Graduate Studies
251 Foust; 989-774-6777: E-mail: grad@cmich.edu; Web page: www.grad.cmich.edu
Central Michigan University enrolls graduate students from all areas of the United States and from around the world. Students interested in graduate degree programs are encouraged to visit the Graduate Studies website at www.grad.cmich.edu. Students may also send an email to grad@cmich.edu or call 989-774-4723 for more information. Graduate course descriptions and detailed information on graduate programs are available in the Graduate Bulletin.
Concurrent Enrollment (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Undergraduate students who have been admitted to an Accelerated Master’s Degree Program or who have no more than twelve undergraduate credits remaining to complete their bachelor’s degree may apply for Concurrent Admission, which enables students to register for graduate credit for the semester or session in which requirements will be completed for their bachelor’s degrees. Concurrent admission is granted only to those who would qualify for admission to graduate study at the end of the concurrent session.
Master of Science in Administration*
| MSA |
Acquisitions Administration |
| MSA |
Engineering Management |
| MSA |
General Administration |
| MSA |
Health Services Administration |
| MSA |
Human Resources Administration |
| MSA |
Information Resource Management |
| MSA |
Integrated Homeland Security |
| MSA |
International Administration |
| MSA |
Leadership |
| MSA |
Philanthropy and Fundraising |
| MSA |
Project Management |
| MSA |
Public Administration |
| MSA |
Recreation and Park Administration (online program) |
| MSA |
Research Administration |
| MSA |
Training and Development |
Graduate Certificates (MSA)
Acquisitions Administration*
Administrative Essentials*
Engineering Management*
General Administration *
Health Services Administration*
Human Resources Administration*
Information Resource Management*
Integrated Homeland Security*
International Administration*
Leadership*
Philanthropy and Fundraising*
Project Management*
Public Administration*
Recreation and Park Administration*
Research Administration*
Training and Development*
College of Business Administration
| MBA |
Business Administration* (some areas offered online) |
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Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems* |
Department of Entrepreneurship
| MEV |
Master of Entrepreneurial Ventures* |
Department of Business Information Systems
| MS |
Information Systems* |
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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity* (online only) |
Department of Economics
College of Communication and Fine Arts
School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
| MA |
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts: Electronic Media Management |
| MA |
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts: Electronic Media Production |
| MA |
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts: Electronic Media Studies |
| MA |
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts: Film Theory & Criticism |
Department of Communication and Dramatic Arts
School of Music
| MM |
Composition |
| MM |
Conducting |
| MM |
Music Education |
| MM |
Performance |
College of Education and Human Services
Interdisciplinary and Interdepartmental Programs
These three programs are offered online:
| MA |
Education: Community College* |
| MA |
Education: Curriculum and Instruction* |
| MA |
Education: Training and Development* |
Department of Counseling and Special Education
| MA |
Counseling: School Counseling* |
| MA |
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling* |
| MA |
Counseling: Addiction Counseling* |
| MA |
Special Education: The Master Teacher* |
Department of Educational Leadership
| MA |
Educational Leadership* |
| MA |
Higher Education Administration |
| EdS |
General Educational Administration* |
| EdD |
Educational Leadership* (online program) |
| PhD |
Educational Leadership |
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Graduate Certificate in College Teaching* |
Department of Fashion, Interior Design, and Merchandising
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MS
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Apparel Product Development & Merchandising Technology*
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Department of Teacher Education & Professional Development
| MA |
Learning, Design, and Technology* |
| MA |
Reading and Literacy K-12* |
| DET |
Educational Technology* |
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Graduate Certificate in Learning, Design, and Technology |
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
| MA |
Speech-Language Pathology |
| AuD |
Audiology |
School of Health Sciences
| MS |
Exercise Physiology |
| MHA |
Health Administration* |
| MPH |
Public Health: Public Health Practice Concentration* |
| DHA |
Health Administration* (online program) |
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Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Leadership* |
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Graduate Certificate in International Health* |
Department of Physical Education & Sport
School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences
| MSAT |
Athletic Training |
| MS |
Nutrition and Dietetics |
| MS |
Physician Assistant |
| DPT |
Physical Therapy |
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department of English Language and Literature
| MA |
English Language & Literature |
| MA |
English Language & Literature: Creative Writing |
| MA |
English Language & Literature: Children’s/Young Adult Literature |
Department of History
| MA |
History |
| MA |
History - Joint |
| PhD |
History - Joint |
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Graduate Certificate in European History |
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Graduate Certificate in Modern History |
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Graduate Certificate in United States History |
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
| MPA |
Public Administration* |
| MPA |
Public Administration: Nonprofit Management* |
| MPA |
Public Administration: State & Local Government* |
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Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership |
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Graduate Certificate in Citizen Engagement |
Department of Psychology
| MS |
Experimental Psychology |
| MA |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
| SPsyS |
Psychological Services |
| PhD |
Clinical Psychology |
| PhD |
Applied Experimental Psychology |
| PhD |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
| PhD |
School Psychology |
College of Medicine
College of Science and Engineering
Interdisciplinary and Interdepartmental Programs
| MS |
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology |
| PhD |
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology |
| PhD |
Earth and Ecosystem Science |
| MS |
Neuroscience |
| PhD |
Neuroscience |
| PhD |
Science of Advanced Materials |
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Graduate Certificate in Data Mining |
Department of Biology
| MS |
Biology |
| MS |
Biology - Conservation |
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
| MS |
Chemistry |
| MA |
Teaching Chemistry: College |
Department of Computer Science
School of Engineering and Technology
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
| MS |
Geographic Information Science |
Department of Mathematics
| MA |
Mathematics |
| PhD |
Mathematical Sciences |
Department of Physics
Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences
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MS
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Applied Statistics and Analytics
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| PhD |
Statistics and Analytics |
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Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Science
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See Academic Overview for a list of accelerated degree programs.
*Some programs are offered are offered online or at Global Campus locations.