Graduate Programs

Playing for a professional sports team tops the list of many dream jobs, though opportunities are highly competitive. Many turn their passion for the game into a career as an athletic trainer, helping to improve sports performance by preventing and treating injuries. 

Athletic trainers (ATs) are healthcare professionals dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating various medical conditions, particularly those affecting physical performance. They collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize the activity of patients and clients. Key qualities of effective athletic trainers include critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and a patient-first approach to care. 

As K-12 education faces a wide array of fundamental challenges, educators with advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements are in high demand.

Earning a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from King’s College online will enhance your approach to developing energized and inclusive curricula and instructional competencies in the classroom, inspire your development, and position you as a leader who can incorporate learning trends, best practices, and address complex issues across several concentration areas.

As literacy rates decline in the United States, educators must create environments that foster not only reading and writing but also listening and speaking. Professional educators seeking to advance their careers or enhance their instruction can earn their Master of Education in Reading and a certification as a Reading Specialist through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Earning a Master of Education in Reading from King’s College online opens the door to exciting career opportunities and allows instructors to specialize while staying up to date on developments in the field.

Today’s educators continue to face challenges in ensuring curriculum, technology, and resources meet the needs of all learners. Earning your Master of Education in Special Education will prepare you to meet these challenges, better assess behavior, communicate more effectively, and practice inclusive interventions.

Earning a Master of Education in Special Education online prepares educators for rewarding career opportunities while allowing them to stay current with the latest advancements in the field.

King’s College offers a 3+2 Dual Degree Engineering Program in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame and a 3+3 program with Washington University in St. Louis. In these programs, students study for three years at King’s College, taking mathematics, science, pre-engineering, and liberal arts courses, and then transfer to Notre Dame or Washington University to complete engineering courses in their chosen fields. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive both a B.S. from King’s College (in Physics, Chemistry, Environmental and Ecological Sciences, or Computer Science) and a B.S. in Engineering from Notre Dame (in Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering) or a B.S and M.S. from Washington University (in Biomedical Engineering, Imaging Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Sci. and Math, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering, among other degree options).

The Accelerated Engineering program at King’s takes an interdisciplinary approach to exposing students to the transferable skills of liberal learning valued in a King’s College education. The knowledge, skills, and dispositions students acquire by virtue of the Core liberal arts curriculum at King’s will enhance their ability to be successful contributors within their chosen engineering field. During the three years at King’s, students take a variety of liberal arts courses that develop skills in written and oral communication, moral reasoning, and critical thinking. Employers value the liberal arts/engineering combination since students possess not only technical skills but also the ability to write proposals, make presentations, and broadly understand engineering systems and the role of technology in our changing society.

Do you want to become a leader in the U.S. economy’s fastest-growing industry? If so, a master’s degree in healthcare administration is a great way to open the door to rewarding and well-paying job opportunities. Hospitals, nursing facilities, group medical practices, and other providers are seeking managers that can drive innovation and meet a growing demand for quality services.   

The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. provides students with the professional knowledge and management skills necessary to be effective and socially responsible leaders in regional, national, and global health systems. We ensure  our students understand healthcare delivery systems, factors that influence the healthcare environment, management and research skills, and professional competencies that are crucial to the industry.

Program Highlights

• You can complete the program in as few as 15 months of study.
• Our 37-credit program is offered completely online.
• We’re AACSB-accredited, ensuring your degree is recognized by the benchmark of quality business education worldwide.
• No GRE is required to apply.

Food plays a vital role in overall health and wellness, making the field of nutrition and dietetics especially important in today’s health-conscious world. The fully online M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND) Future Graduate Program at King’s College, which is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., prepares students for evidence-based practice in the field of nutrition. With your MSND, you can use your advanced knowledge about food and science to provide nutrition education and counseling to people who want to live healthier lives.

Our part-time master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics prepares students for the national exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)—a recognized professional title and credential. As of January 2024, a master’s degree is required to take the credentialing exam.

Whether you are already working in a health-related field, or have an interest in nutrition policy, athletics, research or beyond, there is a demand for graduate-trained professionals who are skilled in the application of evidence-based nutrition strategies. With employment predicted to grow at a faster-than average rate of 16% through 2024, and entry-level median salaries in the range of $60,000, there has never been a better time to pursue a master’s degree in nutrition science at King’s College.

Human beings live and learn through meaningful occupations that evolve across our lifespan and are essential to our well-being and quality of life. Daily occupations like bathing, eating, working, traveling, and socializing are just some of the activities that shape our personal development and nurture our physical and mental health.

However, injuries, chronic health issues, and disabilities can prevent us from enjoying even the most basic activities that many take for granted every day. Helping people overcome those limitations lies at the very heart of the occupational therapy profession.

Whether you are a first-time student coming out of high school, a college graduate, or a licensed occupational therapist, we welcome you to explore the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

There has never been a greater demand for fitness and sports professionals who are trained in the latest strength and conditioning science. By integrating cutting-edge research, practical application, and a dedicated focus on the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification, our Master of Science in Performance and Sports Science (MSPSS) is designed to produce graduates who can thrive in the rapidly evolving fitness and sports industry.

This program is an extension of King’s College's recently accredited Exercise Science program in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Do you have a passion for helping people with the latest advancements in medical care? Are you prepared to enter a challenging, rewarding, and high-paying profession with countless employment opportunities?

If so, our physician assistant (PA) degree offers multiple advantages that will help you secure a promising future in medicine. Our faculty and clinical preceptors include physician assistants, physicians, and other health care professionals who are eager to guide you throughout your academic journey, whether you are first time student or a professional looking to advance your career.

King’s College meets the needs of local educators with expanded course selection in Professional Development. For added flexibility and convenience, some offerings are available as blended-format courses, which combine face-to-face classroom time and online work.

Establishing clear communications between critical stakeholders is essential to the success of any business, nonprofit, or public agency. As a result, strategic communication professionals often find themselves at the highest levels of industry, health care, government, and other sectors, advising leaders during times of crisis, new product launches, or sweeping public policies that impact individuals around the world.

The evolving and expanding global community, which is catalyzed by technological innovation in communication, creates great leadership challenges. There has never been a greater need for professionals who can use careful planning and new technology to foster the flow of ideas in an ethically and socially responsible manner.

The Master of Arts in Strategic Communications program at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is designed to develop these skills and deliver immediate career growth for both those already in the field and recent college graduates.