Graduate Programs

Graduate Admissions

Business Administration, M.B.A.

Designed with a focus in strategic sustainability and interdisciplinary knowledge, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program challenges students to grow into innovative and responsible business leaders. With a focus on big picture thinking, our entrepreneurial culture fosters critical and systems analysis, effective communication, ethical reasoning, and team building.

Organizations are increasingly faced with disruptive challenges, including economic and political volatility, resource scarcity and complex social responsibilities. As a result, many businesses are looking to hire a new type of MBA graduate to drive strategic change within their organizations. This program closes the gap between what traditional business schools teach and what companies are looking for in their best employees. Our graduates serve the complex needs of organizations committed to making long-term investments in an uncertain future.

Business Administration website

Counseling Psychology, M.A.

Emphasizes a solid foundation in clinical theory and research, along with extensive training in clinical skills. Supervised clinical work/practica are a required part of the program, including experience working directly with clients in Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). Provides the educational requirements for the Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) license in the state of California. Students will receive a minimum of 150 hours of supervised counseling experience, provided by a licensed professional.

Counseling Psychology website

Education, M.A.

Geared toward working education professionals, this program helps students develop effective strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners and understand the critical issues affecting education today. Courses are offered exclusively online and in the evenings to provide a convenient and flexible schedule that fosters professional success.

Education website

Kinesiology, M.S.

Incorporates theoretical, scientific, and practical knowledge in exercise, health, nutrition, sport, and physical activity to apply in preventive, clinical, educational, military, recreational, and commercial settings. Students graduate prepared for doctoral and professional programs or careers in health, performance, and physical activity.

Kinesiology website

Psychology, M.A.

Offers a concentration in Academic Research. Students further specialize in Behavior Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Neuroscience, or Social/Cognitive Psychology.

Psychology website

School Psychology, M.A.

Combines a master’s degree in School Psychology  with a credential authorizing service in California as a school psychologist. Accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). 

School Psychology website

Social Work, M.S.W.

Prepares students for advanced generalist practice which emphasizes multi-system, multi-level approaches in which practitioners and clients work in collaboration to enhance the functioning and resilience within systems through building on existing strengths. Teaches students how to achieve a holistic, compassionate presence to a caring, and ethical practice. Emphasis on working in rural and Indigenous communities. Meets the California Board of Behavioral Sciences coursework requirements for licensure. 

Social Work website