GRADUATE programs
at New England’s top Christian college
Are you looking to move forward in your career or ready to start a new career path? Are you ready to maximize your earning potential and make a professional impact in your field and community? At Gordon College we are committed to your success. As New England’s top Christian college, located on the North Shore of Boston in Wenham, MA, Gordon’s flexible online and hybrid graduate experiences prepare you by offering practical classes designed with your busy life in mind and equipping you to thrive.
Our career-focused academics are tailored to your work and passion in public and private school education, music education, business, public health and/ or Christian school leadership. Designed by experts and practitioners, these graduate programs and certificates empower you to excel and make a difference in your community.
Education
At the nationally ranked Herschend School of Education, our expert faculty will equip you to excel and make a difference as an educator in an increasingly changing world. There are over 40 programs and concentrations from which to choose. With our caring advisors, you can customize your plan with highly affordable, fully online classes to pursue whatever you need for your next career move: license, graduate degree, certificates, professional development and more. Tap into your abilities as a planner, problem solver, classroom manager and master collaborator and leave confident and prepared to serve diverse populations of learners in your community or around the world.
100% Online
Degrees:
M.Ed. or Ed.S. for practicing educators
M.Ed. for new teachers & career changers
Licensures only
Certificates
Over 40 program concentrations
Start dates: Multiple per year
Music Education
Music educators continue to face unique challenges—but they also have the unique opportunity to be a powerful catalyst for positive impact in the lives of others. Our cohort-style program incorporates the highest level of musicianship and best teaching practices from expert performers, conductors and teachers without sacrificing affordability. By studying only in the summers, you can apply what you learn during the school year and finish fully prepared to facilitate holistic learning methods for diverse populations of learners wherever you teach.
Online and in person summer study
Degrees:
M.M.Ed. degree (30 credits)
Licensure only
Professional development certificates
Start date: Summer
Public Health
Many health problems and inequities persist in our society, and addressing them is a complex task. In Gordon’s affordable Master of Public Health (MPH) program, you will learn from experts in the field alongside a supportive cohort of peer servant-leaders as you navigate the challenges and opportunities of public health. The asynchronous online classes can easily fit into your busy schedule as you prepare to advocate for the vulnerable and improve health outcomes for your community and beyond.
100% Online
Degrees:
MPH degree (45 credit hours)
Certificates (9 credits)
Concentrations in Leadership & Health Management, Community Health and Epidemiology
Start dates: Multiple per year
Business
Financial analysis is more than just the examination of financial information—it’s working with people and helping businesses and nonprofits reach their full potential. Our flexible, affordable and rigorous online program delves into the theories, research and practical models of leadership in organizations using case studies and hands-on learning. With an emphasis on business leadership through Christian values and ethical decision-making, you’ll be equipped with the tools and values you need to reimagine financial analysis in ways that make a positive human impact no matter which field you serve.
100% Online
Degree:
M.S. in Financial Analysis (36 credit hours)
Start dates: Multiple per year
Leadership in Christian Organizations
Our world is in desperate need of transformational, kingdom-minded leaders in Christian education. This graduate program is designed by Christian school leaders for Christian school leaders and taught alongside a cohort of peer education professionals. With real-world examples and solutions for today’s challenges, your degree is highly relevant and immediately applicable. Throughout this two-year program you will be empowered to lead your school with increased confidence and competence.
Online with in-person residencies
Degrees:
M.A. or Ed.S. degree (30 credit hours)
3 cohorts concentrating in international, classical or traditional christian schools
Start date: Summer
A bridge to graduate school Gordon Plus
Gordon Plus provides an opportunity for Gordon College juniors and seniors to add graduate-level courses to their undergraduate schedules. Full–time undergraduate students can take graduate classes in education, public health or financial analysis for up to 12 total credits of graduate work at no additional cost to them. This allows students to begin graduate work ahead of their peers—meaning a faster launch into their career while saving money and time.
Earn graduate course credits online as an undergraduate Gordon student
Save time and money on an advanced degree
Launch your career with additional experience and expertise
