Graduate Degrees
With your passion for knowledge and excitement for exploring the unknown, earning your master’s or doctoral degree is the next step in your career or scholarly pursuits.
Our graduate programs hone your professional skills while challenging you to think critically and to do research. We offer degrees and certificates in disciplines that span the arts, liberal arts, sciences, education, and more. A number of our graduate programs offer online components to fit your busy life and schedule—a few are even offered exclusively online.
In grad school, you will master the tools you need to succeed while increasing your earning potential. We offer opportunities for our students to ensure they have the means and funds to complete their programs through assistantships and fellowships. Learn more about available financial support.
But most of all, we’re here to help you pursue your passion, so you can learn more than you ever imagined. Apply today or contact us with questions.
Graduate Program Application Requirements and Deadlines at a Glance
While the Graduate School requires a number of items for admission, some of our programs request additional supplemental items and have different application deadlines. The program table below outlines each department’s program-specific materials and deadlines (if any). You’ll also find contact information for your graduate coordinator, who is a great resource for specific funding and departmental questions.
Graduate Program | Graduate Coordinator | Additional Application Materials Required |
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Dr. Cheryl Metrejean (mastersaccounting@louisiana.edu)
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Applied Language and Speech Sciences (Ph.D.) | Dr. Ryan Nelson (rnelson@louisiana.edu) |
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Architecture (M.Arch.) | Professor Ashlie Boelkins (ashlie.boelkins@louisiana.edu) |
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Athletic Training (M.S.) |
Dr. Aimee Gros (aimee.gros@louisiana.edu) |
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Biology (M.S.) |
Applications: Dr. Scott France (france@louisiana.edu)
Post-Admissions: Dr. Brad Moon (brad.moon@louisiana.edu) |
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Biology, Environmental & Evolutionary (Ph.D.) |
Applications: Dr. Scott France (france@louisiana.edu)
Post-Admissions: Dr. Brad Moon (brad.moon@louisiana.edu) |
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Business Administration (Graduate Certificate) |
P. Robert Viguerie, J.D. (MBADirector@louisiana.edu) |
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Business Administration (M.B.A.) |
P. Robert Viguerie, J.D. (MBADirector@louisiana.edu) |
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Cardiovascular Nursing (Graduate Certificate) |
Dr. Christy Lenahan (christy.mcdonaldlenahan@louisiana.edu) |
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Chemical Engineering (M.S.E.) |
Dr. William Chirdon (wmc8199@louisiana.edu) |
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Civil Engineering (M.S.E.) |
Dr. Mohammad Khattak (khattak@louisiana.edu) |
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Communication (M.S.) |
Dr. Phil Auter (auter@louisiana.edu) |
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Computer Engineering (M.S.) |
Applications: Dr. Christoph Borst Post-admissions: Dr. Sheng Chen (chen@louisiana.edu) |
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Computer Engineering Ph.D. |
Applications: Dr. Christoph Borst (christoph.borst@louisiana.edu) Post-admissions: Dr. Sheng Chen (chen@louisiana.edu) |
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Computer Science (M.S.) |
Applications: Dr. Christoph Borst (christoph.borst@louisiana.edu) Post-admissions: Dr. Sheng Chen (chen@louisiana.edu) |
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Computer Science (Ph.D.) |
Applications: Dr. Christoph Borst (christoph.borst@louisiana.edu) Post-admissions: Dr. Sheng Chen (chen@louisiana.edu) |
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Counseling (M.S.) |
Dr. Irvin Esters (esters@louisiana.edu |
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Criminal Justice (M.S.) |
Dr. Meng-Ru Shih (meng-ru.shih@louisiana.edu) |
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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) |
Dr. Amanda Mayeaux (amayeaux@louisiana.edu) |
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
Dr. Frances Stueben (frances.stueben@louisiana.edu) |
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Earth & Energy Sciences (Ph.D.) |
Dr. August Gallo (gallo@louisiana.edu) |
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Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Leadership |
Dr. Frank DelFavero (fdelfavero@louisiana.edu) |
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Dr. Natalie Keefer (keeferna@louisiana.edu) |
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Education (M.Ed.) - Gifted Education |
Dr. Christine Briggs (cbriggs@louisiana.edu) |
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Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.) |
Dr. Zhongqi Pan (zpan@louisiana.edu) |
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Engineering Management (M.S.E.) |
Dr. Jim Lee (jlee@louisiana.edu) |
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Incoming students: Dr. Leah Orr
Continuing students: Dr. Michael Kightley
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English (Ph.D.) |
Incoming students: Dr. Leah Orr Continuing students: Dr. Michael Kightley (englgrad@louisiana.edu)
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Entrée |
The Graduate School (Gradschool@louisiana.edu) |
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Environmental Resource Science (M.S.) |
Dr. Durga Poudel (ddpoudel@louisiana.edu) |
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Francophone Studies (Ph.D.) |
Dr. Nathan Rabalais (nathan.rabalais@louisiana.edu) |
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French (M.A.) |
Dr. Nathan Rabalais (nathan.rabalais@louisiana.edu) |
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Fall: Feb. 15 |
Geology (M.S.) |
Dr. Raphael Gottardi
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Health Care Administration (Post-MBA Graduate Certificate) |
P. Robert Viguerie, J.D. (MBADirector@louisiana.edu) |
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History (M.A.) |
Dr. Richard Frankel (frankel@louisiana.edu) |
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Industrial Chemistry (M.S.) |
Dr. August Gallo
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Informatics (M.S.) |
Dr. Mike Totaro (miket@louisiana.edu) |
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Instructional Coach (Graduate Certificate) |
Dr. Natalie Keefer (keeferna@louisiana.edu) |
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Kinesiology (M.S.) |
Dr. Scott Fuller (scott.fuller@louisiana.edu) |
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Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Elementary Education |
Dr. Natalie Keefer |
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Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Elementary French Immersion |
Dr. Natalie Keefer (keeferna@louisiana.edu) |
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Dr. Natalie Keefer (keeferna@louisiana.edu) |
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Master's +30 |
The Graduate School (Gradschool@louisiana.edu) |
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Mathematics (M.S.) |
Dr. Ping Wong Ng (png@louisiana.edu) |
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Mathematics (Ph.D.) |
Dr. Ping Wong Ng (png@louisiana.edu) |
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Mechanical Engineering (M.S.E.) |
Dr. Peng Yin (peng.yin@louisiana.edu) |
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Music (M.M.) |
Dr. Catherine Roche-Wallace (roche-wallace@louisiana.edu) |
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Nursing (M.S.N.) |
Dr. Christy Lenahan (christy.mcdonaldlenahan@louisiana.edu) |
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Physics (M.S.) |
Dr. Gabriele Morra Dr. Gabriela Petculescu |
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Petroleum Engineering (M.S.E.) |
Dr. Boyun Guo (boyun.guo@louisiana.edu) |
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Population Health (Graduate Certificate) | Dr. Rachel Ellison (rachel.ellison@louisiana.edu) |
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Professional Writing (Graduate Certificate) |
Incoming students: Dr. Leah Orr Continuing students: Dr. Michael Kightley (englgrad@louisiana.edu) |
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Psychology (M.S.) |
Dr. Emily Sandoz (emily.sandoz@louisiana.edu) |
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Speech Pathology & Audiology (Communicative Disorders M.S.) |
Dr. Holly Damico (hollydamico@louisiana.edu) |
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Systems Engineering (Ph.D.) |
Dr. Jim Lee (jlee@louisiana.edu) |
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Systems Technology (M.S.) |
Dr. Cherif Aissi (cherif.aissi@louisiana.edu) |
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TESOL (Graduate Certificate) |
Incoming students: Dr. Leah Orr Continuing students: Dr. Michael Kightley (englgrad@louisiana.edu) |