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Prospective Graduate Students

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Thank you for visiting our website. If you are thinking about graduate school in the Chicago area, Dominican University offers 31 amazing possibilities for graduate study. Our graduate programs integrate class work and theory with practical, professional opportunities. Dominican professors combine strong academic credentials with real-world experience and professional connections. Most programs offer both full time and part time schedules and many evening classes.

Please take a look below at different options for graduate school. 

Brennan School of Business

The Brennan School of Business prepares professionals for the challenges of the corporate marketplace in a rapidly changing business environment.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
Master of Science in Computer Information Management (MS/CIS)
Master of Science in Knowledge Management (MSKM) (Joint program with the Graduate School of Library and Information Science)
Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS/MIS)

Dual degree programs

MBA/JD with the John Marshall Law School
MBA/MLIS with the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University
BA/MBA with Dominican University’s Rosary College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate School of Library & Information Science

The Graduate School of Library & Information Science prepares students for dynamic careers in the ever-expanding world of information.

Degrees and Programs

Master of Library and Information Science

• with School Library Information Specialist Certification
• with Science with Knowledge Management Certification

Master of Science in Knowledge Management (Joint program with the Brennan School of Business)

Certifications

Archives
Knowledge Management
School Library Information Specialist
Special Study (Designed for post-MLIS professionals)

Combined/Dual Degree Programs

Master of Divinity (MDiv), McCormick Theological Seminary
Master of Arts (MA) in Public History, Loyola University Chicago
Master of Music (MM) in Music History, Northwestern University School of Music

Accelerated BA/MLIS Option with Dominican University’s Rosary College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate School of Social Work

The Graduate School of Social Work offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students to meet the challenges of professional social work practice with all population groups, especially the most vulnerable.  Students may attend part time or full time.
 
Master of Social Work

School of Education

The School of Education, an environment of scholarship, leadership and service, prepares men and women to be successful administrators, innovative teachers and education specialists through in-depth understanding of education and practical experience.

Certification Programs

Master of Arts in Educational Administration (MAEA) Type 75
Master of Arts in Education with Reading Specialist Certification, Type 10
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Type 03 elementary or Type 09 secondary
Master of Science in Education (MSED) (Early Childhood Education) Type 04
Master of Science in Special Education (MSSpEd) Learning Behavior Specialist I, Type 10 Certification
Master of Arts in Education (MAED) choice of concentration

Endorsements

Bilingual Education
English as a Second Language
Reading Teacher

School of Leadership and Continuing Studies

The School of Leadership and Continuing Studies provides opportunities for in-depth examination of leadership-related topics.

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL)
         Concentrations in women’s leadership, sports leadership, nonprofit leadership
Master’s in Leadership for Family Ministry and Faith Development
Master of Arts in Leadership for Family Ministry and Faith Development (MLFM)