Master's Degrees
College of Arts and Humanities
Master of Arts with a Major in English
The graduate faculty in English seek to prepare graduate students whose knowledge of language and literature will inform their intellectual and ethical understanding, and whose communication and critical thinking skills will allow them to contribute to the region and beyond in a variety of careers and positions. We share a strong commitment to keeping the program flexible enough to provide more advanced study for those who wish to further their intellectual development and rigorous enough to prepare students for doctoral work or other professional fields such as teaching, business, and law.
Master of Arts with a Major in History, General
Nothing prepares students for the future like a glimpse back into the past, which makes our History department the perfect place to hone your skills in research, critical thinking and writing. With such a solid liberal arts background, History majors are prepared for careers in law, business, banking, politics, journalism, teaching and government, not to mention research and teaching in specialized fields such as museum studies, women's issues and the development of the world's diverse societies and cultures, both ancient and modern.
Master of Music with a Major in Music Education
The Master of Music in Music Education program is intended for those individuals who seek advanced training in music and music education. This program is also intended for individuals who wish to pursue doctoral study and seek teaching positions in higher education.
Master of Music with a Major in Performance
The department's distinguished artist/teacher faculty has extensive credentials and professional experience in performance, music education, production, and other specialized areas of work in music. Graduate students receive individualized instruction in a full range of music course offerings including private study in voice, piano, organ, guitar, and all woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
College of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
18 months | Credit Hours: 33
This degree is available for individuals who hold an existing, approved degree in an undergraduate content field. It is designed for career-changers, e.g., retirees, military, who want to teach. This program will be delivered both online and in a hybrid model. The program can lead to certification in grades 6-12 and give the student a masters degree at the same time. See www.westga.edu/coelai
Master of Education with a Major in Early Childhood Education
The Master of Education with Early Childhood Education.
Master of Education with a Major in Media (Instructional Technology)
24 months| Credit Hours: 36
The online Master of Education with a Major in Media (Instructional Technology Concentration) degree is designed to prepare progressive, innovative, academically grounded instructional technologists. Graduates of the program apply their skills in P-12 schools, higher education, and corporate, health care, and government organizations. While learning in the program, students collaborate with various stakeholders through an array of technology-based tools and applications. Through professional field experiences and clinical practices, the learning experiences are performance-based and problem-based. Faculty teaching in the program is grounded in theoretical perspectives, instructional design strategies, and practical application of knowledge to ensure candidates can immediately apply what they learn in diverse educational settings.
Master of Education with a Major in Media (School Library Media)
24 months | Credit Hours: 36
The online Master of Education with a Major in Media (School Library Media) degree is designed to prepare educators to become progressive, innovative, academically grounded school library media specialists; prepare school library media specialists to successfully design and administer effective school library media programs; pioneer innovative delivery options to maximize educational experiences; collaborate with all stakeholders to enhance student achievement; cultivate diversity of ideas, values, and persons responsive to changing needs and technologies; and promote the advancement of learning through scholarship and service.
The School Library Media track also leads to Georgia certification in school library media. Students who have already completed a master's degree in any field can complete the school library media certification program.
Master of Education with a Major in Middle Grades Education
The Middle Grades Masters program leads to a T-5 certificate. Students must select an area of specialization in Biology, Mathematics, English, History, Economics, Political Science, Earth Science or Broad Field Science. This degree requires 9 hours of coursework selected from professional education courses, 15 of content specialization, and 9 elective hours. Students can apply by clicking the Graduate Admissions tab on this page. Also, note the program sheet on this page which describes the coursework.
Master of Education with a Major in Professional Counseling
The M.Ed. in Professional Counseling is designed for graduate students preparing for employment as professional counselors in schools, community agencies, and colleges or universities or for careers in college student services in colleges and universities. Three options of study, School Counseling, Community Counseling, and College Student Affairs, are available.
Master of Education with a Major in Professional Counseling (college student affairs)
Vision:
To prepare and develop the next generation of student affairs professionals.
Mission:
The UWG College Student Affairs program will prepare graduate students for careers serving students in higher education by providing opportunities to:
- Develop advising and helping skills
- Develop competencies as outlined by the NASPA/ACPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners
- Understand and appreciate the student development experience and student diversity in higher education
- Understand the historical and theoretical context of higher education
- Understand and apply the practice-to-theory-to-practice model
- Gain focused practical experience through assistantships, internships, and practica to prepare graduates for successful careers in higher education
Master of Education with a Major in Professional Counseling (community counseling)
The Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Professional Counseling is designed for graduate students preparing for employment as professional counselors in schools, community agencies, and colleges or universities or for careers in college student services in colleges and universities. Three options of study, School Counseling, Community Counseling, and College Student Affairs, are available.
Master of Education with a Major in Reading Education
The M.Ed. in Reading Education utilizes the 2010 Standards for Reading Professionals as developed by the International Reading Association. To qualify for admission to the program, candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a related teaching field and possess a teaching certificate. The 36-hour program consists of 3 hours of psychological background, 9 hours in language/assessment, 15 hours in the reading concentration, 3 hours in literature, 3 hours in research, and 3 hours of an approved elective.
Master of Education with a Major in Secondary Education
The Secondary Education Masters program leads to a T-5 certificate. Students must select a concentration in Biology, Mathematics, English, History, Economics, Political Science, Earth Science or Broad Field Science. This degree requires 18 hours of coursework in the content field. Students can apply by clicking the Graduate Admissions tab on this page. Also, note the program sheet on this page which describes the coursework.
Master of Education with a Major in Speech-Language Pathology
The Master's program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The graduate program at UWG prepares students for a professional career in the identification, assessment, and treatment of all communication disorders, including language, articulation, voice, resonance, fluency, and swallowing disorders. Successful completion of program and other professional requirements is designed to lead the applicant toward obtaining a Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) in Speech-Language Pathology, Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) certification, Georgia Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, and ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
College of Science and Mathematics
Master of Science with a Major in Applied Computer Science
24 months | Credit Hours: 36
The online Master of Science in Applied Computer Science degree is a professional program that provides individuals holding an undergraduate degree in any discipline the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the exciting and dynamic field of computer science and information technology.
Master of Science with a Major in Biology
The mission of the M.S. Degree Program in the Department of Biology at the University of West Georgia is to provide graduate students the knowledge and training necessary to pursue advanced graduate education, professional studies, or employment. In pursuit of this mission, the Department of Biology offers a M.S. Degree Program via either a thesis and non-thesis track.
Master of Science with a Major in Mathematics
Mathematics develops computational skills, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. The theory, discipline, and techniques taught in mathematics courses are especially important in today's society. The faculty of the Department of Mathematics recognizes this and strives to ensure that the student learner obtains this knowledge. At the same time, the faculty contributes to the discipline by fundamental research in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education.
College of Social Sciences
Master of Arts with a Major in Criminology
UWG's MA in Criminology program is the only master's program of its kind in Georgia. It is committed to providing students with an educational experience that fits them to live, learn, and work in a culturally diverse and ever-changing world. Our mission is to prepare students for a variety of professional careers, advanced academic study, and lives of active citizenship.
Master of Arts with a Major in Psychology
The University of West Georgia Psychology Department is unique in that our theoretical roots are in the humanistic psychology and transpersonal psychology traditions. Our courses move from the expression of such classically humanistic concerns as the centrality of human, subjective experience in psychology, a wholistic approach toward psychological life toward human growth and development and the extension of human potential all the way to its transpersonal and spiritual horizons, toward the meaning of genuine community and sociality, the coming to know and the acceptance of one's own authentic individuality, and the myriad ways through which growth, development, and self-actualization are shown, are limited, and are transformed.
Master of Arts with a Major in Sociology
The Department of Sociology is committed to high quality instruction, research, and service activities that contribute to the vision and mission of the University of West Georgia. The Department embraces academic freedom and is committed to fulfilling the core principles and objectives of a liberal arts education. In addition to research and instruction, the students and faculty of the department engage in a wide array of community-based projects that serve the residents of Carrollton and the surrounding region.
Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration Program at University of West Georgia is a professional degree program that relates academic study to administrative practice. The curriculum is designed for those individuals who are either now in the public service or who are seeking a career in government or nonprofit agencies.
Richards College of Business
Georgia WebMBA
18 months | Credit Hours: 30
The University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business is a member of The Georgia WebMBA®. The Georgia WebMBA® offers highly qualified students the ability to earn an accredited Masters of Business Administration degree in a convenient and flexible online setting. As a WebMBA student, you will be able to build upon your current career success while also deepening your knowledge base and will be able to apply what you are learning at your work place.
The Georgia WebMBA® consists of highly qualified professors from six University System of Georgia institutions, in which the University of West Georgia is included.
The program includes a two-day orientation held at the beginning of the program after which all class work is exclusively online.
Master of Business Administration
The AACSB-I accredited MBA program serves working professionals through six core and four elective evening courses in Carrollton, Newnan, and Douglasville. The one year program begins every fall in Carrollton with a sequence of two core classes per semester. A two year, one core class per semester sequence begins each spring. Students may mix course locations and the availability of electives varies by semester.
Master of Business Education (M.Ed.)
The Master of Education (MED) degree in Business Education is a collaborative program with the College of Education designed to prepare professional educators for competencies in teaching, research, curriculum development, evaluation, and supervision. The MED degree prepares students to teach subjects in grades 6-12, technical/community colleges, or 4-year colleges and universities.
Master of Professional Accounting
The MPAcc program provides students with a high quality education which prepares them for careers in corporate accounting, public accounting and for entrance into doctoral programs in business and accounting.
Completion of the MPAcc program satisfies the requirements to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination in the State of Georgia. Combined with an undergraduate degree, the MPAcc also satisfies the educational requirements of 150 total semester hours and 30 hours of upper-level courses needed to obtain certification.
School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
University of West Georgia School of Nursing ranked 34th in the nation for "Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs" (U.S. News & World Report, 2013).
2 years/4 semesters | Credit Hours: 36
The School of Nursing at the University of West Georgia offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree with role options in either education or health systems leadership. The School of Nursing also offers post masters certification in these areas.
There is also a part time plan of study available, completed in six semesters.