GRADUATE PROGRAMS
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raduate degrees are planned to help fulfill specific purposes. Doctoral
degrees are offered to educate university, community college, and junior
college teacher/scholars in the fields of English, history, chemistry, economics,
literacy studies, and human performance. The Specialist in Education degree
is offered to educate administrators, teachers, and counselors at advanced
levels for elementary and secondary schools.
Four degrees—the Master of Education, the Master of Arts in Teaching, the
Master of Science in Teaching, and the Master of Business Education—are
offered to educate public school teachers, supervisors, counselors, and
administrators. The Master of Arts, the Master of Science, the Master of
Professional Studies, and the Master of Social Work degrees are offered to
prepare candidates for further graduate study and research, for teaching at
the junior college level, for professional positions in a variety of fields, and for
positions of leadership with state and federal agencies. The Master of Business
Administration is offered to prepare candidates for leadership positions in
business and industry, the Master of Criminal Justice is offered to prepare
leaders in the criminal justice system, and the Master of Fine Arts is offered to
individuals seeking advanced technical preparation in the recording industry.