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About
Welcome to the forward-thinking,
innovative side of Florida.
Get ready to make some waves. At the University of West Florida, we see change and rush forward. Because we see change as inspirational: A source of ideas and insights, startups and breakthroughs, innovation and collaboration. We see change coming, faster than ever, and we’re ready for it. Because we’re leading it.
We’re the place where bright minds come together in Northwest Florida.
Founded in 1963, the University of West Florida is in Pensacola, with multiple locations throughout Northwest Florida. UWF offers advanced degrees in more than 50 academic disciplines. We have more than 2,500 students pursuing master's, specialist, and doctorate degrees as well as non-degree seeking certification programs.
Nothing is standing in your way!
Especially not money. Nearly 50 percent of our graduate students receive some form of financial assistance. This year alone, we've awarded $19 million in UWF graduate grants, Funding Opportunities, and loan assistance; $2.1 million in stipends; and $2 million in tuition waivers for graduate assistants.
World class faculty!
Learn why our award winning faculty chose UWF to pursue their love for teaching and conducting cutting-edge research.
Dr. Melissa Brode
Dr. Chula King
Maeghen McDonald-Kuhn
Council Vaughan
Dr. Eric Kollar
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College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities
The UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities celebrates the arts, social sciences, and humanities as central to a cutting-edge education by offering a variety of graduate degree programs in several fields.
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Anthropology, M.A. -Anthropology - Historical Archaeology Communication, M.A. -Strategic Communication and Leadership English, M.A. -Creative Writing -Literature History, M.A. -Early American Studies -Traditional History -Public History Political Science, M.A. |
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College Website Funding Opportunities cassh@uwf.edu (850) 474-3340 |
College of Business
UWF College of Business degrees bridge textbook business skills with real-world problem-solving. The result is an experienced and educated workforce sought after by top firms and global corporate giants.
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Accountancy, M.Acc. Master of Business Administration -Accounting -Business Analytics -Entrepreneurship -Hospitality and Tourism Leadership -Human Resources Management -Information Security Management -Supply Chain Logistics Management |
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College Website Funding Opportunities cob@uwf.edu (850) 474-3352 |
College of Health
Working with the healthcare community to strengthen interprofessional collaborative relationships and improving health of the public.
Masters Degrees |
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Health, Leisure & Exercise Science, M.S. Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. Health Promotion, M.S. -Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness -Psycho-Social Nursing, M.S.N. -Nursing Leadership & Management -Nursing Education Psychology, M.A. -Applied Experimental -Counseling (LMHC) -Industrial/Organizational Master of Public Health |
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College Website Funding Opportunities coh@uwf.edu (850) 474-2563 |
Hal Marcus College of Science & Engineering
The mission of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering (HMCSE) at the University of West Florida is to provide innovative programs of excellence in education, research, and public and professional service at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. HMCSE promotes the production of highly competitive graduates as judged by the highest academic standards in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Masters Degrees |
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Biology, M.S. -Biology (thesis & non-thesis) Computer Science, M.S. -Computer Science -Database Systems -Software Engineering Environmental Science, M.S. Geographic Information Science (GIS) Administration, M.S. Information Technology, M.S. -Cybersecurity -Database Management Mathematics, M.S. |
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College Website Funding Opportunities hmcse@uwf.edu (850) 474-2688 |
College of Education & Professional Studies
The College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of West Florida offers programs that prepare our students to tackle the challenges of the 21st Century by developing important skills that prepare them to enter the workforce or graduate school. Through innovative curriculum and challenging courses taught by high quality faculty and experienced practitioners, we provide our students with the foundation for a successful career.