Graduate degrees are becoming increasingly important to success in the current competitive markets. Employers are always looking for some factor that distinguishes one candidate or employee from another. In the mid‑twentieth century it was high school graduation, and parents urged their children to get their diploma. Then the GED gained importance, and later some years of college became a consideration. Then the college degree became a feature of a qualified job candidate. Today, a graduate degree is increasingly the distinguishing factor that an applicant or an employee seeking advancement can offer. It provides a stronger credential when moving to another position and provides skills and knowledge for intellectual and professional leadership.
The graduate programs at John Carroll University offer an education based on the intellectual tradition and educational model of the Society of Jesus. This model focuses on academic excellence, leadership potential, service to others and the development of the whole person.
The Graduate School has been a part of John Carroll University for more than sixty years. Master’s degrees were granted by St. Ignatius College, the forerunner of John Carroll in 1895. In 1940, the Graduate Division was formed, and by 1952 master’s degrees were approved in eight departments. Today, we offer more than twenty degree programs in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Boler School of Business. You will find a variety of opportunities for advanced study here at The Graduate School. We believe that there is one that will suit your needs.
Our students are primarily part‑time, working adults from the Northeast Ohio region. We also welcome international students, many of whom learned about our graduate programs from our web site. Most of the courses are held in classrooms equipped with advanced technology, and some instructors include web-based components. Our faculty are active scholars. Many have national and international reputations. They are active in research, publish books and articles, hold offices in national organizations, and edit major journals in their field. Our full-time staff is ready to help you, as are many faculty throughout the University. Please feel free to visit us with questions or even just to look around. We’ll set up interviews with specific departments if you would like to learn more about a particular program.
Again, welcome to John Carroll. We will be happy to help you with the next important step in your career and life.
Sincerely yours,
Mary E. Beadle, Ph.D.
Dean of The Graduate School
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