Master's Degree Programs in West Virginia

The objective of the M.S. degree is to prepare students for employment in local, state, and federal forensic science laboratories in several forensic discipl…

Students seeking admission for the degree of Master of Science in Forestry (M.S.F.) should have completed an undergraduate curriculum in forestry. A student …

The MA in Game Design blends creativity, technology, and strategy to prepare students for the dynamic gaming industry. Designed for aspiring game designers, …

The objective of this program is an increased level of understanding of modern concepts and methodologies employed in genetic and developmental biological wo…

The Master's Program in Geography at West Virginia University provides students with cutting edge training in the history and theory of geography, experience…

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. degr…

The graduate program in geology provides study opportunities in hydrogeology and environmental geology, basin analysis and sedimentary geology, energy geolog…

The Master's in Geographic Information Science and Spatial Analysis is a fully online program that offers training in a variety of spatial analysis, quantita…

A Master of Health Administration is a professional degree focused on the organization, delivery, management and financing of health services and public heal…

The HMBA program includes 30-credit hours of graduate-level course work in all the functional areas of business, delivered with a healthcare lens, where stud…

The Master of Science (M.S.) program in the Health Sciences emphasizes enhancing knowledge in the biomedical and public health disciplines to increase the st…

The Department of History offers graduate work in the history of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, public history, the United States including Appalachia/…

Master of Science in Horticulture provides students the opportunity to take courses and conduct original, master's-level research in their areas of specializ…

Offered in a flexible online format, the 30 credit-hour Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership program is designed to prepare professionals who want …

The M.S.I.E. degree program provides excellent academic training and research opportunities in modern and classical Industrial Engineering methodologies. Stu…

The Department of Management offers the Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MSIRHR). This AACSB-accredited program of study prepar…

The Master of Education in Instructional Leadership prepares candidates to serve as school administrators, curriculum supervisors, and central office officia…

The Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) offered by the Reed School of Media and Communications is designed for individuals seeking…

The master of science in journalism (M.S.J.) program in the Reed School of Media and Communications is designed to assist students in reaching their potentia…

The Master of Arts in Leadership Studies in Education is a fully online program designed to prepare building- and district-level educational leaders to addre…

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

The M.F.A. is an intense three-year course of study for students seeking professional preparation in entertainment lighting design, production, and technolog…

The Master of Arts in Literacy Education graduate program earned National Recognition with Distinction from ILA. This program offers two graduate degree path…

Materials science and engineering (MS&E) is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline. MS&E resear…

The MMAE graduate program provides high quality advanced master-level education to graduate engineering students to enable successful careers in technology d…

The Master of Arts in Media Studies is an integrated, interdisciplinary program intended for students with a traditional undergraduate education and some exp…

Medical laboratory scientists are healthcare professionals educated in all aspects of clinical laboratory analysis, including test development, performance, …

The goals and objectives of the fully online Midstream Petroleum Engineering program are to train graduate students to gain core competency for implementing …

The objective of the master's of science in mining engineering (M.S.Min.E.) program is to equip students to investigate and develop solutions to advanced min…

The Master of Arts in Ministry program is a 36-hour professional curriculum developed for individuals actively involved in ministry, such as pastors, mission…

The Master of Arts Program in Music Business and Industry at the School of Music offers an engaging, systematic, and rigorous course of study leading to anal…

The M.M. in Music Education degree is designed to cultivate continued development of professional competence beyond the baccalaureate degree. High levels of …

Students completing the Master's Program in Musicology develop a broad understanding of the primary methods used in musicological and ethnomusicological rese…

The Master of Arts in Music Theory is intended for performers and music educators who desire advanced training in the analysis of Western art music and prepa…

The goal of the Master's in Neuroscience is to develop a biomedical work force with expertise in the techniques needed to advance in the field of Neuroscienc…

The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for advanced practice nursing, as family nurse practitioners, nurse educators, or nurse managers. In coll…

The West Virginia University School of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree that provides the skills necessary to sit for advanced prac…