34 Master's degrees offered by the university

Since the inception of the Industrial - Organizational Psychology at Valdosta State University in 1984, our students have had a high success rate in acquiring jobs in human resources, research, and human services.

Middle Grades or Secondary Education majors at Valdosta State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree choose two concentrations from the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, reading or social studies and engage in an extensive amount of hands-on teaching. 

A master of Business Administration degree at Valdosta State University helps business professionals succeed by equipping them with advanced skills in areas such as accounting, marketing, economics, quantitative methods, organizational behavior and finance.

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages offers the Master of Arts in English to Speakers of Other Languages at Valdosta State University.

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages offers the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Foreign Language Education (French or Spanish) at Valdosta State University.

The Criminal Justice program of Valdosta State University is designed to broaden the perspectives of criminal justice practitioners, to equip practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills, and to prepare students with further graduate work and scholarship. Graduates are provided the necessary skills to succeed in the public and private sectors.

Convenient and affordable, the Georgia WebMBA at Valdosta State University provides quality instruction in a Web-based virtual setting.

Sociology is a social science that involves the study of human society. It’s an expansive discipline, encompassing a range of research areas and potential careers, offered at Valdosta State University.

Students in the Valdosta State University Nursing program develop critical thinking skills, gain an appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives, and learn how to address policy disputes and social problems related to health care.

Majors in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education at Valdosta State University demonstrate content knowledge through passing the state required content assessment in deaf education. 

The Marriage and Family Therapy program at Valdosta State University addresses the interpersonal and social context of mental health and emotional problems. The curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to access and intervene in the interactions among people.

The M.Ed. in Counselor Education at Valdosta State University allows students to focus on one of two tracks: School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

The curriculum of English Studies for Language Arts Teachers at Valdosta State University includes advanced courses in composition theory, rhetoric, grammar, second language learners, creative writing, and literature. 

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Valdosta State University is a non-thesis program. Applicants for admission to the MPA program are considered for acceptance regardless of their undergraduate degree area. This program is designed to allow in-service professionals the opportunity to meet the degree requirements in a swift, convenient manner.

The Department of Middle, Secondary, Reading & Deaf Education offers a 5th year Master of Special Education - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Education program for students graduating from the Valdosta State University Undergraduate Program of the same name.

Degree programs in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education prepare students for professional careers in health and physical education (teacher education). Health and Physical Education is offered at Valdosta State University.

Valdosta State University offers a graduate program with emphases in Communication Arts. 

The Curriculum and Instruction in Accomplished Teaching program at Valdosta State University provides opportunities for experienced practitioners in a variety of instructional fields to further study curricular and instructional issues facing schools, school systems, higher education establishments and other educational agencies.

The Master of Library and Information Sciences program at Valdosta State University focuses on educating librarians for academic, public and special libraries in Georgia and beyond.

All placements for field experiences and clinical practice will be coordinated through the COEHS Office of Clinical Experiences and Certification and the Department of Teacher Education. Health and Physical Education is offered at Valdosta State University.