GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Details

MASTER’S DEGREES

Master’s Degrees offer five areas of study that consist of at least 30 credits hours. Visit each program page for curriculum objectives and requirements.

Program Requirements

Common Core: Candidates must successfully complete 6 credit hours with a focus on research methods and leadership.
Concentration Courses: 9 required credits of focused concentration coursework
Electives: 12 credits of which 6 credits are program requirements and 6 are chosen from other graduate-level disciplines.
Capstone Project: 3 credits for the final capstone project required for graduation and supervised by an advisor.

Admissions Requirements

See graduate admissions page for application requirements.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Graduate courses in the area of international education are available through FUA-AUF and award a graduate-level transcript of credits for courses successfully completed through FUA-AUF's School of Record (please note: extra fee required for SOR transcript).

For individuals interested in completing a full semester's load of graduate coursework in international education, the FUA-AUF Certificate in International Education is available in the fall and spring academic semesters (minimum 12 credits). A School of Record graduate transcript is available for each individual course completed at an additional cost. The program details can be consulted in the downloadable brochure.

POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

In collaboration with Fairfield University

FUA-AUF and Fairfield University offer a joint program in Florence for college graduates who were unable to participate in a study abroad experience or wish to earn post-baccalaureate credits that can be applied to a future master's degree program. Please visit the program page for further details.

Program options feature fall and spring semester terms, as well as extendede spring-summer and yearlong options. Program academics combine upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level coursework.

CUSTOMIZABLE GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Graduate-level group programs can be customized for faculty and students. Please refer to our special programs page for further details.

SERVICE LEARNING AT A GRADUATE LEVEL

The School of Professional Studies at FUA-AUF creates opportunities for internships, volunteer work, and community service for undergraduate and graduate level students. Please refer to the Service Learning page for details on requirements, program types and structures, and placements.

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