Graduate programs are for students and professionals who want to move beyond entry-level careers. Now that you've gotten in the door of your industry, take the time to consider your next professional step.
Led by faculty with in-the-field expertise, our graduate programs do the work to connect theory to practice. Advance your skills and elevate your career through graduate study at Coppin.
Graduate programs are for students and professionals who want to move beyond entry-level careers. Now that you've gotten in the door of your industry, take the time to consider your next professional step.
Led by faculty with in-the-field expertise, our graduate programs do the work to connect theory to practice. Advance your skills and elevate your career through graduate study at Coppin.
The Coppin State University School of Graduate Studies (SGS) has a rich legacy. We stay committed to excellence and make a continuous effort to keep our programs relevant to the changing needs of students, to the professional communities they serve, and to society.
The School of Graduate Studies started as one graduate program in Special Education. This program was created to meet the growing demand for special educators who were qualified to work with emotionally disturbed and intellectually challenged students in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
We added a master's program in Correctional Education to address the need for programming development and education for incarcerated persons. The need was so great at that time, the program expanded into a Correctional Education Department designed to serve the needs of correctional teachers. Seeing an even greater need to prepare practitioners across the criminal justice profession, Coppin expanded graduate studies and created the Department of Criminal Justice.
Coppin added a graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling. This program led to our Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Rehabilitation Counseling, which focuses on training students to deliver rehabilitation services, particularly to individuals with the most severe disabilities.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) approved a consortium in Criminal Justice between University of Baltimore (UB) and Coppin State College. This consortium has transformed with time, resulting in Coppin getting authorization to offer a Master of Science in Criminal Justice on May 26, 1976. Later that year, Coppin also received authorization to offer the Master of Science in Adult and Continuing Education.
In conjunction with the state rehabilitation agencies of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Washington D.C., Coppin created an innovative and experimental rehabilitation counseling program called "Rehabilitation Counseling Program: a Behavioral Approach". Students who successfully completed this program earned the M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling. The project period expired in 1978, but some of its essential components live on in the current master’s program.
The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland (USM) and MHEC approved the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.
USM and MHEC approved the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Distance Learning), Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner, and Master of Science in Human Services Administration.
USM and MHEC approved the Master of Science in Addiction Counseling. Upon successful completion of the program, persons are prepared for professional careers in Addiction Counseling.
USM and MHEC approved the Master of Education in Contemporary Educational Leadership.
USM and MHEC approved Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
USM and MHEC approved Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology and Biochemistry as well as the Master of Science in Polymer and Material Science.
Approved Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP).
Our professors don't live in ivory towers. They're out actively applying research to practice, keeping up with the latest advances in their fields and leading cutting-edge research. Fully accessible, our faculty and staff keep their doors open, and stay committed to preparing our students to be a vital part of today's workforce.
The Coppin State University School of Graduate Studies and Research offers professional and clinical programs that prepare each student for advanced careers. We provide a learning environment conducive to the development of skills, attitudes, and competencies, which are applicable to growth and development in an urban setting and global environment.
Designed for busy working professionals, the School of Graduate Studies and Research (SGSR) combines a conveniently located, urban campus with the power of a world-class graduate education. We offer graduate degrees and certificates—many of which can be completed in just 2 years—in today’s most in-demand disciplines. Here at SGSR, we help you hone leadership and management skills, and give you the tools to do more, earn more, and excel in your field.
Offering advanced degrees in education, criminal justice, natural sciences, nursing and human services, we go beyond traditional classroom education by offering practical, hands-on experience, personalized attention, small classes and so much more—all in the convenience of your own backyard.
Our campus is easily accessible by car or public transit, where we offer graduate and doctoral classes on evenings and weekends. Your time is valuable, so our classes are small to ensure that you receive individual attention from instructors and a dynamic network of peers. Take your professional development to the next level without sacrificing your career, family life, or personal responsibilities—it’s possible at Coppin.
Our primary goal is to provide a learning environment where our students can thrive. We prepare you to take on leadership and management roles. Earning a graduate certificate, master’s or doctorate at Coppin means you are supported to develop the skills, attitudes, and competencies needed to grow and succeed in urban, professional settings.
The Fall 2025 Graduate Admission application must be completed by Aug 15.
Begin your Spring 2026 application by preparing and uploading all required materials—including transcripts, résumé, letters of recommendation, and any additional supporting documents—by the December 15, 2025 deadline. F-1 students are encouraged to submit their documents well in advance of the deadline.
A non-refundable application fee of $85 is required to process this form.
Are you a student interested in or currently enrolled in a graduate degree or certificate program? You may be eligible for federal financial aid!
Here are your next steps to apply for federal graduate funding:
You may also explore scholarship opportunities in the Division of Institutional Advancement.
Still have questions after completing these steps? Email us, visit our office, or give us a call at (410) 951-3090.
Education shouldn’t exist in a vacuum. We are proud of our longstanding partnerships with some of Baltimore’s most important agencies and corporations. From partnerships with Baltimore’s public education system and criminal justice system to collaborations across private industry, these relationships add immeasurable value to your graduate education.
In SGS, we understand partnerships are crucial to our students’ success outside of the classroom. These partnerships ensure our curricula are contemporary and relevant, meeting both the current and future needs of our students and the workforce.
Professional and research opportunities outside of the classroom allow you to network with peers and leaders in your field, and also add valuable experience that bridges theory and practice. The result is an up-to-the-minute graduate education that, like our students, is always moving in the right direction.
We are proud to prepare global-ready professionals and leaders. When it comes to graduate and professional education, innovative research matters. Not only does it embed instructors in their fields, research keeps our faculty current, strengthens the curriculum, enlivens classroom discussions, and ultimately, enriches our students' futures.
Our legacy is built on a philosophy of connecting students to the communities where they will ultimately work. Our faculty and staff stay committed to asking the big questions, and working to solve some of the biggest challenges of our time. Current faculty conducting graduate-level research include:
Our professors don't live in ivory towers. They're out actively applying research to practice, keeping up with the latest advances in their fields and leading cutting-edge research. Fully accessible, our faculty and staff keep their doors open, and stay committed to preparing our students to be a vital part of today's workforce.
