Graduate programs
There are many options available for graduate study within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students may specialize in any one of the many master’s programs or doctoral programs.
Master of Arts and Master of Science programs
Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees are designed for the student who wishes to conduct advanced studies in a particular discipline. Generally the programs are flexible enough for students, with the aid of an adviser, to design a program of study that allows them to pursue their particular interest. The requirements of each discipline are listed under the departments that have the M.A./M.S. option available.
Doctoral Programs
Departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that offer doctoral programs include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology. The School of Earth, Environment, and Society also offers two doctoral programs. The doctoral degree is for the person who wants the most advanced academic degree, generally with a life-long objective of expanding the scope of knowledge of a specialized field of study. The specific requirements of each available option are listed under the participating departments and programs.
Emergency Management and Community Resilience Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Community Resilience is designed to equip leaders to build more resilient communities and systems. The transdisciplinary Emergency Management and Community Resilience curriculum incorporates a multitude of fields, ranging from anthropology to urban planning to communication, which allows students to examine issues from multiple perspectives and equips them with skills and knowledge to create a more resilient future. The program emphasizes informed resilience work, community engagement, sustainability, inclusion and equity, and applied learning.
This is a five course program.
Choose five courses from the following:
Total Credit Hours: 19-20