Online Doctoral and Master's Degrees

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Educational leaders have unique challenges that require a commitment to continuous student improvement through building and understanding culture, using educational systems, defining learning, and cultivating shared leadership. This is a fully online program with possible immersion experiences each long semester. The program’s unique focus through rural school preparation equips leaders with a wide variety of tools to lead and ensures the replication of these skills in any organization, of any size, and in any location. 

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The Masters in Agriculture degree will provide working professionals and individuals from diverse backgrounds a focused program for seeking additional skill sets advantageous to agricultural career pathways and/or pursuing new endeavors within the agricultural industry.

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The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) degree program seeks to prepare students for careers in business and to foster their professional growth and advancement. 

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Emphasis Areas: Computer Information Systems, General Business, Health Care Management, Management, Procurement Management, and Marketing

The MBA program at West Texas A&M University offers a variety of options for students seeking a professional business degree from a program with AACSB accreditation. Students in the MBA program have the option to major in management, marketing, health care administration, and computer information systems (students interested in accounting should consider the MPA program, while those interested in an economics or finance are encouraged to consider the MSFE program).

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• An MBA in Computer Information Systems combines business management principles with advanced knowledge of technology systems, preparing graduates to lead and manage IT departments or tech-driven projects. This degree equips professionals with skills in both strategic decision-making and technical expertise, making them valuable assets in today's digital economy.

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The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (MS CISBA) program prepares the next generation of computing leaders to meet the challenge of harnessing and analyzing data to enhance business decisions and achieve business success in today's technology-centric business environment.

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The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University offers a Master of Science in Finance and Economics (MSFE).­ The MSFE graduate program was ranked #2 in The Financial Engineer's 2018 Financial Economics Rankings of economics and finance graduate programs.­

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• An MBA in Healthcare Management focuses on equipping students with the skills to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry, combining business principles with healthcare-specific knowledge. Graduates are prepared to manage healthcare facilities, lead healthcare projects, and improve patient care services through strategic decision-making and efficient resource management.

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Management M.B.A.

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• An MBA in Management develops leadership and strategic thinking skills, preparing graduates to effectively oversee teams and organizational operations. This degree covers a wide range of topics, including human resources, organizational behavior, and strategic planning, to equip students for high-level management roles.

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• An MBA in Marketing focuses on developing expertise in market research, consumer behavior, and strategic marketing techniques. Graduates are equipped to create and implement effective marketing campaigns, manage brand strategy, and drive business growth through innovative marketing solutions.

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• An MBA in Procurement Management provides specialized knowledge in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationships. Graduates are equipped to optimize procurement processes, negotiate contracts effectively, and ensure cost efficiency and quality in acquiring goods and services.

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• An MS degree in Strategic Human Resource Management focuses on advanced concepts in workforce planning, talent development, and organizational behavior. Graduates are prepared to align HR practices with business strategies, drive employee performance, and foster a positive organizational culture.

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The Counseling program is designed to prepare ethical, culturally competent counselors to provide professional counseling services in various clinical settings. 

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For students seeking Texas Certification this program is:

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Texas Certification Only - Practicum must completed in Texas.

The Educational Diagnostician Program at West Texas A&M University has been designed to emphasize the professional standards for Diagnostic Specialists recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children with emphasis in assessment, research-based practices and interventions. All classes are online and easily accessible for students across the United States. 

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The Educational Leadership Program prepares confident, skilled, and reflective leaders of education to pursue excellence and make powerful and lasting impacts in their communities. This program's degree and certification options include the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree, Texas principal certification, and Texas superintendent certification. 

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This program is:

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The Master of Public Administration degree is intended for professionals seeking to pursue opportunities for growth and promotion within government and non-profit agencies, as well as for students who wish to pursue graduate training immediately after completion of an undergraduate degree.

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The School Counseling Program is designed to prepare counselors to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of school-aged youth in the context of a comprehensive developmental school counseling program. Further, our goal is to prepare ethical, culturally competent school counselors who address individual and systemic barriers to educational achievement and personal development. Students are prepared to work professionally with children from kindergarten through high school. 

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The Master of Science in Social Work (M.S.S.W.) Program is designed for students to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills in social work. This discipline can involve counseling individuals one-on-one to assist with issues such as trauma, addiction, family conflict, or mental illness, helping families navigating issues such as child welfare and adoption, helping people process grief or provide educational information in group settings.

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Texas certification only - practicum must be completed in Texas.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed for individuals who wish to achieve initial Texas teacher certification while pursuing a graduate degree.

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Increasingly, today’s engineers are expected to have interdisciplinary knowledge of all facets of engineering. The Master of Science in Engineering program is designed to prepare engineers for anything they’ll see in their career — even if it’s not the specialty they studied in undergraduate courses. In this program, students gain working knowledge of many engineering disciplines, from mechanical to civil, environmental to electrical, while also having the flexibility to concentrate in a specific area. This degree provides a rare opportunity to expand skills into all facets of engineering while augmenting skills in a chosen specialization.

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An undergraduate degree in mathematics equivalent to the bachelor’s degree requirements in mathematics at WTAMU is required. 

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Nursing Graduate Program offers the M.S.N. advanced nursing education in two role specializations:

Comprehensive M.S.N.

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The online Comprehensive M.S.N. program prepares students to function at an advanced nursing practice level in complex environments. This program allows students to tailor their nursing education with a variety of elective courses. Students will take the advanced clinical nursing courses of Pathophysiology, Pharmacotherapeutics, and Advanced Assessment to enhance clinical practice at an advanced level. Praxis coursework is personalized to address each student's specific learning objectives. 

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Family Nurse Practitioner M.S.N.

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A Family Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced education who is able to assess, diagnose (nursing and medical), manage (including prescribing), and evaluate care for persons who are ill, injured, and / or have chronic diseases. Health promotion and disease prevention are integral in the FNP's practice. The FNP practices independently and autonomously within the nurse practitioner's scope of practice, and collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. 

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The Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences graduate program offers a Master of Science degree with specific tracks in: Exercise Science, Sport Management, and Sport and Exercise Psychology. The Sport Management track is transition to a fully online program. The thesis and non-thesis options are available in each track. These programs provide students academic preparation for goals ranging from career employment to doctoral studies. Areas of focus available include sport administration, sport management, sport performance analysis, corporate fitness and wellness, and physiological testing and prescription. Each track includes a required department four course core, and track specific required coursework. 

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Learn more about the Masters in Communication.

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Graduates with MAs in English complete their degrees with the ability to read closely, and speak and communicate with interest, passion, and clarity about literature and ideas. This program also includes a strong writing component which prepares students for careers in writing, publishing, editing, and law.

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