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117 Master's degrees offered by the university

English
The English programme at Virginia Commonwealth University is flexible and enables students to develop intellectually in a stimulating and supportive environment.
Special Education
The M.Ed. in Special Education at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares scholars for faculty and leadership roles, and provide aspiring educators with the tools they need to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults with disabilities through research, teaching and service.
Forensic Science
The Forensic Science program at Virginia Commonwealth University is designed to prepare students for careers as forensic scientists in government and private laboratories.
Social Work with a concentration in clinical practice
Students in the Social Work with a concentration in clinical practice program at Virginia Commonwealth University study about a mutual problem-solving process in which multidimensional assessment, goal-setting, planned intervention and evaluation are prominent components, all of which are informed by current scientific knowledge.
Chemistry
Areas of study include of the Chemistry programme at Virginia Commonwealth University analytical, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, as well as interdisciplinary research projects in chemical biology and nanoscience.
Clinical and Translational Sciences
The Clinical and Translational Sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University provides training for a new generation of researchers. Students who graduate from the program will be prepared to apply translational science methods along the continuum of patient care, from the bench to the bedside.
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing program at Virginia Commonwealth University is designed to provide talented writers with the opportunity to work closely with both outstanding faculty and gifted peers to strengthen their craft, develop their literary aesthetics and to participate actively in the life of the literary community at large.
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
This online Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness programme from Virginia Commonwealth University complements a student’s other fields of interest in public and government affairs.

Physics and Applied Physics
The Physics and Applied Physics programme at Virginia Commonwealth University offers traditional core physics courses and a variety of specialized electives emphasizing the department’s strengths in theoretical and experimental physics.
Reading
The Reading program at Virginia Commonwealth University provides prospective reading specialists with integrated experiences in all aspects of the reading curriculum, ranging from preschool to adult levels.
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Graduates of this Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University program will pursue careers in business/industry and government, or will pursue doctoral degrees.

Data Science
Accelerate your upward career mobility with a master’s degree in Data Science from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
Accountancy, Concentration in Data Analytics
Become a leader in the professional accounting community with the Accountancy, Concentration in Data Analytics programme at Virginia Commonwealth University. The close partnerships with the accounting community help you find placement in Big Four and regional firms, nonprofits, government organizations and industry.
Design with a concentration in visual communications
The Design with a concentration in visual communications program at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares graduate students to assume a leadership role in a complex and expanding profession.
Preparing Future Faculty
Are you aspiring to become a faculty member at a college or university? The Graduate Certificate in Preparing Future Faculty from Virginia Commonwealth University equips you with the skills, experience, and knowledge needed to thrive in academia.

Economics
Data analytic skills are in high demand. In the Economics programme at Virginia Commonwealth University, you’ll develop advanced quantitative skills and gain a competitive edge in the private and public sectors.
Secondary English Education
The Secondary English Education program at Virginia Commonwealth University is a program designed to train creative and thoughtful English teachers (grades 6-12).