Dec 05, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate General Information


 

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 in Teaching: Elementary Education  
Master of Business Administration  
Master of Business Adminstration: Healthcare Leadership  
Master of Criminal Justice/Command College  
Master of Divinity  
Master of Education  
Master of Education in Administration and Supervision  
Master of Ministry  
Master of Music in Music Education  
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 Ministry  
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  

Post-Masters Certificate

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification  

Graduate Program Administrators

Academic Deans

Mr. Steve Nail, Dean, College of Business
Dr. Michael Duduit, Dean, College of Christian Studies
Dr. Bob Hanley, Interim Dean, College of Education
Dr. Donald Peace, Dean, College of Health Professions
Dr. David Larson, Dean, The South Carolina School of the Arts
Dr. Carol Kellim, Dean, School of Nursing
Dr. Tim Turner, Dean, School of Public Service and Administration

Academic Associate Deans

Dr. Kristopher K. Barnett, Associate Dean, Clamp Divinity School
Dr. Nathan Cox, Associate Dean, The South Carolina School of the Arts
Dr. John Duncan, Associate Dean, College of Business
Dr. Jeffrey Moore, Associate Dean, College of Business
TBA, Associate Dean, College of Education

Academic Chairs and Directors

Dr. Channing Crisler, Director, Master of Divinity Program
Dr. Tammy Haislip, Chair, College of Education Graduate Programs
Dr. David Perry, Director, Master of Music in Music Education Program
Dr. Beth Snyder, Chair, School of Nursing Graduate Programs

Academic Coordinators

Ms. Brenda Gray, Coordinator of Education Graduate Programs
Ms. Stephanie McLees, Coordinator of the MBA

Program Staff

Mrs. Nancy Tate, Director of Financial Aid

Graduate Programs Journey Coaches

Mrs. Chesley Tench, Journey Coach Supervisor
Mrs. Brenda Gray, Journey Coach, College of Education (MEd)
Mrs. Michelle Lynch, Journey Coach, College of Education (MAT)
Mrs. Jenni Knowles, Journey Coach, School of Nursing
Mrs. Leanne McBride, Journey Coach, School of Public Service and Administration
Mrs. Laurie Thompson, Journey Coach, College of Christian Studies and The SC School of the Arts
Mrs. Sharon Vargo, Journey Coach, College of Business

Academic Administrative & Executive Assistants

Mrs. Kay Babecki, Administrative Assistant, College of Education
Mrs. Katherine Davenport, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing
Mrs. Tammy Gilbert, Executive Assistant, College of Health Professions
Mrs. Leanne McBride, Administrative Assistant, School of Public Service and Administration
Ms. Stephanie McLees, Administrative Assistant, College of Business
Ms. Cheryl Pease, Administrative Assistant, Graduate Programs, School of Nursing
Ms. Kelli Strickland, Administrative Assistant, College of Christian Studies
Mrs. Lynn Guthrie, Administrative Assistant, The South Carolina School of the Arts