117 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Nonprofit Management certificate programme from Virginia Commonwealth University mission is to empower community leaders with the knowledge, theory, research and real-world applications needed to creatively solve public issues and shape public policy.

The purpose of the Art History - Historical Studies program at Virginia Commonwealth University is to join the community of scholars, educators, curators and critics who keep the conversation going.

The first three options of the Patient Counseling program at Virginia Commonwealth University are designed to meet the outcomes of Level II Clinical Pastoral Education. The fourth option is offered to persons seeking certification as ACPE Supervisors.

The Health Administration program at Virginia Commonwealth University is designed in a convenient, online format — combined with six on-campus sessions — so that full-time health care professionals can earn a MSHA from anywhere in the U.S. at any time in a matter of 22 months.

The Secondary English Education program at Virginia Commonwealth University is a program designed to train creative and thoughtful English teachers (grades 6-12).

The Art History - Museum Studies program at Virginia Commonwealth University is to equip students with requisite knowledge, skills and theoretical foundation to embark on successful careers in academia and/or museums.

The Gerontology program at Virginia Commonwealth University can be completed either in person, online, or a hybrid of both. In other words, you don't have to come to campus to earn your MS in Gerontology.

Designed to prepare students for work in positions of influence within the sports industry, the Sport Leadership program at Virginia Commonwealth University it is a full-time course of study over a period of 12 to 16 months located on the campus in Richmond, Virginia.

The Social Work with a concentration in administration, planning and policy practice program at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares graduates to become leaders skilled in analyzing, formulating, implementing and evaluating policies, plans and programs.

The Periodontics program at Virginia Commonwealth University consists of a minimum 36-month course of didactic and clinical study, with a specific research component, leading toward a Specialty Certificate in Periodontology and a Master of Science in Dentistry.

The Medical Laboratory Sciences, categorical concentration program from Virginia Commonwealth University provides students with advanced theoretical and technical education and prepares them to assume roles as laboratory supervisors, educators and researchers.

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University program offers concentrations in culturally responsive leadership, higher education administration, and leadership studies so that students may choose the option that best meets their personal goals and career trajectories.

Our Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University program is dedicated to providing an inclusive education that focuses on the intersections of people's identities, and interweaves a mental health and disability focus into all coursework.

The Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Online at Virginia Commonwealth University degree program is designed in the broadest interdisciplinary sense. 

Our graduate Sociology program at Virginia Commonwealth University recognizes that many sociologists seek to both understand social problems and identify viable solutions for responsible social change.

Our Master of Teaching (Early and Elementary Concentration) program at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares students for initial teaching licensure eligibility in Virginia. Students can choose from concentrations in early and elementary education, or secondary education (English, history/social studies, math and science).

High-needs elementary schools need strong teachers - and the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Elementary Education from Virginia Commonwealth University helps prepare individuals to take on these in-demand roles.

Chemistry is essential to modern life and the Engineering with a concentration in chemical and life science engineering programme at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares you to lead the development of thousands of consumer products we rely on everyday, from home and personal care products to clothing and sports equipment to automobiles and electronics.

The Photography and Film program at Virginia Commonwealth University is a graduate program built for emerging artists whose work challenges the common definitions of photography, film and video while maintaining the disciplinary integrity of traditional practice.

The Physiology and Biophysics program at Virginia Commonwealth University combines didactic course work, an apprenticeship in research supervised by a mentor, and the preparation and oral defense of a thesis.