Graduate Degrees
UWF offers advanced degrees in more than 50 academic disciplines. We have more than 3000 students pursuing master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees, as well as non-degree-seeking certification programs.
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Online degrees may not be available in all states. If you are an out-of-state student, please review our State Authorization Status to confirm that the program is available in your state.
Master's Degrees
| Program / Specializations | Department Contact | Offered Online? |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy, M.Acc. Professional Accountancy Professional Taxation |
Dr. Richard Fountain Chair Bldg 76, Rm 202 850.474.2866 |
Professional Accountancy only |
| Anthropology, M.A. Anthropology Historical Archaeology |
Dr. John Bratten Chair Bldg 13, Rm 131 850.474.2706 |
No |
| Biology, M.S. Biology (thesis) General Biology (non-thesis) |
Dr. Alexis Janosik Graduate Program Director Bldg 58, Rm 60 850.857.6033 |
No |
| Business Administration, M.B.A. General Accounting Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Hospitality & Tourism Leadership Human Resource Management Information Security Management Supply Chain Logistics Management |
Melissa Brode Director Bldg 76A, Rm 303 850.474.3124 |
All specializations except Hospitality & Tourism Leadership |
| College Student Affairs Administration, M.Ed. | Dr. Karen Haas CSAA Coordinator Bldg 77, Rm 101 850.474.2390 |
No |
| Computer Science, M.S. | Computer Science: Dr. Thomas Reichherzer Chair Bldg 4, Rm 227 850.474.2612 |
Yes |
| Criminal Justice, M.S. | Dr. Diane Scott Interim Chair Bldg 85, Rm 106 850.857.6349 |
No |
| Curriculum & Instruction, M.Ed. Elementary Education Comprehensive Middle Level Education Comprehensive Secondary Education Comprehensive |
onlinedegrees@uwf.edu | All specializations |
| Educational Leadership Certification, M.Ed. | Franc Lopez Bldg 85, Rm 126 850.474.2745 |
Yes |
| English, M.A. Creative Writing Literature |
Dr. Kevin Scott Chair Bldg 50, Rm 209 850.474.6403 |
All specializations |
| Environmental Science, M.S. | Dr. Jason Ortegren Graduate Program Coordinator Bldg 13, Rm 315 850.474.2491 |
No |
| Exceptional Student Education, M.A. Applied Behavior Analysis Special & Alternative Education |
Chasity Manning Graduate Advising Bldg 86, Rm 126D 850.474.2870 |
Yes |
| Geographic Information Science Administration, M.S. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu | Yes |
| Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. | Dr. Angela Hahn Chair Bldg 38, Rm 123 850.474.3166 |
Yes |
| Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, M.S. Exercise Science Physical Education & Human Performance |
Exercise Science: Dr. Ludmila Cosio-Lima Program Director Bldg 72, Rm 220 850.473.7350 Physical Education & Human Performance: Dr. Christopher Wirth Bldg 72, Rm 241 850.474.2050 |
No |
| Health Promotion & Worksite Wellness, M.S. | Dr. Patsy Barrington Program Director Bldg 72, Rm 256 850.474.2194 |
No |
| History, M.A. Early American Studies Public History Traditional History |
Early American Studies: Dr. Erin Stone Program Director Bldg 50, Rm 113 850.474.2685 Public History: Dr. Jamin Wells Bldg 50, Rm 142 850.473.7290 Traditional History: Dr. Amy Mitchell-Cook Department Chair Bldg 50, Rm 107 850.857.6014 |
No |
| Information Technology, M.S. Cybersecurity Database Management Network Operations, Performance & Security - currently not accepting applications |
Cybersecurity: Dr. Ezhil Kalaimannan Bldg 4, Rm 241 850.474.7005 Database Management: Dr. Sikha Bagui Bldg 4, Rm 227 850.474.3022 |
Cybersecurity and Database Management |
| Instructional Design & Technology, M.Ed. Instructional Design & Technology Technology Leadership |
Dr. Nancy Hastings Chair Bldg 85, Rm 123 850.474.3013 |
Yes |
| Mathematical Sciences, M.S. | Dr. Jia Liu Department Chair Bldg 4, Rm 226 850.474.3202 |
Yes |
| Nursing, M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Executive Nursing Education |
Family Nurse Practitioner: onlinedegrees@uwf.edu Nurse Executive & Nursing Education: Leslie Wyrosdick Admissions Coordinator Bldg 37, Rm 129 850.474.3197 |
Yes |
| Political Science, M.A. Generalist Security and Diplomacy |
Brenton Avery Academic Advisor Bldg 50, Rm 128 850.474.2660 |
Yes |
| Psychology, M.A. Applied Experimental Counseling - Licensed Mental Health Counselor Industrial/Organizational |
Dr. David Strohmetz Chair Bldg 41, Rm 253 850.857.6217 |
No |
| Public Administration, M.S.A. | Dr. Haris Alibašić Bldg 70, Rm 110 850.474.3344 |
Yes |
| Public Health, M.P.H. Generalist M.P.H. Global Health Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior |
Dr. Justice Mbizo Chair Bldg 38, Rm 127 850.474.2650 |
Yes |
| Reading Education, M.Ed. | Chasity Manning Graduate Advising Bldg 86, Rm 126D 850.474.2870 |
Yes |
| Social Work, M.S.W. Advanced Standing Traditional Standing |
Chel Rodriguez Field Coordinator / Director of Field Education Bldg 85, Rm 157 850.474.2941 |
No |
| Strategic Communication & Leadership, M.A. | Dr. Athena du Pré Program Director Bldg 36, Rm 178 850.474.2833 |
No |
Education Specialist Degree
| Program | Department Contact | Offered Online? |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.S. | Jenny Feysa Academic Advisor Bldg 86, Rm 126A 850.474.2755 |
Yes |
Doctoral Degrees
| Program / Specializations | Department Contact | Offered Online? |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D. Administrative & Leadership Studies Curriculum & Assessment Health & Physical Activity Instructional Design & Technology |
Jenny Feysa Academic Advisor Bldg 86, Rm 126A 850.474.2755 |
Curriculum & Assessment, Instructional Design & Technology |
| Intelligent Systems & Robotics, Ph.D. Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. |
Dr. Mohamed Khabou Professor and Chair Bldg 4, Rm 328 850.857.6031 |
no |
Online Degrees
Online degrees may not be available in all states. If you are an out-of-state student, please review our State Authorization Status to confirm that the program is available in your state.
| Master’s Program / Specializations | Department Contact |
|---|---|
| Accounting, M.Acc. Professional Accountancy |
Dr. Richard Fountain Chair Bldg 76, Rm 202 850.474.2866 |
| M.B.A. General Accounting Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management Information Security Management Supply Chain Logistics Management |
Melissa Brode Director Bldg 76A, Rm 303 850.474.3124 |
| Computer Science, M.S. | Computer Science: Dr. Thomas Reichherzer Chair Bldg 4, Rm 227 850.474.2612 |
| Curriculum & Instruction, M.Ed. Elementary Education Comprehensive Middle Level Education Comprehensive Secondary Education Comprehensive |
onlinedegrees@uwf.edu |
| Educational Leadership Certification, M.Ed. | Franc Lopez Graduate Advising Bldg 85, Rm 126 850.474.2745 |
| English, M.A. Creative Writing Literature |
Dr. Kevin Scott Chair Bldg 50, Rm 209 850.474.6403 |
| Exceptional Student Education, M.A. Applied Behavior Analysis Special & Alternative Education |
Chasity Manning Graduate Advising Bldg 86, Rm 126D 850.474.2870 |
| Geographic Information Science Administration, M.S. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu |
| Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. | Dr. Angela Hahn Chair Bldg 38, Rm 123 850.474.3166 |
| Information Technology, M.S. Cybersecurity Database Management Network Operations, Performance & Security - currently not accepting applications |
Cybersecurity: Dr. Ezhil Kalaimannan Bldg 4, Rm 241 850.474.7005 Database Management: Dr. Sikha Bagui Bldg 4, Rm 227 850.474.3022 |
| Instructional Design & Technology, M.Ed. Instructional Design & Technology Technology Leadership |
Dr. Nancy Hastings Chair Bldg 85, Rm 123 850.474.3013 |
| Mathematical Sciences, M.S. | Dr. Jia Liu Department Chair Bldg 4, Rm 226 850.474.3202 |
| Nursing, M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Executive Nursing Education |
Leslie Wyrosdick Admissions Coordinator Bldg 37, Rm 129 850.474.3197 |
| Political Science, M.A. Generalist Security and Diplomacy |
Brenton Avery Academic Advisor Bldg 50, Rm 128 850.474.2660 |
| Public Administration, M.S.A. | Dr. Haris Alibašić Bldg 70, Rm 110 850.474.3344 |
| Public Health, M.P.H. Generalist M.P.H. Global Health Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior |
Dr. Justice Mbizo Chair Bldg 38, Rm 127 850.474.2650 |
| Reading Education, M.Ed. | Chasity Manning Graduate Advising Bldg 86, Rm 126D 850.474.2870 |
| Specialist Program | Department Contact |
| Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.S. | Jenny Feysa Academic Advisor Bldg 86, Rm 126A 850.474.2755 |
| Doctoral Program / Specializations | Department Contact |
| Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D. Curriculum & Assessment Instructional Design & Technology |
Jenny Feysa Academic Advisor Bldg 86, Rm 126A 850.474.2755 |