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Graduate Degrees Snapshot

Each of our graduate programs has its own admission requirements, application process, enrollment guidelines, and deadlines. The information below provides a quick overview of each program's format, credit requirements, length, and available start terms. For specific program information and application requirements please visit this page and select your program of interest. If you have any questions, email gradprograms@kings.edu.

 

Graduate program by format, credit amount, and starting semester
Program                                                              Format Credits/Length of Program Start Term

Master's Degree Programs

Business
Health Care Administration (M.S.) Online/Asynchronous 37 credits/15 months Fall, Spring  

Communications
Strategic Communications (M.A.) Online/Synchronous 30 credits/Two years Fall, Spring, Summer

Education 
Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 30 credits/Two years Refer to the course schedule here
Reading (M.Ed.) Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 33 credits/Two years Refer to the course schedule here
Special Education (M.Ed.) Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 30 credits/Two years Refer to the course schedule here

Health Sciences
Athletic Training (M.S.)           On-campus 60 credits/Two years Summer (July)
Nutrition and Dietetics (M.S.) Online/Asynchronous 39 credits without thesis and 42 credits with thesis/Two years Fall  
Nutrition Science (M.S.) Online/Asynchronous 30 credits without thesis and 33 credits with thesis/24 months Fall
Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Post-Baccalaureate (O.T.D.) On-campus 110 credits/Three years Fall
Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Doctorate (O.T.D) Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 26 credits/15 months; 36 months max Fall
Performance & Sports Science (M.S.) Online/Asynchronous 36 credits/Two years Fall, Spring, Summer
Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.) On-campus 100 credits (48 Didactic year, 52 clinical year)/24 months Please visit the Physician Assistant program webpage for more information.

Nursing
Accelerated B.S. in Nursing (ABSN) - Second Bachelor's (Post-Baccalaureate) Hybrid 48 credits/12 months Fall

Certificates

Education 
English as a Second Language Specialist (ESL) Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 15 credits/Varies Refer to the course schedule here
Principal Certification Program  Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 18 credits/18 months Fall, Spring, Summer
Reading Specialist Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 24 credits/Varies Refer to the course schedule here
Superintendent Certificate of Eligibility in affiliation with CLIU Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 18 credits/One year Fall  

Healthcare Administration 
Executive Leadership for Healthcare Professionals Online/Asynchronous 12 credits/12 months Fall, Spring  
Population Health Management  Online/Asynchronous 15 credits/12 months Fall, Spring

Nursing
Nurse Executive Leadership - Post Baccalaureate Online/Asynchronous 12 credits/12 months Fall, Spring
Nurse Executive Leadership - Post Master's Online/Asynchronous 15 credits/12 months Fall, Spring

Stategic Communications 
Leadership & Media Literacy  Online/Synchronous 6 credits/One semester Fall
Digital Media Innovation & Intercultural Communication Online/Synchronous 9 credits/Two semesters Spring, Summer
Crisis Communication & Change Management  Online/Synchronous 6 credits/Two semesters Fall, Spring

Endorsements

Education 
Instructional Coaching Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 12 credits/Two semesters Refer to the course schedule here
STEM Education Online/Asynchronous and Synchronous 12 credits/Two semesters Refer to the course schedule here