Marshall University

Accessibility Awareness

The interdisciplinary Accessibility Awareness Certificate will help students obtain knowledge and skills related to providing technology accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities, to become more employable. Coursework will increase student knowledge and provide learning experiences designed to foster innovation and creative problem-solving with disability perspectives in curriculum and instruction.

Accountancy

The Master of Science in Accountancy emphasizes skills necessary to succeed in the profession of public accounting. The program requires 30 semester hours of study.

Accounting

The Department of Accountancy and Legal Environment offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting. In the program, you will learn how to summarize financial statements and reports, interpret financial data, develop budgets, calculate taxes, audit financial records, and utilize systems to collect, retrieve, and analyze financial data.

Adult and Continuing Education

The Master of Science degree program in Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) is a field-based program designed to serve adult learners who may be employed on a full-time basis. The comprehensive program is intended for individuals who serve in instructional, training, leadership, or professional roles in human services areas of business, industry, government, community agencies, health care, or education. The program offers two areas of emphasis.

Advanced Critical Thinking

The Herd Humanities Certificate in Advanced Critical Thinking is a 16-credit hour program that begins with a two-course sequence in Transformative Texts (SCLA 101 and SCLA 102, typically taken in the first year), followed by three courses in a chosen track and a one-credit course to foster Community Engagement beyond the classroom. Tracks include Science & Technology, Environment & Sustainability, Healthcare & Medicine, and Conflict Resolution & Justice.

Advertising/Public Relations

Bachelor of Arts with a major in advertising and public relations. This major prepares students to create ads, plan and execute media buys, and complete campaigns. Advertising trains students for agency positions, but many graduates work for small businesses, corporations, and their own enterprises. Students learn how to publicize products and services for companies and organizations by employing skills in writing, designing, and planning.

Aging in Appalachia

This certificate is an interdisciplinary exploration of multiple aspects of aging in the region of Appalachia. This certificate can be attached to multiple degree programs as specialization in this area. This certificate is flexible. Selected topics courses in aging can substitute for a required course when approved by the certificate director.

Anthropology

Our affordable Anthropology degree program offers students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to thoroughly and creatively explore the world and peoples around them. Anthropology classes stress the exchange of ideas and build strength in critical thinking, communication and intellectual exploration. The curriculum ensures students are introduced to all four disciplinary subfields: Sociocultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, and Linguistic Anthropology.

Appalachian Studies

The M.A. in Humanities program is home to the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies, a virtual, non-degree program of 16 hours composed of foundation courses, electives to meet specific educational goals, and a capstone research experience. Courses in the program are conducted in a virtual graduate-level seminar format, characterized by challenging readings, involved discussion, and mentored research and application.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the application of scientific principles taken from behavior analysis to socially significant behavior change. The goal of ABA is to improve learning and decrease challenging behavior, which may impact the individual's quality of life. ABA is an effective intervention for many problems and populations, including those with and without specific diagnoses, across settings.

Art

The School of Art and Design offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art with areas of emphasis in Visual Art & Design and in Art History. The Art History emphasis offers courses ranging from an overview of global art history to specialized courses in Art History from antiquity through the contemporary era. The Visual Art & Design emphasis best suits transfer students or those who wish to combine studio art and a minor or second degree in another discipline.

Art Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. Students who wish to teach Art fall under the teacher education degree, with licensure spanning prekindergarten through adult. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

ARTS

Athletic Training

The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree program is an innovative 3+2 program structure where students complete both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in a total of five years. Incoming freshmen declare the major Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, and then apply to the Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program in their third academic year.

Athletic Training (Professional)

The Marshall University Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training (PMAT) program is fully accredited by the CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education). It is a rigorous multifaceted health professions program that blends classroom instruction with clinical rotations, where students obtain real life experience working hands-on with certified athletic trainers, physicians, physical therapists, and other allied health care professionals to provide patient care.

Aviation Maintenance Technology

The Aviation Maintenance Technology degree program provides training in aircraft maintenance technology. Students will learn to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft systems, identifying problems and following the manufacturer's guidelines and industry best practices for maintenance and repair using approved maintenance materials. This is a joint degree program with Mountwest Community & Technical College.

Aviation Management

Students graduating with an aviation management degree may manage airports, airlines, or any other company in the aviation area. They may hold higher-level positions in areas of safety and security, operations, finance, marketing, and human resources. The Aviation Management major is a 24-credit hour major in the Lewis College of Business. The curriculum incorporates management courses from the College of Business and aviation classes from the Division of Aviation.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

Behavioral Statistics

Psychology and behavioral research are based, in part, upon the assumption of an orderly analysis of empirical data. The Graduate Certificate in Behavioral Statistics offers a comprehensive array of statistical tools and analyses that will enable those who complete the certificate both private and public sector opportunity. Certificate holders will be able to create, design, and implement real-world statistical paradigms.

Biochemistry

Students completing the Biochemistry major will be prepared for career opportunities in the biotechnology, forensics, environmental, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and medical fields. Students will also be well prepared for graduate-level study in biochemistry, biotechnology, and genetics and molecular biology. Additionally, Biochemistry is an excellent choice for students desiring to attend professional training in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law or Engineering.

Biological Science Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. The secondary programs are designed for those wanting to teach content to middle school and/or high school students. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

Biological Sciences (BA)

The B.A. in Biological Sciences provides a strong grounding in the information, theory, and technique required to understand life and how living organisms function. The B.A. is particularly well suited to students who wish to double major in another non-science discipline, and those who wish to enter biology-related careers that require fewer science electives.

Biological Sciences (BS)

The B.S. in Biological Sciences provides a strong grounding in the information, theory, and technique required to understand life and how living organisms function. The B.S. without an emphasis allows students to chart their own path, taking courses that both meet their interests and prepare them for their future careers. We offer courses across the field of biology, from molecular to physiology to ecology and more.

Biological Sciences (MA)

The Department of Biological Sciences offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees with a major in Biological Sciences. Students in these programs may work under a faculty mentor in a range of areas such as cellular and molecular biology, ecology, environmental sciences, evolution, genetics, microbiology, plant biology, neurobiology, and wildlife biology. The M.A. degree does not require a thesis and allows students to strengthen their education through advanced coursework.

Biological Sciences (MS)

The Department of Biological Sciences offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees with a major in Biological Sciences. The M.S. degree in Biological Sciences prepares students for a range of employment opportunities, as well as additional study at the graduate level. Students must conduct research, and write and defend a thesis for the M.S. degree.

Biomechanics

The Biomechanics major at Marshall University, housed within the School of Health and Movement Sciences (SHMS), provides a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. Combining anatomical, physiological, and mechanical principles, this program prepares students to analyze movement patterns, assess performance, and apply biomechanical concepts to real-world challenges in healthcare, sports, and rehabilitation.

Biomechanics

Biomechanics is the analysis of human movement to enhance performance, improve training, rehabilitate injuries, and reduce injury risk. The Biomechanics degree provides students an educational foundation in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and physics that provides a holistic understanding of how the body produces motion, and how to identify healthy movement.

Biomedical Engineering

The Biomedical Engineering discipline is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for health care purposes. This discipline aims to narrow the gap between engineering and medicine, combining the design and problem-solving skills of engineering with medical and biosciences to advance health care treatment, including diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy. Biomedical engineering is a rapidly growing field.

Biomedical Research

The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine offers a combined M.D./Ph.D. degree in partnership with the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program at Marshall University. The curriculum takes seven to eight years to complete. Students first take years one and two of medical school, then complete the Ph.D. coursework and research. Most graduates work as physician-scientists at medical schools, conducting disease-related research and applying the results to the treatment of patients.

Biomedical Research

The Biomedical Sciences and Clinical and Translational Sciences departments of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Research. The primary goal of the program is to use biomedical and translational research approaches to help reduce health disparities and improve the health of the population in West Virginia and central Appalachia. The doctorate is a research degree and does not depend solely on the accumulation of credit hours.

Biomedical Research

The primary goal of the Biomedical Research (BMR) program is to use biomedical and translational research approaches to help reduce the numerous health disparities and improve the health of the population in West Virginia and central Appalachia. To do this, students take an interdisciplinary approach with defined interests and in-depth training in one of several research areas of emphasis. The program also offers a non-thesis Master of Science option with a Medical Sciences area of emphasis.

Business Administration

The Marshall University Doctor of Business Administration program is a research-based doctoral program that combines a disciplined approach to scholarship with a focus on compelling problems of practice. Students will study seminal and contemporary business literature to develop research questions in their area of interest. They will perform literature reviews, design and perform research studies, analyze data, and draw relevant conclusions that affect economic development.

Business Administration

Qualified candidates are given an opportunity to earn the Master of Business Administration degree. In keeping with its purpose of providing professional preparation and foundation, the M.B.A. program gives emphasis to building a strong fundamental framework and to developing skills in managerial problem-solving and decision-making.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Chemical Sciences

This major in chemistry is intended for students needing a broadly based, flexible science background. Degrees offered by the Department of Chemistry allow the individual to obtain high quality instruction in chemistry as a scientific discipline, obtain a sound background in preparation for advanced studies, meet the qualifications of professional chemists and accrediting agencies, or prepare for a professional career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, and nursing.

Chemistry

This curriculum meets the standards of the American Chemical Society and is recommended for students intending to enter the chemical profession or intending to pursue graduate work in chemistry. Students who successfully complete the requirements for the B.S. in Chemistry degree will receive a certificate from the American Chemical Society indicating that their degree meets the standards of the Committee on Professional Training.

Chemistry

The Master's Degree in Chemistry is a two-year program intended primarily for individuals interested in advanced training in chemistry and related disciplines in preparation for doctoral programs or for careers in industry, government, or postsecondary school education. Students are expected to be well grounded in one or more of the program's five areas of specialization: Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.

Chemistry Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. The secondary programs are designed for those wanting to teach content to middle school and/or high school students. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

Child Welfare

The Undergraduate Child Welfare Certificate provides participants with a foundation of learning and an in-depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities needed when working with children and families. This certificate is tailored toward marketable skills for practice with children and families and provides relevant information and skills that are needed in the field of child welfare services.

Civil and Environmental Engineering

The M.S. in Engineering (M.S.E.) program is an interdisciplinary engineering program designed to meet the specific needs of engineers employed in industry, government, and consulting, as well as those desiring a traditional research-based graduate degree. The program offers a broad core curriculum with opportunities for concentrated study in two majors: Engineering Management and Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is the application of physical and mathematical principles for solving the problems of society. Because civil engineering is a broad profession, it includes several specialized sub-disciplines such as construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering. Civil engineers' duties include planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, roads, bridges, and pipelines.

Clinical and Translational Science

The Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Department in the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Clinical and Translational Science. The goal of this program is to equip physicians in-training and other biomedical scientists with the information and training they need to translate basic clinical advances into improved patient care that will enhance the quality of life for patients in the Appalachian region.

Communication Disorders

The Department of Communication Disorders offers a Bachelor of Science in communication disorders for students interested in pursuing a career in speech-language pathology. Speech-language pathologists specialize in the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.

Communication Disorders

The graduate program of the Department of Communication Disorders is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and offers a Master of Science degree. Communication Disorders majors at the graduate level follow a prescribed program leading to eligibility for national certification in Speech-Language Pathology and licensure by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Communication Studies

The Communication Studies Department's mission is to shape the communication leaders of tomorrow by empowering students for success through effective and ethical communication. The curriculum fosters communication leadership that rests on a foundation informed by creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Faculty are dedicated to a student-centered approach that emphasizes academic excellence and prepares confident, culturally aware communicators.

Communication Studies

The M.A. degree in Communication Studies provides an opportunity for students to develop individual programs of theory, research, and application among the areas of interpersonal, organizational, and public communication. The program is designed for students who seek careers as communication professionals or who intend to pursue further graduate study in the field.

Community Health

The Community Health certificate program is intended primarily to help non-public health majors gain professional knowledge in this field of health care. This certificate program also caters to the needs of individuals already working in health settings to further enhance their knowledge and receive professional credentials in the area of Community Health.

Computer and Information Security

The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Security program prepares students for careers in computer and information security fields through a strong foundation in theory and practice and the broad education gained by core curriculum. The program introduces students to a variety of topics such as computer and network protection, penetration testing and prevention, and security in mobile devices and Internet of Things (IoT), using state-of-the-art security tools.

Computer and Information Technology

A major in Computer and Information Technology provides a solid grounding in the information technology field. CIT is a cutting-edge program rooted and grounded in courses that are both highly theoretical while also extremely applied in nature. Students are constantly exposed to the latest technology and trends in class, making them immediately employable upon graduation. Majors choose an area of emphasis to enrich their studies in a focused discipline.

Computer Science

The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skill, and professional practices needed to develop complex software systems. The program also prepares students who desire to pursue further graduate work leading to a Ph.D. degree.

Computer Science

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program prepares students for careers in computer science through learning based on practice and grounded in theory. Students learn how to analyze, design, build, test, and deploy computer based systems by making technical trade offs between performance, scalability, availability, reliability, security, maintainability, cost and societal impact. Marshall's computing facilities are state-of-the-art and readily available to students.

Counseling

The Master of Arts degree in Counseling is a 60 credit hour planned program of study designed to meet the necessary competencies of professional counselors and satisfies the curricular requirements for counselor licensure in the state of West Virginia. There are currently two distinct Areas of Emphasis offered within the Counseling program: clinical mental health counseling and school counseling.

COUNSELING AND REHABILITATION

Creative Writing

The B.A. in Creative Writing can be completed either in-person or online. This program offers a comprehensive learning experience for aspiring writers. Creative Writing majors develop their skills in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction; they have opportunities to study with talented writers on Marshall's faculty; and they share their own writing in workshops with other writers. Beyond the program's core genres, students can also pursue electives in screenwriting and literature.

Criminal Justice

The Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice provides students with advanced theoretical, legal, and methodological training for research, teaching, and management careers in criminal justice. The program serves to educate criminal justice professionals and prepare students for further advanced graduate work, legal studies, and scholarship.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice and Criminology program provides undergraduate and graduate students with a high-quality criminal justice education to prepare them for future success in public service, law school, graduate school, or the private sector. A unique contribution of the program is to develop students' intellectual abilities, critical thinking skills, research skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills within a broadly based exposure to the study of the law and the legal system.

Curriculum and Instruction

This program is designed to offer the opportunity to earn the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Coursework and other requirements will be met virtually. The mission of the doctoral program in education is to prepare practitioners to be reflective, ethical educators and researchers who contribute to the field of education.

Cyber Forensics and Security

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics and Security prepares students to meet the challenges of today's cyber threats. Cyber Forensics and Security skills are in high demand in law enforcement, business, government, defense, intelligence, and the private sector. The program has a solid foundation in science, technology, and communication skills. Students learn to conduct forensic analysis on a variety of devices and systems, defend a network, testify in court, and conduct penetration tests.

CYBER FORENSICS AND SECURITY

Cybersecurity

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and professional practices needed for careers in the cybersecurity fields. The program also prepares students who desire to pursue further graduate work that leads to a Ph.D. degree. The curriculum covers several advanced topics in cybersecurity, such as advanced cryptography, cybersecurity policy, cyber risk and vulnerability, cyber operation, and security in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Data Analytics in Health Care

Data analytics is the process of acquiring, extracting, integrating, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of deriving useful information. Its application is growing rapidly in health care organizations across the globe. The Marshall University Data Analytics in Health Care certificate is designed to provide health care professionals with the skills required to compete for data analysis jobs amid rising demand in the health care industry.

Data Science

The Master of Science in Data Science (M.S.D.S.) provides students with technical expertise in computational modeling, data collection and integration, data storage and retrieval, data processing, modeling and analytics, and visualization. Students graduating from this program will be able to handle large data sets (big data), write software to work with these large data sets, and apply the statistical skills to model and analyze sub-data sets of interest.

Data Science

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science program prepares students for careers in data science fields through a strong foundation in theory and practice and the broad education gained by the core curriculum. Data science is an evolving interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data in various forms. It involves the use of computational, statistical, and mathematical tools for analyzing data.

Dietetics

The mission of the Master of Science degree program is to prepare graduates to practice in entry-level professional positions in the fields of clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and/or food and nutrition management. The program offers a unique opportunity to dietetics professionals in southern West Virginia. It is open to persons who have completed a bachelor's degree in dietetics at an accredited institution or are currently a Registered Dietitian.

Dietetics

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and prepares students for work in clinical nutrition, community health, and foodservice management positions. The DPD meets the academic standards to qualify students for a dietetics internship (DI).

Digital Forensics

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills for the identification, collection, preservation, and examination of various types of digital evidence, including basic and in-depth knowledge and skills in digital forensic analysis policy and procedure, forensic analysis tools and techniques, data recovery, and investigation, as well as quality assurance, legal, and ethical considerations important to this rapidly changing field.

Early Childhood Education

The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education may also be completed as an area of emphasis within the M.A. in Education. This certificate is designed for licensed elementary teachers seeking to add an endorsement in early education. The goal of this graduate certificate is to strengthen knowledge of early childhood pedagogy, research-based approaches and methods, and best practices for providing a holistic and integrated approach to support the education of young children.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Economics

Economics is a Bachelor's Degree program offered by Marshall University.

Education

The goal of the Education programs is to provide coordinated, sequential programs of study in an identified area of education. The Master of Arts in Education consists of a set of core course requirements, area of emphasis requirements, and a capstone experience. All students must complete 9 hours of coursework in research, educational foundations, and technology integration, and select an area of emphasis consisting of 18-21 hours of required coursework.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Educational Leadership

Students looking to obtain principal/supervisor/superintendent administrative licensure have two avenues to pursue. The first is through the Master of Arts Degree in Leadership Studies-Education Leadership. The second is by completing the post-master's certification program in school principalship/supervisor/superintendent, which is available to those who already possess a master's degree in education.

Educational Specialist

The Education Specialist degree with an Area of Emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for post-master's professionals who are seeking a planned and structured program of study. Students may elect to be dually enrolled in the Education Specialist program and Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.S.E.E.) degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skill, and professional practices needed to develop and design electrical or computer engineering related systems. The program also prepares students who desire to pursue further graduate work leading to a Ph.D. degree.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineers design and maintain electrical control systems and components. They are multi-skilled and are able to work in projects from the design phase, through development, implementation, testing, up to client follow-up. The impact of their work is seen all over the building industry, services, transportation, manufacturing, and production and distribution of power.

Elementary Education

The B.A. in Elementary Education prepares individuals who will teach in grades K-6. This program has been recognized nationally for the rich content it provides. Students complete clinical experiences in private and public schools throughout the program and have a culminating full-year experience (Residency I and II) in a classroom with a cooperating teacher.

Elementary Mathematics Specialist

The Graduate Certificate in Elementary Mathematics Specialist may also be completed as an area of emphasis within the M.A. in Education. This certificate is designed for licensed elementary teachers seeking to add an endorsement as an Elementary Mathematics Specialist, Grades K-6. This certificate emphasizes deep learning of mathematical content as well as mathematical leadership and progressive mathematical pedagogy for teaching elementary students.

Engineering

Driven by cutting-edge research, the Ph.D. in Engineering program at Marshall University provides students with advanced knowledge and expertise in specialized engineering fields. The program provides maximum flexibility for students and faculty to address 21st century engineering problems with the advancement of their field and for success in a range of careers in academia, research, government, industry leadership, or innovation.

Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) is a flexible engineering degree requiring a minimum of 124 credit hours of coursework. Professional courses include mathematics, required science courses, core engineering (ENGR) courses, engineering emphasis courses, and courses used as technical electives. Students may pursue a General Emphasis or an Industrial and Systems Emphasis within the degree.

ENGINEERING

Engineering Management

The M.S. in Engineering (M.S.E.) program is an interdisciplinary engineering program designed to meet the specific needs of engineers employed in industry, government, and consulting, as well as those desiring a traditional research-based graduate degree. The program offers a broad core curriculum with opportunities for concentrated study in two majors: Engineering Management and Civil and Environmental Engineering.

English

The English M.A. at Marshall is designed to meet the increasingly diverse needs of today's graduate students. Students are encouraged to approach their studies from the perspective that best serves their academic purposes and/or career plans, be it Literary Studies, Composition/Rhetoric, and/or Creative Writing. To this end, our program offers a great deal of flexibility at all levels.

English Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. The secondary programs are designed for those wanting to teach content to middle school and/or high school students. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

English (Generalist)

The B.A. in English can be completed either in-person or online. This program delves into language and has the flexibility to encompass everything from literature, creative writing, rhetoric and composition, to technical and professional writing, linguistics, education, film studies and digital humanities. Reading, writing and critical thinking are the foundation for all courses in Marshall's bachelor's degree program in English.

Entrepreneurship

The Department of Marketing, MIS and Entrepreneurship offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is an interdisciplinary program that incorporates the business disciplines of management, finance, accounting, economics, marketing, and legal environment along with science, engineering, and psychology. You will be exposed to creativity, innovation, opportunity recognition, risk management, and sourcing capital.

Environmental Chemistry

Students completing the environmental chemistry major will be prepared for career opportunities in environmental chemistry, toxicology, environmental policy, and consulting. Additionally, Environmental Chemistry is an excellent choice for students desiring to pursue professional training in Law, or Safety, or Industrial Hygiene.

Environmental, Safety and Health

The environmental, safety and health program gives the student the broad multi-disciplinary subject matter and analytical tools necessary to be successful in such professions as consulting, industrial environmental, safety and health management, employee safety and environmental protection. Students from diverse science backgrounds apply their knowledge and skills to problems such as air pollution and control, water pollution and treatment, and solid and hazardous waste management.

Environmental Science

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree is an integrated program requiring discipline specific courses alongside basic science courses from Geology, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to provide students the theory and application of scientific knowledge. The integrated coverage of broad topics prepares students to tackle complex problems facing a modern world. Our student-centered approach requires selection of an Area of Emphasis to focus student efforts toward individual goals.

Exercise Physiology

The Exercise Science major, within the School of Health and Movement Sciences (SHMS), is a multidisciplinary field of study involving the understanding of the active human body in the areas of anatomy, physiology, metabolism, and human kinetics. Students in the Exercise Science major will learn foundational sciences and critical thinking skills to apply the practical approaches and programming of exercise for health and disease, fitness and sport across the lifespan.

Exercise Science

Exercise Science is a multidisciplinary field of study involving the active human body in the areas of anatomy, physiology, metabolism, and kinetics. Exercise Science is a growing field and an allied health profession.

EXERCISE SCIENCE

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Family Nurse Practitioner Program

The purpose of the Post Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner program is to prepare nurses who have a Master of Science in Nursing degree as family nurse practitioners. The graduates of this program are eligible to take the American Nurses' Credentialing Center Certification Examination for Family Nurse Practitioners and/or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Examination for Adult and Family Nurse Practitioners.

Filmmaking

Marshall University's BFA in Filmmaking presents a unique opportunity for students to pursue an interdisciplinary, studio art degree preparing them for a professional career. Filmmaking majors study cinematography, photography, animation, video art, motion design, screenwriting, acting, audio engineering, and post-production in a hands-on studio setting.

Finance

The Department of Finance, Economics and International Business offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance. Finance is a field that is concerned with making investment and financing decisions for both businesses and individuals. There are four major areas in the finance field: corporate finance, investments and portfolio management, financial institutions, and international financial management.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Forensic Chemistry

This major is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in fields involving forensics. Degrees offered by the Department of Chemistry provide a program of studies that allows the individual to obtain high quality instruction in chemistry as a scientific discipline, obtain a sound background in preparation for advanced studies, meet the qualifications of professional chemists and accrediting agencies, or prepare for a professional career in medicine, dentistry, and other fields.

Forensic Science

The FEPAC-accredited Master of Science degree in Forensic Science is a broad-science-based, five-consecutive semester curriculum. While all forensic science students are required to complete a research project, both thesis and non-thesis options are available. The program offers four areas of emphasis that students may complete to enhance the core curriculum.

General Business

The Lewis College of Business, Brad D. Smith Undergraduate School of Business offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Business. This degree is delivered 100% online, meaning students can complete the whole degree without coming to campus. The Online B.A. in General Business does not require you to choose a major; the "major" comes from 24 hours of any combination of upper level LCOB classes. The focus of this degree is on degree completion for nontraditional students.

General Science Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. The secondary programs are designed for those wanting to teach content to middle school and/or high school students. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

Geography (BA)

The B.A. in Geography is for students interested in the spatial and human dimensions of places, cities, and regions. Students explore concepts and issues related to population dynamics and migration, globalization, planning, economic development, transportation systems, connectivity and accessibility, segregation, and urban growth and decline. These themes are explored at the local, regional, and global scales.

Geography (BS)

The B.S. in Geography is for students interested in natural science—concepts and issues related to the environment, earth processes, atmospheric processes, and climate—or in GIScience. Students benefit from expertise in ecology, weather analysis, meteorology, climatology, hurricanes and other types of severe weather, plus GIS spatial analysis and technologies. The B.S. has a core of 24 credit hours ending with a capstone course sequence.

Geography (MA)

Geography is the systematic study of the spatial aspects of human activity, the natural world, and human-environment interaction. The M.A. degree is for students interested in human geography or geography education. The Geography Department prepares students to succeed as professionals in today's job market through an innovative curriculum focusing on building critical thinking, technical, and practical skills across a range of human, physical, and geospatial information science courses.

Geography (MS)

Geography is the systematic study of the spatial aspects of human activity, the natural world, and human-environment interaction. Both the M.S. and M.A. degree options prepare the graduate for professional employment or advanced work at the doctoral level. The M.S. is suitable for students interested in GIScience and/or physical geography. The department maintains state-of-the-art facilities, including a GIScience computer lab.

Geology

The B.S. in Geology degree consists of an interdisciplinary curriculum that provides a sound foundation in both fundamental and applied aspects of geology. Graduates are typically employed by environmental and engineering companies, natural resource industries, and government agencies, or pursue more advanced degrees. The areas of emphasis in this major are optional: Engineering Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Archaeological Geology.

Geospatial Information Science

A graduate certificate in Geospatial Information Science consists of a minimum of 16 graduate hours in courses designated as GIScience Courses, including regularly offered courses as well as special topics courses. The program is designed to offer Geospatial Information Science study in a variety of disciplines, teach students GIScience techniques and how to apply them to solve scientific research problems, and prepare students for employment or additional work at the doctoral level.

Geospatial Information Science

Geospatial Information Science is a research field that utilizes specialized computer hardware, software, and procedures for the capture, presentation, and analysis of all types of natural and social science data referenced (mapped) to the earth's surface. The certificate program provides knowledge, training, applications, and research skills for successful careers or graduate work across a number of disciplines.

Gerontology Social Work

The graduate Certificate program in Gerontology Social Work is a practice-focused course of study that prepares graduate social work students and professional practitioners who already have graduate degrees to work in a variety of aging-related settings. The field of Gerontology Social Work is multi-disciplinary, drawing on the best science and practice applications from a number of areas including biology, sociology, social work, health, and economics.

HEALTH AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES

HEALTH AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES

Health Care Administration

The Master of Science in Health Care Administration is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive perspective of the health care environment. Emphasis is placed on a global view of health care rather than a targeted sector (such as hospitals, nursing homes, etc.) of the industry. Students completing the program frequently pursue employment opportunities in environments ranging from hospitals to medical practices to health insurers/buyers.

Health Care Management

The Department of Management and Health Care Administration offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Health Care Management. Graduates are prepared to provide health care organizations with the necessary skills to manage the complexities of delivering health care in the dynamic health care environment. In the program, you will learn financial and organizational skills, how to prepare budgets, and how to make effective decisions.

Health Informatics

Health Informatics is a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary profession that utilizes information technologies, informatics and information systems and integrates them into the health care arena; it is the science that defines how health information is technically captured, transmitted and utilized, consisting of three core areas: information systems, informatics, and information technology. The program requires at least four semesters of coursework, including an educationally directed practicum.

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences major offers an interdisciplinary approach designed to develop a strong foundation of core skills in preparation for advanced education in a variety of health careers. All students gain knowledge about critical aspects of health, disease and disability, contemporary public health challenges, professional communication, and the scientific bases of health care knowledge.

History

Established in 1938, the history graduate program is one of the oldest at Marshall University. Since the program began, more than 300 Master of Arts degrees in history have been awarded. Although many students have concentrated on U.S. and European history, the department also offers courses in Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, African American, and Women's history. Students may pursue either the thesis option or non-thesis option.

History

The study of History provides an essential component of liberal arts education and offers valuable preparation for careers in law, journalism, teaching, government, the ministry, library and museum work, and areas of the business world where a knowledge of foreign affairs and culture is desirable. History also serves as an indispensable adjunct to careers in the humanities and social sciences and seeks to prepare students for the responsibilities of citizenship.

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Human Geography

The graduate certificate in Human Geography is geared towards educators who are currently teaching Advanced Placement Human Geography and would like to develop greater depth of knowledge, who are looking to teach AP human geography for the first time, or who need to earn continuing education credits to renew or reinstate their teaching license. You learn human geography from subject matter experts with doctoral degrees in geography in a structured, asynchronous online environment.

Humanities

The Master of Arts in Humanities is an online synchronously delivered, all-virtual program. Most courses are offered in a seminar format: discussion-based graduate-level courses focused on reading, open and regular dialogue, collaborative and interactive interpretation, research and writing. The curriculum stresses an interdisciplinary approach, embracing a variety of fields, while allowing conventional disciplinary studies as an integral part of the program.

Humanities

The Humanities major offers areas of emphasis in Classical Culture, Classical Languages, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. This major is unique in two ways: students may choose coursework equivalent to a major in a single department or create a broader curriculum of their choice from various humanities courses, and the program has a strong interdisciplinary side. The goal is to help deepen our understanding of ourselves and our culture.

Human Resource Management

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree program prepares graduates for research and administrative positions in human resource management. Graduates will be qualified for careers in both the public and private sector. Potential employers would include small, mid-size, and large private sector organizations; labor unions; other employee associations; local, state, and federal government; and agencies concerned with employer-employee relations.

Information Assurance

Evidence of information assurance coursework is required for many government and private industry positions. This certificate will meet the government requirements for certification and continuing education for several information security certifications including Security+, CEH, and CISSP.

Information Systems

The Master of Science in Information Systems program addresses the effective analysis, design, creation, management and evaluation of information systems for individuals and organizations. The role of the Information Systems professional is to understand and improve the ways organizations derive value from information. The Lewis College of Business degree program offers an immersive educational experience blending business, information technology and the human element.

Instructional Technology and Learning

The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology and Learning may also be completed as an area of emphasis within the M.A. in Education. The goal of this certificate is to provide hands-on exploration of a variety of technologies for the purpose of enhancing teaching and learning experiences in a wide range of settings. This certificate does not result in initial teacher licensure or added endorsement.

Integrated Studies

The Integrated Studies major in the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is specifically designed for and limited to students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. The B.A.S. is designed specifically for the A.A.S. students who seek to advance their educational levels and their careers.

International Affairs

International Relations is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major focusing on the changing political, economic and cultural relations within the international system of the modern era. The program explores how global, regional, and domestic factors influence relations between actors on the world stage. Students are equipped with both the foundational skills and specific knowledge necessary to analyze the choices and challenges that arise in this arena.

International Business

The Department of Finance, Economics and International Business offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA) in International Business. International Business focuses on cross-border commerce and the legal requirements and trade regulations in the country where you are doing business. You will learn to understand the competitive global landscape of business and the impact international trade has on domestic and foreign markets.

Japanese

The study of foreign languages emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills—increased powers of observation, analysis, logical reasoning, memory, and adaptability—that are immediately transferable to other areas of higher education and to a diversity of careers. In learning to understand, speak, read, and write a foreign language, a student acquires direct access to another view of the world at a time when intercultural understanding has become an urgent priority.

Journalism

The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Marshall offers an accredited Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in Journalism from expert faculty. There are three required well-rounded areas of emphasis to choose from: Broadcast, Multimedia, and Sports Journalism.

JOURNALISM

Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary field of study involving the active human body in the areas of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, psychology, and kinetics to understand how the human body moves and operates. Kinesiology offers a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to study the body and body systems in order to improve human health.

Lab Management

The Lab Management Graduate Certificate Program is for lab professionals, especially forensic lab managers, who want to have increased training in management topics. This program, with its courses in accounting, organizational behavior, marketing, supply chain, and legal/regulatory issues, provides the necessary skills and background to manage a successful lab. Students must have a bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, or other related degree.

Latin

The Graduate Certificate in Latin provides a convenient way for individuals to add a consistent study of the Latin language and literature to their undergraduate and graduate credentials. The program requires 15 hours, 12 of which consist of 500-level Latin courses, and 3 of which consist of CL 536 Roman Civilization.

Leadership Studies

The Ed.D. in Leadership Studies is designed for individuals who aspire to leadership positions in their professional communities, whether those communities are schools, universities, non-profits or philanthropies, state or federal government organizations, NGOs, the military, social service agencies, etc. The program welcomes a broad range of applicants who represent diverse institutions and organizations and who are committed to cultivating a deeper understanding of leadership.

Leadership Studies

The Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies with an emphasis in Educational Leadership is a fully online program which includes the coursework for principal administrative licensure. Students complete a 30 hour program that includes many field-based experiences. This program provides the coursework to apply for principal, supervisor, and superintendent licensure as a PreK-Adult administrator in West Virginia and many other states.

Library Science

The Library Science, M.S. degree program is currently under development and is anticipated to begin in Spring 2026.

Literacy Education

The Literacy Education certificate is intended for educators who hold an initial teaching license and wish to become highly qualified teachers of reading. It consists of five courses, with embedded field-experiences and can lead to a reading endorsement at either the elementary or secondary level.

Literacy Education

The Master of Arts in Literacy Education consists of five foundation courses, four advanced courses, two of which are practicum experiences, and one elective course, for a total of 36 credit hours.

Literary Studies

The B.A. in Literary Studies can be completed either in-person or online. This program gives students the opportunity to develop their writing and close-reading skills through the application of critical and cultural theory in a vibrant learning community. Course offerings encompass a range of subject matter from Shakespeare and slave narratives to The Hunger Games and horror films. This unique literature degree also features courses that critically consider both cinematic and digital texts.

Management

The Department of Management and Health Care Administration offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Management. In order to be successful in today's business world, managers must learn how to manage financial, human, and time-based resources. Topics include employee motivation and performance, work attitudes, group behavior and teamwork, leadership, negotiations, human resource management, organizational culture, and strategic decision making.

Management Information Systems

The Department of Marketing, MIS and Entrepreneurship offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Management Information Systems (MIS). MIS is the study of the relationships among people, technology, and organizations. MIS is a people-oriented field with an emphasis on service through technology. You will learn to create information systems for data management and how to manage various information systems to meet the needs of managers, staff, and customers.

Marketing

The Department of Marketing, MIS and Entrepreneurship offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing. Professionals that work in marketing aim to get and keep customers by determining and satisfying customer needs in a diverse market. In the marketing program, you will learn personal selling, promotion development, event coordination, customer experience design, supply chain management, analytics, market research, social media, and digital marketing.

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Mathematics

The Master of Science degree in Mathematics is offered by the Department of Mathematics and Physics. This is a two-year program designed to prepare students for positions in industry, government agencies, or business; for further graduate study at the doctoral level; and for teaching positions at the secondary or two-year college level. We also offer an Area of Emphasis in Statistics in the M.S. Mathematics degree program.

Mathematics

At the undergraduate level, the Department of Mathematics and Physics offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the core concepts and principles of mathematics and physics, from calculus and linear algebra to quantum mechanics and thermodynamics, taught by experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing engaging and intellectually challenging instruction.

Mathematics Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. The secondary programs are designed for those wanting to teach content to middle school and/or high school students. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

Mathematics through Algebra I

The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics through Algebra I may also be completed as an area of emphasis within the M.A. in Education. This certificate is designed for licensed teachers seeking to add an endorsement in teaching Math 5-9. This certificate emphasizes deep learning of mathematical content as well as progressive mathematical pedagogy appropriate for teaching middle school students.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineers apply fundamental math and physics laws to design, fabricate and innovate mechanical devices. They are multi-skilled and have working knowledge of computers, electricity, structures and mechanisms, materials, and manufacturing processes. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) at Marshall University is designed to emphasize service, systems-based knowledge, and sustainability combining a traditional engineering approach with new and emerging fields.

Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.) degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skill, and professional practices needed to develop and design mechanical engineering related systems. The program also prepares students who desire to pursue further graduate work leading to a Ph.D. degree.

Media Production

Marshall University provides an excellent environment to train for a media career with the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media Production degree program. Marshall's unique bachelor's degree in Media Production offers majors an area of emphasis in Television and Video Production. Media Production majors will be ready for a field that keeps evolving, from traditional television and radio work to social media, web management, multimedia, and more.

Medical Imaging

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging is a cooperative program between St. Mary's Medical Center School of Medical Imaging (SOMI) and Marshall University that will prepare the student for professional employment as a radiographer or sonographer. Graduates of the program are eligible to take either the primary certification in radiography administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or sit for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Vascular Sonography exam.

Medical Laboratory Science

The MU Medical Laboratory Science program is offered through online course delivery and follows a "2+2 ladder" model. The first two years include the MLT associate degree curriculum. Year three involves completion of advanced coursework and other university academic requirements, and the fourth year involves one semester of didactic courses followed by advanced clinical practicum courses.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Students completing the MU medical laboratory technician (AAS-MLT) curriculum can earn the Associate in Applied Science degree. The curriculum is designed so that a student may complete the technical portion of the curriculum in three semesters: two semesters of on-campus instruction, and one semester of an in-hospital, 15-week clinical practicum.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Medical Science

The Medical Education Department of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MUJCESOM) offers a one-year certificate program in Medical Science. This certificate is designed to improve the science foundation of students seeking admission into medical school and to serve as a pathway for admission to MUJCESOM. Admission into the Medical Science Certificate program does not guarantee admission into medical school.

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Meteorology

Meteorology is a science that investigates atmospheric phenomena, especially the weather and weather conditions. The meteorology graduate certificate is designed for students who do not necessarily want to broadcast or forecast, but rather learn meteorological skills to complement other skill sets, such as GIS, aviation, environmental science and many others.

Meteorology

Meteorology is a Certificate program offered by Marshall University.

Music

The mission of the Marshall University School of Music is to cultivate excellence in musical artistry, elevate cultural experiences on campus and in the community, and advance development and growth. The music program offers areas of emphasis within the Master of Arts degree which require 32 to 36 hours: Applied Music Performance, Jazz Studies, Music Composition, Music Education, and Music History and Literature. An emphasis is required to complete the degree.

Musical Theatre

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a musical theatre major is designed to prepare students for entry into professional musical theatre careers or graduate school. This major prepares students for careers or graduate study in musical theatre performance. Students with this degree have careers as performers or support staff in a wide variety of musical theatre settings.

Music (BA)

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts with a major in music prepare for numerous careers in the music field. Students combine courses supporting a fundamental knowledge of music content with minor and/or elective courses in fields other than music. Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in Music select an emphasis area from the following: General Music, Music History, Pedagogy, or Vocal Jazz.

Music (BFA)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a music major is designed to prepare students for entry into professional musical careers or graduate school. The B.F.A. offers areas of emphasis in Jazz Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, Music Composition, and Performance.

Music Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. Students who wish to teach Music fall under the teacher education degree, with licensure spanning prekindergarten through adult. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

Music Industry

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music Industry offers students the opportunity to pursue a career in multiple areas of the music industry including audio engineering (recording), music production, management, publishing, retail, and administration. The program provides students with the technical tools and hands-on experience required to develop practical, musical, and business skills needed to excel in professional music environments.

Natural Resources and Recreation Management

The B.S. in Natural Resources and Recreation Management provides students with comprehensive knowledge and background associated with planning, management and monitoring of natural and outdoor recreation resources. The technical skillsets emphasized in Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS), and technological instrumentation set our graduates apart and support their success in professional careers or graduate education.

Natural Resources and the Environment

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment offers an M.S. in Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE) designed to provide specialized and professional knowledge in the area of sustainable natural resource management and protection.

Nonprofit Management

The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management is designed to enhance job skills, earn recognition, increase marketability, and meet professional development requirements. This is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Political Science department. The coursework focuses on the practical aspects of managing nonprofits, as well as the theoretical underpinnings of all organizations.

NURSE ANESTHESIA

Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Admissions to this program are currently suspended.

Nursing

The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for advanced practice nursing, as family nurse practitioners, nurse educators, or nurse managers. In collaboration with Shenandoah University, the program offers students the opportunity to become nurse midwives (NM) or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP). Coursework incorporates the classroom, laboratory, and clinical modes of instruction, with experiences among rural and/or underserved populations.

Nursing

The Associate in Science in Nursing program is a cooperative effort between the Marshall University College of Health Professions and St. Mary's School of Nursing. This program may be completed in two academic years and requires 66 credit hours. General education courses are offered on the Marshall University Huntington campus and nursing courses are offered at St. Mary's School of Nursing.

Nursing

The four-year baccalaureate program in nursing prepares professional nurse generalists to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a variety of health care settings. The program is available to qualified high school graduates, college students and college graduates. Graduates of the program meet the education requirement to apply to take the National Registered Nurse Licensing Exam (NCLEX-RN). The School of Nursing also offers a B.A./B.S. to B.S.N. and an RN to B.S.N.

Nursing Practice

The Marshall University Post Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (PM-DNP) Program prepares advance practice nurses to practice at the highest level of professional nursing. Students will experience customized learning during online asynchronous courses. Additionally, students will complete an Evidence Based Practice (EBP) project in a professional site of their choosing in a face-to-face environment, building on past advanced practice education, experience, and certification.

Occupational Safety and Health

The Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health offers students the option of preparing for entry-level positions in industry, governmental agencies and related service industries. The need for safety professionals has expanded due to Federal and State legislation governing safety and health in the workplace and an increase in public awareness of safety and health factors. The program is accredited by ASAC/ABET.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

The purpose of the B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.P.S.) program is to prepare students for targeted industries requiring B.S.-level pharmaceutical sciences skills in pharmaceutical, biomedical and other health care fields. Pharmaceutical sciences encompass a wide range of sciences that link to the discovery and development of new drugs and therapies to improve people's lives.

Pharmaceutical Sciences (MA)

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Marshall University School of Pharmacy offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) (non-thesis option). The M.A. degree track prepares students for further graduate study or employment in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS)

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Marshall University School of Pharmacy offers the Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Students complete the requirements for a M.S. under a faculty mentor, in areas ranging from cellular and molecular pharmacology to drug formulation and methods of drug delivery. The M.S. (Thesis) degree is preparation for further study or employment requiring pharmaceutical research experience and requires a thesis.

Pharmacy

The mission of the Marshall University School of Pharmacy is to prepare its students to become pharmacy practitioners that excel as skilled and productive health care professionals in the provision of services, in the standards of care, and in the discovery of new knowledge that ensures optimal medication therapy outcomes. The school utilizes an integrated, inter-professional education approach combined with a team-based clinical philosophy that emphasizes inquiry-based learning.

Physical and Applied Sciences

The Master of Science in Physical and Applied Sciences is intended to provide the opportunity for students with diverse qualifications to improve the depth and breadth of their knowledge in the Physical Sciences. The degree offered is a M.S. in Physical and Applied Sciences, with an Area of Emphasis in one of the following: Geology or Physics for Teachers. An Emphasis is required to complete the major.

Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program offered by the School of Physical Therapy at Marshall University is a full-time, three-year, nine-semester, 115-credit graduate program for students who wish to pursue a career as a physical therapist practitioner. The curricular model is a hybrid, delivered in a full-time, in-house format utilizing lecture, labs, small group discussion, case seminars, integrated on-campus and clinical visits, and internships.

Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant program in the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine offers a Master of Medical Science physician assistant degree. This program prepares students to practice as physician assistants in primary and specialty care across the lifespan, to patients in culturally diverse and rural settings. The program provides students with the tools and skills to support lifelong learning and to apply evidence-based medicine in practice.

Physics

The Department of Mathematics and Physics at Marshall offers a Master of Science with major in physics, within the Physics and Applied Sciences master's degree program. Students with an undergraduate degree in physics or related fields are encouraged to apply to this major to advance in their knowledge of physics, and to pursue their career goals in industry, government or teaching.

Physics

A course of study in physics, resulting in a B.S. degree in physics, prepares students for a wide variety of opportunities, such as engineering careers in the private sector, careers in the health professions, employment in industry and government laboratories, advanced technology jobs in science and technology related fields, and careers as science teachers. The B.S. degree program is also excellent preparation for advanced degrees in physics, astronomy, engineering, medicine, or law.

Physics Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. The secondary programs are designed for those wanting to teach content to middle school and/or high school students. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

Podcasting

The Certificate in Podcasting prepares students to produce, edit, and share engaging podcasts using a range of audio digital content. From examining the history of audio storytelling in the podcast medium, students will develop narratives, learn best practices for conducting interviews and storytelling, and acquire skills for how to engage audiences and distribute their finished content to a mass audience.

Political Science (BA)

The Political Science curriculum has two objectives: first, to provide a basic understanding of the functioning of government in preparation for democratic citizenship and second, to give a specialized foundation to those planning to enter law school, government service (foreign service, public administration), teaching, research, politics, or business.

Political Science (BS)

Welcome to our Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Political Science program, designed for students passionate about understanding and engaging with political systems, governance, and public policy. The program uniquely combines traditional political science studies with a strong emphasis on analysis, data-driven decision-making, and empirical research methods, aiming to equip students with a comprehensive skill set that makes them adaptable to various career paths.

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher

In West Virginia the license to teach is granted by the West Virginia Department of Education and is typically issued upon the completion of a four-year undergraduate program of study that included content and professional education courses. The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certificate (PBC) program offers an accelerated route to teacher certification for persons who already have undergraduate degrees in content areas or professional fields.

Professional Pilot

The program objectives for the B.S. in Professional Pilot - Fixed Wing are to provide a high-quality flight training program that follows requirements outlined by the Federal Aviation Administration specified in 14 CFR Part 141, provide future fixed-wing pilots a general education that will allow them to work for national or international aeronautics corporations, and prepare students to be effective pilots and flight instructors.

Professional Writing

The B.A. in Professional Writing can be completed either in-person or online. This program prepares students for a variety of writing careers using multiple media and digital tools. Working professionals require a range of writing skills that cross all fields and disciplines; they must write with clarity, purpose, and a solid understanding of their audience. The program teaches students to work with documents such as proposals, business plans, and reports.

Psychology

The general psychology M.A. program requires a minimum of 36 graduate credit hours, though students may complete significantly more, depending upon their objectives. A common core of 24 credits is required of all students. The remaining hours are selected in consultation with an advisor to help meet students' academic and professional goals.

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology (BA)

Psychology is the scientific study of human cognition, affect, behavior, and relationships. Psychologists seek to understand, predict and influence behavior through research into a wide range of issues that affect human functioning, including social, physiological, developmental, cognitive and emotional factors. Research methodology is central to the discipline, and all Psychology majors learn about research strategies and methods of data analysis.

Psychology (BS)

Psychology is the scientific study of human cognition, affect, behavior, and relationships. Psychologists seek to understand, predict and influence behavior through research into a wide range of issues that affect human functioning, including social, physiological, developmental, cognitive and emotional factors. Research methodology is central to the discipline, and all Psychology majors learn about research strategies and methods of data analysis.

Psychology (Clinical)

The Clinical Psychology post-master's certificate consists of 26 credit hours of clinical coursework and supervised clinical experience to prepare graduates for master's degree level clinical roles within professional psychology. It is designed specifically for individuals who already hold a master's or doctoral degree in a non-clinical area of psychology and whose courses meeting the required core courses were completed less than seven years prior to admission.

Psychology (Clinical)

The primary mission of the Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Program at Marshall University is to train doctoral-level psychologists who are highly-skilled generalists possessing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet the unique behavioral health needs of those who identify with rural, underserved, and marginalized populations. Because of the program's location in the heart of Appalachia, there is a special emphasis on serving vulnerable populations in the Appalachian region.

Public Administration

Welcome to our fully online Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program, where we empower leaders committed to upholding the principles of integrity, innovation, and democratic values. Our program is dedicated to equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage public resources, address complex community challenges through creative problem-solving, and inspire others to engage with diverse public institutions.

Public Administration and Policy

The online major in Public Administration and Policy curriculum has two objectives: first, to provide a basic understanding of the operations and implementations of government in preparation for democratic citizenship and second, to give a specialized foundation to those planning to enter law school, government service, research, politics, public health, policy, analysis, business, or other careers.

Public Health

The Master of Public Health degree provides education and training to equip students for a broad range of careers including work in public health practice, research and policy. Two concentrations are offered, with a common core composed of training in not only fundamental public health subjects (including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, socio-behavioral factors, and public health services), but also addressing critical cross-cutting competencies.

Public History

This is an interdisciplinary program housed in Marshall University's History department. The program will combine practical coursework with field experiences and draws upon the faculty and resources of five graduate programs to prepare the student for career opportunities in museums, historic homes, libraries, archives, state and national parks and for local, state and federal governmental agencies.

Regents Bachelor of Arts

The Regents Bachelor of Arts degree program (RBA) is a nontraditional program designed for the adult student. It has several differences from other baccalaureate degree programs. While the program provides the RBA student with a sound general educational foundation, there are no required major courses. Instead, with the assistance of an advisor, a student creates the course plan that best fits his or her individual needs.

Respiratory Care

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program is a cooperative effort between the Marshall University College of Health Professions and St. Mary's School of Nursing and Health Professions. This program may be completed in four academic years and requires 121 credit hours.

Safety

No human endeavor or undertaking can be done without involving the field of safety technology. Safety professionals work in a variety of situations alongside management to ensure the health and safety of all employees. The graduate curriculum in Safety offers two areas of emphasis: Mine Safety and Occupational Safety and Health.

School Library Media Specialist

The Graduate Certificate in School Library Media Specialist may also be completed as an area of emphasis within the M.A. in Education. This certificate is designed for licensed teachers seeking to add an endorsement as a School Library Media Specialist (K-12). The goal of this certificate program is to prepare participants to manage school library media centers, collaborate with other faculty to support the school curriculum, and facilitate information literacy among students.

SCHOOL PRINCIPALSHIP

School Psychology

The Ed.S. program in School Psychology is designed to prepare students to meet the Department of Education requirements for certification in West Virginia and other states. It is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Prior to pursuing the 39 hours of required coursework and field experiences that lead to the Ed.S. in School Psychology, a student must first complete the M.A. degree in Psychology with an area of emphasis in School Psychology.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

School Social Work

This certificate will cover all the knowledge areas that the National Association for Social Work requires for the Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS), the national certificate for school social workers. M.S.W. students who opt into the SSWPS certificate will be prepared to receive the national certification. Marshall University M.S.W. students will conduct their field internships within a school setting with school social workers.

School Superintendent

Marshall University's School Superintendent licensure program is currently being revised. Contact the Leadership Studies program for information.

Secondary Education

The B.A. in Secondary Education prepares individuals who will teach in middle schools and high schools. A variety of content areas are available including the high-need areas of mathematics and the sciences. Content courses are primarily offered by faculty in other colleges and in some cases, students can receive degrees in both Education and in the content area.

Social Service and Attendance

This program provides the required coursework for Social Service and Attendance licensure. The program is designed for educational personnel who hold a valid license, or for social workers who hold at least a bachelor's degree. In addition to the coursework requirements, students who do not hold a Professional Teaching Certificate or a master's degree are required to pass the PRAXIS 5752 Core Academic Skills for Educators test for licensure.

Social Studies Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. The secondary programs are designed for those wanting to teach content to middle school and/or high school students. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area of choice as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

Social Work

The M.S.W. program has two pathways of entry. For those who do not have the BSW degree, a Generalist (social work foundation) pathway (2 calendar years to complete) is provided, removing the need for applicants to complete the BSW degree. For those with the BSW degree (and who meet additional requirements), an Advanced Standing pathway (1 calendar year to complete) of entry is provided.

Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work is a professional degree allowing the student to enter an exciting and growing field. Social workers practice in a variety of settings including child welfare agencies, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, group homes, mental health centers, foster care agencies, and probation offices.

Social Work in Healthcare

This certificate program enables students to develop a better understanding of the myriad theoretical and practice concepts related to healthcare provisions across a variety of health-related settings. Students will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of social work in supporting healthcare professionals and patients.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of human societies. It is the scientific discipline that studies human behavior and social interactions of individuals, groups, organizations and whole societies. The Sociology program at Marshall University offers students the opportunity to study the intricacies of social life: how to negotiate the collaboratively constructed institutions through which our social world works, how social stratification affects opportunities, and how to critically analyze society.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Marshall University offers a supportive environment for students who wish to pursue advanced training in sociology or anthropology as well as those for whom the Master's level is the final degree. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a wide range of options in pursuit of their academic and professional goals and interests, while also providing solid training in core foundational aspects of the two disciplines.

Sonography

The St. Mary's/Marshall University Sonography Degree program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic field of diagnostic medical sonography. This program provides a strong foundation in both Adult Echocardiography and General Sonography, preparing graduates to work effectively in diverse healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers.

Spanish

The study of foreign languages emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills—increased powers of observation, analysis, logical reasoning, memory, and adaptability—that are immediately transferable to other areas of higher education and to a diversity of careers. In learning to understand, speak, read, and write a foreign language, a student acquires direct access to another view of the world at a time when intercultural understanding has become an urgent priority.

Special Education

A master's degree may be earned with a specialization in any of the Areas of Emphasis, including Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Multi-Categorical, Preschool Special Education, and Visually Impaired. Students without a background in education must acquire certification in regular education prior to endorsement in Special Education, or they can enter the Non-Education Certification Program. The Preschool Special Education certification is exempt from this requirement.

Special Education Multi-Categorical

The Multi-Categorical Special Education program is a teaching specialization coupled with the Elementary or Secondary Education degree, offered in K-6 and 5-Adult grade-band options. It prepares candidates to teach students with mild to moderate exceptionalities through coursework in survey of exceptional children, characteristics and behavior of mild/moderate disabilities, assessment, and curriculum methods.

Specialty Agriculture

Specialty Agriculture refers to sustainable, high-yield agriculture that can be economically sustainable in mountainous regions and small land areas. The Bachelor of Science in Specialty Agriculture provides educational opportunities in agriculture, agribusiness, and agrotourism, covering both traditional and sustainable agricultural sciences. New and emerging technologies for high yield and specialty agriculture are emphasized to improve agribusiness outcomes for smaller farms in the region.

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

A Speech-Language Pathology-Assistant (SLP-A) is defined as a professional who supports the speech-language pathologist by engaging in tasks that are planned, delegated, and supervised by the speech-language pathologist. In doing so, the SLP-A provides exceptional patient care, provides speech-language pathology services, and enhances the productivity of the speech-language pathology practice.

Sport Administration

The mission of the Master of Science in Sport Administration program at the Lewis College of Business (LCOB) is to educate students to become reflective, principled, knowledgeable, and creative learners who will succeed in the global sports management community in the 21st century. Sports are a significant provider of high-dollar entertainment, making the industry business oriented, and the demand for higher educated sports managers is at an all-time high.

SPORT MANAGEMENT

Sports Business

Sports Business is a Bachelor's Degree program offered by Marshall University.

Sports Science

The Sports Science major at Marshall University, housed within the School of Health and Movement Sciences (SHMS), integrates exercise science, biomechanics, physiology, and technology to optimize athletic performance and human movement. Designed for students passionate about enhancing sports performance through data-driven decision-making, this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological factors influencing athletic success.

Statistics

The Statistics program provides students with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques and methodologies, working with real data, and understanding of data analysis, with job opportunities in business, government, industry, and health sectors. Students completing the program may be eligible to pursue further degree programs in statistical sciences.

Strength and Conditioning

The Strength and Conditioning (S&C) major is designed to prepare students for careers in athletic performance enhancement through evidence-based training methodologies. This program integrates exercise science, biomechanics, and sports performance principles to develop highly skilled professionals in the field. Students engage in advanced coursework and hands-on training, including strength and power development, conditioning strategies, athlete monitoring technologies, and program design.

Strength and Conditioning

Strength and Conditioning is a multidisciplinary field of study involving the active human body in the areas of anatomy, physiology, metabolism, and kinetics. Strength and Conditioning professionals work to understand the effects of exercise for fitness programming and outcomes across the general population's lifespan, and sports performance training principles for athletes of all levels.

Supervisor of Instruction

Marshall University's Supervisor of Instruction licensure program is currently being revised. Contact the Leadership Studies program for information.

Sustainability Management and Technology

The Department of Management and Health Care Administration offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Sustainability Management and Technology. This program teaches sustainable and clean energy solutions for a world facing diminishing resources and increased energy costs. You will learn about the history of energy production and the regulations surrounding energy policy, oil and natural gas conservation, sustainability, and green management.

Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree program is an alternative means for college graduates with degrees in liberal arts, fine arts, and professional fields to attain teacher certification. The program provides the professional education courses and clinical experiences, including student teaching, necessary to prepare individuals for teaching a specific content area in grades PreK-Adult, 5-Adult or 9-Adult.

Teaching English as a Second Language (Non-Licensure)

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language may also be completed as an area of emphasis within the M.A. in Education. This certificate includes both licensure and non-licensure tracks. The licensure track is designed for teachers seeking to add the Teaching English as a Second Language (K-12) endorsement. The goal of this certificate program is to prepare participants to work with learners whose first language is other than English.

Technology Management

The Graduate Certificate in Technology Management is designed primarily for working professionals with both technical and non-technical backgrounds who want a better understanding of technological relevance to competitiveness and business strategy. Certificate coursework has a practical emphasis, with real-world projects designed to develop skills that can be put to use on the job immediately.

Theatre (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts emphasizes a breadth of content knowledge in Theatre, augmented by extensive coursework outside the discipline. The degree is designed to allow students maximum flexibility by pairing one or more with one or more outside disciplines. Students so desiring could expand a minor into a second major. In addition to formal coursework, the theatre program provides laboratory experience through productions during the academic year.

Theatre (BFA)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre is a professionally oriented, conservatory-style program with emphases in Performance and Production. The performance program takes the conservatory approach to actor training using methods such as The Method, Meisner, Bogart Viewpoints, Alexander Technique, Linklater, and Lessac. The production program centers on collaborative theatre craft through a sequential series of courses, with applied production opportunities and required professional internships.

Violence, Loss and Trauma Counseling

The Graduate Certificate of Advanced Studies in Violence, Loss and Trauma Counseling (VoLT certificate) is facilitated by the Counseling Department. Applicants who have obtained a master's degree in behavioral health disciplines (counseling, psychology, school psychology, social work, etc.) or who are concurrently enrolled in one of these programs are eligible to apply for the VoLT certificate.

Visual Art

The School of Art and Design offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art with areas of emphasis in ceramics, fibers, graphic design, painting, photography, print-making, sculpture, and studio art. The B.F.A. is a pre-professional degree that prepares students to be studio artists, graphic designers, and dynamic creatives. Major requirements include a core of art foundations, history, and capstone, complemented by eleven studio courses.

Wellness Education

The Undergraduate Teacher Education program includes elementary, secondary, educational foundations, and educational computing for pre-service teachers. Students who wish to teach Wellness (Health and Physical Education) fall under the teacher education degree, with licensure spanning prekindergarten through adult. Students receive broad content knowledge in the core academic area as well as in the art and science of teaching children.

Women's Studies

Scholarly work on women and gender has influenced all levels of academic discourse. For example, one of the most important dimensions of globalization has been the heightened awareness of the importance of women in societal development.