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34 Master's degrees offered by the university
History
History is the study of past events, people and eras. The History program at Valdosta State University involves research, reading and writing, with an emphasis on interpreting and analyzing information.
Curriculum and Instruction in Accomplished Teaching
The Curriculum and Instruction in Accomplished Teaching program at Valdosta State University provides opportunities for experienced practitioners in a variety of instructional fields to further study curricular and instructional issues facing schools, school systems, higher education establishments and other educational agencies.
Social Work
The Social Work program at Valdosta State University prepares students for clinical practice and licensure in social work and produces graduates who are qualified to practice with diverse populations in multiple settings.
Communication Arts
Valdosta State University offers a graduate program with emphases in Communication Arts.
Nursing
Students in the Valdosta State University Nursing program develop critical thinking skills, gain an appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives, and learn how to address policy disputes and social problems related to health care.
Business Administration
A master of Business Administration degree at Valdosta State University helps business professionals succeed by equipping them with advanced skills in areas such as accounting, marketing, economics, quantitative methods, organizational behavior and finance.
Accounting
Students in Accounting at Valdosta State University work with technology, receive a broad business foundation, and an intensive education in the accounting discipline. The curriculum prepares students for the CPA license and other accounting certifications (e.g., CMA, CIA, etc.).
Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduates at Valdosta State University are advanced practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat mental health issues across the lifespan through pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic interventions.
Middle Grades or Secondary Education
Middle Grades or Secondary Education majors at Valdosta State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree choose two concentrations from the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, reading or social studies and engage in an extensive amount of hands-on teaching.
Counselor Education
The M.Ed. in Counselor Education at Valdosta State University allows students to focus on one of two tracks: School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Communication Disorders
Students in the Communication Disorders program at Valdosta State University are introduced to the field of speech-language pathology and develop the intervention skills necessary to help individuals with communication disorders.
Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Valdosta State University is a non-thesis program. Applicants for admission to the MPA program are considered for acceptance regardless of their undergraduate degree area. This program is designed to allow in-service professionals the opportunity to meet the degree requirements in a swift, convenient manner.
Health and Physical Education
All placements for field experiences and clinical practice will be coordinated through the COEHS Office of Clinical Experiences and Certification and the Department of Teacher Education. Health and Physical Education is offered at Valdosta State University.
English to Speakers of Other Languages
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages offers the Master of Arts in English to Speakers of Other Languages at Valdosta State University.