Academic Degree Programs
View our directory for a complete listing of all degree program contacts including web pages, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
View our Graduate Certificate Programs page to learn more about the various Graduate Certificates offered by the University of Memphis Graduate School.
| APPROVED ACADEMIC MAJORS | AREAS OF CONCENTRATION | DEGREES |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Accounting Data Analytics Taxation |
MS |
| Anthropology | Medical Anthropology | MA |
| Applied Physics | PhD | |
| Architecture | MArch | |
| Art | Ceramics Graphic Design Painting Printmaking/Photography Sculpture |
MFA |
| Art History | African American - African Diaspora in Art Histories Egyptian Art & Archaeology General Art History Museum Practices |
MA |
| Audiology | AuD | |
| Biology | MS | |
| PhD | ||
| Biomedical Engineering | MS | |
| PhD | ||
| Biostatistics | MS | |
| Business Administration | ||
| Applied Economics Analytics Business Economics Business Information Assurance Business Project Management Data Analytics for Management Data Analytics for Technology Engineering Management Executive Finance Health Care Management Supply Chain Management Taxation |
MBA | |
| Finance* | MS | |
| Accounting Business Information and Technology Economics Finance Management Marketing |
PhD* | |
| Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry Computational Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry |
MS |
| PhD | ||
| City & Regional Planning | MCRP | |
| Civil Engineering | Engineering Seismology Environmental Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering Water Resources Engineering |
MS |
| Communication | Communication Film & Video Production | MA |
| PhD | ||
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | Hearing Sciences & Disorders Neuroscience Speech Language Sciences & Disorders |
PhD |
| Computer Science | MS | |
| PhD | ||
| Counseling Psychology | PhD | |
| Counselor Education and Supervision | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling School Counseling |
MS |
| PhD | ||
| Creative Writing | MFA | |
| Criminal Justice | MA | |
| Data Science | MS | |
| Earth Sciences | Archaeology Geology Geophysics Interdisciplinary Studies |
MS |
| MA | ||
| PhD | ||
| Economics | MA | |
| Education | EdS | |
| Educational Psychology & Research | Educational Psychology Educational Research |
MS |
| PhD | ||
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering |
MS |
| Engineering | Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering |
PhD |
| Engineering Technology | Computer Emphasis Electronics Emphasis Manufacturing Emphasis |
MS |
| English | Composition Studies English as a Second Language Language & Linguistics Literature Professional Writing |
MA |
| Applied Linguistics Literary & Cultural Studies Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication |
PhD | |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Epidemiology | PhD |
| Health Administration | MHA | |
| Health Systems & Policy | PhD | |
| Health Studies | Exercise & Sport Science Health Promotion Physical Education Teacher Education |
MS |
| Higher & Adult Education | Adult Education Higher Education |
EdD |
| History | Ancient Egyptian History | MA |
| Ancient Egyptian History | PhD | |
| Information Systems | MS | |
| Instruction & Curriculum Leadership | Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Secondary Education Special Education |
MAT |
| Early Childhood Education Instruction & Curriculum Instructional Design & Technology Reading Special Education |
MS | |
| Early Childhood Education Instruction & Curriculum Instruction Design & Technology Reading Special Education |
EdD | |
| Journalism and Strategic Media | MA | |
| Leadership & Policy Studies | School Administration & Supervision Student Affairs Administration |
MS |
| Educational Leadership Policy Studies |
EdD | |
| Liberal Studies | MALS | |
| DLS | ||
| Mathematical Sciences | Applied Mathematics Mathematics Statistics Teaching of Mathematics |
MS |
| Applied Statistics Mathematics |
PhD | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Design & Mechanical Systems Energy Systems Mechanical Systems Power Systems |
MS |
| Music | Composition Conducting Jazz & Studio Music Music Education Musicology Orff-Schulwerk Pedagogy Performance |
MMu |
| Composition Conducting Performance |
DMA | |
| Music Education Musicology |
PhD | |
| Nursing | Executive Leadership Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Education |
MSN |
| PhD | ||
| Nutrition | Clinical Nutrition Environmental Nutrition Nutrition Science |
MS |
| Philosophy | MA | |
| PhD | ||
| Physics | Computational Physics General Physics Materials Science |
MS |
| Political Science | MA | |
| Professional Studies | Human Resources Leadership Strategic Leadership Training & Development |
MPS |
| Psychology | General Psychology | MS |
| Clinical Psychology Experimental Psychology School Psychology |
PhD | |
| Public Administration | Nonprofit Administration Public Management and Policy |
MPA |
| Public Health | Biostatistics Environmental Health Epidemiology Health Systems and Policy Social & Behavioral Health Urban Health |
MPH |
| Romance Languages | French Spanish |
MA |
| School Psychology | MA | |
| EdS | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | PhD | |
| Social Work | Advanced Practice with Adults and Families Advanced Practice in Child, Youth and Families |
MSW |
| DSW | ||
| Sociology | MA | |
| Speech-Language Pathology | MA | |
| Sport and Hospitality Management | Hospitality Management Sport Commerce |
MS |
| Theatre | Directing Theatre Design and Technical Production |
MFA |
| Urban Affairs (beginning fall 2021) | PhD |
Abbreviations of Degrees Offered
- MA - Master of Arts
- MArch - Master of Architecture
- MALS - Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
- MAT - Master of Arts in Teaching
- MBA - Master of Business Administration
- IMBA - International Master of Business Administration
- MCRP - Master of City & Regional Planning
- MED - Master of Education
- MFA - Master of Fine Arts
- MHA - Master of Health Administration
- MMU - Master of Music
- MPA - Master of Public Administration
- MPH - Master of Public Health
- MPS - Master of Professional Studies
- MS - Master of Science
- MSN - Master of Science in Nursing
- MSW - Master of Social Work
- AuD - Doctor of Audiology
- DLS - Doctor of Liberal Studies
- DMA - Doctor of Musical Arts
- DSW - Doctor of Social Work
- EdD - Doctor of Education
- EdS - Education Specialist
- PhD - Doctor of Philosophy