Graduate Studies

Alcorn State University offers more than 15 graduate programs in the School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Health Sciences. The University offers programs that lead to a specialist and master's degrees. Students can also pursue non-degree and certificate programs in specific disciplines.

Open the door to advanced career opportunities and a purposeful life with a graduate degree from Alcorn State University. The central purpose of the graduate school is to provide for the advanced training of men and women and the promotion of research which will contribute to knowledge in an atmosphere of freedom and inquiry. Alcorn graduates are a powerful presence throughout the nation and in most every profession you can imagine: They heal the sick, help those less fortunate, teach our children, create art and music, practice law, manage businesses, conduct research, work to save the environment, and solve world hunger.

Our emphasis on involving students in research has helped build our outstanding reputation for graduating knowledgeable, dedicated educators and scientists. This is accomplished through the various degree offerings for advanced study. We invite you to browse our website to become highly informed about the business of Graduate Studies at Alcorn State University in offering rigorous programs and varied services for students to ensure your success. Choose your career path today.

Advancing Knowledge, Transforming Lives
That's the Alcorn Promise!

Thank you for your interest in Alcorn State University. The fact that you are visiting our webpage shows you have taken an important step to enhance your career. As a student, our programs will help you achieve academic excellence, build character and self-discovery experiences, and enhance your skills to contribute to your community. We embrace the uniqueness of our programs and academic climate to give students a rigorous learning experience. Select from sixteen graduate degree programs.

Graduate Degree Programs

Find Your Interest

1 Doctoral
1 Specialist
13 Master Degrees
11 Online Programs
5 Certificate and Licensure Programs

DOCTORAL PROGRAM
DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice

SPECIALIST PROGRAM
Education Specialist in Elementary Education

MASTERS PROGRAMS
MAT, Master of Arts in Teaching
Elementary Education
Secondary Education

MAH, History

MBA, Master of Business Administration
General Business

MLA, Master of Liberal Arts
Criminal Justice
English Literature
History
Mass Communication
Music
Political Science

MS, Agriculture
Agricultural Economics
Agronomy
Animal Science
Agronomy Professional Option
Agricultural Extension Education

MS, Applied Science and Technology
Computer Systems and Network Technology
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
Geospatial Engineering Technology
Homeland Security Management
Radiological Health Science
Technology Management

MS, Biology
MS, Biotechnology
MS, Computer and Information Science
MS, Workforce Education Leadership

MSEd, Master of Science in Elementary Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Reading

MSEd, Master of Science in Secondary Education
Agricultural Education
Athletic Administration and Coaching (Teaching)
Athletic Administration and Coaching (Non-Teaching)
Biology
Chemistry
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
English
Mathematics
Music
NCAA Compliance and Academic Progress Reporting (APR) Non-Teaching
School Counseling
Science
Social Science
Special Education

MSN, Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Educator

View Degree Programs and Admission Requirements

Non-Degree

ASU Online

Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education
Master of Science in Agriculture: Agricultural Extension Education
Master of Science in Agriculture: Agronomy Professional Option
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator (NE)
Master of Science in Secondary Education: Special Education
Master of Science in Workforce Education Leadership (WEL)

Certificates/Certification

Admission Deadlines

The application for admission to Graduate School and all supporting documents should be on file 30 days prior to the date of enrollment. Applicants submitting completed applications beyond the deadline are not guaranteed admission. The deadlines to submit an application packet are as follows:

Fall–July 15th
Spring-November 25th
Summer I-April 25th
Summer II-May 25th

School of Nursing

June 15th - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Fall Semester Entry
June 15th - Family Nurse Practitioner (Fall Semester Entry)
June 15th - Post Master Family Nurse Practitioner (Spring Semester Entry)
June 15th - Nurse Educator (Fall Semester Entry)
June 15th - Post Master Nurse Educator (Spring Semester Entry)

Student Spotlight

Online Programs

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