Graduate Studies
School of Business
The School of Business prepares you for leadership in a diverse range of business settings and industries. In online classes, you’ll collaborate with experienced faculty to develop your leadership skills and business expertise. Our International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) accredited graduate programs include:
A Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) is offered with a concentration in:
A Dual Degree is offered in:
- Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration Dual Degree
A Graduate Certificate is offered in:
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College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Our 24-month CACREP aligned CMHC program blends online learning sessions with two intensive five day in-person labs and 48 weeks of clinical work.
The program features a combination of coursework and fieldwork and provides a comprehensive framework in counseling theory and clinical methods. It is everything you need to advocate for clients facing addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges.
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College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
School of Education
You can earn your Master of Education in Educational Leadership or your Teacher Certification. Teacher certification is offered locally within proximity of Rindge, NH. Take courses in your chosen content area, and study emerging trends in education.
As an educator, you can change lives every day. A Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree has the potential to change your life.
The Master of Educational Leadership program prepares educators with skills that provide the background to lead in a broad range of educational settings.
Educational leadership involves working with diverse educational communities to meet common educational goals. All coursework in this program is focused on building educational leaders who explore multiple facets of the learning environment, coaching and leadership models, evaluation techniques, and instructional design methods.
Combine online learning with part or full-time study, and four academic terms per year, to create a flexible and personalized schedule.
As a teacher, you change lives every day. A Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree has the potential to change your life. Develop your professional expertise in a standards-based teaching environment that stresses accountability and excellence. Review best practices research while integrating current knowledge about technology, state and federal standards, multiple ways of learning, alternate assessment, reflective practice, and more.
Select a certification concentration in Elementary Education, General Special Education or Middle/Secondary Education in Life Sciences, English, or Social Studies. You may also choose a non-certificate path while exploring curriculum and instruction.
You will work with a Placement Coordinator who will facilitate placement in NEASC-accredited, age-appropriate local schools. Serve as an active participant and implement practice from your coursework.
Combine online learning with part or full-time study, and four academic terms per year, to create a flexible and personalized schedule.
College of Health & Natural Sciences
Through the College of Health & Natural Sciences, you can earn your certification for healthcare professions that are in high demand. You’ll work with faculty and staff whose first priority is your success. Graduate degrees include:
A Doctoral Program is offered in:
A Master's Program is offered in Physician Assistant Studies:
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
New Hampshire-based, on-ground 27-month program - Master of Physician Assistant Studies Hybrid Program (MPAS)
Arizona-based, hybrid 24-month program - Master of Physician Assistant Texas Hybrid (MPAS)
Texas-based, hybrid 24-month program
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School of Nursing
As a working nurse professional, you can earn an online master’s degree that helps advance your career. Our nursing programs are certified by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
A Master of Science (M.S.N.) is offered in:
A Dual Degree is offered in:
- Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration Dual Degree
A Graduate Certificate is offered in:
- Nursing Education
Graduate Housing
The University has set aside a number of apartments within Mountainview for graduate student housing. Mountainview Apartments consist of two double bedrooms with an adjoining full bathroom, an additional half bathroom, living room, and kitchen. Bedroom and living room furniture is provided by the University. Learn more about residence life at FPU.
CONTACT Graduate Admissions
(800) 325-1090
FPUonline@franklinpierce.edu
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
