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41 Master's degrees offered by the university
Secondary Education 6-12 Initial Licensure
The Secondary Education 6-12 Initial Licensure is a program for college graduates and career changers who want to earn their master's degree to meet requiremetns for a teaching license for grades 6-12. For more than a century, James Madison University has prepared highly qualified licensed professionals through our outstanding teacher preparation programs
Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication
Join the Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication at James Madison University and learn writing, research, and design skills to enhance your career opportunities. The program draws from academic and industry practices to prepare students for careers in professional writing, digital storytelling, document design, usability studies, content creation, and more.
College Student Personnel Administration
Upon completion of this College Student Personnel Administration program at James Madison University, students will be prepared for college, university and community college administrative positions.
Special Education (Post-Baccalaureate)
The Special Education (Post-Baccalaureate) degree at James Madison University is designed to develop and enhance each student's personal and professional growth as an effective, reflective and resilient educator.
Nursing
The Nursing degree at James Madison University cultivates leaders who are collaborative, service oriented, globally minded, and effective advocates for their clients, their communities, and their profession.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offered by James Madison University is awarded only after completion of all educational specialist degree requirements.
Sport and Recreation Leadership
The professors have real-world experience and understand the practical knowledge and skills that graduates need to move ahead and stay ahead of the herd. So join the Sport and Recreation Leadership degree at James Madison University.
Biology
The Biology graduate program from James Madison University is a thesis/research program for students who wish to continue the study of biology as a scholarly pursuit and who later continue work toward the Ph.D., work for industry or government, or wish to teach, primarily in two-year colleges.
Applied Nutrition
The Applied Nutrition degree at James Madison University provides entry-level didactic course work and supervised experiential learning to prepare students for the rigors of professional practice as a dietitian.
Teacher Leadership
This Teacher Leadership program at James Madison University prepares licensed educators to advance their profession by helping them to be instructional leaders, teacher mentors and coaches, and policy experts. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in their schools and professional associations.
History
The History program offered by the James Madison University serves multiple audiences. Since historians today practice their discipline in a variety of careers, we offer a concentration in local/regional/public history.
Education - Spanish Language and Culture for Educators
The Education - Spanish Language and Culture for Educators program offered by the James Madison University serves individuals who are teaching Spanish language and culture in settings that may include but are not limited to community colleges, high schools, colleges, industry and business.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL program at James Madison University prepares professionals to understand and implement equitable and effective ways of working with multilingual learners in local and global educational contexts.
Communication and Advocacy
The Communication and Advocacy program from James Madison University provides you with the skills to know how to be a voice for change in the world.
Occupational Therapy
JMU believes that there is health in doing. The Occupational Therapy students at James Madison University leave comfortable and competent working with individuals in a variety of practice settings.
Accounting
At James Madison University we supply our graduate Accounting students with the skills necessary to compete in today’s complex and changing business environment
School Counseling
The School Counseling program of James Madison University gives you the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Through highly experiential classes, practicum, and internships, students gain the training and confidence to be effective school counselors and helpers in general.
Psychological Sciences
The Psychological Sciences program at James Madison University fosters the development of students interested in improving their research skills and preparing for doctoral education.
Business Administration
Friendly, real people. Small classes. Nationally recognized. Affordable. In James Madison University’s Business Administration program, you aren't just a number. You’re a valued member of a diverse cohort with a myriad of business experiences and perspectives.
Political Science - European Union Policy Studies
This international Political Science - European Union Policy Studies degree program at James Madison University is an exciting, one-year master degree based wholly in Florence, Italy. Its global perspective, hands-on learning and in-depth instruction will expose you to a diverse and rewarding array of academic, professional and personal opportunities.