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Graduate and Master’s Degree Programs

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Find a career-focused master’s program with the academic rigor, reputation for excellence and supportive community you expect from your university. Find your program at Dominican ›

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Gain Skills for Advanced Careers

Your investment in a master’s degree is about more than just the next job. It’s about deepening your skills, expanding your leadership potential and preparing you for long-term success in your career. That’s the kind of return on investment you’ll find at Dominican University.

We develop our master’s programs using industry input and up-to-the-minute market research—helping our students enter career paths that show industry growth and address society’s critical needs. The result is curriculum embedded with hands-on, experiential learning starting on day one.

When you study here, you’ll be engaged in an academic community that’s forward thinking and inclusive—all while developing as a competitive and relevant leader. And, with hybrid and online master’s program options, you can enjoy flexibility and convenience as you earn your degree. Join us in our commitment to professional leadership through ethics, community service, social justice and global citizenship.

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Choose Your Area of Study

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) ›
  • Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) ›
  • MBA with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics (MBA/RD) ›
  • MBA and Master of Social Work (MSW) ›
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  • Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution (MCR) ›
  • MCR and Master of Social Work (MSW) ›
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  • Master of Arts in Education (MAEd-Elevation) ›
  • Master of Science in Special Education (MSSpEd) ›
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  • Master of Arts in Youth Literature (MAYL) ›
  • Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) ›
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  • MLIS and Master of Social Work (MSW) ›
  • MLIS and Master of Business Administration (MBA) ›
  • School Library Media Program ›
  • Master of Professional Studies (MPS) ›
  • MLIS and Master of Arts (MA) in Public History ›
  • MLIS and Master of Divinity (MDiv) ›
  • Accelerated MLIS to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ›
  • Accelerated Library Technical Assistant (LTA) Certificate to MLIS ›
  • PhD in Information Studies ›
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  • Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition ›
  • MS in Nutrition with Local Supervised Practice ›
  • MBA with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics ›
  • Nutrition and Dietetics Certificate (Post-Bacc) ›
  • Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) (Post-Bacc) ›
  • Master of Medical Science in Physical Assistant Studies (MMSPAS) ›
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) ›
  • MSW/Aging, Adulthood and Gerontology Track ›
  • MSW/Children, Youth and Family Track ›
  • MSW/Global Social Work Practice for Immigrants and Refugees Track ›
  • MSW/Health and Well-Being Track ›
  • MSW/Military Social Work Track ›
  • MSW/School Social Work Track ›
  • MSW/Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) ›
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  • MSW/Master of Business Administration (MBA) ›
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  • Master of Science in Software Development (MSSD) ›
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Enter a rigorous program that offers the flexibility and support you need to move your career forward.

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Why Dominican

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On-campus, hybrid and online learning options

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Expert faculty, 87% of whom hold terminal degrees in their field

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Local, national and international alumni network

"I came to Dominican without any business background… Within the year, thanks to the mentoring and support of my accounting professors, I had a job lined up after graduation at a big-four accounting firm in downtown Chicago."

Emily Lafond MSA ‘18

Degree Financing and More

Find Your Way to Save

We offer a number of merit- and need-based scholarships specific to your area of study.

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Get Help With Financing

Graduate students (enrolled at least half time) can access up to $20,500 per academic year in Federal Direct Stafford Loans.

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Start Planning Your Career Path

Access job boards, interview coaching and more—all of which are available for you as an active student and after you graduate.

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Start Your Journey to Graduate School

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Even in the early stages of your graduate degree program search, you can lean on our guidance and graduate school resources at Dominican. Meet with a graduate admission counselor and learn about the application process, timeline and resources available to make your transition into graduate school as seamless as possible. We’re here to help.

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