35 Master's degrees offered by the university

Fairfield University’s accredited master’s in Educational Technology program is designed to equip and empower educators to transform learning and ensure success for schools in the evolving digital age.

The Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation Department in the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions (GSEAP) from Fairfield University offers nationally accredited graduate programs in Secondary Education for aspiring middle and high school teachers that are organized around the ideals of reflective inquiry and socially responsible professional practices. 

 This master of arts in Communication program at Fairfield University fosters these skills by emphasizing theory, research, and application to examine the ways people communicate.

The Master of Science in Data Science (M.S.) at Fairfield University is designed to provide students with advanced technical skills to analyse and interpret data effectively. This programme can be completed in 12 to 24 months and is available in both full-time and part-time formats, allowing for flexibility in attendance.

The Master of Arts in Special Education from Fairfield University teaches professional instructors to apply specialized support to students with challenges through educational, social, cognitive, rehabilitative, and behavioral management approaches.

The Fairfield University Dolan Business Administration offers a customizable curriculum that allows students to design their own course of study.

The Family Nurse Practitioner program from Fairfield University prepares advanced practice nurses to provide holistic care to individuals of all ages from newborn babies to older adults, and to address issues associated with women’s health. 

Fairfield University’s Master of Arts in School Counseling degree, is a Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited program, which offers counseling courses under the guidance of faculty members who are nationally recognized in the field.

Fairfield University’s Management of Technology program prepares managers and leaders to apply the technical, financial, entrepreneurial, and management skills relevant to a competitive global environment.

Fairfield University's Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) is designed to serve the needs of practicing engineers, and those aspiring to an advanced degree in mechanical engineering and related specializations. 

The Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation Department of the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions (GSEAP) from Fairfield University offers graduate programs for new and experienced teachers in Elementary Education organized around reflective inquiry and socially responsible professional practice.

Management program at Fairfield University is designed for non-business majors and provides recent college graduates with fundamental business knowledge and focused career development.

Social Work program at Fairfield University focuses on the promotion of social justice and social change on behalf of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Biomedical Engineering at Fairfield University spans the academic disciplines of physiology, biology, biochemistry, informatics, data science, biomechanics, biomaterials, and engineering design.

Fairfield University's Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering provides students with the knowledge and skills to innovate and lead in their chosen discipline, all within the framework of research and development in academic institutions, the industrial workplace, research laboratories or service organizations. 

If you have dreams of writing a book, Fairfield University's low-residency MFA in Creative Writing can help you make those dreams into reality. In the past three years, our alumni and students have published over 80 books, in addition to hundreds of articles, essays, stories, and poems.

The Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University prepares candidates for careers as marriage and family therapists. The curriculum and clinical training at Fairfield University focuses on preparing you to work in a wide variety of professional settings with diverse populations experiencing a broad range of problems.

Fairfield University’s state-accredited Public Administration master’s program is designed to equip and empower students with the administrative acumen and leadership skills needed to put their passion to work.

Fairfield University's Master of Science in Finance provides unique opportunities for individuals who want to further their careers in the areas of investments, corporate finance, and banking.

Fairfield University's Bilingual Education programs are designed for in-service teachers. The bilingual cross-endorsements prepare elementary and secondary teachers to teach grade-level academic curriculum in a language other than English.