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Interested in a Graduate Degree in Applied Sciences?
At the School of Applied Sciences, we offer 16 graduate programs and 5 graduate certificates across six departments:
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Learn to promote and protect health at the local, state, national, and global levels.
- Oxford
- Online
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Get the on-hands experience you need to be one of the top athletic trainers in your field and region.
- Oxford
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Become a speech-language pathologist and help patients overcome their communication and swallowing difficulties.
- Oxford
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Learn from experts in the field of Exercise Science and have the opportunity to participate in and conduct cutting-edge research.
- Oxford
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The M.S. in Sport Management equips students with the skills and experience needed for careers in the evolving sports industry. The program combines classroom learning with real-world applications, guided by experienced faculty. Students are encouraged to gain field experience, enhancing their expertise and expanding career opportunities after graduation.
- Oxford
- Online
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Equip yourself with the advanced knowledge and research skills to excel in the dynamic fields of health and kinesiology.
- Oxford
Legal Studies & Social Work
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Advance your career in law enforcement with our online Master in Criminal Justice.
- Online
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Gain the comprehensive training and experiential learning opportunities you need to become a compassionate and competent social work professional dedicated to addressing diverse societal challenges.
- Oxford
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An innovative Ph.D. program in the field of criminal justice with an emphasis on applied criminal justice policy research.
- Oxford
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Plan a focused program of study, expand your knowledge and competencies, establish academic and professional expertise, and formulate a philosophy about your future career.
- Oxford
Nutrition & Hospitality Management
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Advance your career with a broad background in nutrition, food service management, and hospitality management.
- Oxford
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Continue your career in Nutrition Sciences and become a cutting-edge teacher and researcher in your field.
- Oxford
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Advance justice through immersive research with a focus on the application of high-level empirical knowledge on impactful policy and practice in the criminal justice system.
- Oxford
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Prepare for a career in hospitality related industries with hands-on experience and cutting-edge faculty.
- Online
GRAD
Learn skills in data analysis, statistical modeling, and technology application to prepare for a career in the sports industry.
- Online
GRAD
Learn to promote and protect health at the local, state, national, and global levels.
- Oxford
- Online
Graduate Certificates (Online)
GRADCERT
Learn what working in athletics academic advising and support entails along and the technical elements of student-athlete academic eligibility.
- Online
GRADCERT
Learn about the multifaceted roles intercollegiate athletics plays at a variety of institution types and at different levels of NCAA athletics.
- Online
GRADCERT
Learn about NCAA compliance and by laws to get a head start on your graduate degree or jumpstart your career.
- Online
GRADCERT
Deepen your background in criminal justice and prepare for law enforcement and related fields.
- Online
Meet our Graduate Program Coordinators
Heather Landry Shirley
- Assistant Professor in Athletic Training
Carla Chism
- Speech Language Pathologist
Dee Lance
- Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Kimberly Kaiser
- Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Matthew Jessee
- Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
Allison Ford-Wade
- Interim Chair and Professor of Public Health
Minsoo Kang
- Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
Brennan Berg
- Professor of Sport and Recreation Administration Program Director
Laurel Bradley
- Professor of Nutrition & Hospitality Management
David Joung
- Associate Professor of Nutrition and Hospitality Management and Graduate Program Coordinator of Hospitality Management
Amy Fisher
- Professor of Social Work
Saijun Zhang
- Associate Professor of Social Work