Graduate Degrees

EMU's MBA program recognizes that you enter this program with experience, skills, and expertise. Many MBA programs primarily focus on developing technical skills.  Our collaborative MBA includes those skills and adds in an emphasis on the relational and organizational skills needed to be an effective leader.  During and following their studies, our students find themselves making new contributions to the leadership of current or, in some cases, new organizations.

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This component of EMU’s MA in education program provides a course of study for elementary, middle or high school practitioners to enhance existing skills and meet the challenges found in today’s schools.

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Be empowered to transform your school into a healthy, respectful educational community equipped with restorative approaches to conflict and discipline. The MA in Education in Restorative Justice in Education can be tailored for K-12 teachers, administrators or other school leaders, community leaders, and social workers or school counselors.

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Our fully online certificate in trauma and resilience in educational environments will help you respond to trauma and trauma-responses to your students. Our experienced professors and collaborative classroom environment can enhance your skills to respond effectively to your students and build relationships that enhance learning.  

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Every organization and every community needs transformational leaders who can empower, inspire, and support others during challenging times. Join our learning community, study with experienced leaders, practice new skills with mentoring support, and YOU can be that leader!

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The 33 credit, online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nursing professionals to lead within dynamic healthcare systems. The flexibility of our online schedule means you will have more time for the things you love while maintaining the program's sense of community and academic rigor.  

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The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is a "life-paced" online program designed for working nurses who need to maintain commitments and remain on the job while developing leadership skills for health care systems, multi-cultural settings, school nurse settings, and the non-profit sector. 

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The Doctor of Ministry* in Peacemaking and Social Change at EMU is an advanced, professionally-oriented degree that equips graduates to lead in faith-based settings, including congregations, nonprofits, community organizing and appropriate teaching roles.

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* The Doctor of Ministry degree is currently pending accreditation approval by the Association for Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The application is available, but applicants won't be reviewed until Spring 2025, post accreditation, for a Summer/Fall 2025 cohort.

Embrace spiritual and professional formation to prepare for the journey ahead. The MA in Christian Leadership (MACL) is flexible by design, providing a core of spiritual formation, biblical and theological courses that are supplemented by electives in a chosen area of specialization. Complete the exploration of your calling with supervised practical experience.

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The Master of Divinity program is recommended for students seeking a comprehensive preparation for Christian ministry. Persons in leadership roles which assume broad knowledge of the church’s faith, tradition and practice should consider this program. You will study the complete range of theological disciplines which include biblical, theological, historical, contextual, formational and practical ministry studies. In some denominations the Master of Divinity is required for ordination to the Christian ministry.

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The MAR program is designed for students who prioritize academic preparation in the theological disciplines over professional preparation for ministry. Theological study, research and reflection skills combine with opportunities for formational development and mentoring. MAR students have the option of taking courses in other graduate programs at EMU. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged.

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The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) is a flexible, academically-focused degree program that prepares students for non-professional or para-pastoral ministry. Choose your concentration in theology and culture, biblical studies or peacebuilding.

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