Graduate Programs - Elms College

Accelerated BA/MBA

Earn two degrees in five years or less and become a dynamic business leader.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

Elevate your nursing career as an APRN and specialize in the care of adult patients in hospital settings. Graduates are eligible to take the ANCC or AANP certification exams.

Biomedical Sciences (BMS)

Complete a rigorous 12-month program and strengthen your application for professional health care programs, Ph.D programs, research jobs in the sciences, or teaching positions in higher ed.

Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Broaden your knowledge of behavior analysis in our 12 credit CAGS program, which highlights the theory and practice of working with individuals on the spectrum.

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Gain practical experience envisioning new ideas, evaluating market opportunities, making rapid decisions, and launching or growing businesses.

Certificate in Global Health

Identify, understand, and develop interventions for global health issues. Interdisciplinary coursework draws from the fields of biology, nursing, psychology, and social work.

Certificate in Nursing and Health Services Management

Strengthen your management skills, expand your knowledge of business best practices, and establish a strong foundation for leadership in healthcare settings.

Certificate in Nursing Education

Pursue your passion for teaching and gain a well-rounded understanding of contemporary nursing pedagogy. Train new generations of nurses to make a difference.

Certificate in Pastoral Studies (CPS)

Become a powerful presence in the lives of your parishioners by strengthening your knowledge of applied theology.

Certificate in School Nursing

Diversify your skill set to address the health needs of children in a school community setting.

Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS)

Gain a well-rounded understanding of contemporary theology and the different social, ethical, and moral issues facing the Church.

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)

Already have a master’s degree? Enrich your understanding of educational theory and practice as you build on your academic expertise.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Transform your nursing career as an APRN and provide comprehensive health care to diverse populations across the lifespan. Graduates are eligible to take the ANCC or AANP certification exams.

Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (CFP Only)

Deepen your knowledge of financial planning as you study tax management, employee benefits and retirement planning, estate planning, and more. Elms offers unique in-person classroom instruction.

Health Systems Innovation and Leadership (HSIL)

Research, evaluate, and implement evidence-based innovations that transform healthcare delivery and the patient experience. Master’s degree required prior to applying.

Master of Arts in Applied Theology

Advance your understanding of contemporary theology and pastoral care. MAAT students customize their course of study in close consultation with the program director.

Master of Arts in Teaching

Pursue one of 16 concentrations for your MAT degree. Your initial teaching license qualifies you to begin teaching in Mass. and more than 40 states, islands, and territories.

Master of Education

Expand your expertise in one of 14 content areas and gain the credits you need to apply for professional licensure.

Master of Science in Accounting & Financial Planning (CPA + CFP)

Highlight your technical and ethical competencies as a financial expert. Graduates are prepared to sit for the CPA and CFP exams.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Take classes at Elms and earn your MSW from St. Louis University, one of the top social work programs in the nation. Students with a BS can enter the Advanced Standing track.

MBA – Concentration in Financial Planning (MBA + CFP)

Establish a strong holistic understanding of financial planning as you work with expert faculty. Graduates are prepared to sit for the CFP exam.

MBA in Accounting

Sharpen your financial analysis skills and position yourself to be a thought leader in the competitive business landscape. Graduates are prepared to sit for the CPA exam.

MBA in Healthcare Leadership

Redefine your approach to leadership and creatively manage the complexities of modern healthcare administration.

MBA in Management

Make the jump from business professional to executive leader. Drive operational excellence using a well-rounded, carefully-crafted array of management skills.

MS in Applied Behavior Analysis

Learn to assess and treat severe problem behavior and skill deficits in people with and without disabilities. Complete your practicum and prepare for the BCBA exam.

MS in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Become an expert in behavior analysis with a specific focus on working with autistic individuals. Complete your practicum and prepare for the BCBA exam.

MSN in Nursing and Health Services Management

Acquire the management expertise you need to fill leadership roles across the healthcare delivery system and within a variety of organizational settings. 100% online.

MSN in Nursing Education

Spark your journey to becoming a dynamic nurse educator. Apply your knowledge and skills in two education practicum experiences. 100% online.

MSN in School Nursing

Gain specialized skills to address the complex health needs of students within a school community setting. 100% online.

MSN/MBA

Unify your managerial and clinical expertise to deliver high-caliber results for modern healthcare organizations. 100% online.

Pre-Medical Program

Improve your GPA, prepare for standardized tests, and complete your prerequisites for medical school. Your course of study is personalized to fit your academic needs and goals.

Pre-Physician Assistant Program

Complete all of your prerequisites for PA school and work closely with the program advisor to polish your personal statement, interview skills, letters of rec, applications, and more.

RN-MSN

Advance your nursing career and earn your MSN in approximately 28 months. This program is intended for RNs with a non-nursing undergraduate degree.