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We offer the resources you need to make your education count, both in and out of the classroom.

Focusing on you

The Mount is dedicated to you, our students, in delivering high-quality academics, personalized resources, and the close faculty interaction you need to become deeply rooted in a profession. Our knowledgeable staff shares in the commitment to your success, offering career and advising resources tailored to your immediate path and your future goals.

Smaller class sizes enable faculty to create valuable connections between the classroom, research projects, and the professional work environment. Graduate students at the Mount appreciate the consistent interaction with faculty as well as being a part of a diverse community of shared learners.

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Graduate Information Sessions are held several times a year. Representatives from each graduate program are on hand, and you’ll also learn about financing options and admission procedures. Reserve your spot at msj.edu/gradinfo. To set up an individual appointment with a graduate admission counselor, please email us at graduateadmission@msj.edu to schedule an appointment.

Offered Graduate Programs

Program Keywords Content
Computer Science Graduate Endorsement Program major, masters, certificate
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Computer Science Graduate Endorsement Program
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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Education - Fully Online Programs major, masters, certificate
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n/a
Masters
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Education - Fully Online Programs

Program type: Graduate
School: School of Education
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FULLY ONLINE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Certificate major, masters, certificate
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FULLY ONLINE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Certificate

Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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Ohio Teacher Leader Endorsement major, masters, certificate
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n/a
Masters
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License
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The Teacher Leader Endorsement program is available to students who have an existing Ohio teaching license and a completed master’s degree. Our endorsement program allows teachers to engage in real-time integration of learning and enhance their professional work. The Teacher Leader endorsement allows teachers to pursue leadership roles in their school settings. Roles could include mentoring other teachers, leading professional development, and participating in decision-making opportunities.
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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Ohio Teacher Leader Endorsement
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) 3+2 major, masters, certificate
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Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) 3+2

Program type: Undergraduate, Graduate
School: School of Health Sciences
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Master of Arts in Reading Science major, masters, certificate
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Provides a specialization in the teaching of reading in grades pre-K through 12. A reading endorsement can be embedded in this degree. The reading science concentration features a curriculum based on the recommendations of the National Reading Panel report and uses the scientifically-based reading research model.  Graduates of the program will have the skills to implement evidence-based reading instruction and/or intervention.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Education
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Master of Arts in Reading Science
Doctor of Physical Therapy major, masters, certificate
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This comprehensive, three-year program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The program prepares clinicians to think critically, solve problems and apply scientifically-validated therapeutic skills and techniques while respecting the uniqueness and dignity of the individual.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Health Sciences
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
MSN-MAGELIN: Master's Graduate Entry-Level into Nursing major, masters, certificate
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MSN-MAGELIN: Master's Graduate Entry-Level into Nursing
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Health Sciences
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Ohio Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Endorsement Program: Online major, masters, certificate
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The Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs online option is designed for individuals who already possess a current Ohio teaching licensure in Special Education or Early Childhood Education and wish to obtain an endorsement to work with children ages 3-5 with special needs.
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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Ohio Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Endorsement Program: Online
Early Childhood/Primary (EC) Education Licensure major, masters, certificate
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The Early Childhood program prepares adults to enter the teaching profession through an intense and exciting learning and apprentice format. A combination of coursework and a nine-month apprenticeship within a PreK to 5th grade classroom setting immerses the student in the teaching experience. The EC is also offered in a part-time format.
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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Early Childhood/Primary (EC) Education Licensure
Secondary/Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) Education major, masters, certificate
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License
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For students with a bachelor’s degree who want to teach grades seven through 12. All AYA licensure candidates must have a concentration in the subject they intend to teach. This generally is equivalent to your undergraduate degree with a major in the subject area to be taught. See the Alternative Licensure section in the graduate catalog for a license to teach Mathematics and Science.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Education
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Secondary/Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) Education
Intervention Specialists/Special Education major, masters, certificate
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This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who want to teach children with special needs in grades K-12. It is ideal for non-traditional second career individuals who do not have a teaching license and are seeking Ohio special education licensure. This program is also available for Ohio teachers seeking second licensure as an intervention specialist in the state of Ohio.
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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Intervention Specialists/Special Education
Ohio Reading Endorsement Program major, masters, certificate
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n/a
Masters
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Certificate
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The Reading Endorsement Program was developed according to Ohio Department of Education standards. It provides in-depth knowledge on the theories, practice and technology in the field of reading education. Adding the Reading Endorsement to an Ohio teaching license will allow you to teach reading across grades.
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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Ohio Reading Endorsement Program
Middle Childhood Education Licensure major, masters, certificate
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License
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For students with a bachelor’s degree who want to teach grades four through nine. Students are eligible for a Middle Childhood Education license after successfully completing the program. All licensure candidates must have specialized in two subject areas. You can choose from Language Arts, Science, Math or Social Studies.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Education
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Middle Childhood Education Licensure
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Leadership major, masters, certificate
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This program offers the highest quality academic courses to address the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials including courses in evidence-based practice, global health care policy, leadership theory, nursing informatics and epidemiology. In the final phases of the program you will complete practicum experiences and a DNP project related to your chosen area of specialty.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Health Sciences
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Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Leadership
Music or Art Multi-Level Education major, masters, certificate
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This program prepares you teach students from 3 to 21 years old. Candidates must have an undergraduate major in art or music. You are eligible for Multi-age Education licensure after successfully completing the program.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Education
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Music or Art Multi-Level Education
Master of Science in Nursing major, masters, certificate
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The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) program offers two specialized tracks: administration and education. Our expert faculty, interactive blended courses and small class sizes will help hone your professional communication and collaboration skills to improve health care outcomes designed to work around your schedule and needs.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Health Sciences
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Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Business Administration (MBA) major, masters, certificate
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The MBA covers all the fundamentals of business including economics, marketing, management, and accounting. The theme of the MBA program is social impact. Many businesses want to make a positive impact on their community, thus the theme of social impact is woven into several of the courses and is featured in the first class, social responsibility for managers. In this course students learn about socially responsible investing, environmental sustainability, and diversity equity and inclusion in human resource decision making. In other courses, students utilize technology and learn the fundamental skills necessary to be successful at businesses large and small as well as starting their own business.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Business & Communication
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Physician Assistant Program major, masters, certificate
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Mount St. Joseph University’s Physician Assistant program seeks to prepare students to become outstanding clinicians fully prepared to deliver quality health care in an ever-changing environment. The 27-month graduate degree program will emphasize critical thinking and lifelong learning through its use of hands on patient care and state-of-the-art technology.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Health Sciences
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Physician Assistant Program
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership major, masters, certificate
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The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is a multi-disciplinary graduate program intended for individuals in a variety of organizations that require executives with well-developed leadership skills. Both an art and a science, the essence of leadership is explored and put into everyday practice by the variety of professionals who are enrolled in the MSOL program. Cohort colleagues from a wide range of industries encourage new perspectives and broaden each student’s view. Our flexible formats meet only five times a semester to accommodate today’s busy leader.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Business & Communication
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Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
Masters in Educational Studies with Combined Ohio Endorsements: Fully Online major, masters, certificate
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The Masters in Educational Studies with Combined Ohio Endorsements: Fully Online is a unique opportunity to extend professional learning by providing teachers the opportunity to “stack” Ohio endorsements in their areas of interest. Teachers are able to obtain a masters and Ohio endorsement credentials through a fully-online program that meets their needs as a working professional. This Masters is available to students who already have an Ohio teaching license.​
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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Masters in Educational Studies with Combined Ohio Endorsements: Fully Online
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Concentration in Reading Science major, masters, certificate
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The Ed.D. in Reading Science will prepare practicing educators to be informed and effective leaders in their districts and organizations. We aim to prepare the next generation of education professors and literacy leaders to utilize and teach others practices that have been identified most advantageous through scientifically-based reading research.
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Education
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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Concentration in Reading Science
Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP) major, masters, certificate
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On Campus
Program type: Graduate
School: School of Health Sciences
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Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate major, masters, certificate
Major
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Masters
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Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Health Sciences
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Nursing Education Graduate Certificate major, masters, certificate
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Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Health Sciences
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Ohio Gifted Intervention Specialist (K-12) Endorsement major, masters, certificate
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The Gifted Intervention Specialist endorsement is available to those who have an existing Ohio teaching license and are interested in working with specific gifted and talented populations.  The endorsement program also prepares teachers to serve in district leadership around gifted and talented students.  Students are able to immediately apply their course concepts in their school settings in order to improve outcomes for K-12 students.
Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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Ohio Gifted Intervention Specialist (K-12) Endorsement
Reading Science major, masters, certificate
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Reading Science
Program type: Graduate
School:
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Reading Science Certificate major, masters, certificate
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Reading Science Certificate

Program type: Graduate, Certificate/Licensure
School: School of Education
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