Once upon a time, a bachelor's degree was considered advanced and sufficient. Now, however, an increasing number of professionals are finding the need to obtain the next level of education to advance their careers.

Wright State University offers more than 75 master's, doctoral, and professional programs, each one carefully crafted to help you achieve the maximum return on your investment. The university collaborates with area business and industry to be sure the programs we offer are those that are desired in today's global workplace. From aerospace medicine to music and education to business, you will find the right program to help take you to the next level in your professional development.

  • Graduate School

    Graduate Student PhotoThe Wright State University Graduate School provides students with a quality, meaningful education which will prepare them for future career or educational success. Classes are offered at convenient times and locations in order to meet the needs of our diverse population of full and part-time students.

    With the exception of the schools of Medicine and Professional Psychology, the Graduate School is a gateway to admission into all of the post-bachelor's programs at Wright State.

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  • Boonshoft School of Medicine

    medical student and patientWright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine is located on the university's Dayton campus, and serves the Miami Valley region of Southwest Ohio. Its educational programs include:

    Instead of operating a university-based hospital for clinical training, Wright State is affiliated with seven major teaching hospitals in the Greater Dayton area and has formal affiliation agreements with more than 25 other health care institutions in the Miami Valley. This model exposes medical students and resident physicians to a diverse range of patients and health care facilities and is excellent preparation for medical careers in a rapidly changing health care system.

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  • School of Professional Psychology

    SOPP PhotoWelcome to the School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Wright State University. What sets the SOPP apart from other doctoral programs is its emphasis on practitioner training. The SOPP was among the first in the United States to develop this training model and grant the Psy.D. degree. The school provides an educational and training experience within a challenging and respectful environment which values diversity. 

    The SOPP also oversees the staffing and functions of the Ellis Human Development Institute in downtown Dayton. The facility includes state-of-the-art treatment and observation rooms, classroom and seminar space, and office space for faculty. Students may participate in practicum training at its General Practice Clinic or other programs housed there.

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