This online path to UL Lafayette's renowned Master of Science in Computer Science is ideal for students and professionals who want to broaden and deepen their understanding of computer science and software development. Our online master’s in computer science degree is the same degree program offered on our campus, taught by the same professors, and prepares students to compete for high-level leadership opportunities. We offer all students in the UL Lafayette online computer science master’s program flat-rate tuition, regardless of where they live. Here at UL Lafayette, we established the country’s first Master of Science in Computer Science in 1962, and we have remained dedicated to keeping our program, faculty and students on the forefront on research and innovation. Enroll online and become part of that legacy.

The Master of Music (concentration in Performance) provides all music students with the academic and performing skills requisite for professional or continued academic work. Purpose To develop professional and scholarly competence in performance. This program has provided the School of Music with a community of advanced students in the area of performance (both classical and jazz styles) who function as role models for the undergraduates. Interaction and exchange of ideas between the graduate students and faculty is highly encouraged. The School of Music also has flexibility in tailoring the graduate program to meet the needs and interests of the graduate students. Illustrating this flexibility is the performance concentration in both the classical and jazz styles with the wealth of available performance opportunities through ensemble participation, studio, and recital work.

The Master of Architecture graduate program brings together the foundations and professional issues of architecture in a challenging, rigorous, and collaborative environment. With opportunities to design both collaboratively and independently, you’ll achieve an understanding of yourself as an emerging professional. In the Master of Architecture program at UL Lafayette, we have an intense focus on community outreach and topic-based studios. Our faculty are devoted to your professional preparation, and that means bringing great design to the Acadiana community and beyond. In our Master of Architecture studios, you’ll have the option to: • gain hands-on experience helping cities, small towns, and neighborhoods visualize their potential as communities; • design and build sustainable, market-rate homes; and • work in the Louisiana coastal territory to reduce environmental vulnerability, enhance ecosystem resilience, and promote cultural sustainability.

The new interdisciplinary Master of Science in Environmental Resource Science at UL Lafayette focuses on two of our world’s most critical resources: water and soil. Our aim is to educate and prepare you for a career in which you investigate, characterize and manage those water and soil resources responsibly and effectively.

Our biology master’s degree is designed for students with a love of biology and a desire to learn more about the research and practical knowledge required for academic, research-intensive, or applied careers in biology. As a student in our biology master’s program, you’ll be able to work closely with our faculty to conduct research in areas ranging from biomedical to environmental and evolutionary biology, working in the field, in the lab, or both. With our close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the swamps of Louisiana, along with the multiple research centers located right here on UL Lafayette’s campus, earning your master’s in biology at UL Lafayette gives you access to a range of diverse opportunities and expertise.

Interested in graduate school? Our master's in communication program will prepare you for professional advancement, career change, or the pursuit of a Ph.D. We can help you succeed. Our courses are taught by a diverse and experienced graduate faculty that are active in research and service. Many of our faculty have spent their careers as professionals in a range of communication fields. They are globally traveled and active researchers.

Earning your counselor education master’s degree will prepare you for a career in counseling, helping children and adults with their relationships, mental health, and personal goals. After you’ve earned your master’s degree, you’ll be prepared to work as a school counselor or community counselor, working to help improve other people’s lives.

The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is designed for working registered nurses interested in advancing their practice and does not require the GRE. The UL Lafayette online MSN program provides a path to advanced nursing practice, giving students the knowledge and skills to improve the health of diverse populations across the lifespan. Graduate nursing students work closely with expert faculty members, have flexible course schedules through online learning, and engage in a variety of practicum experiences.

Students pursuing Masters work in Instrumental Conducting will study advanced conducting techniques and repertoire, and will get hands-on experience conducting rehearsals and performances with a variety of ensembles in the school of music. Courses in Wind Literature, Rehearsal Techniques, & Score Study are combined with advanced training in verbal, non-verbal, and gestural skills. For more information contact William Hochkeppel at [email protected].

Our master’s degree in geology prepares students for exciting, well-paying, and rewarding careers in areas such as petroleum exploration and environmental geology. We offer a flexible curriculum that can be tailored to each student. All of our courses emphasize the interpretation of geologic data and problem solving, which makes our students overwhelmingly successful!

The degree of Master of Arts with a major in English is designed to satisfy the needs of a variety of students; those who wish to prepare themselves for college teaching on the freshman and sophomore levels or for continuation into doctoral studies; those who are currently high school English teachers and wish to broaden their knowledge of their specialty; those who plan to enter high school teaching; and those who wish to receive training in professional writing. Students may concentrate in English or American literature and language; in creative or professional writing; in rhetoric; in linguistics or ESOL studies; in folklore; or in American culture, which emphasizes American literature with additional coursework in other American studies such as history or sociology.

The online Master of Science in Systems Technology is designed for students who work in a broad range of industries, including energy, manufacturing, chemical production, construction and maintenance services. Perfect for the industrial technology major, this online master’s program will equip students with advanced problem-solving skills and cutting-edge tools to develop solutions to complex systems problems in these industries.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction program at UL Lafayette is designed to enhance pedagogical skills and content knowledge for certified teachers. Earning your master’s in curriculum and instruction will prepare people at all stages of their teaching careers to reform, refine, and develop curricula and instruction techniques at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The master’s in curriculum and instruction is housed in the nationally-accredited College of Education. Best in Louisiana: U.S. News & World Report ranks our Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction as the best in the state.

Offered online, the Master of Science in Accounting program provides the knowledge and skills needed for advanced career opportunities in the accounting field. With your master’s in accounting, you’ll earn the additional hours required for the CPA license in Louisiana and will be equipped with the skills to solve complex accounting issues, whether working with individuals or large corporations.