Graduate and Doctoral Programs

Adult and Continuing Education, M.S.

The Master of Science degree in Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) at Marshall University is an accredited, comprehensive M.S. program is intended for individuals who serve in an instructional, training, leadership or professional role in human services areas of business, industry, government, community agencies, health care or education.

Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A.

Marshall University is excited to offer a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our course of study is designed to align with the requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), which certifies professionals as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Applied behavior analysts are scientist-practitioners who use the scientific principles of behavior to promote socially relevant behavior change in a variety of settings and with many different populations. The scientist-practitioner model emphasizes both clinical skills and an understanding of the research underlying ABA interventions. Many behavior analysts work with individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries. Some behavior analysts also work in fields such as gerontology, sports/fitness, organizational behavior management, and more. In short, there are many options open to applied behavior analysts.

Our ABA program includes full-time and part-time options for enrollment. Degree requirements focus on integrating coursework with hands-on experience. The course of study contains 33 hours of coursework, including 1500 hours of supervised fieldwork. Fieldwork courses require students to be placed at a site, such as a clinic or school, where they can receive on-site supervision from a BCBA.

For more information on the Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A. degree, please contact Dr. Sadie Lovett, Program Director, at lovetts@marshall.edu.

Counseling, M.A.

Our Master of Arts (MA) degree in counseling program has an area of emphasis on school counseling. Our curriculum is offers a unique blend of self-paced and live-taught classes, is built to prepare students to complete requirements for licensure as a professional counselor.

Our fully online program can be completed in 60 credit hours and offers two specialties to choose from: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.

Additionally, the department facilitates one graduate certificate program: Violence, Loss, and Trauma (VoLT) Counseling, which is available to students inside and outside of the program.

Education, M.A.

Our Master of Arts (MA) in Education is designed primarily for licensed teachers seeking an advanced degree or added endorsement.

Available in a range of specialized areas, endorsements qualify teachers to be classroom-ready in additional subject areas, which adds value to their portfolio as educators.

The Master of Arts in Education consists of a set of core course requirements, area of emphasis requirements, and a capstone experience.

Leadership Studies, M.A.

The Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies is a fully online program which offers two distinct areas of emphasis, allowing you to tailor your education to your career aspirations:

• Education Leadership
  Prepare for roles as a school principal, supervisor, or superintendent. This concentration emphasizes the strategic, operational, and ethical dimensions of educational leadership, ensuring you are ready to manage complex school systems and foster academic excellence. This program provides the coursework to apply for principal, supervisor and superintendent licensure in West Virginia and many other states.
• Leadership Specialist
  Ideal for professionals aiming to lead in diverse organizational settings, this track focuses on broad leadership competencies, innovative problem-solving, and strategic management, equipping you to excel in a variety of fields. The leadership specialist concentration provides the opportunity to transfer graduate-level military education credit towards completion of the program.

Literacy Education, M.A.

Students who cannot read or write face major challenges in developing the skills, knowledge and abilities to take full advantage of life’s opportunities. Teachers who are well-trained in literacy education can empower students and other learners to be well-equipped to seek out information, grasp new concepts, gain a deeper understanding of the world, and build successful careers and strong futures.

Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Literacy Education, a graduate degree program designed to meet the unique needs of literacy professionals. Marshall also supports the vital field of literacy education with this program and a graduate certificate in Literacy Education.

Students in the master’s degree program in Literacy Education will further their knowledge and gain important tools to effectively teach reading across all content areas in the classroom. This specialized Literacy Education master’s degree enables graduates to pursue careers as classroom teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, and Title I literacy teachers.

The College of Education and Professional Development provides an array of degree and professional development programs, continuing education opportunities and services that fully address the needs of adult learners who are primarily fully employed students. The College provides professional/technical expertise for students and is actively involved in addressing regional and state-level educational, mental health and social issues.

Special Education, M.A.

The Master of Arts degree in Special Education at Marshall University prepares educators for advanced roles in special education.

Teaching, M.A.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) online degree program is designed for college graduates in liberal arts, fine arts, and professional fields seeking teacher certification.

Our program includes professional education courses, clinical experiences, and student teaching to prepare individuals for teaching specific content areas in grades PreK-Adult, 5-Adult, or 9-Adult.

Explore our online MAT degree programs for a flexible path to earning your teaching credentials.

Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction at Marshall University is designed for professionals working in or interested in working in P-12 education, teacher education, higher education, and training and professional development.

Leadership Studies, Ed.D.

The Leadership Studies EdD program at Marshall University is designed for individuals who aspire to leadership positions in their professional communities, whether those communities are schools, universities, nonprofits or philanthropies, state or federal government organizations, NGOs, the military, social service agencies, etc.

The program welcomes a broad range of applicants who represent diverse institutions and organizations and who are committed to cultivating a deeper understanding of leadership and improving their competence as researchers.

Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.S.

The Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for experienced educators and professionals seeking to support their classroom teaching, instructional coaching, curriculum specialists, and more.

The EdS program is also for students interested in pursuing a terminal degree, such as a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction.

School Psychology, Ed.S.

The Leadership Studies EdD program at Marshall University is designed for individuals who aspire to leadership positions in their professional communities, whether those communities are schools, universities, nonprofits or philanthropies, state or federal government organizations, NGOs, the military, social service agencies, etc.

The program welcomes a broad range of applicants who represent diverse institutions and organizations and who are committed to cultivating a deeper understanding of leadership and improving their competence as researchers.