Programs at Radford University

The Special Education: Adapted Curriculum K-12 concentration is for those who will work with students with complex disabilities who require an individualized, adapted curriculum and specialized supports to gain access to the general education curriculum and learn within K-12 general education settings.

Reach new creative heights with our M.F.A. degree with concentrations in Studio Art or Design Thinking. Graduate students receive individualized instruction from accomplished artists and art historians. Students benefit from group critiques, studio visits, workshops with visiting artists, and in-depth experiences to solve complex design problems.

The Master of Science in Athletic Training Program develops students’ expertise in sports medicine and athletic healthcare. The program offers clinical experiences in settings such as high schools, colleges, industrial, esports, and performing arts that will help prepare you for board certification as an athletic trainer. 

The online Master of Business Administration degree program provides a broad-based, cross-functional education in core business areas such as operations management, marketing, accounting, finance and strategic management.

The Radford University online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics prepares you to understand and apply big data analysis to navigate general and industry-specific business challenges.

Our master's degree in communication sciences and disorders is ideal for those who wish to specialize in speech-language pathology. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to assist those who struggle with speaking, understanding, or expressing themselves. We foster innovative faculty-student collaborations and a supportive environment to inspire student success.

The M.S. in Counseling and Human Development includes two concentrations. The clinical mental health counseling program trains counselors by providing hands-on experience and teaching them about different counseling approaches. The school counseling program prepares school counselors to support students in grades K-12, these counselors take on leadership and advocacy roles to help all students.

The Radford University Psy.D. program in Counseling Psychology is closing and no longer accepting students. Because of this, the program has requested, and been granted “Accredited, Inactive” status by the American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation.

The graduate program in criminal justice allows students to prepare for management and other careers in criminal justice and related fields. The program is designed both to enhance students' existing capabilities and to develop unique competencies and skills for future academic and career goals. Choose between two degree options Master of Arts or Master of Science.

The Radford University M.S. in Data and Information Management combines traditional classroom learning with practical experience, resulting in a curriculum that challenges students to solve real problems for real clients. Class discussions build a theoretical foundation reinforced with hands-on projects enabling students to engage with faculty and industry partners in our advanced and  high-tech collaborative workspace.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing, PreK-12 concentration in the Master of Science degree in Special Education with Virginia licensure prepares teachers to work with deaf and hard of hearing students of all ages.

The design thinking concentration is a 100% online, terminal degree that provides students with in-depth experiences using the design process to solve complex problems.

The concentration in Early Childhood Special Education prepares graduates to work with and advocate for infants and young children with developmental delays and disabilities, birth to five, and their families in a variety of early intervention, home and school settings.

Our Master of Science in Education degree is ideal if you are a practicing or prospective teacher. Working closely with an advisor, students develop a personalized program of study that incorporates several professional development elements. We offer various concentrations to ensure you receive the degree that matches your personal and professional goals.

Our fully online, cohort-based doctoral program prepares educators to lead responsively and develop practices of collaborative inquiry, continuous improvement, and community partnership. Students are supported by dedicated, full-time faculty in implementing a dissertation in practice to investigate and address persistent problems of practice in their own educational systems.

The Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare professional personnel to fill positions as PK-12 school principals or instructional supervisors. Successful completion of this fully online program will lead to an endorsement in PK-12 school administration and supervision.

Our master’s degree in English will enable you to explore language's power in historical and contemporary contexts. You will develop strong analytical and communication skills and find opportunities for original research. The program emphasizes independent research and writing scholarly papers based on a critical understanding of literature’s aesthetic and the humanistic values of its social, historical, and cultural significance.

The goal and intent of our two-year, full-time, Experimental Psychology specialization in the M.A. in Psychology program is to prepare competent professionals by providing students with advanced training in research methodology, data analysis and the core principles of psychology (social, cognitive, developmental, behavioral neuroscience, etc.).

The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares registered nurses with graduate-level academic knowledge and clinical skills to practice in the roles of clinicians, educators, and leaders. Family nurse practitioners diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, partnering with patients to maintain health and wellness, with a focus on preventative care.

The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration of the D.N.P. program prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills to synthesize and apply theories, clinical reasoning, and research in the treatment of individuals, families and groups across the lifespan.

At Radford University, our traditional graduate program in special education: general curriculum leads to a master’s degree and eligibility for a license to teach special education in kindergarten through grade 12.

The Master of Science program in Health Sciences provides an advanced, broad-based graduate field of study which positions students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree to elevate and accelerate their careers in a health-related field. Offered in a flexible format and convenient environment, the M.S. in Health Sciences is well-suited to working professional as all courses are offered 100% online. The program is 36-credits, may be completed in 4 years and includes coursework in healthcare administration, healthcare leadership, population health and research. Students also have the option of selecting the Clinical Research Administration (CRA) concentration and/or enrolling in the Dual Degree Track (M.S. to D.H.Sc.)

The Doctorate in Health Sciences equips seasoned health professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to take their careers to the next level. Offered in a flexible format and convenient environment and designed for health professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, the D.H.Sc. program empowers health professionals with the leadership skills needed to become change agents within the fields of healthcare, community and public health, and higher education. Graduating students may pursue opportunities as health service directors/managers, health educators, public health officers, healthcare delivery administrators, researchers, and/or university faculty.

If your goal is a senior-level position or higher in the field of health management, a master’s degree is a must. Our program will provide foundational business-oriented skills that will help you lead a complex healthcare organization and prepare you for an exciting career in a growing, dynamic, fast-changing field.

The Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology specialization leading to the M.A. or M.S. in Psychology is designed for students who want to apply psychological principles directly to the study of work behavior. You will learn how to conduct a job analysis, construct and validate selection tests and evaluate job performance. 

The Literacy Education program equips educators to serve as literacy leaders in the K-12 setting and offers educators an opportunity to earn endorsement credentials to become Reading Specialists in Virginia. We pride ourselves in providing our graduates with all the skills they need to help all students develop essential literacy skills through culturally responsive curriculum and instruction. We offer two pathways to become and endorsed Reading Specialist in Virginia – M.S. in Literacy Education, 30 hours, six semesters or Reading Specialist Certificate for teachers who already have an education-related master’s degree, 24 hours, five semesters.

The math education content area studies concentration is a 36-hour fully online program designed for: licensed secondary mathematics teachers, students with an undergraduate degree in a mathematics education licensure program and prospective college/university mathematics instructors.

The Master of Arts in Music and Master of Science in Music programs provide advanced study for musicians and music scholars in preparation of professional careers or doctoral studies. 

The curriculum for the Nurse Leadership concentration in the D.N.P. program combines advanced nursing knowledge with leadership and management principles, healthcare policy and advocacy, quality improvement strategies and innovative healthcare delivery models.

This online master’s degree in nursing administration builds on your undergraduate foundation and expands your expertise to critical management areas such as informatics, financial management and legal issues in healthcare.

Radford University’s School of Nursing‘s online Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program prepares registered nurses who currently hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing science, a master’s degree, or a master’s degree in nursing science for advanced nursing practice. The program is accredited by the CCNE and SACSCOC.

Occupational therapists work in diverse settings with people of all ages, helping them gain or regain the abilities to do the daily activities they need and want to do. Students earn the Master of Occupational Therapy degree, gaining eligibility to sit for the national board examination to become a credentialed occupational therapist.

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Radford University Carilion is a post-professional terminal degree designed for currently practicing occupational therapists with interests in becoming educators, clinical leaders, program developers, or clinical researchers. Some of the program is offered online, which allows the student flexibility in meeting both their professional and academic goals.

The Physical Therapy Program is designed to foster a student-focused teaching and learning environment. The format encourages students to develop decision-making skills, critical thinking, psychomotor, and social skills. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level autonomous physical therapy practice.

• The Physician Assistant program prepares graduates to provide diagnostic and therapeutic medical services under physician supervision. Physician assistants provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare while maintaining patient satisfaction. Students collaborate with other master’s and doctoral students to gain skills necessary for future practice.

The Post Advanced Practice Nurse track in the D.N.P. program is a specialized track designed to equip experienced nurses with the skills, knowledge and leadership necessary to excel in complex healthcare environments.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration of the D.N.P. program prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills to synthesize and apply theories, clinical reasoning and research in the treatment of individuals, families and groups across the lifespan.

Unleash your potential with Radford University's Master of Arts and Master of Science degree programs in Psychology. Dive into transformative learning experiences, guided by expert faculty, and propel your career to new heights.

The Master of Social Work program focuses on clinical social work practice, allowing you to acquire a blend of direct practice skills coupled with an understanding and appreciation of human diversity. Our students develop relationship, advocacy, and practice skills to serve individuals locally, nationally, or globally.

Through application-based projects and practitioner-friendly assignments, you will learn to be an inclusive special educator who provides engaging and differentiated instruction to learners with diverse learning abilities. Upon completing the program, you will have enhanced knowledge and skills as a special educator ready to make a difference in the classroom for all students.

An Master of Science in Strategic Communication teaches the theory and practice of communicating to help organizations achieve their goals. The curriculum allows students to learn multiple communication tactics with courses in public relations, organizational communication, social media analysis, communication change, and innovation—to equip students with expertise to enter the workforce.

Push your creativity and originality to new heights in our M.F.A. concentration in Studio Art. Graduate students receive individualized instruction from accomplished artists and art historians. Group critiques, studio visits, and workshops with visiting artists are regular features of the concentration.

The Visual Impairment concentration is for teachers who already hold a license in special education and would like to become certified to teach students with visual impairments and blindness.