At the University of Hartford, your success is our number one priority.
At the University of Hartford, we foster a community of critically thinking students who thrive on bettering themselves—both in and out of the classroom. Our students work alongside their peers in diverse and inclusive environments to achieve common goals for personal and professional growth.
Our 60+ graduate programs are designed to prepare students for success in an everchanging and competitive global society. Through unique curriculum, passionate faculty, and professionally focused learning, students leave UHart with the tools they need to be successful.
Whether you’re currently in your chosen profession or continuing your college experience, the decision to attend a post-graduate program is often the next step in your journey, and at the University of Hartford, we are here to guide our students every step of the way.
DOWNTOWN HARTFORD
ELIZABETH PARK, WEST HARTFORD
BLUE BACK SQUARE, WEST HARTFORD
UNIQUE CAMPUS. IDEAL LOCATION.
Located halfway between Boston and New York City, the University is nestled in West Hartford and Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city—and neighbors some of the state’s most vibrant towns. An expansive, 350-acre campus offers students a diverse backdrop to live and learn in, complete with green space and wooded trails just steps from the bustling activity of the city of Hartford.
With the University of Hartford’s convenient location, we are able to develop strong relationships with area leaders in the nonprofit, business, and arts communities. These partnerships afford our students the opportunity to create professional connections they can use for academic support and career advancement. Our graduate students also have the benefit of a large online network of their peers supported by the University and our area partners.
Some of our partnerships include:
• Aetna®, a CVS Health Company
• Cigna®
• Comcast
• Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
• Farmington Valley Transition Academy
• Frontier Communications
• Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
• General Dynamics Electric Boat
• Goodspeed Opera House
• Hanger Clinic
• Hartford HealthCare
• Hartford Public Schools
• Hartford Stage
• Hartford Steam Boiler
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• Lockheed Martin (Sikorsky)
• Montessori Training Center Northeast
• Pfizer
• Pratt & Whitney
• Prudential Financial, Inc.
• Raytheon Technologies
• Select Physical Therapy
• Shriners Hospitals for Children®
• Stanley Black & Decker
• St. Francis Hospital/Trinity Health Of New England
• Travelers
• University High School of Science and Engineering
• University of Hartford Magnet School
• Voya Financial
• Yale New Haven Health System
Graduate Programs
Architecture
Dual Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration
Master of Architecture
Art
Master of Fine Arts in Illustration
Master of Fine Arts in Photography
Business
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Dual Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration
Dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Business Analytics
Dual Master of Engineering and Master of Business Administration (E2M)
Master of Healthcare Administration
Dual Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation and Master of Business Administration
Dual Master of Science in Organizational Psychology and Master of Business Administration
CERTIFICATES IN Accounting, Taxation, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance, Health Care Management, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management
Communication
Master of Arts in Integrated Communication
Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Science
Education
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education—Non-certification
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education—Montessori
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Master of Education in Elementary Education—Montessori
Master of Education in Special Education
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for Social Justice
Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering/Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering Specialization
Transportation Engineering Specialization
Master of Science in Engineering/Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering/Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering Specialization
Turbomachinery Specialization
Master of Engineering and Master of Business Administration Dual Degree (E2M)
CERTIFICATES IN Project Management and Supply Chain Management
Music
Master of Arts in Music
Master of Music
Master of Music Education
Doctor of Musical Arts
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
Graduate Professional Diploma
Artist Diploma
Graduate Minors
Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Public Health Nursing
Nursing Education
Nursing Management
Occupational Therapy
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency Program
Physical Therapy Orthopedic Certificate Program
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Psychology
Master of Science in Organizational Psychology
Master of Science in School Psychology and Sixth-Year Certificate
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Dual Master of Science in Organizational Psychology and Master of Business Administration
Our graduate programs are available in multiple modalities, including on-ground, low-residency, and 100% online. For the latest list of graduate programs, and for more detailed information, please visit hartford.edu/grad-programs
60+
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ALUMNI NETWORK
80,000 MORE THAN 600 EMPLOYERS IN UHART NETWORK
STRONG
1,700+
GRADUATE STUDENTS
FLEXIBLE AND AFFORDABLE CLASS OPTIONS
THE UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD CAMPUS
Our 350-acre campus is composed of state-of-the-art facilities, but at the core, our campus is made better by the innovative faculty, staff, students, and alumni who always go the extra mile to break down barriers and contribute to the community at large. Through a supportive and dynamic online and onground community, our students are prepared for success inside and outside of the classroom.
HURSEY CENTER
The Hursey Center, a 60,000square-foot academic building at the heart of campus, houses new, specialized, and technology-rich facilities for our growing programs in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture; and the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions. The placement of the Hursey Center intentionally creates a series of gathering spaces around the building and across the quad.
HARRISON LIBRARIES
The Harrison Libraries provide a wide range of services and resources to all University of Hartford students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Libraries have a variety of rooms and spaces for classes, meetings, collaboration, study, and for listening to and viewing audio-visual materials.
SEVEN DISTINCT SCHOOLS.
ONE COMMON FOCUS.
At the University of Hartford, we aren’t designed like other universities. Instead, we’re composed of seven vibrant schools and colleges, each unique in its offering, but all thriving alongside one another. In each classroom, academic building, and gathering area you will witness a vibrant community of bold thinkers and doers.
There are many opportunities for you to expand your horizons as each school encourages students to interact with colleagues, professionals, and faculty across a diverse range of thought and experience.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Hands-on curriculum that helps you succeed.
In the College of Arts and Sciences, students are encouraged to develop the critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills needed for professional growth. Here, you don’t just memorize theories—you collaborate, integrate, and represent your point of view thoughtfully. Students become problem solvers and doers who can offer viable solutions.
Throughout the programs, classes are small, which means students receive personal attention and support from faculty and a plethora of opportunities for hands-on, multi-perspective learning.
Tashmia Bryant is a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Organizational Psychology (MSOP) program. She is a senior technical assistance specialist for The National Alliance to End Homelessness.
“I chose the MSOP program because it would allow me to understand organizations and the people who make them up, and work with them to make larger systemic change.”
TASHMIA BRYANT ’21
MASTER OF ARTS IN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION
Our 100% online Masters of Arts in Integrated Communication program pairs critical thinking skills with the development of creative solutions. Students master the fundamentals of integrated communication and create a vision for applying them in an ever-changing media, technological, and demographic landscape. The curriculum is focused on helping students to become skilled communicators across all organization levels and media platforms who can produce fully integrated campaigns that achieve campaign objectives and goals.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
The Master of Science in Computer Science program combines innovative coursework with research and capstone project opportunities to give students a competitive edge when applying for upper-level and management positions, or for a PhD in computer science.
MASTER OF
SCIENCE
IN ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (MSOP)
The MSOP program is designed to give students a theoretical framework in organizational psychology, emphasizing: critical thinking and analysis; the importance of organizational research and its practical applications; and developing skills in communication, facilitation, and a wide range of relevant management and organizational topics. The integration of theory and practice prepares students to lead, manage, and consult with dynamic and diverse organizations. This flexible degree program can be completed full time or part time, in-person or 100% online.
DUAL MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(MSOP/MBA)
Partnering with the Barney School of Business, this dual masters program pairs increased business acumen with in-depth knowledge of people in organizations and increases understanding in the research and data processes that support and drive best practices in organizations. The dual MSOP/MBA is available as an in-person or 100% online program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE AND SIXTH YEAR CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
The Master of Science in School Psychology prepares school psychologists with particular competencies to work with children, families, and educational systems. It is designed to prepare highly qualified practitioners whose primary role is to maximize learning and developmental opportunities for children.
DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYD)
Students participating in the PsyD program are prepared to become competent, self-aware, and compassionate clinical psychologists who are able to function effectively in multiple roles. As a member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP), the program endorses and subscribes to NCSPP’s resolutions and guidelines concerning standards, curriculum, and diversity in the preparation of professional psychologists. The PsyD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.
My professors made me feel comfortable taking risks since I’m in a unique field of editing and production. Also, the small class sizes made me feel like I had a connection with every professor. The projects and papers were meaningful, and I left well prepared to enter the workforce.”
KYLE CONTI ’20 M’22
HARTFORD ART SCHOOL
See the World DIFFERENTLY
Our low-residency Master of Fine Arts programs are designed with a flexible schedule specifically to meet the needs of practicing artists seeking the terminal degree in their discipline. Students are able to maintain active, full-time professional careers while learning from their home locations around the world. Coupling travel opportunities with in-classroom experiences, our students are exposed to art as it exists in the world. In each program, our students work with renowned practitioners in their fields and leave the program with a wonderful network of inspiration and support.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN ILLUSTRATION
The MFA in Illustration, directed by Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame illustrator C.F. Payne, couples intensive on-campus sessions in the summer with traveling spring and fall sessions. The program is ideal for artists looking to pursue a career in education, revitalize their creativity, or reinvent their portfolio. Working with industry-leading professionals, students advance their distinct, creative voice while refining their skills and techniques.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
The MFA in Photography, founded by Robert Lyons, is an innovative program designed for individuals with established experience in the field. The curriculum blends darkroom work, bookmaking, and history to investigate art, the documentary practice, and the photo-based book. The program couples intense on-campus sessions in the summer with traveling spring and fall sessions aimed at preparing students for work within the global market.
Being around artists for two years and having them as my peers and teachers, has been absolutely invaluable to my growth. I’ve been to places where I normally wouldn’t have gone, talked to people whom I would normally have shied away from, and created work that I didn’t know I was capable of.”
SIBU PUTHENVEETIL ’19, MFA ILLUSTRATION
BRIAN LUTZ ’20, MFA ILLUSTRATION
Growing up in a suburb of Pennsylvania, drawing was his first love. Starting around five years old, Lutz never stopped. After high school, he studied Graphic Design at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Fine Art at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, and obtained his MFA in Illustration at Hartford Art School, University of Hartford. Lutz now lives and works in Connecticut, where he has had the pleasure to complete assignments for a wide variety of clients, some of which include: New York Magazine/Vulture, ProPublica, TIME, Los Angeles Times, POLITICO, Austin Monthly, Entertainment Weekly, Room Fifty, Blackwing Pencils, Toy Machine Skateboards, and Texas Monthly. His work has been recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts, Applied Arts, 3x3 Magazine, Creative Quarterly, and Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles. In 2021, Lutz joined the faculty at the Hartford Art School as an adjunct professor teaching illustration. In 2023 he became the University of Hartford’s first recipient of the Illustration Visiting Artist Fellowship that allowed him to teach full time. When not working on freelance assignments or teaching, Lutz takes on personal projects to keep his skills sharp.
SALEEM AHMED ’14, MFA PHOTOGRAPHY
Saleem Ahmed is based in Philadelphia, but has traveled widely for his photography books rooted in India, Bolivia, and Turkey. He struggled with finding his voice as a photographer, but found it through our low-residency program experience.
“When we went to Berlin for the first time, I shared a project where I finally figured out what I wanted to say. It was my first great critique, and it flipped the switch completely. That process took a long time, but it was awesome.”
Nancy Stahl is a Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame inductee, recognized as a pioneer of digital illustration. Her extensive career has spanned the advertising and editorial markets, with clients that include The New York Times, Time magazine, and the United States Postal Service, for whom she has designed dozens of postage stamps. Stahl has worked with second-year students in the program since 2007, teaching students how to incorporate the latest digital techniques into their own work.
Real-World Focus. Proven Results.
Advance your career with a graduate degree from the AACSB-accredited Barney School of Business. The School offers accelerated graduate degrees in multiple modalities, including online, providing students a portfolio of choices to specialize in today’s hottest topic areas—with options to pursue dual degrees that are even more time-and cost-efficient.
Choose a program based on your goals. Our expert faculty, hands-on professional experiences, and networking opportunities will help you reach them.
I highly recommend enrolling in the Barney School of Business’s MBA program if you are a full-time working professional looking for the flexibility of completing courses at your own pace, having the opportunity to learn online, and studying at a top-notch school with AACSB accreditation.”
Dipinto is the patient care coordinator at a private radiology company in Connecticut.
PHILIP DIPINTO ’22, MBA PROGRAM
MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Bloomberg Businessweek and The Princeton Review have ranked Barney as one of the top business schools in the country. Our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business places Barney among the top 5 percent of business schools in the world.
NICOLE HUGHEY M’99, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION, SIRIUSXM
Nicole Hughey is vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion at SiriusXM. Nicole previously served as a senior D&I leader at both Mass General Brigham, New England’s largest health-care organization, and Travelers Insurance Company. In these roles, she played an integral part in developing and executing diversity strategies that impacted more than 75,000 and 30,000 employees
My experience at the Barney School absolutely made me comfortable in taking risks. Seeing the flexibility in everything that the school offered allowed me to open up my thinking about what my future could be, and gave me the confidence to know I could do more. I will forever be grateful to the Barney School of Business.”
The MBA program has been designed to set students on the path to success and to open up countless opportunities for professional growth. This program has a STEM designation.
Students can also earn graduate certificates beyond the 36 credit hours of the MBA program. Students need a Master’s Degree to complete the following certificates:
• business analytics
• digital marketing
• entrepreneurial studies
• finance
• health care management
• insurance
• international business
• management
• marketing
• project management
• supply chain management
MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION (MHA)
The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree prepares aspiring health care professionals to move forward in their careers to take on leadership roles. Upon graduation, professionals with this degree will plan, direct, and coordinate services in various health care delivery settings. Furthermore, graduates will have the opportunity to pursue careers in consulting, the medical device industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and payer organizations.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION (MSAT)
The MSAT program is designed for students who seek to develop or advance a career in professional accounting or taxation in industry, public accounting, government, or notfor-profit organizations. The MSAT program consists of two accounting tracks: financial and assurance services track, and taxation track.
MSAT Certificates
• accounting
• taxation
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS (MSBA)
Our MSBA program is ideal for students who are intrigued with analyzing “big data” in order to make strategic business decisions. Business analytics is a rapidly growing field, and the MSBA degree from the University of Hartford affords graduates the opportunity to be successful in this evolving industry. This program has a STEM designation.
GRADUATE DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
• MBA/MArch
• MBA/MEng
• MBA/MSAT
• MBA/MSBA
• MBA/MSOP
COLLEGE
Claim a life full of distinction.
The College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) prepares you to solve problems, meet design challenges, and create the future. In CETA, we don’t just talk about being different, we prove it. Our expansive partnership networks and immersive classes will help you innovate the future through collaboration and hands-on experience.
ENGINEERING
Students have two opportunities for graduate studies in engineering through a Master of Engineering (MEng) or a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering. Both programs prepare students for personal and professional growth in the field of engineering.
Master of Engineering
The Master of Engineering program emphasizes applied design and stresses the development of the oral, visual, and written communication skills that are necessary for individuals to advance in their careers. The program offers fundamental as well as design-oriented specialty coursework, applied mathematics, and engineering management.
Master of Science in Engineering
The Master of Science in Engineering is a research-oriented program that focuses on the advancement of a student’s fundamental body of knowledge in engineering while also fostering the development of design and analysis skills. Students study an area of interest as part of a graduate thesis and work towards solving a contemporary problem to become a technical expert. Students learn to conduct research more analytically and purposefully in the industry, as well as in academia, making it the ideal program for those students who wish to pursue their doctoral degree in an area within engineering.
Areas of Study:
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
The Department of Architecture is a diverse community of practitioners, teachers, and students dedicated to educating future architectural professionals and growing the knowledge base of the profession. Our commitment is to engage architecture in its civic, social, and professional realms for the ultimate benefit of the built environment and those who use it.
RITU SHIROYA M’22, MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
International student Ritu Shiroya M’22 arrived in the United States from India in January of 2020 and decided to immerse herself in the new country and her academic program, a Master of Architecture. In the classroom, CETA provided Shiroya the opportunity to learn a new software specific to the architectural world. She believes it will help her stand out from the competition when it comes time to secure a job.
“My education at UHart has prepared me for a smooth transition from school to work by enhancing my earning potential, developing professional skills that are relevant to my career, expanding my professional network, and increasing my likelihood of personal growth.”
KIWON SOHN, PHD, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ROBOTICS ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
DUAL MENG/MBA PROGRAM (E2M)
E2M is a unique partnership between the Barney School of Business and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture. This partnership provides a broader focus for engineers moving into management and leadership tracks.
Students are also able to receive a number of professional certificates in areas of engineering including:
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
All University of Hartford graduate engineering degree programs are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and by the Board of Higher Education of the State of Connecticut.
The Master of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
The University of Hartford's Department of Architecture offers three NAAB-accredited degree program tracks.
The goal of the classes I teach is to help students to have a good understanding of the important fields of robotics and engineering, and to be well prepared to work in the robotics field and follow in the steps of our successful alumni.”
Kiwon Sohn has helped bring the world of robotics to the University. While he works with both undergraduate and graduate students, he gives a unique opportunity to his graduate students by letting them expand their creativity, skills, and cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge collaboratively. Beyond lectures, students are asked to apply what they learned on real robot platforms, including aerial vehicles (drones), collaborative robots (Baxter), and humanoids (human-like robots). He emphasizes students having the tools they need in our well-equipped labs to pursue much of their own research, including sensors and computers.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, NURSING AND HEALTH
Committed to well-being. Ready to make a difference.
The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions prepares you to become an ethical, well-rounded professional in careers that help people live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Take your career to the next level with our master’s and doctoral programs. Our alumni have advanced to leadership positions in school administration, higher education, and health-care organizations.
Working one-on-one with a faculty member allowed me to not only learn efficiently, but also build a great lifelong relationship and connection. Professors at UHart treat student research as if it is their own, which ensures success from the very beginning.”
MATT GLASSOFF ’21, D’24
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
NURSING
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The online DNP program prepares nurses at the highest level of nursing education providing the knowledge and skills to impact practice in senior leadership roles or as educators of future nurses.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The online MSN program prepares students for leadership roles in nursing through one of three concentrations:
• Nursing Education • Nursing Management • Public Health Nursing
REHABILITATION SCIENCES
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
The DPT program prepares students for licensure as physical therapists. Integrated clinical experience begins early in the program. This is a three-year, full-time program that includes 32 weeks of full-time clinical experience.
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO)
The MSPO program prepares professionals to design, fabricate, and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices for a wide range of clients, from pediatric to geriatric. This is a two-year, full-time program.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
The MSOT program prepares students for licensure as occupational therapists, offering small class sizes, strong fieldwork partnerships, and research opportunities. This is a two-year, full-time program.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for Social Justice (EdD)
This program reflects the latest thinking and research on higher education leadership, organizational dynamics, and institutional change through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB) values. It offers advanced training to mid-career adult leaders interested in shaping their postsecondary education work environments into dynamic learning communities.
Master of Education in Elementary Education (MEd)
The Master of Education in Elementary Education program offers a supportive sequence of fully online content and methods coursework to fit into your busy schedule. Graduates of the M.Ed in Elementary Education program earn their master’s degree as well as an initial certification to teach grades 1–6.
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (MEd)
This program offers two options:
• Initial Certification
• Birth through Kindergarten
• Kindergarten through Grade 3
• Non-Certification
Master of Education in Special Education (MEd)
This program offers three convenient online options:
• Advanced Program
• Cross-Endorsement Program
• Initial Certification Program
Master of Education with Montessori Concentration (MEd)
This online program offers a master’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education with Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) training.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency Program
This 13-month hybrid residency program in orthopedic physical therapy is in partnership with Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network. Residents will be educated and mentored in advanced orthopedic physical therapy.
Physical
Therapy
Orthopedic Certificate Program
This is a 12-credit certificate program in advanced orthopedic physical therapy. Each course focuses on a specific body region or specialty content area, including relevant clinical anatomy, clinical biomechanics, examination, evaluation, and intervention strategies.
Mikalya is a Special Education Department Leader at Manchester High School in Manchester, Conn. She collaborated with Associate Professors Sheetal Sood and Lisa Zawilinski on a research project on incorporating arts into STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. The group has presented its research at national conferences.
MIKAYLA PASCUCCI ’18, M’20
The Hartt School is a performing arts conservatory for music, dance, and theatre. At the graduate level, students are able to pursue advanced degrees in music.
Because our faculty are performers, scholars, and creative artists themselves, they teach from experience, just as you will learn from your experiences at Hartt.
Through diverse coursework and close mentoring relationships with faculty, you can use your passion to further your profession in music.
Experience the Hartt difference. Enhance your professional artistry. THE HARTT SCHOOL
KALENA BOVELL MM’14, GPD’15
Assistant Conductor, Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Hartt was my dream school to attend. The education, support system, and guidance that I received from my colleagues was incredible and definitely attributed to the successes I have continued to see since graduating.”
MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC
This rigorous graduate program offers curricula designed to elevate student accomplishments in their pursuit of professional excellence. Music majors in the Master of Arts program may take courses from a variety of disciplines that introduce students to other fields and ways of thinking. As a final project, students have the choice of completing a thesis, recital, or lecture-recital.
MASTER OF MUSIC
There are a variety of majors offered within the Master of Music degree program. Curricula are designed to elevate student accomplishments to the highest possible professional levels.
Majors:
• Conducting: Choral or Orchestral Instrumental
• Performance: Guitar, Instrumental, Instrumental with a Suzuki Pedagogy Emphasis, Piano (Collaborative, Pedagogy, Performance), Voice, Jazz Studies
• Music Composition
MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION
The Master of Music Education (MMEd) programs are designed for music educators who wish to pursue advanced study within a specific area of music education, such as conducting, Kodály, or research.
DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS
This program is designed to develop the complete musician, emphasizing both the highest level of musicianship and practical scholarly insight. Each curriculum is intended to prepare the respective candidate for a career at the most advanced level of performance, teaching, or composition.
Majors:
• Composition
• Conducting: Choral or Instrumental
• Performance: Guitar, Instrumental, Piano, Voice
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MUSIC EDUCATION
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Education instructs students in methods of social scientific inquiry, enabling them to engage in research and develop pedagogies that pave the way for new discoveries in learning. Students investigate experimental techniques (quantitative and qualitative) and their application to the advancement of music education practice. GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Students of exceptional ability who wish to concentrate on professional development with a minimum of academic requirements may apply for admission to the Graduate Professional Diploma (GPD) program. A baccalaureate or equivalent degree or certificate from a recognized institution is required for admission.
Areas of study:
• Composition
• Orchestral Conducting
• Performance: Instrumental, Piano, Voice
ARTIST DIPLOMA
The Artist Diploma is the most advanced non-academic performance program offered by The Hartt School.
Areas of study:
• Composition
• Performance: Instrumental, Piano, Voice
GRADUATE MINORS
• Composition (MM, DMA)
• Electronic Music Composition (MM)
• Instrumental Conducting (DMA)
• Music History Pedagogy (DMA)
• Music Theory (MM, DMA, PhD)
Take a bold step toward your future.
Graduate Admission
Most of UHart’s graduate programs admit students on a rolling basis. Some programs have specific priority and/or application deadlines. You can visit each individual program’s website at hartford.edu/grad or email gradstudy@hartford.edu for more information.
The Graduate Studies team is available to help students navigate the application and admission process. To learn how to connect with our team and to see our events and visit opportunities, visit hartford.edu/gradevents
Graduate Tuition and Fees
Graduate tuition and fees vary depending on the school and the program of study. For information, visit hartford.edu/graduate-tuition
Financial Assistance
UHart offers financial assistance for graduate and professional students, including loans, scholarships, corporate partnership discounts, assistantships, and veterans benefits. More information can be found on hartford.edu/finaid
Some graduate students are eligible to borrow additional funds through the Federal Direct PLUS Loan program. For more information, please visit studentloans.gov
Application and Requirements
• You may apply for financial aid at fafsa.gov
• For most programs, you must be registered for a minimum of six credits each semester to qualify for federal loans.
