27 Master's degrees offered by the university

Professional speech pathologists are make a difference in lives of individuals struggling with a variety of issues that prevent speaking, reading and other everyday functions. The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders is offered at the Western Carolina University.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University is a specialty track within the Graduate Counseling program located at the Western Carolina University instructional site at Biltmore Park-Asheville. 

Western Carolina University’s Master of Education in HESA is a chance to learn about supplementing the college experience outside of traditional academics. The Higher Education Student Affairs program follows the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Education.

The Master of Fine Arts in Art at Western Carolina University is an interdisciplinary studio art program and creative research environment where ideas are given form. Through close association with a diverse faculty, visiting artists, scholars, and their peers, students develop a contextual and historical awareness of their practice focusing on exploration, creative research, and art making. 

Western Carolina University offers three concentrations under its Master of Science in Chemistry, including a traditional masters in chemistry, an environmental chemistry concentration, a professional science concentration and a comprehensive concentration.

The Nurse Leadership programme at Western Carolina University is a 40 to 41-semester hour Master of Science degree. Delivered 100% online for working professionals, this part-time course combines academic study with field-based practicums. It prepares nurses for advanced leadership roles within diverse healthcare settings.

Western Carolina University’s School Administration program offers a comprehensive pathway for educators who aspire to lead schools and school systems.