Office of Graduate and Professional Studies

The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at NAU supports your academic, professional, and personal growth through robust resources, mentoring, and career-ready experiences.

NAU is in the top 4% of higher education degree-granting institutions

5,060 graduate student enrollment

$6.3 million in graduate assistantship and tuition waiver funding

Whether you’re studying in Flagstaff, at a statewide campus, or online, NAU’s Office of Graduate and Professional Studies is here to support your next step. We champion graduate student success by providing guidance, resources, and opportunities in research, creative inquiry, and professional development so you can advance your education and shape your future.

Graduate degrees

Looking to advance in your career or deepen your expertise? With 90+ graduate programs, NAU offers flexible degrees that fit your schedule and lifestyle.

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's programs

We offer accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s degree programs that allow qualified students to start a Master’s degree, while simultaneously completing their Bachelor’s degree. We want you to progress toward your educational and career goals while saving time and money.

Find the accelerate program that is right for you

Flagstaff Mountain campus accelerated programs

AreaBachelor'sMaster'sContact
Athletic TrainingHealth Sciences – Fitness Wellness BS

Exercise Physiology BS
Athletic Training MSathletic.training@nau.edu
Business Administration (MBA)Accountancy BSACCYBusiness Administration MBA Concentration in AccountingFCB@gradprog@nau.edu
Chemistry & BiochemistryChemistry BSChemistry MSchemistry@nau.edu
CommunicationCreative Media & Film BS (Emphasis in Documentary Studies)

Creative Media & Film BS (Emphasis in Media Studies)

Strategic Communication BS
Communication MAcomgrad@nau.edu
Communication Sciences and DisordersCommunication Sciences & Disorders BSClinical Speech-Language Pathology MSspeech@nau.edu
Computer ScienceComputer Science BSComputer Science MSinformatics@nau.edu
Criminology and Criminal JusticeCriminology & Criminal Justice BSApplied Criminology MSCriminal.Justice@nau.edu
Earth Science and Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental Science BS

Environmental and Sustainability Studies BS

Environmental and Sustainability Studies BA

Geology BS
Climate Science and Solutions MSSES.Admin@nau.edu
Engineering: CivilCivil Engineering BSCivil Engineering MSCEIAS@nau.edu
Engineering: EnvironmentalEnvironmental Engineering BSEnvironmental Engineering MSCEIAS@nau.edu
Engineering: ElectricalElectrical Engineering BSElectrical Engineering MSinformatics@nau.edu
Engineering: MechanicalMechanical Engineering BSMechanical Engineering MSMEgraduate@nau.edu
EnglishEnglish BAApplied Linguistics – Teaching English as a Second Language MAenglish@nau.edu
ForestryForestry BSFForestry MFforestryinfo@nau.edu
Parks and Recreation, GeographyParks and Recreation BSGeography MSDepartment of Geography, Planning & Recreation

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program
HistoryHistory BA

History BS

Secondary Education – History and Social Studies BSED
History MAHistory.Grad@nau.edu
Geography, Planning, and RecreationGeography, Environment, and Society BSGeography MSgeog@nau.edu
Political SciencesInternational Affairs BA

Political Science BS
Political Science MAPiagradcoordinator@nau.edu
Psychological SciencesPsychological Sciences BSPsychological Sciences MAPSYInfoCenter@nau.edu
SociologySociology BSApplied Sociology MAsociology@nau.edu
SpanishSpanish BA

Secondary Education - Spanish BSED
Spanish MATLanguages@nau.edu
Sustainable CommunitiesEnvironmental and Sustainability Studies BA

Environmental and Sustainability Studies BS

Sociology BS
Sustainable Communities MASustainable.Communities@nau.edu
Online accelerated programs
AreaBachelor'sMaster'sContact
Education: Career and Technical EducationCareer and Technical Education 90-30 BSEDCareer and Technical Education MEDEdSpecialties@nau.edu
Justice StudiesJustice Studies BA

Applied Science – Justice BAS

Interdisciplinary Studies – Justice Studies 90-30 B
Organizational Leadership MOL, Emphasis in Leadership in Criminal Justice AdministrationCindy.Scott@nau.edu
Public AdministrationPublic Administration 90-30 BSPublic Administration MPASara.Rinfret@nau.edu

Your partners in research, teaching, and growth

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting your goals with expert mentorship, dynamic programming, and professional growth opportunities. From writing boot camps to national mentoring training, we’re here to help you thrive in research, teaching, and beyond. Meet the people committed to guiding graduate students through every stage of their journey.

Funding options

Financing your graduate education shouldn’t be a barrier to your success. We help connect students with a variety of funding opportunities, including the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), scholarships, grants, assistantships, loans, and tuition waivers. Our team is here to help you explore what’s available and plan for what’s next.

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Take the next step

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Ready to apply?

Looking for attainable and valuable degree programs on your schedule? Further your career opportunities and growth with NAU.

Support graduate students

Your contributions matter. Giving to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGPS) gives our students access to hands-on experience, mentoring, and resources to succeed. Support our graduate students by supporting their higher education journey.

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Contact our admissions team

928-523-5511 admissions@nau.edu Request information

Flagstaff

1900 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86011