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12 Master's degrees offered by the university
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program of The University of Akron provides graduate-level training in the art and science of mental health in order to produce Professional Counselors/Professional Clinical Counselors who effectively enhance the lives of individuals, groups, and communities.
Marriage and Family Therapy
The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program of The University of Akron focuses on a core curriculum designed to prepare students to work from a systemic perspective with individuals, couples and families in a variety of mental health settings.
Psychology
The Psychology programme at The University of Akron is a Master of Arts degree focusing on Industrial and Organizational specialisms. This postgraduate course is delivered on a full-time basis at the main campus. It provides professional training for those seeking to advance their expertise in personnel and workplace dynamics.
Child and Family Development
Graduates will become leaders and innovators in the Child and Family Development field at The University of Akron through an advanced interdisciplinary and experiential education that prepares professionals who will contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, and global communities through careers working with child and families.
Applied Politics
The Master of Applied Politics (MAP), in cooperation with the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics and The University of Akron Political Science Department, is one of only a handful of graduate programs in the United States focusing on practical politics and experiential learning.
Child and Family Development
The focus of the Child and Family Development program of The University of Akron is on the individual, the family, and the relationship between families and the changing social, economic, and physical environments.
Marriage and Family Counseling - Therapy
The Marriage and Family Counseling - Therapy program of The University of Akron focuses on a core curriculum designed to prepare students to work from a systemic perspective with individuals, couples and families in a variety of mental health settings.
Political Science
The Political Science programme at The University of Akron is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree designed for advanced academic or professional development. This postgraduate course offers flexible study tracks, including Security Studies and Applied Politics, providing students with expert training in governance and policy.
Family Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Family Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track of The University of Akron prepares nurses to assume advanced practice positions as providers of primary mental health care to individuals in traditional and nontraditional settings.
AYA Integrated Social Studies Licensure
The AYA Integrated Social Studies Licensure program at The University of Akron is a Master of Science degree, which leads to licensure in a chosen teaching field, and is open to highly qualified students who hold the B.A., B.F.A., or B.S. degree.
Applied Politics
The Applied Politics program of The University of Akron is offered by the Department of Political Science in cooperation with the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.
Communication
The Communication program of The University of Akron is a flexible program offered by the School of Communication. Students who want professional careers can specialize in skills classes designed to help them get ahead in today’s competitive work environment.