Graduate programs under the college of arts and sciences and William & Mary include American studies, anthropology, applied science, biology, chemistry, computer science, history, physics, psychology and public policy. Due to the nature of the college and the advanced research facilities on campus, graduate programs in the college of arts and sciences are very competitive. These programs also offer apprenticeships, internships and partnerships with esteemed laboratories and consortia in addition to their personalized education features.
Full- and part-time students can study various graduate degree programs, at either a master's or doctoral level, accredited by the Virginia Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Curriculum and Instruction, Education Policy, Planning and Leadership, and School Psychology and Counselor Education are the upper level programs offered to graduates with bachelor's degrees.
Law combination master's degree programs are offered at The College of William & Mary Law School to prepare graduates for a career in the judicial system. The college offers juris doctorate degree programs attained by full-time students in three years as well as the joint graduate degree programs in law and master of business administration, law and master of public policy, and law and master of arts in American studies.
The College of William & Mary's Mason School of Business offers master of business administration programs in full-time, flex and executive levels. Gaining real-world experience as either a full-time or part-time student balancing family, work and education, participants take part in a leadership advantage program, which features international culture and business immersion.
Master or doctor of science programs include biological, fisheries and physical sciences as well as environmental and aquatic animal health. Basic courses in marine studies paired with more specialized coursework comprise a majority of the program of study. When studying marine sciences at William & Mary, students perform and assist with pertinent research studies that benefit the Commonwealth of Virginia and America.