Graduate Studies Mission Statement
The mission of Graduate Studies at Anderson University is to provide academic preparation for adult students who desire to enhance their capacity for service and leadership within a variety of professional settings. All graduate degree programs at Anderson University are designed to ensure that graduate students engage in courses that are progressively more advanced in academic content and intellectual rigor compared to undergraduate programs within the same or similar disciplines. The courses within the graduate curriculum require intensive study of scholarly literature and findings, as well as student participation in research, pertinent practice and training, or both.
Graduate Programs
Masters-level
Master of Arts: Biblical and Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Bachelor’s+MBA)
Master of Business Adminstration: Healthcare Leadership
Master of Business Administration: Human Resources
Master of Business Administration: Marketing
Master of Business Administration: Supply Chain Management
Master of Criminal Justice
Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity (BA+MDIV)
Master of Divinity: Youth Ministry
Master of Education
Master of Education in Administration and Supervision
Master of Ministry
Master of Ministry Management
Master of Music in Music Education
Master of Organizational Leadership
Master of Organizational Leadership (Bachelor’s+MOL)
Master of Public Service and Administration
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Learning Technology
Master of Science in Nursing: Education
Master of Science in Nursing: Executive Leadership
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Doctoral-level
Doctor of Education: Leadership and Learning: Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
Doctor of Education: Leadership and Learning: School and Community Leadership
Doctor of Ministry: 21st Century Ministry
Doctor of Ministry: Biblical Preaching
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Advanced Practice (MSN-DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Executive Leadership
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Executive Leadership (MSN-DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Philosophy: Leadership: Business
Doctor of Philosophy: Leadership: Christian Ministry
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Graduate Certificate
Healthcare Management Certificate
Human Resources Management Certificate
Online and Mobile Learning Certificate
Organizational Leadership Certificate
Supply Chain Management and Logistics Certificate
Post-Masters Certificate
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
Graduate Program Administrators
Academic Deans
Dr. Mark Butler, Dean, College of Education
Dr. Michael Duduit, Dean, College of Christian Studies
Dr. David Larson, Dean, The South Carolina School of the Arts
Mr. Steve Nail, Dean, College of Business
Dr. Donald Peace, Dean, College of Health Professions
Dr. Clarence (Chuck) Williamson, Dean, School of Public Service and Administration
Dr. Cindy Cross, Interim Dean, School of Nursing
Academic Associate Deans
Dr. Kristopher K. Barnett, Associate Dean, Clamp Divinity School
Dr. Cynthia Baughan, Associate Dean, College of Education
Dr. Evie Maxey, Associate Dean, College of Business
Dr. Jo Carol Mitchel-Rogers, Associate Dean, The South Carolina School of the Arts
Dr. Jeffrey Moore, Associate Dean, College of Business
Graduate Program Leadership
Dr. Kristopher K. Barnett - MA, MDiv, MMin, MMinMgt, DMin
Dr. Giovanni Calise - MBA, MOL
Mr. George Ducworth - MCJ, MPSA
Dr. Jaclyn Gaulden - MSN, DNP
Dr. Josh Herron - MS-IDLT
Dr. Martha Hinman - DPT
Dr. Christopher Hansen - MM MEd
Dr. Kyle Small - PhD
Dr. Julie Smart - EdD
Dr. Jeremy Watts - MAT, MEd
Academic Administrative & Executive Assistants
Ms. Kay Babecki, Administrative Assistant, College of Education
Ms. Katherine Davenport, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing
Ms. Erin Fisher, Administrative Assistant, School of Public Service and Administration
Ms. Tammy Gilbert, Executive Assistant, College of Health Professions
Ms. Lynn Guthrie, Administrative Assistant, The South Carolina School of the Arts
Ms. Kendyl McElreath, Administrative Assistant, College of Christian Studies
Ms. Margaret Meece, Administrative Assistant, College of Business
Ms. Cheryl Pease, Administrative Assistant, Graduate Programs, School of Nursing
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