MASTER'S DEGREES

A master’s degree is conferred upon a candidate who completes all requirements in an approved program. Only a few programs accept applicants solely for master's study. Students admitted to master's degree programs at Emory are not eligible to pursue a doctoral degree without submitting a complete application to the Ph.D. program. Additionally, unlike full-time doctoral students in LGS, the financial support available for master's students is limited. Master's students can enroll in the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan (EUSHIP), but they will be responsible for the health insurance premium and all student fees. 

LGS offers two pathways for students to earn a master’s degree: 

1. Apply directly to a master’s program. 

2. Earn a master’s degree while completing a PhD. Not all programs offer this as an intermediate step, so students should consult their DGS. The precise requirements of a master’s degree vary across programs. 

Students should discuss both options with their program’s DGS.