1. Another Degree of Success
  2. Graduate Programs
  3. Master's Degrees

Master's Degrees

Whether you鈥檙e about to graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree or you鈥檝e been making your mark in the working world, the time to earn another degree of success with us is now.  

Don鈥檛 worry if you鈥檝e been out of higher education for a while. Sometimes it takes a few years out in the workforce to realize where your passions lie and what you want out of your career. 

Our master鈥檚 programs cover nearly all disciplines and prepare you with new skills and knowledge. A master鈥檚 degree can better position you for career advancement or continued research and education. 

We offer master's degrees in:

Graduate Coordinator:
Dr. Cheryl Metrejean (mastersaccounting@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Resume
  • GMAT Required (may be waived for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher)
  • Statement of Purpose

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

Spring 2025 - A
Apply By: Dec 19
Start: Jan 14

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Robert McKinney (robert.mckinney@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482-5319

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Portfolio of your work
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

Fall: June 30 (Domestic) 
May 15 (International)
Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Aimee Gros (aimee.gros@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Pre-Professional Athletic Training Observation Hours Form
  • No GRE Required

Deadline for application and all required materials: 
April 1- this program only admits in the Summer. 

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Graduate Coordinator
Admissions: Dr. YiHong Wang (yihong.wang@louisiana.edu) (337) 482-6756
Post Admissions: Dr. Ritwij Kulkarni (ritwij.kulkarni@louisiana.edu) (337) 482-6263

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Graduate Assistant Application
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Thesis track applicants must identify advisor
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: February 1
  • Spring: October 1

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Graduate Coordinator
P. Robert Viguerie, J.D. (MBADirector@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required
Depending on your overall undergraduate GPA and work experience, the MBA Graduate Coordinator may determine that the GMAT, resume, and/or letters of reference are not required as part of your application. The GMAT may also be waived for applicants with a terminal graduate or professional degree and/or for those with extensive professional experience applying to pursue the Executive MBA. Learn more about the required application materials . 

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)
  • Summer: April 30

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Graduate Coordinator
P. Robert Viguerie, J.D. (MBADirector@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required
Depending on your overall undergraduate GPA and work experience, the MBA Graduate Coordinator may determine that the GMAT, resume, and/or letters of reference are not required as part of your application. The GMAT may also be waived for applicants with a terminal graduate or professional degree and/or for those with extensive professional experience applying to pursue the Executive MBA. Learn more about the required application materials . 

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International) 

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Dilip Depan (dilip.depan@louisiana.edu) 
(337) 654-0943

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Robert Miller (robert.miller@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482-1118

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Phil Auter (auter@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Writing sample
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Admissions: Dr. Aminul Islam (aminul@louisiana.edu) 
Post Admissions: Dr. Sheng Chen (chen@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Admissions: Dr. Aminul Islam (aminul@louisiana.edu) 
Post Admissions: Dr. Sheng Chen (chen@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Irvin Esters (esters@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Statement of Purpose
    • A 500-750 word writing sample responding to the following prompt: 
      -The Counseling Program at 星空无限传媒 maintains the following as its mission statement: "The mission of the Department of Counseling at the 星空无限传媒 is to develop Professional Counselors who embody ethical practice, respect for diversity, and a strong professional identity by integrating theory, research, and practice into a competency-based curriculum, for service to K-12 schools and in various mental health settings."
    • How do your personal career goals relate to the Mission?
    • Give that "respect for diversity" is integral to our mission, how do your previous experiences, interests, and worldview support your potential for success in building interpersonal relationships with culturally different individuals?
    • The choice to become a professional counselor sets in motion a number of consequences that have the potential to affect multiple aspects of your life. Among these are your relationships, financial situation, lifestyle, family life, and self-image; therefore, self-care for counselors is an important skill set. In what ways are you helping yourself prepare for those potential changes and a heavy workload?
  • Resume
  • Interview
  • GRE Required

Deadline for application and all required materials: 

  • March 1
  • Admits only for Fall Semester

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Yeonjae Park (yeonjae.park@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482- 6540

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Personal Statement on why you want to study criminal justice (no more than 750 words)
  • GRE required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Natalie Keefer (keeferna@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Valid teaching certificate
  • three letters of recommendation that address the applicant鈥檚 potential to become a teacher leader
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Tiffini Brigola (tiffini.brigola@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482-6689

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Letter of application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Valid teaching certificate
  • Three years of full-time teaching experience
  • Three letters of recommendation (one from a supervisor)
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • June 30
  • Admits only for Fall Semester

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Natalie Keefer (keeferna@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Essay of at least 500 words that speaks to your potential as an elementary teacher also required.
  • Conditional program acceptance pending official scores for the appropriate content area PRAXIS II tests

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)
  • Summer: April 30 (Domestic) 

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Natalie Keefer (keeferna@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Essay of at least 500 words that speaks to your potential as an elementary or elementary French immersion teacher also required. Those applying for the French immersion concentration are encouraged to write their essay in French.
  • Conditional program acceptance pending official scores for the appropriate content area PRAXIS II tests
  • Elementary French Immersion concentration only:  demonstration of an intermediate-high level of French proficiency by either (1) having earned a four-year, undergraduate bachelor's degree in French and/or Francophone Studies or (2) a score of B1 level on the European Framework exam (DELF)/Intermediate High on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)
  • Summer: April 30 (Domestic) 

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Christine Briggs (cbriggs@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Valid teaching certificate
  • One year of full-time teaching experience
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Natalie Keefer (keeferna@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Passing PRAXIS, ACT, or SAT pre-professional basic skills test scores
  • Passing PRAXIS score in the appropriate content area to your degree
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Zhongqi Pan (zpan@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Jim Lee (jlee@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Laurel Ryan (englgrad@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Statement of purpose
  • Graduate Assistantship App (If applying for funding)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Writing sample
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: October 1

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Rui Zhang (rui.zhang@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482-6920

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required 

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Nathan Rabalais (nathan.rabalais@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Writing sample (approx.. 30 pages total in French)
    • Writing samples produced using GAI (generative artificial intelligence) will not be considered by the French and Francophone Studies committee. Submitted texts should accurately reflect the applicant鈥檚 linguistic and academic competency.
  • Audio recording (non-native French speakers only)
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: Feb. 15
  • Spring: Oct. 15

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Rui Zhang (rui.zhang@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482-6920

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Resume
  • Statement of purpose
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Jordan Kellman (jordan.kellman@lousiana.edu)
337-482-6219

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Statement of purpose
  • Writing sample
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. August Gallo (gallo@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Beenish Chaudhry (infx.ms.coordinator@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Resume
  • Completion (with a grade of C or better) in survey of calculus and statistics
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Ismatara Reena (ismatara.reena@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482-6560

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Interview with selection committee (upon request)
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Admission: Dr. Daniel Davis (daniel.davis@louisiana.edu) 
Post Admission: Dr. Arturo Magidin (arturo.magidin@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. SeonHee Jang (seonhee.jang@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482-6524

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Catherine Roche-Wallace (roche-wallace@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Audition for applied areas
  • Audio recording (upon request)
  • Scholarly paper or scores (theory/comp concentration)
  • Preliminary exam in music theory and history (upon admission)
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Sittig (jennifer.sittig@louisiana.edu )
(337) 482-5616

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Resume
  • Louisiana Registered Nurse License (unencumbered) or Multi-State License with proof of Louisiana residency

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

Spring application deadline: Oct. 30

Fall application deadline: June 30

  • Admission is offered to only a limited number of students each semester.
  • You are encouraged to apply well in advance of your desired semester of admission.

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Gabriele Morra (morra@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Boyun Guo (boyun.guo@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Manyu Li (manyu.li@louisiana.edu) 
(337) 482-6601

Additional Application Materials Required

  • CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • March 1
  • Admits only for the Fall semester

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Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Christine Weill (christine.weill@louisiana.edu
(337) 482-6721

Dr. Holly Damico (holly.damico@louisiana.edu)
(337) 482-5240

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Responses to three personal statement prompts. Find the prompts and directions here to prepare. Please note you will answer these questions in the online application for admission.   
  • Resume
  • The GRE is not required but encouraged. 

Deadline for application and all required materials: 

  • January 10
  • Admits only for the summer semester

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Cherif Aissi (cherif.aissi@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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