Social Sciences

Economics

PLEASE NOTE: The School of Economics is no longer accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year; consider applying for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students enrolling in graduate programs in Economics (MS or MA) focus their studies on advanced microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics, with research strengths in applied economics and quantitative methods. Graduates from […]

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Social Work

The Master of Social Work program is designed for people who are interested in entering the social work profession at an advanced professional level and for people currently in the profession who are interested in upgrading their knowledge, skills, credentials and career potential. The MSW Program consists of 63 credit hours total and includes 45 […]

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Human Development

NOTE: Applications are not being accepted for this program at this time. The 30-credit minimum graduate program in Human Development (MS) is designed to provide advanced training, with special emphasis on child development and family relations. This program is designed for those interested in working in the human development field in such leadership positions as center […]

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Earth and Climate Sciences

The School of Earth and Climate Sciences offers MS and PhD degrees in Earth and Climate Sciences.  Faculty and graduate student research focus on four major areas: The master degree requires 30 credits, at least 18 of which are coursework and 6 are thesis work. The PhD requires the completion of at least 15 credits […]

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Communication

PLEASE NOTE: This program is no longer accepting applications for Fall 2025. The Department of Communication and Journalism offers an MA and PhD in Communication with two major areas of study: Communication and Media Studies. The master’s program provides students with a broad foundation for doctoral study and for employment as communication professionals. Master’s students may […]

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Anthropology and Environmental Policy

Students may enter the MA program with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology or a related social or natural science discipline. Students may enter the PhD program with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in anthropology or a related social or natural science discipline. Core Curriculum: All students must complete 12 hours of core requirements focused on […]

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