Pursue Your Passion with a Graduate Degree
Take your career to the next level with a graduate degree
from Southern Adventist University.
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Business
Earn your MBA and become part of the next generation of faith-based business leaders, innovators, and impact-makers.
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Computer Science
With your passion for computer science and our faith-based teachings, you’ll be able to deliver incredible value to your organization and increase your earning potential.
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Counseling
Your passion for helping others can make a real, tangible impact.
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Education
Southern’s graduate degrees in Education are designed for teachers who want to reach new achievements so that their students can do the same.
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Nursing
Nursing professionals who earn advanced nursing degrees open themselves up to amazing career opportunities, including increased responsibilities, promotions, and engagement in an entirely new area of focus.
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Religion
The world needs spiritual leaders with the practical skills to serve a diverse church and society. Take the next step in your pastoral journey with our Religion Master’s programs.
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Social Work
Pursue your passion for helping people. Southern’s MSW program will prepare you to work across all levels of social work, from individuals and families to legislation and policymaking.
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Business
Profit with a Purpose: Southern’s MBA Programs
Earn your MBA and become part of the next generation of faith-based business leaders, innovators, and impact-makers.
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Master of Business Administration
We believe that purpose-infused businesses are the only way to strike a balance between profit and people. At Southern, our Christ-centered philosophy of leadership is at the core of everything we do.
Dual Degree—Master of Nursing and Master of Business Administration
If you’re interested in the business of healthcare, our dual MSN/MBA degree will prepare you to lead effectively in the healthcare and nursing arenas. Influence healthcare policy, manage teams to successful patient outcomes, and approach nursing in a truly holistic way.
Dual Degree—Master of Social Work and Master of Business Administration
You value helping others and the service side of social work. Now you can explore the business side of social work by gaining management expertise, negotiation tactics, and other business foundations.
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What Can You Do with an MBA?
Inside this interactive experience, you'll find insights into Southern's mission-minded approach to business, our dual degree options, and how our MBA program can help advance your career as a compassionate business leader.
Computer Science
Lead the Technology Charge with a Computer Science Degree
With your passion for computer science and our faith-based teachings, you’ll be able to deliver incredible value to your organization and increase your earning potential.
Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
If you’re looking to break into the IT field, Applied Computer Science will fast-track you to learning practical applications that will make you a very desirable candidate across a range of industries and career trajectories. No IT experience or extensive technical background is required!
Master of Science in Computer Science
Ready to take on more responsibility in your current IT role? Earning your MS in Computer Science will help take your career to new heights. Southern’s graduates earn an additional $12,000-$20,000 per year and go on to become IT leaders in their organizations.
Data Analytics: the Gateway to Your Dream Job
Download our extensive guide, How Data Analytics Can Jumpstart Your Career, to learn why data analytics is a strong career path within the IT field and why so many companies are hiring data professionals.
Counseling
Earn an MS in Professional Counseling and Make a Difference
Your passion for helping others can make a real, tangible impact.
Master of Science in Professional Counseling
Break into a rewarding career in counseling by earning a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from a CACREP-accredited program. You can choose from different emphases, such as School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling so that you can help people in a way that fuels your passion.
Peek Behind the Curtains of Southern’s Professional Counseling Programs
Access our eBook, An Inside Look at Southern’s Value-Based MS in Professional Counseling Programs, to learn about our different program emphases, how to know which one is right for you, and why our graduates are set up for a successful professional counseling career.
Education
Improve Your Craft with a Master’s Degree in Education
Southern’s graduate degrees in education are designed for teachers who want to reach new achievements so that their students can do the same.
Master of Science in Education
Learn a Christian-based perspective on advanced strategies for teaching, administration, and facilitating a learning environment that brings out the best in your students. Graduates are well equipped for administrative roles and are positioned for increased marketability by future employers.
MS Ed Outdoor Education
The MS in Education with the Outdoor Education emphasis will prepare you for success as an educator in a nature setting. Accommodate different learning styles and maximize the potential that an “outdoor classroom” can have on young learners.
Master of Arts in Teaching
Right now, there is a need for licensed teachers all over the country—which means that school districts everywhere are streamlining the requirements to become a teacher. Our MAT program brings passion, faith, and a mission-minded focus to the classroom.
Adventist Teacher Certification
Faith meets advanced education with the Adventist Teacher Certification. Designed with K-12 teachers in mind, many certification courses are offered online through Southern so you can discover new ways to bring His teachings into the classroom.
Thinking About a Career Change?
Changing careers is becoming increasingly common. If you've been thinking about teaching as a second career, explore our guide to learn more about the benefits of becoming a teacher. Download our eBook: The Career Changer's Guide to Becoming a Teacher.
Nursing
Nursing Excellence + Faith-Based Values = Advanced Nursing Programs at Southern
Nursing professionals who earn advanced nursing degrees open themselves up to amazing career opportunities, including increased responsibilities, promotions, and engagement in an entirely new area of focus.
Doctor of Nursing Practice—Post-Master’s & BS to DNP
As a practice-focused alternative to research-based doctoral programs, Southern’s DNP programs are preparing the next generation of nurses and nurse practitioners for leadership roles in advanced practice settings.
Master of Science in Nursing
If you’re an RN or BS and want to pursue advanced roles in clinical practice, administration, or education, then earning your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) may be the path for you. Receive increased responsibility and earning potential while opening doors to advanced areas like Acute Care or Primary Care.
Dual Degrees—MSN/MBA and DNP/MBA
Completing a dual degree is a fast-track way to build on the experience you’ve already gained and become a top business leader in the healthcare industry.
RN to Master of Science in Nursing
The accelerated RN to MSN program is designed for registered nurses who have nursing experience and can manage an expedited approach to a graduate degree. Our unique curriculum will provide you with both the broad and specialized education that will prepare you for success.
Post-Master’s Certificate and DNP Specialist Certificates
For those who hold a master's degree in nursing, you can now earn a post-master's certificate as an Acute Care Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
An Inside Look at Southern's Nursing Programs
Download our eBook, The Complete Guide to Advanced Nursing Degrees at Southern Adventist University, to get more information about the DNP and MSN programs (and how to know which is right for you) and how Southern will prepare you to thrive as a nursing professional.
Religion
Religion Master’s Programs: Where Theory Meets Theology
The world needs spiritual leaders with the practical skills to serve a diverse church and society. Take the next step in your pastoral journey with our religion master’s programs.
Master of Arts Religion
Designed to accommodate the busy schedules of working pastors, the Master of Arts Religion program will develop your skills in research, writing, and independent thinking. A hybrid of short summer intensives, online courses, and writing a thesis, will put you on the academic track for applying for a doctoral program.
Master of Ministry
The Master of Ministry degree helps prepare current pastors, Bible teachers and lay church leaders in an emphasis of their choice: church ministry and evangelism, leadership and management, or biblical counseling. Courses are offered through short summer intensives that will accommodate the busy schedule of working professionals.
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificates are offered in the same areas as our Master in Ministry degrees and provide a condensed version of the most critical courses in those emphases. Pastors, leaders in supporting ministries, and lay people looking for additional training, may find these certificates particularly helpful. Courses are offered mostly online with some emphases requiring a short-summer intensive.
Discounted tuition rates are available.
Social Work
Continue Your Service-Based Career with a Master of Social Work
Pursue your passion for helping people. Southern’s MSW program will prepare you to work across all levels of social work, including individuals and families, communities and organizations, and legislation and policymaking.
Master of Social Work
This faith-based program will position you to support individuals in schools, hospitals, government and community organizations, hospice settings, and more. Southern graduates are equipped to provide client support, counseling, and advocacy through evidence-based practice.
Dual Degree–MSW and MBA
We believe that purpose-driven businesses are the best way to strike a balance between profit and people. At Southern, our Christ-centered philosophy of leadership is at the core of everything we do.
Get an Inside Look at the MSW Program
Download our guide, A Faith-Based Approach to Social Work: Earning Your Master’s Degree in Social Work at Southern, to learn more about the program and how you'll be prepared to make an impact on the lives of the people you'll serve.
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Graduate application (with a
non-refundable fee of $40)
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Official college and university transcripts
Many institutions subscribe to the convenient transcript-request service at National Student Clearinghouse. You may also contact your institution directly. For best results, request to have transcripts sent to the Graduate and Professional Studies office.
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2-3 recommendations from work supervisors or professors
These must be initiated as part of the online application process.
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Tuition and Financial aid
Graduate Programs Tuition and Financial Aid
Earning a graduate degree at Southern is within reach.
Enrolling in grad school is a worthwhile investment of your time, money, and energy. Here at Southern, we’re making grad school more affordable by providing a variety of tuition assistance resources to help students like you. With budgeting options, graduate assistantships, and monthly payment plans, your graduate degree is more accessible than you think.
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Financing Your Graduate Degree at Southern Adventist University
Explore the ROI of earning your degree, how to finance it, and how Southern's program is designed to be affordable and flexible.
Let's Talk About You!
Welcome! My number-one goal is to help you reach yours, so give me a call, send me an email, or just stop by my office in Wright Hall. Whether you’d like to explore program options, schedule a campus visit, or just need to ask about application deadlines, no question is too big or too small. Let’s work together to help you accomplish your dreams!
