Master's Degree Programs in Minnesota

The MS Cognitive Science program is structured to allow students the flexibility to pursue a wide variety of research topics, and to integrate methodologies …

The College Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) master’s program prepares students for careers in the field of student affairs and higher education. Ou…

The M.S. degree is a professional degree that prepares students to diagnose and treat individuals with communication differences and disorders in a variety o…

Note: The Communication Studies graduate program does not accept applications directly to the MA; rather, the MA is an additional or alternative credential f…

The Community Health Promotion (CHP) MPH program trains students to work with populations to improve health. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of usin…

The mission of the Comparative and Molecular Biosciences (CMB) program is to train outstanding scientists in the basic mechanisms of animal and human health …

Note: The Comparative Literature (CL) graduate program does not accept applications directly to the MA; rather, the MA is an additional or alternative creden…

Note: The Comparative Studies and Discourse in Society (CSDS) graduate program does not accept applications directly to the MA; rather, the MA is an addition…

This program uses the same core computer science courses as the computer science major. It requires another major or minor and fewer advanced computer scienc…

The Master's of Computer Science (MCS) is a terminal, professionally focused coursework-only degree designed for working professionals seeking to boost their…

The Computer Science MS degree offers coursework from across a broad spectrum of theoretical and applied computer science and combines research opportunities…

The conservation sciences (CS) program has two complementary objectives leading to a unique multidisciplinary program. The first is to provide students with …

The mission of the AGS counseling program is to prepare mental health professionals to provide ethical and competent counseling for the real-world needs of a…

The creative writing program in the Department of English offers the master of fine arts (MFA) degree for students committed to pursuing the writing life. Th…

The master of education (MEd)/professional studies degree programs are designed to meet the needs of practicing professionals in education and human developm…

This program offers professional development for licensed teachers in the areas of research, contemporary issues in education, and advanced pedagogical techn…

The Data Science MS program provides a strong foundation in the science of Big Data and its analysis by gathering in a single program the knowledge, expertis…

The M.S. in Data Science for Chemical Engineering and Materials Science degree bridges disciplinary expertise in chemical engineering and materials science w…

The MS in Data Science in Operations Research program emphasizes an integrated approach to data-driven decision making that moves from data collection and da…

The design graduate program focuses on the study of relationships between humans and their designed environments. This focus is based on the assumption that …

The design graduate program focuses on the study of relationships between humans and their designed environments. This focus is based on the assumption that …

The Development Practice master's degree (MDP), jointly administered by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study …

The Dietetics Master of Professional Studies (MPS) focuses on coursework that combines advanced knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, and evidence-based practic…

This non-licensure M.Ed. provides students with a robust preparation for work in the field of early childhood education. The degree combines coursework in cu…

The Early Childhood Education MEd prepares outstanding teachers of young children with a strong foundation in child development theory and research and devel…

The modern earth sciences are a remarkable synthesis of the physical and biological sciences. They are at the forefront of inquiry into and solutions of most…

The graduate program in ecology, evolution, and behavior (EEB) links faculty and students interested in the biology of organisms from molecules to ecosystems…

Note: Students are admitted only for the PhD in economics; the MA is an optional part of the PhD program. The economics graduate program offers degree work i…

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program prepares students to obtain a master's degree and a Minnesota teaching license in a specialized content area. Th…

The Educational Administration and Leadership Master of Science degree program is a comprehensive and student-centered program tailored to develop foundation…

The Educational Psychology MA program has five tracks: counselor education (CE); school psychology; special education (including applied behavior analysis); …

Focusing on the curricular and instructional processes central to all educational endeavors, graduate programs within the Department of Curriculum and Instru…

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers diverse educational programs that encompass nearly all aspects of modern electrical and computer…

The American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) certified MEM program prepares graduates for leadership positions in today's competitive global enviro…

Over the past 20 years, the field of English studies has changed dramatically from a discipline concerned with studying the literary works produced by Englis…

Entomology centers on the study of insects and includes specializations in ecology, behavior, molecular biology, microbiology, neurobiology, physiology, popu…

Environmental health is the study of how exposures to external hazards, including chemical, physical, and biological agents, affect human health. Environment…

Environmental health is the study of how exposures to external hazards, including chemical, physical, and biological agents, affect human health. Environment…

The Master of Science program accommodates individual student needs and backgrounds and provides students with several curricular and research opportunities.…

The epidemiology (EPI) MPH program trains students to: analyze public health trends in the burden of disease, identify risk factors for disease, design and i…

Note: Students are not admitted directly into the MS Epidemiology program; it is available only by special arrangement. Students interested in a master's deg…

The Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (ECP) graduate program was designed specifically for students interested in clinical research. Its goal is to adva…

The Family Education MEd develops and strengthens professionals' competencies to work with individuals and families to enhance family life. This practitioner…

Family Social Science offers a unique program of study using the insights and methods of the social sciences to examine how families work within various cont…

Note: The Feminist Studies graduate program does not accept applications directly to the MA; rather, the MA is an additional or alternative credential for st…

The 39-credit Master of Science Program in Finance provides students with an advanced understanding of the tools and methods used in businesses and in financ…

The Master of Financial Mathematics (MFM) degree program helps students understand the underlying mathematics of quantitative finance. The program offers a r…