Degree Programs
Selecting a Degree Program
The Graduate School currently has more than 149 programs offering approximately 39 doctoral , 89 masters, 3 professional and 18 certificate degrees. Applicants should carefully review the available programs and choose the program that is most appropriate for their academic goals.
Finding Your Program
Overview of the graduate programs are available in the Graduate Catalog and on your programs website. If you’re wondering what program or major is the best fit for your interests, contact the programs directly for advising. The Graduate School processes your application once you have filled out the online application for admission. Begin by choosing the program you are interested in by clicking on one of many offered programs at the University of Louisville.
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Click on a link below to view a list of programs by degree.
Graduate Degree Programs
Doctoral Programs
- Anatomical Science and Neurobiology
- Applied and Industrial Mathematics
- Applied Sociology
- Art History
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Biostatistics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Counseling and Personnel Services
- Criminal Justice
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Organizational Development
- Electrical Engineering
- English Rhetoric and Composition
- Entrepreneurship
- Experimental Psychology
- Humanities
- Industrial Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialization in Bioinformatics
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialization in Translational Bioengineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialization in Translational Neuroscience
- Mathematics (See Applied and Industrial Mathematics)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Nursing
- Pan-African Studies
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Physics
- Physiology and Biophysics
- Psychology (See Clinical Psychology or Experimental Psychology)
- Public Health Sciences
- Sociology (See Applied Sociology)
- Social Work
- Urban and Public Affairs
Specialist Programs
Masters Programs
- Anthropology
- Art (Creative) and Art History
- Communication
- English
- French Language and Literature
- Higher Education Administration
- History
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Bioethics and Medical Humanities
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Sustainability
- Mathematics
- Pan-African Studies
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Women's and Gender Studies
- Art Education
- Early Childhood Education (Interdisciplinary)
- Early Elementary Education
- Health and Physical Education
- Middle School Education
- Middle School Education - Alternative Certification
- Music Education
- Secondary Education
- Secondary Education - Alternative Certification (8-12)
- Special Education, Specialization in Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Community Health Education
- Counseling and Personnel Services
- Instructional Technology
- Literacy
- Special Education (Non Teaching)
- Special Education, Concentration in Assistive Technology
- Special Education, Concentration in Autism
- Special Education, Concentration in Learning and Behavior Disorders
- Special Education, Concentration in Moderate and Severe Disabilities
- Teacher Leadership
- Anatomical Science and Neurobiology
- Applied Geography
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Biostatistics
- Business Analytics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communicative Disorders
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Electrical Engineering
- Epidemiology
- Health Administration
- Health Data Analytics
- Exercise Physiology
- Geography (See Applied Geography)
- Human Resources and Organization Development
- Industrial Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Sustainability
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Oral Biology
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Physics
- Physiology and Biophysics
- Sport Administration
Doctor of Dental Medicine - D.M.D.(School of Dentistry)
Doctor of Medicine - M.D.(School of Medicine)
Juris Doctor - J.D.(Brandeis School of Law)
- Combined Doctor of Dental Medicine / Master of Science (D.M.D./M.S.)
- Combined Doctor of Dental Medicine / Doctor of Philosophy (D.M.D./Ph.D.)
- Combined Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration (M.D./M.B.A.)
- Combined Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (M.D./M.Sc.)
- Combined Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health (M.D./MPH)
- Combined Doctor of Medicine and Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities (M.D./M.A.)
- Combined Doctor of Philosophy in Applied and Industrial Mathematics and Master of Science in Biostatistics-Decision Science (Ph.D./M.S.)
- Combined Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Medicine (M.D./Ph.D.)
- Combined Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in Humanities (J.D./M.A.)
- Combined Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies w/ a concentration in Bioethics and Medical Humanities (J.D./M.A.)
- Combined Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in Political Science (J.D./M.A.)
- Combined Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration (J.D./M.B.A.)
- Combined Juris Doctor and Master of Science in Divinity - with Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (J.D./M.Div.)
- Combined Juris Doctor and Master of Science in Social Work (J.D./M.S.S.W.)
- Combined Juris Doctor and Master Urban Planning (J.D./M.U.P)
- Combined Master of Arts in Pan-African Studies and Master of Science in Social Work (M.A./M.S.S.W.)
- Combined Master of Public Administration/Master of Arts (Curatorial Studies) (M.P.A./M.A.)
- Combined Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies and Master of Science in Social Work (M.A./M.S.S.W.)
- Combined Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Social Work (M.DIV/M.S.S.W.)
- Combined Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts (M.B.A./M.A.)
- Combined Master of Business Administration and Master of Engineering (M.B.A./M.Eng.)
- Combined Master of Science in Social Work and MA in Bioethics & Medical Humanities (M.A./M.S.S.W.)
- Combined Master of Public Administration and Master of Urban Planning (M.P.A./M.U.P.)
- Combined Master of Urban Planning and Master of Public Health (M.P.H./M.U.P.)
Master of Arts - M.A.
Master of Education – M.Ed.
- Special Education with Concentration in Assistive Technology
- Special Education with Concentration in Moderate and Severe Disabilities (P-12)
- Teacher Leadership (with P-12 Endorsements)
- Teacher Leadership - Special Education
Master of Engineering – M.Eng.
Master of Science - M.S.
Master of Science in Social Work - M.S.S.W.
Graduate Certificates
- Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
- Data Science
- Cybersecurity
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
Teaching Endorsements
- African American Theatre
- Asian Studies
- Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
- Clinical Investigative Sciences
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Diversity Literacy
- Environmental Engineering
- Health Professions Education
- Latin American and Latino Studies
- Logistics and Distribution
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Pan-African Studies
- Police Executive Leadership Development
- Public History
- Real Estate Development
- Structural Engineering
- Translation and Interpreting
- Transportation Engineering
- Women's and Gender Studies