanced pedagogical strategies and mathematical expertise, allowing professionals to enhance their leadership skills over a flexible duration.
Public Administration with a concentration in Public Management Online
The Public Administration with a concentration in Public Management Online from Murray State University enhances and expands your leadership qualifications as an administrator in all levels of government. You will study intergovernmental relations, local and regional administration, law and ethics, labor relations, public planning and more.
Public Administration with a concentration in Health Administration
Murray State University’s MPA program offers students a chance to develop their areas of specialization with various concentrations options. One of them being Public Administration with a concentration in Health Administration.
Information Systems
The Information Systems programme at Murray State University is a 30-credit postgraduate degree designed for the high-tech industry. Available both on-campus and 100% online, this flexible course focuses on data analytics and cyber security. It offers a professional path for those seeking to advance in a future-oriented field.
Chemistry
The Chemistry programme at Murray State University is a comprehensive Master of Science degree designed for advanced scientific mastery. This full-time course requires thirty credit hours, including intensive thesis research. It provides a rigorous academic environment for students aiming to excel in professional chemical sciences.
Teacher Leader in Secondary Education
The Teacher Leader in Secondary Education at Murray State University is a professional Master of Arts in Education programme. This 30-hour curriculum is designed for educators seeking Rank II certification and leadership roles. Delivered with flexible study options, it empowers teachers to excel without entering administration.
Library Media
Murray State University offers a master’s degree in education in Library Media that is open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree or above. Candidates with a master’s degree who are looking for a rank change may take this program, since a second master’s degree qualifies for a Rank I.
Public Administration General Online
Whether you’re already in public administration or considering a career change, the Master of Public Administration General Online program from Murray State University gives you a broad range of essential skills. In this program, you will explore core fields of public administration such as budgeting, organizational theory, human resources, policy analysis, ethics and more.
Education in School Counselling
The Education in School Counselling programme at Murray State University prepares students for impactful roles in educational settings. This comprehensive course focuses on mental health and student wellbeing. Available with flexible study options, the programme ensures graduates meet professional certification requirements.
Mathematics
The Master of Arts in Mathematics degree is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study graduate level mathematics so that they may obtain preferred employment in mathematics with government or industry, teach at the junior college level or be better prepared to teach at the secondary school level, or continue working toward a doctor of philosophy degree.
Occupational Therapy
Murray State University offers a unique curriculum designed to introduce you to the profession of Occupational Therapy through current research, clinical experiences, and interprofessional collaboration with other health care professionals.