Graduate Degrees
UWF offers advanced degrees in more than 60 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.
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Master's Degrees
| Program / Specializations | Department Contact | Offered Online? |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy, M.Acc. Professional Accountancy Professional Taxation |
Dr. Chula King Chair Bldg 76, Rm 212 850.474.2717 |
Professional Accountancy only |
| Anthropology, M.A. Anthropology Historical Archaeology |
Dr. John Bratten Chair Bldg 13, Rm 131 850.474.2706 |
No |
| Athletic Training, M.S. | Dr. Kelley Henderson Program Director Bldg 72, Rm 252 |
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. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu | Yes |
| Criminal Justice, M.S. | Dr. Hasan Buker Chair Bldg 85, Rm 160 850.474.2336 |
No |
| Curriculum & Instruction, M.Ed. Elementary Education Comprehensive Middle Level Education Comprehensive Secondary Education Comprehensive |
onlinedegrees@uwf.edu | All specializations |
| Cybersecurity, M.S. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu | Yes |
| Data Science, M.S. | Dr. Jia Liu Department Chair Bldg 4, Rm 226 850.474.3202 |
Yes |
| Educational Leadership Certification, M.Ed. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu | Yes |
| Engineering, M.S. Also available at the Emerald Coast campus. |
Dr. Mohamed Khabou Professor and Chair Bldg 4, Rm 328 850.857.6031 |
Yes |
| English, M.A. Creative Writing Literature |
Dr. Kevin Scott Chair Bldg 50, Rm 209 850.474.6403 |
All specializations |
| Environmental Science, M.S.Thesis Non-Thesis |
Dr. Jason Ortegren Graduate Program Coordinator Bldg 13, Rm 315 850.474.2491 |
Non-Thesis only |
| Exceptional Student Education, M.A. Applied Behavior Analysis Special & Alternative Education |
CEPS Advising Center Bldg 86, Rm 126
850.474.3395
|
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. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu | Yes |
| 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 |
onlinedegrees@uwf.edu | Yes |
| Political Science, M.A. Generalist Security and Diplomacy |
April Kocher Academic Advisor Bldg 50, Rm 129 850.474.2660 |
Yes |
| Psychology, M.A. Counseling - Licensed Mental Health Counselor Industrial/Organizational Applied Experimental - This track is not currently accepting applications. |
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. |
Bldg 86, Rm 126
850.474.3395
|
Yes |
| Social Work, M.S.W. Advanced Standing Traditional Standing |
Dr. Joesph Herzog Department Chair Bldg 85, Rm 134A 850.474.2376 |
Yes |
| Strategic Communication & Leadership, M.A. | Dr. Athena du Pré Program Director Bldg 36, Rm 178 850.474.2874 |
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 - This specialization is no longer accepting applications. Higher Education Vulnerable & Marginalized Groups Studies - This specialization will begin accepting applications soon. |
Jenny Feysa Academic Advisor Bldg 86, Rm 126A 850.474.2755 |
Curriculum & Assessment |
| Instructional Design & Technology, Ed.D. This degree program is accepting applications for the Fall 2020 semester. | Dr. Nancy Hastings Chair Bldg 85, Rm 123 850.474.3013 |
|
| Intelligent Systems & Robotics, Ph.D. | Dr. Brent Venable Director Bldg 4, Rm 333 850.474.3241 |
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. Chula King Chair Bldg 76, Rm 212 850.474.2717 |
| M.B.A. General Accounting Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management Information Security Management Supply Chain Logistics Management |
Online MBA Program |
| Computer Science, M.S. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu |
| Curriculum & Instruction, M.Ed. Elementary Education Comprehensive Middle Level Education Comprehensive Secondary Education Comprehensive |
onlinedegrees@uwf.edu |
| Cybersecurity, M.S. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu |
| Data Science, M.S. | Dr. Jia Liu Department Chair Bldg 4, Rm 226 850.474.3202 |
| Educational Leadership Certification, M.Ed. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu |
| Engineering, M.S. | Dr. Mohamed Khabou Professor and Chair Bldg 4, Rm 328 850.857.6031 |
| English, M.A. Creative Writing Literature |
Dr. Kevin Scott Chair Bldg 50, Rm 209 850.474.6403 |
| Environmental Science, M.S. Non-Thesis |
Dr. Jason Ortegren Graduate Program Coordinator Bldg 13, Rm 315 850.474.2491 |
| Exceptional Student Education, M.A. Applied Behavior Analysis Special & Alternative Education |
CEPS Advising Center Bldg 86, Rm 126
850.474.3395
|
| 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. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu |
| 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 |
onlinedegrees@uwf.edu |
| Political Science, M.A. Generalist Security and Diplomacy |
Traci Melton Academic Advisor Bldg 50, Rm 129 850.474.2660 |
| 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. | CEPS Advising Center Bldg 86, Rm 126
850.474.3395
|
| Social Work, M.S.W. | onlinedegrees@uwf.edu |
| 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 |
Jenny Feysa Academic Advisor Bldg 86, Rm 126A 850.474.2755 |
| Instructional Design & Technology |
Dr. Nancy Hastings |