34 Master's degrees offered by the university

The 2-year M.F.A. in Screenwriting at Chapman University is an intensive programme designed to encourage the development of your unique storytelling voice through the exploration of the intricacies of story structure and character development.

The Master of Arts Programme in War and Society at Chapman University educates graduate-level students by rigorously examining the social, cultural, political and moral aspects of how societies go to war, experience war, and deal with war’s consequences.

Offered in conjunction with the Schmid College of Science and Technology, Food Science students at Chapman University may complete an MBA and MS in Food Science simultaneously.

With the Keyboard Collaborative Arts degree from Chapman University you’ll be prepared for a successful career as a pianist who collaborates effectively and professionally with vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers and actors, as well as choral, opera and orchestral directors.

The MFA in Creative Writing at Chapman University encourages students to write boldly, read thoughtfully, and live vibrantly.

In the two-year M.A. Film Studies program at Chapman University, students take courses that establish the key academic methods in the fields of film and media studies, with the opportunity to personalize their degree with a choice of electives.

The Physician Assistant Studies programme curriculum offered by Chapman University is a 24 month, full-time, year-round cohort model. 

The Master of Arts in Teaching: Music Education degree offered by Chapman University is for those who wish to teach music at the elementary, middle school or high school level. 

The Business Administration degree from Chapman University provides an exceptional, personalized academic experience designed to help you become a transformative business leader.

The Leadership Development programme offered by Chapman University is a transformative, interdisciplinary program that prepares students to engage in leadership for the common good of all.

As a student of the Food Science program at Chapman University, you will apply scientific principles to study the properties of food and develop innovative ways to process and package foods resulting in safe, sustainable and nutritious food choices. 

The Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary and Single Subject Credential programmes at Chapman University aims to develop reflective and transformative teachers capable of working collaboratively with youth, their families and communities for the sustainable well-being of educational, social and ecological systems.

The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders programme in speech-language pathology at Chapman University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The Marriage and Family Therapy programme offered by Chapman University is specifically structured to prepare students for a career in marriage and family therapy and is a California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) approved programme for licensure in marriage and family therapy and professional clinical counseling. 

Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Chapman University can pursue a variety of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. The School of Pharmacy's location in beautiful Irvine, CA, provides unique opportunities for students to network with nearby biomedical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies.

In conjunction with the AACSB-accredited Argyros School of Business and Economics, the ABA-accredited Fowler School of Law offers a joint JD and MBA degree programme from Chapman University.

The Master of Arts in English offered by Chapman University is designed for students seeking continuing education, a foundation for doctoral work (PhD, EdD, JD) and/or a credential qualifying them to teach literature and composition courses at junior and community colleges.

The Business Administration (Flexible) programme at Chapman University is offered in a highly customizable format, enabling students to personalize their pathway with weekday classes at a part-time or full-time pace.

During the Juris Doctor degree from Chapman University students can gain valuable, hands-on experience in our legal clinics, aimed at experiential training. 

The M.S. in Accounting programme offered by Chapman University is designed to give a competitive advantage to individuals who aspire to pursue a career in accounting and assists graduates in meeting the academic requirements to sit for the California CPA licensure exam.