MMU graduate programs
Master of Arts in Education
Champion meaningful change—the demand for teachers is higher than ever.
Master of Science in Nursing
Become a leader and change agent in the field—get your MSN in just 16-17 months.
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Join the only COAMFTE-accredited MFT master's program in Iowa.
Master of Strategic Leadership
Designed for experienced and emerging leaders with a growth mindset.
Starting is easy
We're here to propel you forward—and with all of the benefits, there's no reason to wait!
Since classes are offered with 9 start dates in 5- and 10-week blocks, you're able to work courses in when they best fit into your schedule.
- Speak with your advisor to determine eligibility.
- Meet with a program director and/or admissions recruiter with questions (meeting with program director required for nursing students).
- Complete the registration form.
Available courses
You're able to join any of the courses listed below through MMU Plus. Get a jump-start on your master's or use graduate courses to complete electives for your bachelor's—all at no extra cost!
See the Master of Business Administration catalog or Master of Strategic Leadership catalog for more information and course descriptions.
- BA 515: Organizational Ethics
- BK 500: Managerial Marketing
- BN 500: Organizational Effectiveness
- BN 620: Principles of Project Management
- LS 640: Systems Thinking & Growth Mindset
Please visit the Master of Arts in Education catalog for course descriptions.
- ED 504: Assessment in Teaching English as a Second Language
- ED 560: Behavior Interventions
- ED 515: Children's Literature: Enhancing Instruction
- ED 511: Collaboration and Mentoring
- ED 525: Content Area Reading and Writing
- ED 551: Culturally Responsive Teaching
- ED 530: Diagnostic Assessment of Reading & Writing
- ED 518: Early Childhood Assessment and Intervention
- ED 517: Early Childhood Curriculum, Birth-Kindergarten
- ED 507: ESL Reading and Language Arts Methods and Practicum
- ED 514: Family and Community Relationships
- ED 510: Foundations of Reading
- ED 501: Grammar for Teaching English as a Second Language
- ED 513: Health, Nutrition, and Safety
- ED 512: Human Growth and Development
- ED 521: Issues in Educational Psychology
- ED 503: Language, Culture, and Schooling
- ED 520: Language, Literacy and Culture
- ED 502: Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
- ED 550: Special Education: Law, Collaboration and Consultation
- ED 519: Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Programs
- ED 531: Technology Strategies for Teachers
- ED 580: Transitions and Career Planning
- ED 576: Trends and Strategies in Teaching Children with Autism
- ED 516: Young Adult Literature
Please visit the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) catalog for course descriptions. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required to take MSN courses through MMU Plus. Students should also schedule an appointment with the Graduate Nursing Programs Director to discuss what courses are right for them.
Please visit the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy catalog for course descriptions.
- MF 524: Family Life Development
- MF 503: Family Systems
- MF 605: Neuroscience for Marriage & Family Therapy
- MF 671: Therapeutic Techniques with Parents and Children
- MF 665: Applications of Play Therapy
- MF 626: Psychopathology and the Family
- MF 655: Spirituality and the Family
- MF 630: Trauma, Violence, & Addiction
In choosing to start my master’s degree early, I was able to make more valuable connections with other nurses in the area.
Rachel Harris '21, '23 MBA
Information Technology Business Analyst | CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.
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Annie Ertz '19, '22 MBA
Business
After gaining a position at Collins Aerospace and graduating with a degree in accounting, finance, and management, Annie Ertz returned for her MBA at MMU.
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Madison Knight '20, '23 MA-MFT
Office Administrative Assistant | Covenant Family Solutions
Wanting to become a therapist, Madison Knight participated in the MMU Plus program to get a head start on her master's degree.
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Trey Beckman '21, '22 MAEd
Special Education
With a master's degree already on his mind, the MMU Plus and teaching licensure pathway are the perfect combination for Trey Beckman.
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Ashley Studt '22
Teaching Licensure Pathway (Second Degree)
By taking advantage of the MMU Plus program, Ashley Studt is gaining more experience and knowledge in graduate-level courses.
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Nathan Acuff '21
Management, Theology
As an undergrad taking graduate-level classes, Nathan Acuff networked with people he never would have met otherwise.
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