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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. 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.
Forensic Science, Biology Concentration
Master of Science, Concentration
The MSFS-Biology concentration prepares you for careers in forensic biology, DNA analysis, CODIS and forensic toxicology. An undergraduate background in biology or biochemistry is necessary for this program. Curriculum for this program meets the requirements outlined for DAN analysts by the DNA Advisory Board Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories.
Forensic Science, Chemistry Concentration
Master of Science, Concentration
The MSFS-Chemistry concentration prepares you for careers in forensic toxicology, drug identification, fire debris analysis or trace evidence. An undergraduate background in chemistry or biochemistry is necessary for this program.
Forensic Science, Criminalistics Concentration
Master of Science, Concentration
The MSFS-Criminalistics concentration prepares you for careers in crime scene investigation, trace evidence, firearms or latent fingerprints. An undergraduate background in natural science, forensic science or social science (criminal justice, criminology) background is necessary for this program.
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.
Informatics
Master of Science
The Master of Science in Informatics program is designed to provide professionals with advanced education in data analytics, information acquisition and management, and research techniques.
Informatics — Quantitative Economics Concentration
Concentration, 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.
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.
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.