The Bachelor of Music in MusicTherapy program at Mississippi University for Women was  the first program at a public university in Mississippi to educate music therapists. The mission of the MUW Music Therapy Program is to provide holistic and clinically-based music therapy education with an emphasis on individual student exploration and growth. A variety of active classroom experiences and music therapy clinical practica in both the campus and local communities will be utilized to meet the needs of the diverse student population.

The Master of Education in Reading/Literacy focuses on the integrated connections among all the literacies (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and more recently, viewing and technology) as a foundation for understanding the various content areas.  The program is designed for licensed teachers who wish to enhance their professional preparation in the field of reading/literacy and/or prepare for other responsibilities in education, such as school reading coordinator.  The conceptual framework for this graduate program is based on the five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.  Candidates who complete this program will earn AA licensure in Reading, grades K-8 or 7-12.
 

The Master of Arts in Teaching provides college students with an alternative opportunity to teach in Mississippi secondary schools (7-12); mentoring and support for those who wish to teach in Mississippi secondary schools; and the coursework, knowledge base, and field experiences needed to be licensed, successful secondary school teachers.

The Master of Science in Health Education provides students with instruction, practical experience and research experience necessary to become an educator or practitioner in health education.  The program emphasizes health-related social and behavioral change in the community, school, and workplace settings.  Particular research and practice include school health, women's health, and physical activity's impact on health.  Graduate coursework includes methods of health education needs assessment as well as designing, implementing and evaluating health programs.  Students interested in elementary and secondary health education programs are prepared to teach comprehensive health education at the secondary or elementary levels.

Health education professionals provide leadership necessary for improving health in a rapidly changing, multicultural and technologically complex society.  The health educator must possess competencies in many areas including community/environmental health, individual health behaviors, health education methods and others.  Health educators provide services in communities, corporations, medical facilities, and schools.
 

The Master of Education in Instructional Management provides teachers and other interested in curriculum a graduate program that focuses on innovative approaches to meeting the instructional needs of diverse learners.  Graduate students in Instructional Management must take a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework in the following areas: Core Courses, Studies in Instructional Management, and Electives.

The Core Courses include (1) Educational Research in which students learn how to conduct research and use research finding; (2) The Professional Role of the Teacher in which students focus on leadership development as they learn skills collaboration, advocacy, public relations, grant writing, and writing for publication; (3) Foundations of Education in which students examine the historical and philosophical foundations of education as well as the forces impacting schools today; and (4) Curriculum Development in which students analyze the theoretical bases and practical applications of curriculum.

Studies in Instructional Management focus on individual differences, cultural and systemic factors influencing schools and classrooms, effective management of learning environments, innovative approaches to assessment, and collaboration and partnerships with parents, educators, and community members.  Graduate students have the option of completing a teaching internship, which involves university-supervised instruction of students in a non-traditional setting, or a treatise which involves the independent research of an issue related to education and a written presentation of the findings.  Electives include courses that enhance knowledge and skills in subject areas and/or instructional technology.
 

The Culinary Arts Institute provides interdisciplinary instruction in the culinary arts that emphasizes classic cooking techniques in small quantity cooking.  In addition to the mastery of cooking skills and knowledge of food service appropriate for the industry, students will also be prepared for employment and leadership in diverse areas of the burgeoning food industry such as managing a corporate dining facility, working as a food stylist or photographer, writing a food column in the growing epicurean publication market, and serving the growing and important programs in wellness throughout the nation.

   The Culinary Arts Institute's offerings are: (1) a major in culinary arts leading to the Bachelor of Science degree; (2) a minor in one of four correlate areas--entrepreneurship/small business development; food journalism; food art (food styling, and photography); and nutrition/wellness;  (3) a minor in culinary arts; (4) a culinary certificate program; and (5) non-credit courses for the general public.

   The culinary arts certificate program of 10 one- hour courses is attractive to food service personnel.