Master's Degree Programs in Minnesota

The Medical Device Innovation master of science degree is an interdisciplinary program comprising courses in the core areas of technology innovation manageme…

The Masters in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS) is a 5 semester full-time, or 8 semester part-time, graduate-level program for students with a baccalaureat…

The program is made up of faculty members with primary appointments in the departments of radiation oncology and radiology. Affiliate faculty have primary ap…

The Master of Science in Medical Technology Quality is designed in close collaboration with the MedTech industry to provide students with the necessary tools…

Note: Students are not admitted directly to the MS program. See the Medicinal Chemistry PhD or contact the Director of Graduate Studies for more information.…

Microbial engineering allows students to pursue an interdisciplinary program that combines microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, che…

Note: Students are not admitted directly into the master's program; it is available only by special arrangement with the program. Students prepare for career…

The MCDB&G MS degree offers genetic counseling track that integrates selected coursework with first-hand experience in diagnostic medical genetics laboratori…

Pharmacology is the study of drugs, the mechanisms through which they affect living systems, and the ways in which drugs are acted upon by living systems. A …

This 33 credit Master of Music Education program prepares K-12 teachers in choral, instrumental, and general music specializations. All students will study g…

The School of Music offers a Music MA degree with emphases in composition, music therapy, musicology/ethnomusicology, and theory.

The master of music degree offers emphases in instrumental performance (violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, French …

Note: Neuroscience does not admit students directly to the MS program. Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field of inquiry. The objects of this inquiry, th…

The master of nursing degree (MN) is an accelerated, entry level, full-time, 16-month, graduate-level program for students with a baccalaureate (or higher) d…

Nutrition is the study of how nutrients, both essential and nonessential, affect health and all life processes. Consequently, nutrition is an extremely broad…

The Occupational Hygiene program focuses on the health and safety of people at work, the community at large, and the environment. Specific concerns are with …

The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development is a leader in advancing knowledge about educational and organizational change in local,…

The Pharmaceutics program offers emphases in physical pharmacy, biopharmaceutics, and pharmacokinetics.

Note: The Philosophy graduate program rarely accepts applications directly to the MA; rather, the MA is an additional or alternative credential for students …

The M.Ed. in physical activity and Health relates to the M.P.H. in community health promotion in the School of Public Health in the following ways: 1.The ult…

Physics is the study of the fundamental structure and interactions of matter. Research areas in the program include experimental and theoretical studies in a…

Plant and microbial biology encompasses all aspects of plant and microbial life, from molecular biology to genomics to ecosystem science. Students study plan…

Plant pathology focuses on the biology of plant-microbe interactions, and incorporates research involving biochemical, molecular, genetic, physiological, who…

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

The Psychology MA is an additional or alternative credential for students in the Psychology PhD program and is not available as a stand-alone degree.

The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree prepares mid-career professionals with advanced skills in public and nonprofit leadership, policy and program analy…

The Public Health Administration and Policy (PHAP) MPH program emphasizes the skills needed to become a leader and innovator in population health management …

The Biostatistics (BIO) MPH in Public Health Data Science is intended for individuals with a strong interest in advancing public health via the application o…

The Public Health Nutrition MPH program is for students dedicated to creating healthy communities that promote active living and healthy eating. The curricul…

The Public Health Practice MPH brings together the science and the art of public health, addressing public health as a broad social enterprise that seeks to …

The Public Policy master's (MPP) curriculum is built upon a core of required theoretical and methodological courses. In remaining courses, students choose ei…

The Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Services (RAS) program focuses on the needs of employees responsible for managing the required regulatory app…

The mission of the graduate program in Rehabilitation Science is to discover and disseminate rehabilitation knowledge and improve the quality of life, partic…

The Department of Writing Studies trains students to understand how people use written communication (textual, digital, and visual) to shape the world around…

The Robotics MS program provides a strong foundation in robotics by gathering in a single program the relevant knowledge, expertise, and educational assets s…

The general purpose of the School Counseling Program in the Department of Counselor Education, Higher Education, and Educational Psychology is to educate stu…

The Master of Science in Patent Law is a professional master's degree for scientists and engineers interested in pursuing a career in the growing field of pa…

The Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (MSSTEP) at the Humphrey School is one of the few programs in the nation that prepares…

The Master of Science in Security Technologies shapes tomorrow's analytical and risk management policy makers and innovators through a multi-disciplinary gra…

The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Sexual Health provides a broad overview of the human sexuality field in addition to current, evidence-based pract…

Social and administrative pharmacy (SAPh) is the application of behavior-oriented interdisciplinary theories to pharmacy problem solving and pharmacy system …

The Social Studies Education master's degree is the only program in the state that is solely focused on Social Studies Education for in-service teachers who …

The MSW prepares students for advanced social work practice. A 53-credit program and a 34-credit advanced standing program are available. The curriculum offe…

The MSW Foundation Program offers both full and part time programs of study. Applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree with the required (see Admissi…

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

The Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) program provides a thorough understanding of the fundamental issues related to software development and …

Graduates of the University's Special Education MEd program are student-centered, collaborative professionals who deliver robust, high-quality, and specializ…

The Department of Special Education offers two concentrations: an on- campus program that leads to eligibility for teaching licensure, and a fully online pro…