Exceed Your Personal Best
For over 40 years, North Central College graduate students have become ethical and purposeful leaders in local, national, and global contexts. Through our programs you can advance your business career, develop leadership skills, excel in your health profession, increase your appreciation for liberal arts, or be at the forefront of education. Join our community of learners that will help you grow professionally and personally to impact the lives of others.
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Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs
We invite you to further your education and grow your skills so that you will be ready to practice your profession at an advanced level.
Business Degrees
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Specialization in International Business
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Specialization in Financial Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Specialization in Human Resource Management
- One Year Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Leadership Degrees
- Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership
- Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
- Master of Arts in Sport Leadership
- Master of Arts in Trauma-Informed Practice
Writing Degrees
Education Degrees
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with Eligibility for Principal Endorsement
- Director of Special Education
Entry-Level Health Profession Degrees
- Master of Athletic Training
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Bridge Master of Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Post-Professional Health Profession Degrees
- Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator Track
- Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Executive Leader Track
- Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
- Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Certificate Programs
- Character Education Certificate
- Creative Writing Certificate
- Financial Management Certificate
- Human Resource Management Certificate
- Medical & Regulatory Writing Certificate
- Post-Graduate APRN Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Graduate APRN Certificate: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Trauma-Informed Practices for Children and Adolescents Certificate
Financing Your Education
We offer merit- and need-based financial aid, graduate assistant positions, and awards to help you pay for college. Your life goals are well within reach at North Central.