Graduate Programs
Quincy University offers five Graduate Programs including:
Master of Business Administration
Few fields today offer as much diversity and as many challenges and rewards as Business Administration. Business graduates are afforded an exciting, competitive, and multi-faceted profession in which flexibility is a prerequisite for success. The MBA is designed to provide a strong managerial foundation as well as the flexibility to use that foundation in any branch of the business profession. The program accommodating of people with a wide range of backgrounds. The structure of the MBA program has been developed to meet the needs of the professional adult student. Courses are offered in an evening format to best serve students who are currently building their careers.
Master of Science in Education
The degree of Master of Science in Education is designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree and wish to enrich their professional lives in the field of education, leadership, administration, or counseling. In keeping with the mission of Quincy University, the Master of Science in Education Program “prepares men and women for leadership and transformation of the world by educating them to seek knowledge that leads to wisdom.”
Master of School Counseling or Community Counseling
The mission of the Counseling Program is to train individuals to become competent professional counselors. Students in the program will face a challenging environment that requires academic excellence and promotes ethical behavior. They will develop skills that will enable them to provide counseling services in a variety of settings. The program is committed to educating students in the unique issues involved with working in rural settings and equipping them with the skills necessary to practice in such underserved areas.
The Master’s Degree in Counseling is a 54-credit hour program designed for non-traditional students who are seeking a career in counseling. Work settings include community agencies, government, private practice, and elementary, middle and secondary schools. The 54-credit hour program includes 33 credit hours in the core curriculum, 6 hours in a chosen area of study (community or school counseling) and 9 credit hours in clinical experiences. Individuals who are not certified teachers may pursue certification as a School Counselor upon completion of both a Master’s degree in School Counseling and additional required coursework. Individuals who currently hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling or a related field may pursue certification as a School Counselor with completion of additional required coursework.
Master of Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a 40-credit-hour program designed for people who are seeking to gain or update theological knowledge and understanding in order to serve in a variety of ministerial positions: Pastoral Associate, Director of Religious Education, Religion Teacher in a Catholic School, Parish Life Coordinator, etc. The mission of the Master of Theological Studies Program is to provide a challenging learning environment that will promote academic excellence as well as theological understanding of the Christian faith, taught in a Roman Catholic tradition and atmosphere.
