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53 Master's degrees offered by the university
Recreation and Sport Administration
The Recreation and Sport Administration Master of Science at Western Kentucky University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme. It offers flexible study pathways including a Joint Undergraduate Master's Program for accelerated completion. Students can specialise in areas like coaching or facility management to advance their careers.
Libraries, Informatics, and Technology in Education
Students in the Libraries, Informatics, and Technology in Education program at Western Kentucky University seeking additional teacher certification will earn the School Librarian certification and the Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement.
Psychology
The Psychology programme at Western Kentucky University is a Master of Science degree designed for those seeking careers in research, business, or doctoral study. This postgraduate course offers full-time engagement with concentrations in Industrial-Organizational or Psychological Science, typically completed over two years.
Middle Grades Education for Teacher Leaders
The Middle Grades Education for Teacher Leaders at Western Kentucky University programs are designed to empower teachers to address authentic needs in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and most importantly improve student learning.
Counseling
The MAE in Counseling at Western Kentucky University has two concentrations and meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and in states with reciprocal licensure agreements.
Social Work
The online Master of Social Work by Western Kentucky University prepares you to lead and serve the diverse populations that need you most.
Social Work
The Social Work programme at Western Kentucky University is a comprehensive Master of Social Work degree. Available in full-time and part-time modes, it offers a 60-hour traditional track or a 30-hour advanced standing option. Students gain expert training for professional practice within diverse rural communities.
Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology
The Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology M.S. at Western Kentucky University is a comprehensive 33-credit postgraduate programme. Designed for full-time study, this degree focuses on advanced physiological research and clinical practice. It prepares students for professional roles in rehabilitation and performance through expert-led laboratory work.
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, for Initial Certification
The program in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, for Initial Certification from Western Kentucky University is designed to prepare early childhood educators to work with children with and without disabilities, ages birth through kindergarten and their families. IECE program graduates are qualified to work with children from birth to entry into the primary program.
Psychology - Clinical Psychology
The Psychology - Clinical Psychology programme at Western Kentucky University is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This full-time course requires 48 credit hours and prepares students for doctoral study or professional licensure. It combines rigorous research training with practical clinical experience in a professional setting.
Organizational Leadership
The Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Western Kentucky University is designed to meet needs of diverse students by providing professional education that is broadly based upon knowledge and research from business, communication, organizational functions, psychology, political science, and aspects of leadership to include theories, approaches, models, and constructs.
Chemistry
The Master of Science in Chemistry at Western Kentucky University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for full-time study. This degree offers advanced training in research and theory across multiple chemical disciplines, providing students with the expert mentoring needed to excel as independent scientists.
Special Education for Initial Certification, Learning and Behavior Disorders
The Special Education for Initial Certification, Learning and Behavior Disorders program from Western Kentucky University, which will lead to a Master of Arts in Teaching, is for individuals seeking initial certification in LBD and may or may not be currently employed as a teacher of students with Learning and Behavior disorders.
Speech Language Pathology
The Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology at Western Kentucky University is designed to prepare professional speech pathologists to meet the needs of the communicatively impaired in hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, and schools.
Elementary Education for Teacher Leaders
The Elementary Education for Teacher Leaders programs at Western Kentucky University are designed to empower teachers to address authentic needs in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and most importantly improve student learning.
Child and Family Studies
The 100% online Master of Science in Child and Family Studies by Western Kentucky University focuses on human development with a theory-to-practice approach, allowing students to learn in the field. Graduates are empowered to improve quality of life and create positive change by learning to evaluate and synthesize issues related to children, youth, and families.
History
The History Master of Arts at Western Kentucky University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for full-time or part-time study. This degree prepares students for doctoral research or teaching roles in secondary and higher education, offering both thesis and non-thesis pathways to suit diverse career goals.
Public Health
The Public Health programme at Western Kentucky University is a 42-credit professional practice degree. Available both online and on-campus, this CEPH-accredited course prepares students for diverse health careers. It focuses on competency-based learning and includes a capstone project to ensure practical expertise.
Instructional Design
Instructional Design at Western Kentucky University is the systematic analysis of learning and performance needs, and the development of effective strategies, processes, systems, and products to address those needs.
Library Media Education
Library Media Education from Western Kentucky University is the Master of Science with an emphasis in libraries, informatics, and technology in education. Students seeking additional teacher certification will earn the School Librarian certification and the Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement.