12 Master's degrees offered by the university

With Social Work at Saginaw Valley State University you’ll be equipped with the tools and the knowledge to empower others, make a difference in your community, and change the lives of those who need it most. SVSU MSW graduates are working in areas such as private counseling centers, substance abuse centers, health care centers, VA hospitals, schools and private practice clinics.

K-12 Literacy Specialist from Saginaw Valley State University was designed for those looking to make an impact now-in their schools, their districts and their communities.   

Public Administration at Saginaw Valley State University is a leadership-based degree for those who are interested in becoming a leader within their organization or chosen career field. These positions include supervisors, team leaders, managers, directors, and executives.

Early Childhood Classroom Teaching from Saginaw Valley State University is an ideal degree program for teachers wishing to specialize in Early Childhood Classroom Teaching. Those who enrol in this program will have the opportunity to gain new ideas for current best practices in teaching young children and develop skills for reaching all students. 

Nursing from Saginaw Valley State University prepares registered professional nurses for practice as a Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, or Dual Nurse Education / Nurse Administrator. More affordable than comparable programs with a variety of loans and scholarships available, SVSU’s Master of Science in Nursing program is a convenient and cost-effective way to advance your nursing career. 

Saginaw Valley State University offers the region's most flexible online Public Health degree at the lowest tuition rates in Michigan. Our 30-credit, online MPH program provides the foundational knowledge public health professionals need to work in the public health field successfully.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Degree in Special Education at Saginaw Valley State University is an ideal degree program for classroom teachers who wish to pursue teaching in the area of special education.

Health Administration and Leadership from Saginaw Valley State University is designed for currently practicing providers, clinicians, administrators, or those individuals who want to gain a competitive advantage amongst your peers. Advance your career and become a healthcare leader.

Principalship from Saginaw Valley State University is designed for educators who are aspiring to become K-12 building principals.  This Principalship program is aligned with the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards and focuses on improving student achievement through organizational and instructional leadership. 

Computer Science and Information Systems from Saginaw Valley State University depending on the chosen concentration, a Master of Science in Computer Science & Information Systems prepares students for positions as a Computer and Information Systems Manager, Software Developer, Computer and Information Research Scientist, Security Engineer, or Data Engineer.

Saginaw Valley State University leads the way by offering an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited MBA Business Administration degree at one of the lowest tuition rates in Michigan.

Occupational Therapy at Saginaw Valley State University is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do in their everyday life.