Find the right career path for you
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Our programs are designed for working professionals in a supportive and nurturing environment that meets the needs of adult learners who want to advance their careers to the next level.
Nursing Programs
Our nursing programs have a rich 116-year history. We prepare nurse educators and nurse administrators to be leaders in their respective fields.
MS in Nursing and Business Leadership
MS in Nursing Education
R.N.-M.S.N. Nursing Program
Administrative and Management Programs
Our degrees combine cutting-edge theoretical and practical training that will provide you with a solid foundation in business or healthcare management and administration.
Business Administration | M.B.A
Public Administration | M.A.P.A.
Health Care Administration | M.H.C.A.
MS in Nursing and Business Leadership
Psychology and Counseling Programs
Develop your professional path in the field of counseling, build your knowledge and skills to make a positive difference in others’ lives.
Master of Education School Counseling (M.Ed.)
Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Clinical Mental Health Counseling | MA
Come get your mind full of WAU
Jonathan Peter
“My approach to the program is the opposite of what is advertised. Rather than getting through it quickly, I’m taking it more slowly. So I only take one class per semester. That’s what works best for me since I’m working full time. While WAU’s accelerated program offers classes that allow you to get it done in 12 months, it’s not based on the calendar year; it’s based on the number of credits. So you can take the credits whenever you want to take them. You aren’t penalized for working through it more slowly. You graduate with an MBA at your pace. And, that’s one of the values of getting my degree from WAU.”
Complete in 2 Years or Less
No GMAT or GRE Required
Real-World Skills
Affordable Tuition
Accelerated Programs
Academic Excellence
Evening Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
For more than 35 years, Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been a leader in providing career-building degree programs for working professionals through its School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). In a supportive and nurturing environment that meets the needs of adult learners, the SGPS currently offers six accelerated evening undergraduate and professional programs and ten master’s programs (including two fully online – the Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Public Administration programs).
Brenda Chase, PhD, MBA
Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies
301-891-4092
sgps@wau.edu
See WAU for yourself and be inspired to get started on pursuing your calling.
Financial resources
Assistance in creating a financial plan
Employer educational partnerships
Financial aid information
We have numerous educational partnerships in the area. You may be eligible for a substantial tuition discount. Call today to find out if SGPS and your employer have an educational partnership.
Accelerated
Classes are offered in 8-week sessions, allowing you to complete your degree in as little as 12 to 18 months, depending on the degree you choose.
Affordable
Our tuition rates are competitive (Undergraduate – $465 and Graduate $625 per credit hour), less your substantial tuition discount. This will allow you to earn a high-quality education at an attractive price.
Flexible
Classes are offered online, face-to-face, and/or hybrid in the evenings (one night a week). Here at SGPS, you can select a pace that is tailored for your life, choosing to take as few or as many classes as you want.
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