Graduate Programs

Western State College of Colorado offers two Master's Degree programs. Both programs include an on-campus component in the summer, followed by online coursework.

Graduate Programs in Education
In this program, students may complete requirements for initial teacher licensure, add an endorsement, or complete the Master of Arts in Education. The master's candidate must earn and successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester credits of graduate course work, including a graduate capstone. Candidates may pursue a Master of Arts in Education in one of three tracks: Teacher Leadership, Reading Leadership, or Education Administrator Leadership.

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
In this program the candidate must earn and successfully complete 60 credits. The program includes two-week, on-campus seminars during three consecutive summers for nine credits; a plan of study requiring four academic semesters for 48 credits; and a capstone thesis for three credits. The master's candidate earns a degree is one of three tracks: Mainstream Genre Fiction, Poetry with an Emphasis in Formal Verse, or Screenwriting.

Graduate Student Information
Links to student resources including admissions requirements, application, financial aid, and student expectations.