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Master’s degree programs
No matter what your field, a graduate degree prepares you to take your career to the next level. At Northern Arizona University, our master’s degrees combine rigorous academics and hands-on learning with flexibility, affordability, and access to the resources of a large research university.
Why choose an NAU master’s program?
In every one of our programs, from the Master’s in Education to advanced health profession degrees, you’ll benefit from the mentorship of experienced faculty and a curriculum that blends theory and practice. Whether you attend courses in Flagstaff, online, or find the master’s degree that’s right for you at one of our statewide campuses, you’ll graduate ready to make the most of your next opportunity. Students looking for master’s programs in Arizona should start here.
Master’s programs by interest area
Arts and humanities
Creative Writing (MFA)
English- Literature (MA)
English- Professional Writing (MA)
English- Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies (MA)
History (MA)
Music (MM)
Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language (MA)
Business
Business Administration (MBA)
Business Analytics (MS)
Global Business Administration (MGBA)
Management Information Systems (MS)
Organizational Leadership (MOL)
Communications
Education and behavioral health
Career and Technical Education (MEd)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)
Counseling- School Counseling (MEd)
Counseling- Student Affairs (MEd)
Early Childhood Education (MEd)
Educational Foundations (MEd)
Educational Leadership– Community College/ Higher Education (MEd)
Educational Leadership – Instructional Leadership K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
Educational Leadership – Principal Pre K-12 (MEd)
Educational Technology (MEd)
Elementary Education (MEd)
Elementary Education – Certification MED
Elementary Education – Reading K-8 MED
ESL and Bilingual Education – Bilingual (MEd)
ESL and Bilingual Education – ESL (MEd)
Human Relations (MEd)
International Education Leadership (MEd)
Mathematics Education (MS)
School Psychology (EdS)
Science Teaching (MAST)
Secondary Education – Continuing Professional (MEd)
Spanish (MAT)
Special Education (MEd)
Special Education – Early Childhood Special Education with Certification (MEd)
Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disabilities Certified (MEd)
Teaching Science with Certification (MAT)
Engineering
Building Science (MS)
Civil Engineering (MS)
Civil Engineering Professional (Meng)
Electrical Engineering (MS)
Environmental Engineering (MS)
Engineering – Mechanical Engineering (MENG) (No longer accepting students after Summer 2025)
Mechanical Engineering (MS)
Health and Nursing
Athletic Training (MS)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)
Clinical Speech-Language Pathology (MS)
Healthcare (MBA)
Nursing (MS)
Nursing – Advanced Practice (MS)
Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Public Health – Health Promotion (MPH)
Public Health – Nutrition (MPH)
IT and computing
Computer Science (MS)
Cybersecurity (MS)
Informatics (MS)
Information Technology (MS)
Law and criminal justice
Math and science
Applied Physics (MS)
Chemistry (MS)
Mathematics (MS)
Materials Science (MS)
Statistics (MS)
Natural sciences
Biology (MS)
Climate Science and Solutions (MS)
Environmental Sciences and Policy (MS)
Forestry (MS)
Forestry (MF)
Forest and Natural Resource Management (MF)
Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing (MS)
Geology (MS)
Parks and Recreation Management (MS) (Not currently accepting students)
Sustainable Communities (MA)
Social sciences
Anthropology (MA)
Applied Sociology (MA)
Geography (MS)
Political Science (MA)
Psychological Sciences (MA)
Public Administration (MPA)
Social Work (MSW)
Social Work – Advanced Standing (MSW)