Olivet Nazarene University provides a liberal arts education with a distinctive Christian context. The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies is committed to extending that mission by providing high-quality academic programs that meet the needs of today's adult learner. Whether you wish to complete a degree, advance a career or make a career change, Olivet can help further your journey.

We believe bright futures are grounded in solid education. We also realize that today's world doesn't always make it possible to stop for education. The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies creates programs that are:

Doable. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are.
Rigorous. Our degree programs are accredited and educationally solid.
Accelerated. Many programs are completed in less than two years.
Convenient. Cohorts meet in many convenient locations or online.
Applicable. Real education for the real world you live in.


Certification - Family Nurse Practitioner

Associate of Arts in Business


Bachelor of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Master of Organizational Leadership

Master of Business Administration (Executive Track)

Certifications
  • Middle School Endorsement
  • Drivers Education Endorsement
  • Reading Teacher Endorsement
  • English as Second Language

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Master of Arts in Education
  • Library Information Specialist (Type 10)
  • Reading Education: Reading Specialist (Type 10)
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • School Improvement Leadership (Type 75)
  • Teacher Leadership

Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Elementary (Type 03)
  • Secondary (Type 09)
  • K-12 (Type 10)

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling

Master of Arts in School Counseling (Type 73)

Master of Arts - Philosophy of History

Master of Arts - Philosophy of Political Theory


Doctor of Education - Ethical Leadership
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Accreditation Statement

Olivet Nazarene University is committed to academic excellence. The University is accredited to offer associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate degrees by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, telephone: (312) 263-0456. Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.


As part of the School of Education unit, the graduate education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). All of the courses have been specifically aligned with national content-specific standards and/or Illinois State Content Area Standards. Note: Since Olivet is accountable for aligning program/course content to state and national standards, transfer credit is not accepted for any of the advanced programs. In addition, the Illinois Department of Education has approved Olivet as a degree granting institution in teacher preparation and advanced master's degrees. The Illinois State Board of Education also has granted entitlement rights for certifications - Types 03, 09, 10, 73, and 75; and endorsements. These programs are approved by specialty organizations as well as the State of Illinois:

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Art Education, K-12
English/Language Arts Education, 6-12
Music Education, K-12
Social Studies Education, 6-12
Curriculum and Instruction
Family/Consumer Science Education, 6-12
Physical Education, K-12
Spanish Education, K-12
Educational Leadership
Library Information Specialist
School Counseling
Teacher Leadership
Elementary Education, K-9
Mathematics Education, 6-12
Science Education, 6-12
Reading Specialist