2021 Graduate School Overview

Programs

Approximately 4300 Graduate Students

122 Masters funded by USA
37 PhDs funded by USA
51 Grant funded assistantships
27 Univ/College funded assistantships
21 Funded by USA Foundation

30 Different Masters Degrees, some with additional tracks under the same degree

M.S. in Environmental Toxicology
M.H.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
M.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences
M.S. in Rehabilitation Sciences: Speech-Language Pathology
M.S. in Occupational Therapy
M.S. in Rehabilitation Sciences: Occupational Therapy
M.S. in Rehabilitation Sciences: Physical Therapy
M.S. in Biological Sciences
M.A. in Communication
M.A. in English
M.A. in History
M.A. in Marine Conservation and Resource Management
M.S. in Marine Sciences
M.S. in Mathematics
M.M. in Music
M.P.A. in Public Administration
M.S. in Psychology
M.A. in Sociology
M.F.A. in Visual Arts
M.B.A. in Business Administration
M.Acc. in Accounting
M.S. in Computer Science
M.S. in Information Systems
M.Ed. in Education (various tracks) including Alternate
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S. in Instructional Design and Development
M.S. in Physical Education
M.S. in Sport Management
Ed.S. in Education (various tracks)
M.S. in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
M.S. in Civil Engineering
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
M.S. in Nursing

9 Doctoral Research Degree Programs

PhD Marine Sciences
PhD Instructional Design and development
PhD Basic Medical Sciences
PhD Communication Sciences and Disorders
PhD Clinical & Counseling Psychology
PhD Computing
PhD Business Administration
Doctor of Science in Systems Engineering
Doctor of Educational Leadership

4 professional practice Doctorate Programs

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Audiology
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Auburn University offers Doctor of Pharmacy degree on campus

Total Number of Graduate Degrees Awarded Last Year

1,209 Masters Degrees
271 Doctoral Degrees

Organization

Organization

Graduate School

Dean of Graduate Studies and Staff
Graduate Council
- Approves new graduate programs
- Approves new graduate program policy
- Reviews new graduate courses and modifications to existing courses

Graduate Faculty

Teaching Members (appointed for three-year terms)

An academic appointment
Normally, the terminal degree appropriate to the field or relevant special expertise
Demonstrated competence in teaching at the upper-division and/or graduate level
A letter of support from the Dean or designee;

Associate Members (appointed for three-year terms)

An academic appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher
Normally, the terminal degree appropriate to the field
Evidence of scholarly/professional activities
Demonstrated competence in teaching at the upper-division and/or graduate level
The recommendation of a majority of graduate faculty in the appropriate department

Full Members (appointed for five-year terms)

An academic appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher
Normally, the terminal degree appropriate to the field
Demonstrated competence in teaching at the upper-division and/or graduate level
Experience in having served on or chaired thesis/dissertation committees or directed other appropriate research (e.g., independent studies, grant participation, contract research, research courses taught, supervision of graduate assistants’ research, and directed research projects)
Current and continuing interest in creative research as evidenced by ongoing scholarly activity, usually resulting in peer-reviewed publication (e.g., three refereed publications/activities in the field within the past five years)
The recommendation of a majority of full members of the graduate faculty in the department

Administrative Appointments

Administrative appointments to the Graduate Faculty are for a specified periods of time (Usually one year) and are granted to non-members of the Graduate Faculty who need to teach a graduate course or participate in thesis/dissertation committees.

Minimal qualifications for Administrative Appointments:

A terminal degree or special expertise relevant to serving on a thesis/dissertation committee or teaching a graduate course; and
The recommendation of majority of graduate faculty in appropriate department.

Privileges of Graduate Faculty Members

Teaching Members

May teach graduate courses (courses 500 or higher) and serve on graduate degree examination and thesis committees

Associate Members

May teach graduate courses (courses 500 or higher) and serve on graduate degree examination and thesis committees
May chair master’s thesis committees

Full Members

May teach graduate courses (courses 500 or higher) and serve on graduate degree examination committees
May serve on master’s thesis and Ph.D. dissertation committees
May chair doctoral dissertation advisory committees and master’s thesis committees