The College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, led by Luis Falcón, Ph.D., offers five programs of graduate study in Master of Arts and Master of Music. These degree programs are part of the University's commitment to develop regional and national economies by providing state-of-the-art educational programs beyond the bachelor's degree. A wide range of ongoing research and project opportunities exist within the various degree programs, and interdisciplinary study is emphasized. Graduates of these programs are heavily recruited both regionally and nationally by industry and governmental agencies.

Faculty in College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate Programs Offered

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Applied Psychology and Prevention Science
• Education
  • Leadership in Education
  • Literacy Studies - program currently suspended
  • Research and Evaluation in Education
• Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Terrorism Studies Option
• Global Studies
  • Conflict, Cooperation, Security and Human Rights
  • International Political Economy, Trade, and Development
  • Theory in Global Studies

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

• Leadership in Schooling
• Leadership in Schooling; STEM Education Option

Master of Arts (MA)

• Community Social Psychology - not accepting new applications
• Criminal Justice
• History - not accepting new applications
• Security Studies
  • Homeland Defense
  • Industrial and Economic Security
  • International Security

• Peace and Conflict Studies
  • Conflict Resolution Option
  • Organizational Leadership Option
  • Policy Analysis Option

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

• Curriculum and Instruction 
  • Curriculum and Instruction general option
  • Secondary Education (Initial License Option)
  • Curriculum & Instruction: Applied Behavior Analysis and Education Option
• Educational Administration
  • PreK-12 option
  • Principal option
  • Non-licensure option
  • Education Administration: Higher Education Option
• Reading and Language
  • Teacher of Reading
  • Non-Licensure

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Master of Science (MS)

• Autism Studies
  • Autism Studies Option
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) option
• Security Studies
  • CBRNE
  • Critical Infrastructure Security 
  • Cyber Security

Master of Music (MM) - degree awarded in the following fields:

• Music Education
  • Research/Thesis Project Option
  • Community Music Option
• Sound Recording Technology (no longer accepting applications)

Certificates

• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Educators
• Domestic Violence Prevention
• Evaluation and Assessment
• Forensic Criminology
• Leadership & Policy Development 
• Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies
• Security Studies
• Victim Studies

Current undergraduate students may be qualified for bachelor/master degree programs.

Updated 3/7/24