14 Master's degrees offered by the university

Western Connecticut State University’s Master of Health Administration program prepares students for managerial positions in a range of health services organizations. The program is designed for part-time study; classes are scheduled in the evenings and occasionally on Saturdays.

Western Connecticut State University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students for managerial positions in today’s competitive market. Students gain fundamental knowledge of business and organizational structure and functions as well as exposure to strategic thinking, sustainability and global issues.

Graduates from the Addiction Studies program at Western Connecticut State University will be prepared for the certification of: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).

The mission of the MSED in Literacy and Language Arts Program at the Western Connecticut State University is to prepare educators to become reading specialists, literacy coaches, and professional leaders who are highly knowledgeable in the theoretical and practical foundations of literacy.

The Master of Science in Nursing program offered by Western Connecticut State University prepares nurses for leadership positions in the nursing practice. 

The Counselor Education program at Western Connecticut State University offered by the  includes a school counseling option and a clinical mental health counseling program option, each leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree.

The Master of Science in Music Education program at Western Connecticut State University is designed to further develop the student’s cultural, musical, and professional growth and to provide graduate course work necessary for permanent teaching certification.

The Master of Arts in History degree program offered by the Western Connecticut State University is designed for students who wish to develop their skills in analyzing and interpreting historical events and interrelational developments in diverse areas of the world. 

The Western Connecticut State University's Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is housed in the Education and Educational Psychology Department. The M.S. in ABA offers courses of study students can apply toward advanced degrees or toward careers as Board-Certified Behavior Analysts.

The mission of the MAT in Teaching in Secondary Education program offered by Western Connecticut State University is to prepare secondary educators to work collaboratively in varied settings and cultural contexts. Using an inquiry approach, the program prepares secondary educators to differentiate instruction, advocate for diverse learners, assess, and create interventions. 

The mission of the MSED in Special Education (K-12) Program offered by Western Connecticut State University is to prepare special educators to work collaboratively in varied settings and cultural contexts. Using an inquiry approach, the program prepares special educators to differentiate instruction, advocate for diverse learners, assess, and create interventions. 

The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative and Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University is a terminal degree program founded on the belief that writers who can work in multiple genres are best equipped for professional careers and that writing across genres has both practical and systemic benefits for the writer.

The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Visual Arts (Painting, Illustration, or Interdisciplinary) program offered by Western Connecticut State University is a terminal degree and is the preferred degree for the practicing artist with a professional career in the visual arts. It is the recommended degree for college-level teachers of art and secondary school level as well.  

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Integrative Biological Diversity at Western Connecticut State University blends the biological and environmental sciences with current social issues in order to train students to assess, manage, and think critically about biodiversity issues.