41 Master's degrees offered by the university

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

The Occupational Therapy M.O.T. at James Madison University is a full-time, on-campus programme designed for completion over 2.5 years. This professional course prepares students to enhance human health through meaningful activity, providing the clinical skills required for diverse health and human service settings.

The Learning Design and Technology program offered at James Madison University serves students who work in, or who intend to pursue careers in, higher education, business, industry, government and consulting. 

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.

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.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offered by James Madison University is awarded only after completion of all educational specialist degree requirements.

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. 

The Accounting M.Sc. at James Madison University is a full-time, one-year programme designed for professional success. Delivered through a blend of on-campus and online study, this public course prepares students for the CPA exam. It provides the advanced technical skills required for complex modern business environments.

The Art program offered by James Madison University is awarded for a high level of professional competence. Admission is highly competitive; it is a three-year interdisciplinary program with a cohort of two to four students accepted each year. 

The Business Administration - Executive Leadership degree at James Madison University is designed to help you develop the skills and abilities required to effectively and ethically lead in dynamic and highly competitive business settings.

The Nursing M.S.N. at James Madison University is a flexible postgraduate programme designed for professional advancement. Lasting two to four years, this public course offers hybrid and online study modes. It prepares students for leadership through specialised concentrations focused on clinical excellence and advocacy.

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.

The Business Administration programme at James Madison University is a prestigious Master of Business Administration designed for working professionals. This hybrid course offers flexible online learning combined with essential in-person sessions. Depending on the chosen concentration, the duration ranges from 21 to 28 months.

Middle School Education 6-8 Initial Licensure at James Madison University  for college graduates and career changers who want to earn their masters degree and teach grades 6-8 to meet requirements for a Virginia teaching license. For more than a century, JMU has prepared highly-qualified licensed professionals through our outstanding teacher preparation programs.

The School Psychology program at James Madison University is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

The Speech Language Pathology degree at James Madison University is designed to provide a broad spectrum of academic and practicum experiences necessary for the education of specialists who deal with disorders of human communication and swallowing.

The Computer Science - Cybersecurity at James Madison University is ranked one of the best graduate programs in the nation and 100% online. Designed for working professionals, our highly technical M.S. degree is one of the most comprehensive programs in the nation.

The Adult Education - Human Resource Development programme at James Madison University is a public M.S.Ed. degree. This course, which takes two years to complete full-time or up to six years part-time, blends adult learning theory with talent development to prepare leaders for diverse professional environments.

The M.S. Speech-Language Pathology - Online at James Madison University is a part-time, three-year programme. Delivered via a public study mode, this degree prepares specialists to treat human communication and swallowing disorders through flexible distance learning combined with essential summer on-campus sessions.

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.