Office of Graduate and Professional Studies

The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at NAU supports your academic, professional, and personal growth through robust resources, mentoring, and career-ready experiences.

NAU is in the top 4% of higher education degree-granting institutions

5,060 graduate student enrollment

$6.3 million in graduate assistantship and tuition waiver funding

Whether you’re studying in Flagstaff, at a statewide campus, or online, NAU’s Office of Graduate and Professional Studies is here to support your next step. We champion graduate student success by providing guidance, resources, and opportunities in research, creative inquiry, and professional development so you can advance your education and shape your future.

Graduate degrees

Looking to advance in your career or deepen your expertise? With 90+ graduate programs, NAU offers flexible degrees that fit your schedule and lifestyle.

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's programs

We offer accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree programs that allow qualified students to start a master’s degree, while simultaneously completing their bachelor’s degree. We want you to progress toward your educational and career goals while saving time and money.

Find the accelerated program that is right for you

Accelerated Programs

Find your bachelor’s degree in the chart below to see which accelerated master’s programs may be available to you. Some bachelor’s programs may connect to more than one master’s degree option.

AreaBachelor'sMaster’sContact
Athletic TrainingHealth Sciences – Fitness Wellness BS
Flagstaff
 
Exercise Physiology BS
Flagstaff
Athletic Training MS
Flagstaff
Phoenix Bioscience Core
athletic.training@nau.edu
Business Administration (MBA)Accountancy BSACCY
Flagstaff
Business Administration MBA Concentration in Accounting
Flagstaff (the Concentration in Accounting is not available Online)
FCB@gradprog@nau.edu
CommunicationCreative Media & Film BS
Flagstaff

Strategic Communication BS
Flagstaff
Communication MA
Flagstaff
comgrad@nau.edu
Communication Sciences and DisordersCommunication Sciences & Disorders BS
Flagstaff
Online
Clinical Speech-Language Pathology MS
Flagstaff
Yuma
speech@nau.edu
Computer EngineeringComputer Engineering BS
(CSEGRBS)

Flagstaff
Computer Science MS
(CSMS)

Flagstaff
 
Electrical Engineering MS
(EEEGRMS)

Flagstaff
 
Informatics MS
(INFORMMS)

Flagstaff
informatics@nau.edu
Computer ScienceComputer Science BS
Flagstaff

Computer Science BSCS
(CSBSCSX)

Flagstaff
Computer Science MS
Flagstaff

Informatics MS
(INFORMMS)

Flagstaff
informatics@nau.edu
Criminology and Criminal JusticeCriminology & Criminal Justice BS
Flagstaff
Applied Criminology MS
Flagstaff
Criminal.Justice@nau.edu
Earth Science and Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental Science BS
Flagstaff
 
Environmental and Sustainability Studies BS
Flagstaff
 
Geology BS
Flagstaff
Climate Science and Solutions MS
Flagstaff
SES.Admin@nau.edu
Engineering: CivilCivil Engineering BS
Flagstaff
Civil Engineering MS
Flagstaff
CEIAS@nau.edu
Engineering: EnvironmentalEnvironmental Engineering BS
Flagstaff
Environmental Engineering MS
Flagstaff
CEIAS@nau.edu
Engineering: ElectricalElectrical Engineering BS
Flagstaff
Electrical Engineering MS
Flagstaff
informatics@nau.edu
Engineering: MechanicalMechanical Engineering BS
Flagstaff
Yuma
Mechanical Engineering MS
Flagstaff
Online
MEgraduate@nau.edu
Engineering: Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering BS
(SEEGRBS)

Flagstaff
 
Software Engineering BS
(SEEGRBS)

Flagstaff
Computer Science MS
(CSMS)

Flagstaff
 
Informatics MS
(INFORMMS)

Flagstaff
informatics@nau.edu
EnglishEnglish BA
Flagstaff
Applied Linguistics – Teaching English as a Second Language MA
Flagstaff
english@nau.edu
ForestryForestry BSF
Flagstaff
Forestry MSF
Flagstaff
forestryinfo@nau.edu
Geography, Planning, and RecreationGeography, Environment, and Society BS
Flagstaff
Geography MS
Flagstaff
geog@nau.edu
Immersive Media and GamesImmersive Media and Games BS
(IMGBS)

Flagstaff
Computer Science MS
(CSMS)

Flagstaff
informatics@nau.edu
InformaticsInformatics BS 
(INFORMBS)

Flagstaff
Informatics MS
(INFORMMS)

Flagstaff
informatics@nau.edu
Parks and Recreation, GeographyParks and Recreation BS
Flagstaff
Geography MS
Flagstaff
geog@nau.edu
HistoryHistory BA
Flagstaff
 
History BS
Flagstaff
 
Secondary Education – History and Social Studies BSED
Flagstaff
History MA
Flagstaff
History.Grad@nau.edu
Public AdministrationPublic Administration 90-30 BS
Online
Public Administration MPA
Online
Sara.Rinfret@nau.edu
Psychological SciencesPsychological Sciences BS
Flagstaff
Online
Yuma
Psychological Sciences MA
Flagstaff
PSYInfoCenter@nau.edu
SpanishSpanish BA
Flagstaff
Spanish MAT
Flagstaff
Languages@nau.edu
Sustainable CommunitiesEnvironmental and Sustainability Studies BS
Flagstaff
 
Sociology BS
Flagstaff
Online
Sustainable Communities MA
Flagstaff
Sustainable.Communities@nau.edu

Campus, Modality, Tuition & Fees Notice
Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s programs can change in campus, learning modality, tuition, and fees between the undergraduate and graduate phases. Your campus, how classes are taught (in person or online), and how much you pay may be different in the master’s phase. After you finish your bachelor’s degree, you will choose or confirm where and how you want to complete your master’s degree. Tuition and fees for the master’s program are based on the campus, learning format, and graduate rates you choose.

Funding options

Financing your graduate education shouldn’t be a barrier to your success. We help connect students with a variety of funding opportunities, including the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), scholarships, grants, assistantships, loans, and tuition waivers. Our team is here to help you explore what’s available and plan for what’s next.

Your partners in research, teaching, and growth

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting your goals with expert mentorship, dynamic programming, and professional growth opportunities. From writing boot camps to national mentoring training, we’re here to help you thrive in research, teaching, and beyond. Meet the people committed to guiding graduate students through every stage of their journey.

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Looking for attainable and valuable degree programs on your schedule? Further your career opportunities and growth with NAU.

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Support graduate students

Your contributions matter. Giving to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGPS) gives our students access to hands-on experience, mentoring, and resources to succeed. Support our graduate students by supporting their higher education journey.

Further your career here

Contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies

928-523-4819 OGPS@nau.edu Call 928-523-4819 Email OGPS@nau.edu Request information

Office of Graduate and Professional Studies

624 S Knoles Drive Flagstaff, AZ 86011