Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs Schedules
Graduate Programs Course Descriptions
Before initiating the application process, please contact Dr. Lee Schmidt, Doctoral Program Director, to discuss your proposed area of research interest. Dr. Schmidt can be reached at (708) 216-3573 or lschm3@luc.edu.
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS
- MSN/MBA in conjunction with the Graduate School of Business
- MSN/M.Div. in conjunction with the Institute of Pastoral Studies
MASTER'S PROGRAMS
MS in Nursing with graduate majors in:
- Acute Care
- Adult Health
- Cardiac Health and Disease Management
- Family Health
- Health Systems Management
- Oncology
- Population-Based Infection Control and Environmental Safety (PICES)
- Women's Health
- RN to MSN
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing offers certificate programs for post-baccalaureate nurses and other health professionals looking to advance their knowledge and skills in their practice areas or to expand their career options. Certificate programs are also a great introduction to the Master of Science in Nursing program.
Post-master's nurse practitioner certificate programs are also available for those master’s prepared nurses who wish to gain needed content expertise to prepare for a nurse-practitioner national certification examination. A minimum of 2,000 hours experience in the area of nurse-practitioner focus is necessary. Many certificate programs are conveniently offered online.
