A&S Graduate Education - Master’s
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The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college at UofL and home to an intellectually rich and vibrant community of scholars. In addition to its outstanding undergraduate programs, the College offers graduate degrees and certificates in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
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Accelerated Programs
The College of Arts & Sciences offers many accelerated programs that can cut down on higher education time by at least a year. You can find out more by clicking here.
Graduate Programs
The programs listed below are offered at the graduate or professional level.
| Program | Master’s | Doctoral | Certificate | Department/ Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | MA | - | - | Anthropology |
| Applied Philosophy | MA | - | - | Philosophy |
| Art & Art History |
MA/MFA | - | - | Art & Design, Hite Institute |
| Biology | MS | PhD | - | Biology |
| Chemistry | MS | PhD | - | Chemistry |
| Communication | MA | - | - | Communication |
| Criminal Justice | MS | PhD | - | Criminal Justice |
| English | MA | PhD | - | English |
| Geography, Applied | MS | - | - | Geographic & Environmental Sciences |
| Health Care Ethics | MA | - | Certificate | Philosophy |
| History | MA | - | - | History |
| Humanities | MA | PhD | - | Comparative Humanities |
| Mathematics | MA | PhD | - | Mathematics |
| Pan-African Studies | MA | PhD | Certificate | Pan-African Studies |
| Physics | MS | PhD | - | Physics & Astronomy |
| Political Science | MA | - | - | Political Science |
| Public Administration | MPA | - | - | Urban & Public Affairs |
| Sociology | MA | PhD | - | Sociology |
| Spanish | MA | - | - | Classical & Modern Languages |
| Studio Art & Design | MFA | - | - | Art & Design, Hite Institute |
| Sustainability | MA/MS | - | - | Urban & Public Affairs |
| Theatre Arts | MFA | - | - | Theatre Arts |
| Urban Planning | MUP | - | - | Urban & Public Affairs |
| Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies |
MA | - | Certificate | Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies |
A&S; Dual Degrees and with Law
The Brandeis School of Law offers a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. The program accommodates both full-time and part-time study. The College of Arts & Sciences offers three programs with JD and Law: JD/Master of Arts in Healthcare Ethics, JD/Master of Arts in Humanities, and JD/Master of Arts in Political Science. Find out more information about the program here.
Teacher Certification Programs
The College of Arts & Sciences has several teacher certification programs available at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Graduate levels in the College of Education and Human Development, such as Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, English, Math, Physics, Social Studies, and World Languages. Requirements vary depending on content area. More information can be found here.
