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Earth Sciences (MS)

Master's
Main Campus
STEM Designated
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
The Master of Science in Earth Sciences gives students the opportunity for study and research in the areas of geology, hydrology, atmospheric science, remote sensing, spatial analysis and environmental science. The program offers graduate students personal guidance in field, laboratory, and computing facilities. The program offers a healthy combination of both field- and model-based Earth Science research as well as applied and academic research opportunities.

Economics (MS)

Belk College of Business
Master's
Center City Campus
STEM Designated
The Master of Science in Economics is a comprehensive program combining economic analysis with advanced quantitative methods to prepare students for analytical management positions in a variety of industries. The program has a strong track record of placing alums in Fortune 500 firms, PhD programs, and government jobs. The M.S. Economics is a part of the Belk College of Business, an AACSB International accredited business program located in the second largest financial center in the U.S., giving students a unique networking opportunity while pursuing their degree. Students engage in a dynamic but flexible curriculum where they select a concentration to tailor the program to their specific interests, and have the opportunity for international study. The Master of Science in Economics at UNC Charlotte allows students to develop their research and analytical skills.

Educational Leadership (MED)

Cato College of Education
Master's
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (Higher Education) program focuses on multifaceted leadership development by preparing students for the demands of leadership across the educational pipeline, including in higher education settings. This program primarily focuses on higher education administration and those wishing to pursue administrative careers in colleges and universities in areas such as student affairs, academic advising/support, residence life, admissions, etc. This program does not lead to P-12 administrative licensure; if you are seeking to become a P-12 administrator, please visit the MSA program. The M.Ed. in Higher Education program delivers courses in a blend of face-to-face, hybrid, and online. This is not a 100% online program. Join one of our Zoom Information Sessions to learn more about the Master's in Educational Leadership, Higher Education. We discuss the program, admissions requirements, course sequence, funding, and answer your questions. https://edld.charlotte.edu/information-sessions/ Fall 2024 admissions is now complete. Please consider applying for Fall 2025. https://edld.charlotte.edu/programs/med-educational-leadership/admissions-requirements/ Email program inquires to higher-ed@charlotte.edu

Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSEE)

The William States Lee College of Engineering
Master's
Main Campus
STEM Designated
The Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering provides students with the breadth of knowledge in Electrical and Computer Engineering and depth of knowledge in their chosen research area. The department is staffed with a prestigious faculty conducting research in various areas that include: Analog, mixed-signal, and RF electronic circuits; Communication and signal processing; Computer engineering; Control systems; Electromagnetics; Optoelectronics and microelectronics; and Power systems.

Engineering Management (MS)

The William States Lee College of Engineering
Master's
Main Campus
Online
STEM Designated
The Master of Science in Engineering Management prepares professionals for careers in managing projects, programs, systems, and organizations. Industrial, research, consulting, and commercial firms now demand engineering managers with both cutting-edge technical competence and the management skills necessary to forge linkages with the systems and business sides of these organizations. The program of study is multidisciplinary, combining elements of advanced study in various engineering disciplines with studies in business, system operations and organizational behavior. Through a flexible curriculum and concentrations, the program enables concentration areas such as Energy Systems, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics and Supply Chains, and Systems Analytics.

English (MA)

Master's
Main Campus
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
The Master of Arts in English offers concentrations in literature, children's literature, linguistics, English for specific purposes, composition/rhetoric, English education, technical and professional writing and creative writing. We also have a new M.A./M.F.A. dual degree program with Kingston University London (accreditation pending). Our students graduate to pursue successful careers in commerce and education, or to move forward into the very best doctoral programs nationwide.

Ethics and Applied Philosophy (MA)

Master's
Main Campus
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
The graduate program in Ethics and Applied Philosophy aims to deepen students’ understanding and mastery of historical and contemporary philosophical traditions. The student is invited to engage their graduate philosophical training with diverse and pressing societal issues. Our faculty’s research areas, and our close relationship with the Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, together provide unparalleled opportunity for our master’s and certificate students to augment their existing professional skills or train for further work in philosophy or other fields.

Fire Protection & Safety Management (MS)

The William States Lee College of Engineering
Master's
Main Campus
STEM Designated
The Master of Science in Fire Protection & Safety Management?(FPSM) program is a 30-credit-hour program that includes a 15-credit hour core, with the remaining 15 credits chosen from a list of elective courses. A capstone experience is also required, which may consist of a 6-credit hour graduate research thesis or a comprehensive exam at the conclusion of studies.??Courses cover a range of topics including Human Behavior in Fire, Fire Protection Systems, Building Codes, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Environmental Pollution Control and Safety Management.

Foreign Language Education (MAT)

Cato College of Education
Master's
Main Campus
The Department of Middle, Secondary and K-12 Education offers a 2-phase Master of Arts and Teaching (M.A.T) in Foreign Language Education to address the shortage of qualified foreign language teachers in the United States, and to help prepare future foreign language teacher leaders. Phase 1 of the program (the Graduate Certificate Program in Foreign Language Education) is 16-17 credits and includes a full-time internship in a K-12 foreign language classroom. The program offers a pathway to K-12 licensure in 17 languages. Upon completion of The Graduate Certificate (Phase 1), candidates can apply to the M.A.T program (Phase 2) which involves an additional 14 credits and leads to an M-license. Become the teacher you have always wanted to be and earn a master’s degree in the process.