Graduate Programs - Contacts effective July 1, 2021
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| Graduate Program | Program Director(s) | Department & Chair | Academic Dean & College |
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| Accounting: Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Lynn Stallworth 828-262-6189 |
Dr. Penelope Bagley Accounting |
Dr. Sandra Vannoy (Interim Dean) Walker College of Business |
| Addiction Counseling Certificate |
Dr. Mark Schwarze |
Dr. Amy Milsom Human Development & Psychological Counseling |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Aging, Health, and Society Certificate |
Dr. David Russell 828-262-6391 |
Dr. Cameron Lippard Sociology |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Appalachian Studies Certificate |
Dr. Julie Shepherd-Powell 828-262-7199 |
Dr. Mark Nunes Interdisciplinary Studies |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Appalachian Studies: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Julie Shepherd-Powell 828-262-7199 |
Dr. Mark Nunes Interdisciplinary Studies |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Analytics Concentration, MS and Business Administration - Interdisciplinary Business Concentration, MBA |
Dr. Jason Xiong Dr. Neel Das |
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| Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Concentration, MS and Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management, MA | |||
| Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Concentration, MS and Public Administration - Not-for-Profit Management Concentration, MPA | |||
| Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Concentration, MS and Public Administration - Public Management Concentration, MPA | |||
| Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Concentration, MS and Public Administration - Town, City and County Management Concentration, MPA | |||
| Applied Data Analytics: Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Jason Xiong 828-262-2351 |
Dr. Sandra Vannoy (Interim Dean) Walker College of Business |
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| Athletic Training: Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Ashley Goodman (828) 262-7711 |
Dr. Kelly Cole Health & Exercise Science |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Autism Certificate |
Dr. Susan Hedges 828-262-8379 |
Dr. Woody Trathen Reading Education & Special Education |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Biology: Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Ray Williams 828-262-6511 |
Dr. Zack Murrell Biology |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Birth through Kindergarten Graduate Certificate |
Dr. Pamela Shue |
Dr. Denise Brewer Family & Child Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Business Administration - Interdisciplinary Business Concentration, MBA and Higher Education - Community College and University Leadership Concentration, MA | |||
| Business Administration - Interdisciplinary Business Concentration, MBA and Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management, MA | |||
| Business Administration - Interdisciplinary Business Concentration, MBA and Public Administration - Public Management Concentration, MPA | |||
| Business Administration: MBA Degree Program |
Dr. Neel Das 828-262-2922 |
Dr. Sandra Vannoy (Interim Dean) Walker College of Business |
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| Business Analytics Certificate |
Dr. Jason Xiong 828-262-2351 |
Dr. Sandra Vannoy (Interim Dean) Walker College of Business |
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| Climate Change Certificate |
Dr. Derek Martin 828-262-8905 |
Dr. Saskia van de Gevel Geography & Planning |
Dr. Neva Specht College of Arts & Sciences |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, General Concentration, MA and Music Therapy, MMT | |||
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Dominique Hammonds 828-262-6047 |
Dr. Amy Milsom Human Development & Psychological Counseling |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Clinical Psychology, PsyD with en route Psychology - Clinical Psychology Concentration, MA | |||
| Clinical Psychology: Doctor of Psychology Degree |
Dr. Lisa Curtin 828-262-8936 |
Dr. Rose Mary Webb Psychology |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| College and University Teaching Certificate |
Dr. Krista Terry Wojdak 828-262-6052 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Computer Science: Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Mitch Parry 828-262-2149 |
Dr. Rahman Tashakkori Computer Science |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Curriculum Specialist: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Sara Zimmerman 828-262-2216 |
Dr. Beth Campbell Curriculum & Instruction |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Educational Administration: Education Specialist Degree |
Dr. Julie Hasson 828-262-8060 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Educational Leadership - Educational Administration, EdD and Educational Administration, EdS | |||
| Educational Leadership - Higher Education Concentration, EdD and Higher Education - Community College & University Leadership Concentration, EdS | |||
| Educational Leadership: Doctor of Education Degree |
Dr. Vachel Miller 828-262-2280 |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
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| Educational Media: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Patrick O'Shea 828-262-6044 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Elementary Education Graduate Certificate |
Dr. Chrystal Dean 828-262-8009 |
Dr. Elizabeth Campbell Curriculum & Instruction |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Elementary Education: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Chrystal Dean 828-262-8009 |
Dr. Beth Campbell Curriculum & Instruction |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Elementary Mathematics Education Certificate |
Dr. Chrystal Dean 828-262-8009 |
Dr. Beth Campbell Curriculum & Instruction |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Graduate Certificate |
Dr. Christopher Van Loan 828-262-2624 |
Dr. Woodrow Trathen Reading Education & Special Education |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Engineering Physics - Systems and Laboratory Automation Concentration, MS and Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Analytics Concentration, MS | |||
| Engineering Physics: Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Michael Briley 828-262-2432 |
Dr. Jennifer Burris Physics & Astronomy |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| English: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. David Orvis 828-262-7299 |
Dr. Leonardo Flores English |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Exercise Science: Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Kym Fasczewski 828-262-7987 |
Dr. Kelly Cole Health & Exercise Science |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate |
Dr. Amy Milsom 828-262-3133 |
Dr. Amy Milsom Human Development & Psychological Counseling |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| French Certificate |
Dr. Darci Gardner 828-262-2928 |
Dr. Catherine Fountain, Asst. Chair Languages, Literatures, & Cultures |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Certificate |
Dr. Sushmita Chatterjee 828-262-8992 |
Dr. Mark Nunes Interdisciplinary Studies |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Geographic Information Science Certificate |
Dr. Derek Martin 828-262-8905 |
Dr. Saskia van de Gevel Geography & Planning |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Geography: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Derek Martin 828-262-8905 |
Dr. Saskia van de Gevel Geography & Planning |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Health Administration: Master of Health Administration Degree |
Sandi Lane 828-262-7482 |
Dr. Margaret Barth Nutrition & Health Care Management |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Health and Physical Education Graduate Certificate |
Dr. Ben Sibley 828-262-6300 |
Dr. Melissa Weddell Recreation Management & Physical Education |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Higher Education: Education Specialist Degree |
Dr. Krista Terry Wojdak 828-262-6052 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Higher Education: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Stacey Garrett 828-262-3112 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| History: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Judkin Browning 828-262-6022 |
Dr. James Goff History |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Tim Huelsman 828-262-2272 |
Dr. Rose Mary Webb Psychology |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Instructional Technology Facilitation Certificate |
Dr. Patrick O'Shea 828-262-6044 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Instructional Technology Leadership Certificate |
Dr. Patrick O'Shea 828-262-6044 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| International Leadership Certificate |
Dr. Paul Wallace 828-262-6571 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Library Science, MLS and Educational Media - Instructional Technology Specialist/K-12 Concentration, MA | |||
| Library Science: Master of Library Science Degree |
Dr. Kim Becnel 828-262-7753 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Marriage and Family Therapy: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Kristen Benson 828-262-8884 |
Dr. Amy Milsom Human Development & Psychological Counseling |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Mathematics - College Teaching Concentration, MA and Engineering Physics - Systems and Laboratory Automation Concentration, MS | |||
| Mathematics: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Holly Hirst 828-262-2869 |
Dr. Eric Marland Mathematical Sciences |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Middle and Secondary Teaching Certificate |
Dr. Jerianne Taylor 828-262-6352 |
Dr. Beth Campbell Curriculum & Instruction |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Middle Grades Education: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Chris Cook 828-262-8008 |
Dr. Beth Campbell Curriculum & Instruction |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Music Performance: Master of Music Degree |
Dr. Victor Mansure 828-262-6442 |
Dr. James Douthit Hayes School of Music |
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| Music Theory Pedagogy Research and Practice Certificate |
Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass 828-262-7231 |
Dr. James Douthit Hayes School of Music |
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| Music Therapy: Master of Music Therapy Degree |
Dr. Cathy McKinney 828-262-6444 |
Dr. James Douthit Hayes School of Music |
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| New Media Literacies and Global Perspectives Certificate |
Dr. Patrick O'Shea 828-262-6044 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Non-profit Administration Certificate |
Dr. Patricia Mitchell 828-262-6342 |
Dr. Phillip Ardoin Government & Justice Studies |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Nursing Education Certificate |
Dr. Tammy Haley 828-262-8005 |
Dr. Kathleen Rayman Nursing |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing Degree |
Dr. Tammy Haley 828-262-8005 |
Dr. Kathleen Rayman Nursing |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Nutrition (Dietetics): Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Melissa Gutschall 828-262-2698 |
Dr. Margaret Barth Nutrition & Health Care Management |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Nutrition (Public Health Nutrition Practice): Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Kyle Thompson 828-262-3113 |
Dr. Margaret Barth Nutrition & Health Care Management |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Online Learning and Professional Development Certificate |
Dr. Patrick O'Shea 828-262-6044 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Planning Certificate |
Dr. Derek Martin 828-262-8905 |
Dr. Saskia van de Gevel Geography & Planning |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Political Science: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Tatyana Ruseva 828-262-8238 |
Dr. Phillip Ardoin Government & Justice Studies |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Professional School Counseling: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Jill Van Horne 828-262-2590 |
Dr. Amy Milsom Human Development & Psychological Counseling |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Psychology: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Twila Wingrove 828-262-2272, ext. 440 |
Dr. Rose Mary Webb Psychology |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Public Administration: Master of Public Administration Degree |
Dr. Patricia Mitchell, CEcD 828-262-6342 |
Dr. Phillip Ardoin Government & Justice Studies |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Public Health Nutrition Practice Certificate |
Dr. Kyle L. Thompson 828-262-2631 |
Dr. Margaret Barth Nutrition & Health Care Management |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Reading Education Certificate |
Dr. Beth Frye 828-262-7623 |
Dr. Woody Trathen Reading Education & Special Education |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Reading Education: Master of Arts |
Dr. Elizabeth Frye 828-262-7623 |
Dr. Woody Trathen Reading Education & Special Education |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Rhetoric and Composition Certificate |
Dr. Bethany Mannon |
Dr. Leonardo Flores English |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Romance Languages: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Darci Gardner 828-262-2928 |
Dr. Catherine Fountain, Asst. Chair Languages, Literatures, & Cultures |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| School Administration: Master of School Administration Degree |
Dr. Precious Mudiwa 828-262-3230 828-262-7619 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| School Leadership Certificate |
Dr. Precious Mudiwa 828-262-3230 |
Dr. Shawn Ricks Leadership & Educational Studies |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| School Psychology, SSP/MA | |||
| School Psychology: Master of Arts & Specialist in School Psychology Dual Degree Program |
Dr. Jamie Yarbrough 828-262-2272, ext. 417 |
Dr. Rose Mary Webb Psychology |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Social Work: Master of Social Work Degree |
Dr. Deborah Phillips 828-262-7982 |
Dr. Lauren Renkert Social Work |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Sociology Certificate |
Dr. David Russell 828-262-6391 |
Dr. Cameron Lippard Sociology |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Spanish Certificate |
Dr. Darci Gardner 828-262-2928 |
Dr. Catherine Fountain, Asst. Chair Languages, Literatures, & Cultures |
Dr. Mike Madritch, Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences |
| Special Education Graduate Certificate |
Dr. Debra Prykanowski 828-262-8388 |
Dr. Woody Trathen Reading Education & Special Education |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Special Education: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Rebecca Shankland 828-262-2865 |
Dr. Woody Trathen Reading Education & Special Education |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Speech-Language Pathology: Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Kim McCullough 828-262-7182 |
Dr. Gail Donaldson Communication Sciences & Disorders |
Dr. Marie Huff Beaver College of Health Sciences |
| Student Affairs Administration: Master of Arts Degree |
Dr. Diane Waryold 828-262-6067 |
Dr. Amy Milsom Human Development & Psychological Counseling |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Systemic Multicultural Counseling Certificate |
Dr. Kristen Benson 828-262-8884 |
Dr. Amy Milsom Human Development & Psychological Counseling |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Teaching Emergent Bilingual Populations in the Content Areas Certificate |
Dr. Shanan Fitts |
Dr. Beth Campbell Curriculum & Instruction |
Dr. Melba Spooner Reich College of Education |
| Technology - Appropriate Technology Concentration, MS and Engineering Physics - Systems and Laboratory Automation Concentration, MS | |||
| Technology - Renewable Energy Engineering Concentration, MS and Engineering Physics - Systems and Laboratory Automation Concentration, MS | |||
| Technology: Master of Science Degree |
Dr. Jeff Ramsdell 828-262-6662 |
Dr. Brian Raichle Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment |
Dr. Shannon Campbell College of Fine & Applied Arts |