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Liberal Arts & Sciences Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Applied Sociology
Master of Arts
Emporia State University’s Applied Sociology MA program is designed to help students understand how to produce positive change through active intervention. Students are trained in practical skills of research methods, grant proposal writing, program evaluation, effective interpersonal relations, and decision making. Two tracks are available in community leadership and criminal justice.
Biology-Master of Arts
Master of Arts
The Master of Arts (MA) in Biology option is a scientific degree that is designed to provide additional biological training through coursework. Students may tailor their courses toward particular professional concentrations (e.g., botany, ecology, microbial and cellular biology, zoology, etc.). This option is appropriate for students pursuing a career in biology or for continued graduate study. Degree options include qualification for more advanced positions in applied biology, preparation for further graduate training and teaching at the high school or college levels (pending certification).
Biology-Master of Science Non-Thesis Option
Master of Science
The Master of Science Non-thesis option is designed to provide additional biological training through coursework in addition to a thorough literature review of research on a contemporary biological topic. This option is appropriate for students pursuing a career in research-driven biological fields or for continued graduate study at the doctoral level. Students may tailor their courses toward particular professional concentrations (e.g., botany, ecology, microbial and cellular biology, zoology, etc.).
Biology-Master of Science Thesis Option
Master of Science
The master’s program in the Department of Biological Sciences is designed to qualify persons for continued graduate work at the doctoral level; for teaching biology in high schools, community colleges and liberal arts colleges; and for employment in various fields of biology, including certain fields of applied biology. This program is available on campus and offers concentrations in Botany, Ecology and Biodiversity, General Biology, Microbial and Cellular Biology, and Zoology.
English
Certificate Program
Convey the written word clearly and effectively, develop a deep understanding of language and literature. This graduate English certificate program provides the necessary 18 credit hours to fulfill the Higher Learning Commission's requirement to teach dual-credit curriculum.
English
Masters of Arts
The Master of Arts program in English includes emphases in language, literature, and creative writing, and regularly offers courses dealing with rhetoric/composition that are particularly useful for those interested in community college and high school teaching. New critical theories and new approaches to the study of texts and languages are brought to bear on both canonical and non-canonical works, and on the practices of teaching, research, and writing.
Forensic Science, Biology Concentration
Concentration, Master of Science
Developed with the input of crime lab directors across the Midwest, students gain analytical techniques in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, toxicology, trace evidence.
Forensic Science, Chemistry Concentration
Concentration, Master of Science
Developed with the input of crime lab directors across the Midwest, students gain analytical techniques in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, toxicology, trace evidence.
Forensic Science, Criminalistics Concentration
Concentration, Master of Science
The Master of Science in Forensic Science program at Emporia State University was developed with the input of crime lab directors across the Midwest to ensure that it was preparing students for the workforce. The opportunity to learn from practitioners and professors and the one-on-one guidance ensure a quality education with opportunities not found elsewhere.
Geospatial Analysis
Certificate Program
The Geospatial Analysis certificate program is a collection of courses designed to provide training and competency in geographic information systems, remote sensing, global positioning system (GPS), and related technologies. The GSA graduate certificate may exist either within or independent of traditional graduate majors.
History
Master of Arts
The MA degree in History is designed for history students with a wide variety of interests, including those intending to continue on for Ph.D. work in history; secondary education teachers interested in graduate work concentrating on history, political science, or geography; and those interested in a career in public history. Other students also may find the program suitable, depending on their individual aspirations.
History
Certificate Program
The Graduate Certificate in History is designed for teachers teaching dual-enrollment courses at the high school level, needing 18 graduate hours in the discipline as per Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements. This is offered online.
History, Social Sciences Education Concentration
Master of Arts, Concentration
The graduate History program offers both thesis & non-thesis options, is offered both online and on-campus, and offers a concentration in Social Sciences Education.
Informatics
Master of Science
The M.S. in Informatics is a 36-credit hour STEM-focused graduate degree program focusing on transforming raw data into decision-making information. This program is administered by the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, as the information taught is interdisciplinary by nature, and can be used across industries. Courses are taught by faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Library and Information Management.
Informatics, Geoinformatics Concentration
Concentration, Master of Science
Upon completion of this concentration students are highly marketable and are likely to obtain positions that require geospatial analyses, ranging from environmental positions to military intelligence and private consulting. Graduates work in areas as diverse as environmental organizations to the oil and minerals industry, utility and transportation companies, spatial network management, and other fields. Offered online or on campus.
Informatics, Political Science Concentration
Concentration, Master of Science
This 36-credit hour graduate program can be completed online or on campus. It was created for those interested in analyzing information within the political science realm. This program is interdisciplinary in nature, with coursework that can be utilized in a number of careers.
Informatics, Quantitative Economics Concentration
Concentration, Master of Science
The concentration in quantitative economics provides practical skills in data science and economic research. The program is available to students to complete entirely online, and many courses are available in a “hybrid” setting where students can interact online or attend the on-campus class.
International Student Music Performance
Certificate Program
This certificate is designed to provide international graduate students with an opportunity to study music and further develop English skills in the United States.
Library and Information Management, Information Systems Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy, Concentration
This degree is designed to prepare scholars for leadership in teaching, research, and administration in higher education, information organizations, and related fields. Offered in a hybrid format.
Mathematics
Master of Science
Gain proficiency in various mathematical disciplines. The MS in Mathematics is one of only a few in the nation offered entirely online.
Mathematics
Certificate Program
This 18-credit hour certificate program was designed to qualify high school teachers to meet the Higher Learning Commission's requirements to teach dual-credit courses. This program is available entirely online.
Music, Education Concentration
Master of Music
The Master of Music Education Emphasis, available entirely online, is comprised of a core of music history, theory, introductory research, and advanced music education courses.
Music Performance
Certificate Program
The Music Performance Certificate provides additional specialized study within specific music application areas. Offered on campus.
Music, Performance Concentration
Master of Music
The Master of Music Performance Emphasis is comprised of a core of music history, theory, introductory research, pedagogy, and advanced applied music studies.
Nursing, Healthcare Education
Master of Science
This track within the Master of Science in Nursing program prepares nurses for career advances in healthcare education. This program can be completed entirely online.
Nursing, Healthcare Management & Education Track
Master of Science
The Master of Science in Nursing program's blended track prepares nurses for career advances to healthcare management and healthcare education. This program can be completed entirely online.
Nursing, Healthcare Management Track
Master of Science
The online Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Management track focuses on management within healthcare systems.
Physical Science, Chemistry Concentration
Concentration, Master of Science
ESU offers graduate study in chemistry. All studies are available on campus. Program variations may be tailored to emphasize biochemistry/biotechnology, environmental chemistry or chemistry education in addition to a more traditional chemistry curriculum.
Physical Science, Earth Science Concentration
Concentration, Master of Science
The MS in Physical Sciences, Earth Science Concentration is available entirely online. Students may select courses and research topics in geology, physical geography, environmental science, paleontology, remote sensing, geographic information systems, meteorology/climatology, hydrogeology or other areas of earth science.
Physical Science, Physical Science Concentration (Teaching)
Concentration, Master of Science
The physical science concentration is designed to provide graduate work to enhance the chemistry, earth/space science, physics and/or physical science background of a licensed teacher.
Physical Science, Physics Concentration
Concentration, Master of Science
The MS in Physical Science with Physics Concentration offers study of the relationship between matter and energy. This concentration is designed to serve the needs of those planning to advance in a teaching career, enter industrial or governmental work, or continue graduate education at the doctoral level.Students benefit from small classes, a student-oriented faculty, research opportunities, and a flexible curriculum. Offered on campus.