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:
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:
Art Education, K-12
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education, K-9
English/Language Arts Education, 6-12
Family/Consumer Science Education, 6-12
Library Information Specialist
Mathematics Education, 6-12
Music Education, K-12
Physical Education, K-12
School Counseling
Science Education, 6-12
Social Studies Education, 6-12
Spanish Education, K-12
Teacher Leadership
Reading Specialist
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.
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:
Art Education, K-12
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education, K-9
English/Language Arts Education, 6-12
Family/Consumer Science Education, 6-12
Library Information Specialist
Mathematics Education, 6-12
Music Education, K-12
Physical Education, K-12
School Counseling
Science Education, 6-12
Social Studies Education, 6-12
Spanish Education, K-12
Teacher Leadership
Reading Specialist
Associate of Arts
Bachelor Programs
Master Programs
- Master of Arts - Philosophy of History
- Master of Arts - Philosophy of Political Theory
- Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
- Master of Arts - School Counseling (Type 73)
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Executive Track)
- Master of Education – Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Organizational Leadership
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Teaching
Certification Programs
Doctorate Programs
