International Master’s Program

2-Semester IM Track

WSU offers a dynamic Master of Science Program in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles (AMDT) with research and project opportunities in the following areas:

• Apparel Product Development
• Textile Product Development
• Consumer Studies
• Creative Scholarship and Design
• International Trade
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• Electronic Commerce

The M.S. in Applied Economics program provides strong foundations in economic theory, quantitative methods, applications, communication skills, and research analysis. Students can focus their studies in general economics, agribusiness, or agricultural and resource economics by carefully selecting supporting and elective courses. Students can earn an M.S. in Applied Economics to specifically prepare for positions in private corporations and government service as management specialists, policy analysts, forecasters or economic consultants. Two options are offered in the degree: thesis and non-thesis. This degree can be completed by well-prepared students in 2 years or less.

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree program at Washington State University’s School of Design and Construction is fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The M.Arch degree, combined with professional experience approved by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and completion of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) ensures one is prepared to practice architecture.

Throughout the program students engage in design and scholarship that offer new insights into the role of architecture in our culture, civilization, and environment. Within this context our students challenge existing conventions and offer innovative approaches germane to the critical issues facing the profession of architecture and the world today.

Faculty research is broadly focused in 3 areas: sustainable energy systems; biomolecular engineering; and biomechanics. Within these areas projects are focused on chemical and biological catalysis and kinetics; chemical and biological fuel cells; biofilm engineering; novel sensor technologies; cardiac and reproductive molecular engineering; and molecular, cellular, and musculoskeletal mechanics. The graduate programs are flexible, allowing students to develop a program that fits individual needs. A Master of Science is typically completed in 1-2 years.

The M.S. program in Civil Engineering is a non-thesis program, with focus areas in:

• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering
• Hydraulics and Water Resources
• Structural Engineering, Materials, and Sustainability

The Curriculum and Instruction specialization offers students rigorous and individually tailored programs of study with 2 degrees. The thesis Master of Arts (M.A.) focuses on educational research in curriculum and instruction; and the non-thesis Master of Education (Ed.M.) degree programs are designed for students with bachelor degrees who have an interest in deepening their knowledge in a specific content area (in or outside the College of Education).  The M.A. is a thesis degree emphasizing applying research, theory, and evidence-based practices to improve education. 

The M.A. degree with specialization in educational psychology is a concentration in research, evaluation, psychometrics, and cognition. While students at the master’s level in educational psychology complete a common core of courses, a portion of each master’s degree program is composed of courses selected by the student and his/her advisory committee to tailor the program of study around the student’s personal interests and professional aspirations. M.A. recipients in educational psychology are well prepared to continue doctoral level training if so desired. However, an M.A would give access to entry level positions in this intriguing field that presents an ever-changing, challenging, and rewarding work environment.

The Language, Literacy, and Technology (LLT) graduate program prepares graduates for academic and leadership positions in teaching, research, and service with a focus on equity and social justice. The graduate program in Language, Literacy, and Technology includes a broad curriculum of study, including foundational courses in literacy within the disciplines, the study of computer-assisted language and literacy development, and communicating in a multilingual and multi-literate society.

Students may be accepted into the graduate program with undergraduate degrees in other than Civil or environmental Engineering (e.g., related areas such as mechanical engineering, materials science, environmental science, etc.). These students, however, may need to complete additional courses to cover deficiencies. Courses taken to satisfy deficiencies cannot be included in the program of study. Each student, in consultation with his/her graduate committee, will develop a plan of study. This plan outlines what courses will be required for completion of the degree. To develop a plan of study, students may choose from a variety of graduate and selected undergraduate courses offered in the area of emphasis. In addition, courses may be selected from a number of related courses in other programs in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, as well as in other departments of the University.

The philosophy of the Interior Design program is based on a concern for human beings and the creation of interior settings that support human activities and values. We are focused on how design excellence and innovation can tackle issues surrounding the human condition in the built environmental, especially around health and well-being and environmental stewardship.

Materials Science and Engineering is an exciting field at the interface of science and engineering that directly influences all modern technologies, from energy and the environment to space exploration to biomedical devices. Due to its breadth of impact and complexity, materials science and engineering is inherently multidisciplinary.

The Master of Science in Mathematics is offered along with an Applied Mathematics Option, a Computational Finance Option, and a Mathematics Teaching Option. In all of our degree programs we combine a sound general core of fundamental mathematics with electives that reflect individual interests, needs, and opportunities. Each track allows for specialization within the field of mathematics, but all establish a general foundation that should be valuable to students in any mathematical work they do.

Master of Arts in Political Science Non Thesis in conjunction with certificate program is a terminal degree program designed to provide students with a specialized qualification better suited for the pursuit of professional careers in federal, state, or local government. The GJSS program targets students intending to pursue largely non-academic, governmental careers as practitioners, whether it be in the field of homeland security, law enforcement, or as analysts within the U.S. intelligence or defense communities.

The Statistics degree program has two option areas: applied and theoretical. Courses are chosen from four field areas:

• Advanced Theory and Stochastic Processes
• Linear Models and Multivariate Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Econometrics and Time Series

The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering requires coursework in the following general areas: 

• Antenna design
• RF/microwave systems
• Micro/nanoelectronics
• MEMS
• Sensors and signal processing
• Nanotechnology
• Electric power systems
• Digital/embedded systems

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a thesis program requiring a significant research project as well as coursework in the following general areas: 

• Solid mechanics
• Manufacturing and design
• Robotics and automation
• Fluid mechanics
• Heat and mass transfer
• Micro/nano technology