Graduate and Professional Studies

Salve Graduate Student

Whether you're looking to expand your employment options or extend your academic expertise, Salve Regina University's graduate and professional programs can help you excel. Pursue a four-course certificate or career-advancing master's degree, or embark on a doctoral program.

We offer a comprehensive selection of exceptional graduate programs conveniently available online, in low-residency formats or in the evenings at our Newport campus.

Explore Our Degree and Certificate Programs

Business and entrepreneurship

Effect change in business, health care, the arts, education, nonprofits, government, the military or law enforcement.

Criminal justice and politics

Engage in an essential curriculum grounded in theory and practice. Through individualized programs of study, we develop sophisticated leaders who are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of a complex global environment.

Health care and nursing

Gain the experience and education you need to improve the lives of others. Our healthcare administration programs prepare clinical and business professionals to be innovative industry leaders, while our nursing programs provide the competitive edge needed to land top jobs in the field.

Literature and communication

With a low-residency format that honors the demands on your time, our Newport MFA in creative writing will deepen your fulfillment and elevate your career aspirations. Through dedicated faculty mentorship, we integrate essential knowledge and practice to further your personal and professional growth.

Social and behavioral sciences

Make an impact in the helping professions through graduate offerings in counseling and psychology. Our experiential programs emphasize a whole-person approach to research and practice, preparing you for a wide range of professional applications and employment opportunities. We also offer a Ph.D. in humanities and technology.

 

Build Your Skills

Salve's Office of Graduate and Professional Studies can assist you from start to finish.

Graduate Admission

Make your aspirations a reality. Check application deadlines and admission requirements.

Combined Bachelor's/ Master's Programs

Earn both degrees in five to six years, saving time and money.

Military and Veterans

Yellow Ribbon benefits, credit transfers with the Naval War College and more.

Transform Your Future at Salve

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