21 Master's degrees offered by the university

Chemistry from North Carolina Central University prepares students for careers in teaching, research, and industry and for entrance to PhD or professional degree programs.  The MS degree offered in Chemistry is thesis based. 

Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University helps prepare students for research, policy development, administrative and supervisory positions within the various sectors of the criminal justice field. 

History at North Carolina Central University offers concentrations in African history, African American history, European history, Latin American history, public history, and United States history.

At Pharmaceutical Sciences from North Carolina Central University students who complete our graduate studies program leave North Carolina Central University with an M.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, which has a focus in either Drug Discovery or Biomanufacturing. 

Social Work at North Carolina Central University is a two-year, full-time program that places special emphasis on preparing students to be advanced generalist practice leaders who deliver culturally competent services on local, national and global levels.

Kinesiology and Recreation Administration at North Carolina Central University is designed to stimulate professional competence, scholarship, and independent research. 

Family and Consumer Sciences from North Carolina Central University offers three concentrations: Human Development and Family Studies, Textiles and Apparel, and Nutritional Sciences.

English at North Carolina Central University provides a comprehensive education in literary study that is designed to foster thorough scholarship and to develop a student’s ability to pursue independent research.

Physics at North Carolina Central University provides a strong foundation in core physics concepts and extensive opportunities for participation in cutting-edge research to students interested in continuing their education beyond the undergraduate level.

Mathematics at North Carolina Central University provides high-quality education in mathematics, including the most recent developments and discoveries in mathematical research. 

At Earth Sciences from North Carolina Central University students focus their studies on the field of seismology, natural hazards, GIS and RS applications, environmental health and impacts, and remediation technology, among others. 

The Information Science program at North Carolina Central University provides training in technical areas such as databases, systems analysis, networking and data mining.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina Central University provides students with a greater depth and breadth in course work and introduces them to the nature of creative and productive inquiry for careers in teaching, research in governmental, industrial and academic organizations, and entrance into doctoral programs.

Career Counseling from North Carolina Central University prepares career development professionals to work with people of all ages in settings such as career services offices in colleges, universities, community colleges, K–12 public and private schools, nonprofit organizations, and private companies. 

Communication Sciences and Disorders at North Carolina Central University offers a master's degree in speech-language pathology. The graduate program prepares students to provide preventative, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to persons exhibiting speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

School Administration at North Carolina Central University provides students with the expertise needed to understand diverse perspectives that contribute to educational problems locally, nationally, and globally.

Jazz Studies at North Carolina Central University is dedicated to offering a quality education, shaping the future of aspiring musicians and maintaining the integrity of a great art form.  

Business Administration at North Carolina Central University is designed to prepare students to advance their careers by strengthening their business acumen. It also provides them with the capacity to earn more through enhanced skill-building.

Psychology at North Carolina Central University addresses personnel needs across the state, region, and nation by offering concentrations in clinical and general psychology.

Public Administration at North Carolina Central University trains leaders in public service by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities through scholarship and professional development with a global lens.