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 and Research (SGSR) 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 and Research 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.
The School of Graduate Studies and Research (SGSR) is built for busy working professionals. Our conveniently located urban campus offers graduate degrees and certificates, many you can complete in about two years, in high-demand fields.
We combine small classes, hands-on experience, and personal support across education, criminal justice, natural sciences, nursing, and human services. You’ll build the leadership and management skills to advance your career without putting your life on hold.
Our goal is simple: help you thrive. Coppin graduate programs prepare you for leadership and management roles, especially in urban and professional settings. You’ll develop the skills and confidence to make an impact in your field and your community.
For Spring 2026 admission, upload all required materials, including transcripts, résumé, letters of recommendation, and supporting documents, by December 15, 2025. F-1 applicants are encouraged to submit materials early.
Our campus is easy to reach by car or public transit, and we offer many graduate and doctoral classes in the evenings and on weekends. Small class sizes mean you’ll get to know your professors and classmates. You can move your career forward while still balancing work, family, and other responsibilities at Coppin.
Graduate school is a major investment, and we’re committed to keeping it affordable.
You may be eligible for federal financial aid when you enroll in a graduate degree or certificate program. To get started:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Email the Office of Financial Aid from your Coppin email to request federal funding for your current or next semester.
You can also explore scholarship opportunities through the Division of Institutional Advancement. Still have questions? Email us, visit our office, or call (410) 951-3090.
We prepare graduate students to lead in a global, knowledge-driven world. Faculty research keeps our programs current, strengthens the curriculum, and brings real examples into the classroom.
Our faculty stay connected to the communities they serve and work to solve pressing challenges in areas like criminology, nursing, rehabilitation counseling, polymer and materials science, and molecular biology. As a graduate student, you’ll learn from experts who are actively shaping their fields. Current faculty conducting graduate-level research include:
Education doesn’t happen in isolation. We partner with key Baltimore agencies, school systems, and employers so your graduate experience connects directly to real-world needs.
These partnerships keep our curriculum current and aligned with today’s workforce. Internships, fieldwork, and research opportunities help you build your network, gain experience, and bridge theory and practice so you’re ready for what comes next.
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.
Graduate school is often more expensive than your undergraduate college experience, so it's important to research all available types funding to finance your education. There are federal financial aid options to pay for graduate school. Many graduate students seek scholarships, internships, assistantships, as well as federal financial aid options like grants, loans, and Federal Work-Study (FWS).
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for any federal financial aid, including grants, loans, and Federal Work-Study (FWS). Go to our How to apply for financial aid page and follow the steps to complete your FAFSA before the priority March 1st deadline.
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States to be eligible for federal and state financial aid. If you have your permanent residency card, you must be prepared to submit it as part of any financial aid application.
Federal financial aid isn't the only type of funding available to graduate students. Coppin offers several ways to help graduate students pay for books and materials, as well as cover certain life emergencies.
SELF is a loan available to cover urgent and emergent needs, including rent evictions, utilities turn off notices, transportation fare, childcare, and food. To be eligible, you must have an expected financial aid refund.
Any student receiving financial aid, can charge up to $500.00 per semester at the Campus Bookstore for books and supplies. To be eligible, you must have an expected financial aid refund after semester charges have been applied.
Visit our Types of Financial Aid page to learn more about federal loans, grants, and Federal Work-Study (FWS) opportunities
Many students combine federal financial aid with other funding opportunities to pay for school.
