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Accelerate your career with Coastal! We offer innovative Master's and Ph.D. programs designed to empower you to achieve your education goals and career aspirations. We have a learner-centered academic environment where high-quality teaching and engaged learning are supported by collaborative interdisciplinary research. The skills gained within our programs are sought after by industry leaders and there is a strong workforce development and civic engagement focus within the college.

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Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

Three Minute Thesis or 3MT is a competition in which graduate students present their thesis in three minutes or less with the help of nothing more than a single PowerPoint slide.

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Graduate Program Disciplines

Coastal Carolina University offers graduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of academic disciplines.

EDUCATION

Graduate level courses, including a Doctorate of Philosophy in Education Sciences, preparers educators to lead and acquire specialized skills.

Spadoni College

SCIENCE

A wide variety of opportunities are available for students to be involved with faculty in cutting-edge research, and gain valuable experience.

Gupta College

BUSINESS

Graduate programs in the Wall College are accredited by AACSB International and designed to prepare students for the current global marketplace.

Wall College

HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS

Fostering collaboration, creative expression, and experiential learning to prepare students to be active participants in local and global communities.

Edwards College

SPORT MANAGEMENT

For individuals who seek entry into careers or advancement in careers in managing sport organizations, agencies and faciliities.

CMC College

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Coastal Carolina University provides graduate certificate programs business, education and women in technology.

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Accelerated Degree Programs

The Get More in Four program is a combined four-year bachelor's and master's program in which students will complete the bachelor's Degree in Three and a one-year master's program.