Seton Hill University - Graduate Degree Programs Brochure 2025
Graduate Degrees & Certificates
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Wherever You’re Starting From, We Can Help You Move
• Reading Specialist: Critical & Cultural Literacy (M.Ed.)
• Secondary Education (M.A.T.)
• Special Education (M.A.)
• Advanced Nutrition Practice (M.S.)
• Art Therapy-Specialization in Counseling (M.A.)
• Nutrition & Dietetics (M.S.)
• Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)
• Orthodontics (M.S.)
• Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
• Physician Assistant (M.S.)
Writing Popular Fiction (M.F.A.)
Take Ownership of Your Future
Business Analytics, M.B.A.
For companies to make strategic decisions, they need employees with the skills to analyze complex data. In Seton Hill’s online M.B.A. in Business Analytics, we’ll prepare you to be the expert that businesses want to invest in.
WHY AN M.B.A. IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS FROM SETON HILL?
• Widen your career options by developing the quantitative and managerial skills needed to analyze complex data sets and support data-driven business decisions across an organization’s supply chain.
• Learn from expert faculty who have the time, and the experience, to work directly with you to achieve your career goals.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
The discipline of business analytics is in high demand across a variety of industry segments.
FORMAT: Online, asynchronous (you don’t have to commit to specific class times)
TIME TO COMPLETE: 1 year full-time; 2+ part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE: 8-week sessions offered 6x per year
START TIMES: Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., Apr., June
CREDITS: 30
Cybersecurity Risk Management, M.B.A.
Experts in information security are in high demand in every area of business. In Seton Hill’s online M.B.A. in Cybersecurity Risk Management Program, you will develop information technology security capabilities while strengthening analysis and global leadership skills.
WHY AN M.B.A. IN CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT FROM SETON HILL?
• Learn to prevent, detect and defend against sophisticated cyberattacks.
• Develop the information technology security and managerial skills needed to assess and develop security frameworks throughout an organization’s global supply chain.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Students graduating from Seton Hill with a degree in cybersecurity are prepared for a wide array of jobs, including: Information Security Analyst, Data Security Administrator, Information Security Officer and Information Systems Security Administrator.
FORMAT: Online, asynchronous (you don’t have to commit to specific class times)
TIME TO COMPLETE: 1 year full-time; 2+ part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE: 8-week sessions offered 6x per year
START TIMES: Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., Apr., June
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination, M.B.A.
Substantial increases in Internetbased fraud and a complex tax and regulatory environment continue to lead to strong demand for accountants, forensic accountants, fraud examiners and both internal and external auditors. Seton Hill’s M.B.A. Program in Forensic Accounting’s concentration on understanding, investigating and deterring fraud prepares you to meet the rapidly increasing need for forensic and fraud specialists.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL?
Prepare for a CPA, CFE & CIA: The integrated curriculum of Seton Hill’s M.B.A. in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination Program enables you to earn academic credits that will help you become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Additionally, the program helps prepare you for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Accountants are ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report in two different lists: Best Business Jobs and 100 Best Jobs.
FORMAT:
Online, asynchronous (you don’t have to commit to specific class times)
TIME TO COMPLETE:
1 year full-time; 2+ part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE:
8-week sessions offered 6x per year
START TIMES: Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., Apr., June
CREDITS: 30
Healthcare Administration (M.B.A.)
Healthcare represents the largest industry sector in the U.S., with continued growth expected. At Seton Hill University, you’ll learn - and practice - the type of innovative, entrepreneurial thinking that healthcare employers seek.
WHY AN M.B.A. IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION FROM SETON HILL?
• Seton Hill has long been known for the rigor of its health sciences programs, the success of its health sciences graduates and the strength of its facilities, resources and partnerships in the local healthcare community.
• Seton Hill’s M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration Program dedicates more course time to healthcarespecific business learning than any other M.B.A. specialization in the region, with a focus on improving outcomes, reducing costs and upgrading the patient experience.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
The field of healthcare administration is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
FORMAT:
Online, asynchronous (you don’t have to commit to specific class times)
TIME TO COMPLETE:
1 year full-time; 2+ part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE:
8-week sessions offered 6x per year
START TIMES: Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., Apr., June
CREDITS: 30
Leadership & Management (M.B.A.)
Seton Hill University’s online M.B.A. in Leadership & Management provides the credentials and know-how to accelerate your career by strengthening leadership and strategic analysis skills.
WHY AN M.B.A. IN LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT FROM SETON HILL?
• From developing talent to managing large projects to operating in the fast-paced digital economy, this M.B.A. will provide you with invaluable insight - whether you are an aspiring business professional or an experienced leader.
• You will learn managementconsulting-based analytical techniques and apply them to reallife business situations.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
At Seton Hill, you will learn management-consulting-based analytical techniques and apply them to real-life business situations. These analytical skills are among the most sought-after in business, and prepare you for advanced positions (and compensation).
FORMAT:
Online, asynchronous (you don’t have to commit to specific class times)
TIME TO COMPLETE:
1 year full-time; 2+ part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE:
8-week sessions offered 6x per year
START TIMES: Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., Apr., June
CREDITS:
Project Management (M.B.A.)
Seton Hill’s online M.B.A. in Project Management will prepare you to play a crucial role in the overall success of any enterprise.
WHY AN M.B.A. IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT FROM SETON HILL?
• You’ll learn to work strategically across multiple business functions, including marketing, accounting, finance, human resources and information technology.
• Seton Hill’s Project Management M.B.A. courses include topics covered in the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. Project managers who earn the PMP credential generally enjoy enhanced salaries and a wider range of career opportunities.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
The need for professional project managers is expanding in all industries, including: healthcare,
manufacturing and construction, information services and publishing, finance and insurance, management and professional services, utilities, gas and oil.
FORMAT:
Online, asynchronous (you don’t have to commit to specific class times)
TIME TO COMPLETE: 1 year full-time; 2+ part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE: 8-week sessions offered 6x per year
START TIMES: Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., Apr., June
CREDITS: 30
Lead the Future of Criminal Justice Justice
Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice (M.A.)
Seton Hill’s online Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice (ALCJ) Program will provide you with practical application and training for numerous types of employment within the criminal justice field - as well as opportunities for promotional advancement.
WHY EARN YOUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE M.A. AT SETON HILL?
• This unique program focuses on development of culturally-relevant knowledge and sustainable skill sets for meaningful work in the criminal justice field.
• Expert faculty with academic expertise and practical experience in criminology and criminal justice will get to know you and help you succeed.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Career opportunities for graduates with this degree are diverse and come with a range of competitive salaries. They include advanced and leadership positions in: law enforcement, the legal system, corrections, probation
and parole, the court system, private security, private investigations and community services.
FORMAT:
Online, asynchronous (you don’t have to commit to specific class times)
TIME TO COMPLETE:
1 year full-time; 2+ part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE: 8-week sessions offered 6x per year
START TIMES: Aug., Jan.
CREDITS: 30
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Meet the Needs of All Students
Early Childhood Education, Pre-K to Grade 4 (M.A.T.)
Seton Hill’s Master of Arts in Teaching: Early Childhood Education is designed just for people who want to earn their master’s degree and have the option to earn early childhood teaching certification at the same time.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL FOR THE M.A.T. IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
Seton Hill University’s on-campus Child Development Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is an active resource for all Seton Hill Education Programs.
Teaching Certification PREP AVAILABLE
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Seton Hill’s M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education can prepare you for a career in: public, private and parochial schools; adoption and child care agencies; alternative school; preschool and after-school programs.
FORMAT:
Online courses combined with inperson field experience and 12 weeks of student teaching.
TIME TO COMPLETE:
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Courses are taught in 8-week sessions. Student teaching occurs after all coursework has been completed.
START TIME: June
CREDITS: 30
Innovative Instruction (M.Ed.)
Seton Hill University’s unique program in innovative instruction is valuable for educators or professionals who are responsible for teaching or training others.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S M.ED. IN INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION?
• This M.Ed. program is a great way to become familiar with current trends in education and training, including mobile technology, online learning and wearable technology.
• As an Apple Distinguished School, Seton Hill University is uniquely suited to prepare you with the tools, skills and experience to be an effective teacher in the classroom or the boardroom.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the career outlook for training and development specialists to grow faster than the average – with the best prospects open to those with experience developing online and mobile training programs.
FORMAT: Online TIME TO COMPLETE: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE: 8-week sessions offered 6x per year
START TIMES: Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., Apr., June CREDITS: 30
If you are a certified teacher, this distinctive online M.Ed. will prepare you to pursue a career as a literacy professional.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S READING SPECIALIST M.ED.?
• Courses take a critical, researchbased, culturally-responsive approach to literacy.
• Instruction is rooted in progressive theories of language and social development, such as the Science of Reading, and is aligned to both the Pa. Department of Education Guidelines for Reading Specialists and the International Literacy Association Standards for Reading Professionals.
pass the Pennsylvania state teaching certification exam for reading specialists.
Teaching Certification PREP AVAILABLE
FORMAT:
Online courses + practicum with inperson components. Courses are taught in 8-week sessions.
TIME TO COMPLETE:
1 year full-time, or longer part-time.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Online courses in 8-week sessions August to April; online seminar and in-person practicum April to June.
START TIME: August
CREDITS: 30
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Through this degree program, you will earn the skills needed to assume a leadership role in assessment, research and policy-making firms. You will also graduate prepared to
Secondary Education (M.A.T.)
Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to teach and encourage students in grades 7 - 12.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S M.A.T. IN SECONDARY ED?
• You can earn your master’s degree and prepare for teaching certification at the same time.
• This degree program combines advanced pedagogy, classroom management and subject-specific expertise.
• Engage in immersive fieldwork and student-teaching opportunities in a variety of school settings, ensuring you’re classroom-ready from day one.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Graduates of this M.A.T. program are highly sought after in: public and private schools, charter schools, educational nonprofits and curriculum development roles.
FORMAT:
Online classes + in-person student teaching
Teaching Certification
TIME TO COMPLETE: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time COURSE SCHEDULE:
Special Education (M.A.)
Aunique program for teachers or anyone who supports students with special needs.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S M.A. IN SPECIAL EDUCATION?
• You don’t have to hold a current teaching certification to be admitted to this master’s degree program.
• If you do have Pennsylvania teaching certification, you have the option of completing the requirements for additional certification in Special Education Pre K-12 while earning your master’s degree.
• All faculty have practical classroom experience.
FORMAT:
Courses online; required field experiences
TIME TO COMPLETE:
1 year full-time or less than 2 years part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE: 8-week sessions
START TIMES: Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., Apr., June CREDITS:
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Special education teachers and services will continue to be needed, as children with disabilities are identified earlier and enrolled into special education programs.
Advanced Nutrition Practice (M.S.)
If you are a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), you can gain advanced nutrition knowledge through this program, online, in only one year.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S M.S. IN ADVANCED NUTRITION PROGRAM?
• Open up your career opportunities by learning how to make an impact in various settings, including healthcare, management and education.
• Elective courses allow you to personalize your learning experience to support your interests and career goals.
• Expert faculty equipped with a wide array of industry certifications.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Employment opportunities for dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow faster than the average for the foreseeable future.
FORMAT: Online TIME TO COMPLETE: 1 year full-time, longer part-time
COURSE SCHEDULE: 8 week sessions
START TIMES: Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., Apr., June
CREDITS: 34
Art Therapy - Specialization in Counseling (M.A.)
Prepare to combine your love of art and desire to help others into one creative, inspiring and meaningful career.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S M.A. IN ART THERAPY?
• A livable learning schedule. Come to campus just 2 nights a week for 5 semesters, then enter your internship year.
• Enjoy taking courses with expert, credentialed faculty in Seton Hill’s award-winning Arts Center.
• Complete the educational requirements needed to attain ATR-BC and Pa. LPC credentials.
• Seton Hill’s Mobile Learning Program provides all full-time students in this program with MacBook Air laptops.
MacBook Air FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
CAREER OUTLOOK: Our graduates have worked in private practice, hospitals, hospice care, victim trauma services, child therapy clinics, mental
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health clinics, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.
FORMAT: On-campus courses + field experience
TIME TO COMPLETE: 2+ years (depending on full-time or part-time status)
COURSE SCHEDULE: 16-week semesters spring and fall and accelerated summer session
START TIMES: Aug., Jan.
CREDITS: 63
Nutrition & Dietetics (M.S.)
Seton Hill’s Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics will prepare you to become a registered dietitian in a little more than a year. Why wait to start helping others live longer, healthier lives?
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S M.S. IN NUTRITION & DIETETICS?
• Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to take the National Registration Exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• This competency-based program seamlessly integrates online coursework with supervised experiential learning.
• You’ll learn critical thinking and scientific skills needed for future clinical practice or organizational leadership roles.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Employment opportunities for dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow faster than the average for the foreseeable future.
FORMAT:
1 year of online courses followed by supervised experiential learning
TIME TO COMPLETE: 1.5 years
COURSE SCHEDULE:
8 week sessions throughout first year, then one semester of fieldwork
START TIMES: Aug., Jan.
CREDITS:
Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)
Earn a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Seton Hill and position yourself in the forefront of a growing profession that helps people of all ages to thrive.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S O.T.D. PROGRAM?
• A supportive, personalized learning environment that features topnotch facilities and resources.
• Hands-on learning in every semester.
• A convenient 3-day condensed class schedule.
• Learn to address challenges in all of the areas that affect a person’s wellbeing - including physical, cognitive, emotional and environmental factors.
• Benefit from relevant fieldwork experiences with clinical and community partners.
• Use your university-supplied MacBook Air laptop to learn anytime, anywhere.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Employment opportunities for occupational therapists are expected to grow much faster than the national average.
FORMAT:
On-campus courses; supervised on-site fieldwork
TIME TO COMPLETE: 3 years
COURSE SCHEDULE:
16-week semesters beginning in August and January
START TIME: Inaugural class begins August 2026
CREDITS:
Orthodontics (M.S.)
Seton Hill’s Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics combines didactic, clinical and research components leading to both a Master of Science and Certificate in Orthodontics. (This program is designed for students who have already earned a D.D.S., D.M.D. or equivalent.)
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S M.S. IN ORTHODONTICS?
• Enjoy an intensive full-time course of study as well as supervised clinical training in various contemporary orthodontic techniques.
• Benefit from working and learning in the University’s Center for Orthodontics, which incorporates the latest technology with specialized equipment, to provide the highest standard of treatment for patients, and an optimal learning experience for residents.
MacBook Air FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
CAREER OUTLOOK:
U.S. News & World Report features “orthodontist” in 4 of its “Best of” lists: Best-Paying Jobs, Best Health Care Jobs, Best STEM jobs, 100 Best Jobs
FORMAT:
Courses and supervised clinical experiences held at Seton Hill’s Center for Orthodontics
TIME TO COMPLETE: 30 months START TIME: July CREDITS: 90
Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life by providing preventive healthcare, rehabilitation and treatment services for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses or injuries. The Physical Therapy Program at Seton Hill is dedicated to helping you move forward in this rapidly growing field.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S D.P.T. PROGRAM?
• Frequent, comprehensive clinical experiences.
• Topic-based study that develops clinical reasoning competency, knowledge of foundational science, physical therapy skills and understanding of professional responsibilities.
• Technologically-advanced health science facilities.
• All students receive a MacBook Air laptop.
• Faculty who are licensed physical therapists and clinical researchers.
• Prepare for national and Pa. state licensure.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
The job outlook for physical therapists is projected to grow much faster than the national average for the foreseeable future.
FORMAT:
On-campus courses; clinical experience in a variety of settings
TIME TO COMPLETE: 33 months
START TIME: August
CREDITS: 116
Physician Assistant (M.S.)
At Seton Hill, we educate students to become clinically competent physician assistants who care for the whole patient and deliver ‘patient-centered’ care that is ethically sound.
• Expert faculty with comprehensive clinical practice experience.
• Top-notch classroom, lab and clinical learning facilities and resources in Seton Hill’s Boyle Health Sciences Center.
JOANNE WOODYARD BOYLE Health Sciences Center
• All students receive MacBook Air laptops.
• Gain real-world experience through a variety of clinical rotations across different specialties, helping you build confidence and expertise.
• Graduates are prepared to take (and have a consistently high pass rate on) the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Career opportunities for physician assistants will continue to grow at a rate much faster than the average for all occupations.
FORMAT:
On-campus courses; off-campus clinical interactions and rotations in various settings.
TIME TO COMPLETE: 27 months
START TIME: January
Writing Popular Fiction (M.F.A.)
This one-of-a-kind program teaches writers to create – and market – the fiction that sells. It is designed for new or experienced authors who wish to write within popular fiction genres such as romance, science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery or young adult.
WHY CHOOSE SETON HILL’S WRITING POPULAR FICTION PROGRAM?
• Earn a master of fine arts degree while working full-time or caring for a family.
• Develop a novel-length writing project in a genre of your choice.
• Enjoy courses, workshops and oneon-one mentoring by established writers.
• Become part of an active, supportive writing community.
• Learn how to get your work published.
• Take advantage of our partnership with Edinburgh Napier University and study in Scotland.
CAREER OUTLOOK:
Graduates are published writers and award-winners, including New York Times bestselling authors.
FORMAT:
5 on-campus 5-day residencies (January and June); Online Term Writing Projects; Online Classes
TIME TO COMPLETE:
2.5 years (longer if studying in Scotland)
START TIME: Jan., June
CREDITS: 54.5 LEARN MORE AT setonhill.edu/fiction ARE AVAILABLE!
Learn New Skills Fast
Graduate-Level Certificates
Aquick, affordable way to gain new knowledge and skills. Most certificates are composed of 4 or 5 online courses. Certificates are stackable, and credits earned can also be used toward graduate degrees.
• ADAPTIVE ONLINE INSTRUCTION
Gain the up-to-the-minute knowledge and skills needed to teach, present information, or conduct training sessions online.
• BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Learn to apply analytics to derive insights and improve overall business performance.
• CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT
Develop information technology security capabilities in less than a year.
• FORENSIC & FRAUD EXAMINATION
Prepare to help identify and defeat fraud in a wide variety of industries.
• GENOCIDE & HOLOCAUST STUDIES
Advance your understanding of the political, social and religious issues that give rise to acts of genocide, and how the lessons of history inform possible responses to the genocides that exist in the world today.
• HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Learn the healthcare-specific business skills necessary to move forward in this fast growing and high demand field
• LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Lead with confidence - whether you’re developing organizational talent, managing large projects or responding to the fast-paced digital economy.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Become an agile business project manager with an understanding of advanced tools and techniques.
Seton Hill University Graduate Program FAQs
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Seton Hill costs less than some state schools. What you will pay depends on the program you enroll in, and the aid you are eligible to receive. Find out more at setonhill.edu/gradcosts.
DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID?
Yes! Some programs offer scholarships, and we also offer tuition discounts for alumni and for employees of our Employer Partners. You can also apply for federal student loans. Find out more: setonhill.edu/gradaid
WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS?
General admissions requirements can be found at setonhill.edu/grad. Each program has their own specific requirements, and you can find them on the academic program’s page of setonhill.edu. GMAT or GRE scores are not required.
IS THERE TECHNICAL OR ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR GRAD STUDENTS?
Yes! Seton Hill provides graduate students with computer technical support, writing assistance and math help - online or on-campus.
Career & Professional Development
Seton Hill’s award-winning Career and Professional Development Center will work with you, your professors, and local, regional and national employers to provide you with the career development skills, networking opportunities and placement services you need to keep moving forward. The resources of the Career Center are available to you as a student, and also as a continuing benefit after you graduate at no cost.
