12 Master's degrees offered by the university

Middle Grades or Secondary Education majors at Valdosta State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree choose two concentrations from the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, reading or social studies and engage in an extensive amount of hands-on teaching. 

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages offers the Master of Arts in English to Speakers of Other Languages at Valdosta State University.

Majors in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education at Valdosta State University demonstrate content knowledge through passing the state required content assessment in deaf education. 

The M.Ed. in Counselor Education at Valdosta State University allows students to focus on one of two tracks: School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

The Department of Middle, Secondary, Reading & Deaf Education offers a 5th year Master of Special Education - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Education program for students graduating from the Valdosta State University Undergraduate Program of the same name.

The Curriculum and Instruction in Accomplished Teaching program at Valdosta State University provides opportunities for experienced practitioners in a variety of instructional fields to further study curricular and instructional issues facing schools, school systems, higher education establishments and other educational agencies.

The Music Education at Valdosta State University is a full-time fifth-year program beyond the bachelor's degree in which candidates may earn a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree and become eligible for initial certification in Music Education after meeting all program requirements, passing the GACE at the Professional level, and earning a passing score on the edTPA certification portfolio.

Instructional Technology at Valdosta State University is a rapidly growing field of professional study and practice that values innovative use of technology and effective design for teaching and learning in the digital era. 

Through the combination of course work and field experiences, candidates of Educational Leadership at Valdosta State University will be able to develop the necessary competencies to become an entry-level leader. 

The Master of Education in Elementary Education at Valdosta State University is designed to build on the Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Candidates are expected to refine this base, developing abilities to deal with more of the intricate aspects of the teaching experience.

To further your career in higher education and/or student affairs, having a well-rounded understanding of how a university functions is imperative. Higher Education Leadership is offered at Valdosta State University.

The Master of Education degree with a major in Adult and Career Education at Valdosta State University provides advanced, professional learning for individuals pursuing careers in teaching and leadership of adult and career education and related fields.