Quarter Graduate Program Descriptions

Graduate Degrees

The School of Accelerated Degree Programs at LU-Belleville awards 12 graduate degrees.

Master of Arts (MA)

  • Master of Arts in Communications, Digital and Multimedia Emphasis
  • Master of Arts in Communications, Media Management Emphasis
  • Master of Arts in Communications, Promotions Emphasis
  • Master of Arts in Communications, Training and Development Emphasis

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • Master of Business Administration

Master of Science (MS)

  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
  • Master of Science in Human Resource Management

Master of Science in Administration (MSA)

  • Master of Science in Administration, Management Emphasis
  • Master of Science in Administration, Marketing Emphasis

Master’s Degree Requirements

Quarter graduate degree programs typically consist of five core clusters and a capstone course. The following are the overall requirements to earn a master’s degree through the quarter program:

  1. Completion of a 48 credit hour degree program (five clusters plus the capstone course or culminating project).
  2. Completion of the objectives set forth in the program overview.
  3. Demonstration of graduate level writing and speaking as evaluated by the faculty advisor and instructor each term.
  4. Completion of the capstone course with a grade of “A” or “B.”
  5. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  6. Completion of all practicum, apprenticeship, and residency requirements connected with the degree program, as specified by the program overview.