Graduate Students
Marist offers 12 graduate degrees designed with professionals in mind. Our programs focus on building skills, increasing earning potential, and strengthening your marketability. Marist College has a longstanding commitment to providing educational opportunities that accommodate the unique needs of working professionals including full-time and part-time options, online and hybrid courses, and locations in both Poughkeepsie and Fishkill.
Programs of Study
This page includes links to academic departments and specific information for each of our twelve graduate and one certificate program. Program requirements and application deadlines are also listed.Master's Degree Programs - Offered in Online and Traditional Formats
* MA in Museum Studies
Traditional - Florence, Italy Campus
Taught by an international faculty, this one-year M.A. degree expose students to the principle aspects of museum engagement and international perspectives in museum management. Application deadline and requirements.
* MA in Communication
100% Online
This unique graduate program focuses on the management of communication within and between organizations. Application deadline and requirements.
* MA in Integrated Marketing Communication
100% Online
Starting September 2012! This program comprehensively combines the functions of advertising, brand management, corporate communication, marketing, public relations and sales as they pertain to the delivery of products and services. Application deadline and requirements.
* Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
Traditional - Poughkeepsie Campus or 100% Online with Summer Residency
The Master of Arts in Educational Psychology leads to Professional Teaching Certification. This program is designed to explore what is known about teaching and learning and to actively practice implementing that knowledge in culturally diverse educational settings. Application deadline and requirements.
* MA in Mental Health Counseling
Traditional - Poughkeepsie Campus
The MA in Mental Health Counseling at Marist can help you become a licensed mental health counselor in New York State by offering all of the academic preparation necessary to sit for the exam. Application deadline and requirements.
* MA in School Psychology
Traditional - Poughkeepsie Campus
Marist's school psychology programs focus on instruction in theory and skills associated with five roles regularly encountered by a school psychologist: facilitator in understanding human behavior; counselor; psychological/educational examiner; consultant and information specialist/intervention strategist. Application deadline and requirements.
* Master of Education
Traditional - Poughkeepsie Campus
Graduates of the M.Ed. program will meet the academic requirements for initial New York teacher certification in Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) in a specific content area (Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies or Spanish). Application deadline and requirements.
* MBA - Master of Business Administration
100% Online
Ranked a Top 14 online graduate business program by U.S. News & World Report, the Marist MBA program is accredited by one of higher education's most prestigious and rigorous international accrediting bodies, AACSB International. Application deadline and requirements.
* MBA - Accounting Master of Business Administration
Traditional - Poughkeepsie Campus and Fishkill Executive Center
The Marist Accounting MBA has been carefully crafted to mesh with your undergraduate experience, internship opportunities, and accounting firm expectations. Complete your Accounting MBA in one year and be eligible for the NYS CPA exam. Application deadline and requirements.
* MPA - Master of Public Administration
100% Online or Traditional - Fishkill Executive Center
The objective of the Master of Public Administration program (MPA) is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective public sector and not-for-profit program management. Application deadline and requirements.
* MPA for Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Personnel
100% Online or Traditional - NYC or Albany
Designed for leaders in public safety, emergency services, and law enforcement, this specialized online MPA is offered exclusively to select police and fire prevention departments and professional associations. Application deadline and requirements.
* MS in Information Systems
100% Online or Traditional - Poughkeepsie Campus
The primary goal of the master's program in Information Systems is to help meet the increasing demand for knowledgeable personnel who possess a balanced combination of technical and managerial skills. Application deadline and requirements.
* MS in Software Development
Traditional - Poughkeepsie Campus
The objective of Marist's graduate program in Software Development is to prepare students for the challenges faced by professionals in the rapidly changing field of computer science. Application deadline and requirements.
Certificate Programs
* Advanced Certificate in Information Systems
100% Online or Traditional - Poughkeepsie Campus
The Information Systems Analysis Certificate provides a fast-track certificate to (re)train for entry level programmer/ systems analyst positions and to provide computer competency in critical systems analysis and design skills.
