Graduate & Professional Studies Division

We recognize the benefits and rewards of earning a graduate degree and we also recognize the time commitment our students devote to their programs. At McDaniel College, we welcome students of all ages, interests, and professions, as we know they will bring enrichment to their classrooms. Whether face-to-face over a full fifteen-week semester, virtually through an abbreviated eight-week semester, or off-campus through an education cohort in conjunction with an area school district, there are a variety of course delivery modes to make earning a degree flexible. 

Graduate students will have the benefit of an assigned advisor to help walk them through their course selections to ensure they receive the full value of their graduate certificate or master’s degree. Pursuing postgraduate studies is a great way to further boost your career, and each program offers a culminating experience through either a capstone, thesis, final project, or internship, allowing you to gain first-hand experience in your field.

Explore McDaniel College's range of graduate degrees and certificates and discover how you can take the next step in your career.

The First Principles have long committed the College to the development of liberally educated women and men who think critically, creatively, and humanely. The philosophical outlook of Graduate and Professional Studies is grounded in these principles.

The mission of Graduate and Professional Studies is to prepare culturally competent professionals committed to leadership in their field. Students are placed in the center of a community rich in the liberal arts tradition. An emphasis on the foundation of knowledge and critical decision making based on current research, theory and practice are central to the various programs.

To accomplish this mission, the Graduate and Professional Studies program at the College prepares professionals who:

• are specialists in their field of study and who value the balance and interdependence of current theory, research and practice;
• advocate for and facilitate the personal growth and well being of a diverse clientele;
• use appropriate technology, assessment and analytical tools to solve problems and make decisions in their field;
• are prepared to interact, communicate and practice in a variety of settings with unique constraints and cultures; and
• are committed to life-long learning and continuing their own personal growth in order to stay current in their profession.