School of Graduate Studies and Research
Division of Academic Affairs
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.
Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Invest in Yourself—and Your Career
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.
Why choose a Coppin graduate program?
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.
Convenience
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.
Paying for Graduate School
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.
Innovative Graduate Research
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.
Who's leading graduate research at Coppin?
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:
- Michael Berlin, criminology
- Joan Tilghman, nursing
- Janet Spry, rehabilitation counseling
- Fred Nesbitt, polymer and material science
- Thavamani Rajapandi, molecular biology
Partnerships that Promote Success
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.
Fast Track Program
Are entering your final semester of undergraduate study
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70
Have at least a 2.80 GPA in your major
This option helps you save time and move smoothly into a Coppin graduate program.
Contact Us
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.