Masters Hoods

Masters Hoods represent academic achievement and field of study through distinctive colors. Each hood color signifies a specific degree program, creating a visual tradition in academic ceremonies. 

The colors and degrees are listed as follows:

Drab 

• Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

Purple 

• Master of Science (MS)

  • Law and Justice 

Maroon 

• Master of Science (MS) 

  • Family and Child Life
  • Family and Consume Sciences Education
  • Child Development and Family Science

Golden Yellow 

• Master of Science (MS) 

  • Computational Science
  • Cultural & Environmental Resource Management
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Geological Sciences
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Nutrition
  • Psychological Science
  • Primate Behavior
  • Integrative Human Physiology 

White 

• Master of Arts (MA) 

  • English: Literary Studies and Teaching 
  • English: Professional and Creative Writing
  • History 

Light Blue 

• Education Specialist (EdS)

  • School Psychology 

• Master of Education (MEd)

  • Curriculum & Instruction 
  • Curriculum & Instruction - Stem Leadership
  • Higher Education 
  • School Administration

• Master of Arts for Teachers (MAT) 

  • Teacher Certification - Elementary Education 
  • Teacher Certification - Secondary & K-12 
  • Teacher Certification - Special Education 

Sage Green 

• Master of Science (MS)

  • Health and Physical Education
  • Sport and Athletic Administration
  • Sport Coaching 

Brown 

• Master of Arts (MA) 

  • Theatre Productions
    

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) 

  • Art 

Orange 

• Master of Science (MS)

  • Safety and Health Management 

Pink 

• Master of Music (MM) 

Red/Scarlet 

• Master of Science (MS)

  • Information Technology and Admin Management 
  • IT Management 

Salmon Pink 

• Master of Public Health (MPH)