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Pursue Your Next Career Milestone with One of Our Online Graduate Offerings
Elizabethtown College's School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) offers a broad range of graduate programs and certificates, tailored to meet the diverse career goals and educational interests of today's professionals. With a focus on specialized, comprehensive education, these programs are designed to align with the evolving demands of the professional world, ensuring relevant and up-to-date learning experiences.
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Completing an online graduate degree at Elizabethtown College SGPS offers flexible, accelerated eight-week courses designed for working adults, allowing for a comfortable balance between work, life, and education. The program's unique format enables students to engage with highly experienced executives through the Executive-in-Residence program, enhancing learning and professional connections.
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Online Graduate Programs and Graduate Certificates
Master's Degrees
Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is an online graduate program that provides forward-thinking business knowledge across various areas such as finance, marketing, and corporate social responsibility, focusing on the practical application of theories to real-life situations and preparing students for strategic leadership roles.
Learn More Apply NowCounseling Psychology
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology is a hybrid graduate program that prepares students to become highly skilled mental health practitioners, integrating evidence-based practices and multicultural competencies into counseling careers with specializations in Child & Adolescent Counseling, Substance Use Counseling, or Generalist Concentration.
Learn More Apply NowCurriculum and Instruction
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is an online program designed for certified in-service teachers, providing advanced coursework with a constructivist approach and specialized areas of study to prepare students for Level II Certification.
Learn More Apply NowEducational Leadership
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership prepares professionals for advanced leadership roles in education by providing skills in strategic and instructional leadership, inclusive excellence, ethical practices, and community engagement. This program offers specializations in areas like Higher Education, SEL and Trauma-Informed Leadership, AI and Educational Technology, and Principal's Certification, aligning with current educational demands and opportunities for innovation and reform.
Learn More Apply NowFinance
The Master of Science in Finance is designed as an accelerated one-year graduate program, which also offers a two-year part-time option, enhances skills and knowledge in the finance industry, with specific tracks in Financial Planning and Wealth Management and Investments and Portfolio Management.
Learn More Apply NowMusic Education
The Master of Music Education (MME) is a unique program focusing on peacebuilding and social-emotional learning. Designed for certified, in-service teachers, it integrates World Music Drumming® into its curriculum to foster diverse and inclusive music education. The low-residency program is primarily online, requiring only one in-person week each summer over three years. The program culminates in a capstone project, applying learned practices in real teaching scenarios.
Learn More Apply NowStrategic Leadership
The Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSL) is designed to enhance the 'people-side' of organizations for effective strategic implementation. This online program equips students with leadership skills, including ethical decision-making, problem-solving, team development, and strategic application in the workplace. It offers concentrations like Data Analytics and Health Care Administration, with two completion tracks: a one-year full-time track and an accelerated part-time track.
Learn More Apply NowGraduate Certificates
Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology Leadership is an online program that equips professionals with advanced skills in AI integration, educational technology, cybersecurity, and online learning best practices, empowering them to drive innovation and equity in diverse educational and organizational settings.
Learn More Apply NowCFP Certification Financial Planning Education Program
The CFP® Certification Financial Planning Education Program is a hybrid graduate certificate program that prepares students for CFP® certification in less than a year, through a curriculum that is registered with and approved by the CFP Board®, focused on comprehensive financial planning, ideal for careers in wealth management and financial planning.
Learn More Apply NowComputer Science Education
The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Education is an online program designed for in-service teachers to develop the competencies necessary to pass the Pennsylvania Department of Education Computer Science Praxis test, addressing the growing demand for educators certified to teach computer science.
Learn More Apply NowCurriculum and Instruction
The Graduate Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction is an online program designed for educators and training professionals, offering advanced training in pedagogy, methods, and assessment, and can be completed in less than a year, with all credits being applicable to the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program.
Learn More Apply NowData Analytics
The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics at Elizabethtown College is an online program that equips candidates with the ability to manage, process, analyze, and interpret data, and provides an overview of applied statistical analysis to meet the demands of today's data-driven marketplace.
Learn More Apply NowEngineering Management
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management is designed to equip engineering and management professionals with essential leadership, financial, project management, data analytics, and supply chain management skills. This certificate can also serve as a pathway to Etown’s MBA or MSL programs.
Learn More Apply NowFamily Business and Entrepreneurship
The Graduate Certificate in Family Business and Entrepreneurship is an online program tailored for both aspiring entrepreneurs and those looking to elevate their family business. It prepares students for the challenges of the evolving economy through courses on business ideation, leadership, strategic planning, and management.
Learn More Apply NowHealth Care Administration
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration is an online program designed for current or aspiring administrators and individuals transitioning to a career in healthcare. The program consists of four eight-week courses that cover critical areas of healthcare administration, pertinent to today's evolving industry, and prepares individuals for roles in various healthcare settings.
Learn More Apply NowHigher Education
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, designed to enhance careers in education, equips future leaders with essential skills for teaching and leadership in diverse learning environments. It offers a pathway to further education and prepares graduates for significant job growth in postsecondary education and training roles.
Learn More Apply NowInclusive and Equitable Education
The Graduate Certificate in Inclusive and Equitable Education is an online program designed to empower educators in creating inclusive learning environments. Tailored for teachers who encounter a variety of students' learning needs, this program offers courses focused on inclusive teaching methodologies, strategies, and best practices to support diverse learners in face-to-face, hybrid, and online settings.
Learn More Apply NowIntegrative STEM Education Endorsement
The Integrative STEM Education Endorsement Certificate is designed for in-service teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of pedagogy, curriculum, resources, and methods for promoting integrative STEM learning. This online program, including a 3-credit practicum experience, prepares teachers to construct, implement, and evaluate integrative STEM educational programming.
Learn More Apply NowInterdisciplinary Autism Support
The Interdisciplinary Autism Support Certificate Program is designed to train professionals in addressing the needs and issues faced by individuals with autism and their communities. Ideal for occupational therapists, teachers, special educators, therapists, healthcare professionals, and counselors, this program provides essential insights and intervention approaches, particularly for children, adolescents, and adults with autism.
Learn More Apply NowMedical Spanish
The Graduate Certificate in Medical Spanish is an interdisciplinary program designed for healthcare professionals to improve care quality for diverse patients. This online program enhances language and cultural communication skills, deepening understanding of the challenges faced by Hispanic/Latinx communities in healthcare settings. It includes courses on medical Spanish, cultural sensitivity, interpretation/translation skills, and Latinx health issues in the U.S.
Learn More Apply NowNon-Profit Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership is an online program designed for current and aspiring leaders in the non-profit sector. The curriculum covers essential topics such as financial stewardship, fundraising, ethical governance, board management, storytelling, and legislative advocacy. Unique to this program is the opportunity for students to engage in non-profit peer group meetings and activities at the High Center for Nonprofits.
Learn More Apply NowOperations and Supply Chain Management
The Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management is designed for professionals aiming to enhance their skills in the dynamic field of operations and supply chain management. This online program covers contemporary concepts like data analytics, robotics, sustainability, and enterprise resource planning, catering to industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and tourism. Courses include fundamentals of operations and supply chain management, supply management, quality and project management, and logistics and inventory management.
Learn More Apply NowSports Management
The Graduate Certificate in Sports Management is an online program designed to provide insights into business and leadership careers in sports and athletics. The program covers strategic leadership, social and cultural influences on sports business, and sports program administration. It prepares students for multiple roles in the sports industry and completing this certificate makes students eligible to apply for the Registered Athletic Administrator credential through the NIAAA.
Learn More Apply NowStrategic Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership is an online program designed to enhance leadership skills. Suitable for both new and experienced leaders, the curriculum covers personal leadership style development, change management, problem-solving, team building, and strategic communication.
Learn More Apply NowTeacher Intern Certification Program
The Teacher Intern Certification Program is an online certificate program for individuals with a bachelor's degree in biology or a related science. It offers a route to become a certified biology teacher for grades 7-12 through a combination of online coursework and a paid internship under mentor instructors. The program emphasizes skills in adolescent development, technology integration, and special needs education.
Learn More Apply NowTrauma Informed Practice
The Graduate Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice is designed for in-service teachers, health practitioners, and human service practitioners. This online program focuses on understanding and responding to the impacts of trauma on children. It covers assessing trauma effects, implementing trauma-informed approaches, and advocating for change in schools and organizations.
Learn More Apply NowDoctoral Program
Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is tailored for licensed occupational therapists with a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy. This customizable, interdisciplinary program focuses on advancing practice, leadership, advocacy, and contributing to occupational therapy evidence. The curriculum includes two graduate certificates and culminates in a scholarship course and capstone experience. The program is offered online, with a variety of concentration options like Autism Support, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Healthcare Management.
Learn More Apply NowAttend an Upcoming Virtual Info Session
Virtual information sessions for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Elizabethtown College provide prospective students with a comprehensive overview of what the institution offers to elevate their careers. Attendees can expect to learn about the curriculum, faculty expertise, and the practical skills they will acquire. Furthermore, the sessions offer insights into the unique support services and resources Etown provides, such as career counseling, networking opportunities, and flexible learning options that cater to working professionals.
