Evangel University Graduate Studies programs integrate passionate faith and scholarly exploration to equip and empower diverse and committed learners, whatever their professional calling, to be servant leaders, social and intellectual catalysts, and mature followers of Christ. Graduate Studies program offers extended studies and professional development in education, strategic leadership, organizational leadership, psychology, and school counseling, as well as integration of faith and learning within a scholarly atmosphere. The Evangel University Graduate Studies programs provide the opportunity for a degree-seeking student to earn a master’s and doctoral degrees. A student who is not planning to pursue a graduate degree may select from a variety of professional development opportunities.
Evangel University’s graduate faculty set standards for graduate work and provide graduate instruction. Graduate faculty generally hold an earned doctorate or its equivalent and are approved by the Department Chair of Graduate Studies, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Graduate Program Coordinator. Only members of the graduate faculty may teach courses numbered 500-700. Adjunct graduate faculty may be approved to provide instructional services for graduate students because of their unique competencies and/or professional roles or achievements.
Graduate Degree Programs
The following graduate degrees are offered:
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Master of Education in Literacy
- Master of Organizational Leadership
- Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Science in School Counseling
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction
- Doctor of Strategic Leadership
General admission and degree requirements for Graduate Studies are determined by the Academic Council, the Board of Administration, and the Board of Directors. Careful consideration is given to all applicants. Primary factors reviewed are undergraduate records, recommendations from academic and professional references, adherence to Evangel’s values, and the scores on entrance exams.
Licensures and Certifications
Evangel’s degree programs prepare graduates for licensure/certification within the State of Missouri. Requirements for licensure may differ from state to state. Please consult professional licensure/certification requirements for your career within a state of planned practice including:
- Accounting (CPA)
- Finance
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Social Work
- Early Childhood/Elementary [birth-grade 6]
- Elementary [grades 1-6]
- Middle School [grades 5-9 in two content areas: math, science, social studies, English/Language Arts, and business]
- Special Education [K-12 Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical]
- Art Education [K-12]
- Music Education [K-12: vocal or instrumental or both]
- Physical Education [K-12]
- Spanish Education [K-12]
- Biology Education [grades 9-12]
- Business Education [grades 9-12]
- Communication Arts [grades 9-12: journalism and English]
- Mathematics [grades 9-12]
- Social Science [grades 9-12]
- Speech & Theatre [grades 9-12]
- M.Ed. School Counseling K-12
- Ed.D. [superintendent K-12
- Ed.L. [school principal K-12]
- Literacy [Special Reading K-12]