2022-2023 Samford University Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Samford University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Programs of Study



Graduate/Professional/Doctoral Degrees

Master of Accountancy

Master of Architecture

Master of Arts

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Business Administration

Master of Divinity

Master of Healthcare Administration

Master of Laws

Master of Music

Master of Music Education

Master of Public Health

Master of Science

Master of Science in Education

The master of science in education (M.S.E.) degree is open to candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Completion of the degree requires 30 credits beyond a bachelor’s degree. Upon successful completion, the candidate is eligible for the master of science in education degree and Class A certification, provided current certification requirements of the Alabama State Department of Education have been met (with the exception of the instructional design and technology major, which does not earn Class A Certification).

Master of Science in Environmental Management

Master of Science in Health Informatics & Analytics

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Master of Social Work

Master of Studies in Law

Educational Specialist

The educational specialist (Ed.S.) program is open to candidates who hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Completion of the degree requires 30 credits beyond a master’s degree. Upon successful completion, the candidate is eligible for the educational specialist degree and Class AA certification (provided current certification requirements of the Alabama State Department of Education have been met).

Doctor of Education

The Instructional Leadership, Ed.S.  program must be completed before a prospective student may be admitted to the Educational Leadership, Ed.D. program.

Doctor of Ministry

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Public Health

Juris Doctor

Certificate - Graduate

Minor - Graduate

Accelerated Bachelor-to-Graduate Pathway Program

See the Academic Policies and Procedures>Graduate Degree Requirements section for a more complete list of Accelerated Bachelor-to-Graduate Pathway Programs . However, not all programs are fully represented in the catalog at this time.

Other Programs