Graduate Studies
Whether you’re preparing for a career change, a job promotion, or a leadership position, our flexible programs fit in with your busy life to meet your education needs.
A Smart Investment
MSU Moorhead is an excellent value. Compare MSUM’s tuition to other private and for-profit colleges and even public universities, and you’ll see we are competitively priced. Our graduates prove the value of our programs.
Average Cost Per Credit for Graduate Tuition
What is 18 Online?
18 Online provides the 18 credits you’ll need to become a qualified content area concurrent enrollment instructor. It’s the result of Minnesota House of Representatives bill H.F. 3326 and Senate bill S.F. No. 3062, which appropriated $3 million to provide curriculum development for the Northwest Regional Partnership continuing education program.
Infuse Mental Health Project Grant
The Infuse Mental Health Project addresses a critical shortage of school-based mental health service providers in our region. This project reduces the cost for MSUM students entering the School Counseling or School Psychology graduate programs to engage local, rural, and tribal schools struggling to fill mental health professional vacancies. You can apply for up to $12,000/year or a total of $24,000 in grant support available over two years of graduate study.
Graduate Studies Student Success Stories
Addressing the Equity Gap: Survey sheds light on Native American student experiences
MSUM’s equity gap led Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Dr. Caitlin Johnson to request and receive funding to conduct a wellness survey of Native American students on campus. Thanks to a team of Native American student researchers organized by Dr. Johnson, the survey was conducted in the fall semester of 2023.
Ryan Brumwell: Sparking Change in Special Education
Special education graduate student Ryan Brumwell will speak at MSU Moorhead's 26th Annual Student Academic Conference about the burnout of special education professionals and possible solutions.
Speech language pathology students offer hearing screenings to community
Connecting with the local community helps speech-language pathology graduate students refine their skills while providing needed services.
Our professors are applauded for their flexibility in accommodating work, school and life responsibilities.
Commitment to professional development may improve your leadership and management opportunities.
Many of our programs are offered entirely online, but technology tools like Skype, Google Hangouts or Zoom ensure personal connections with professors.
The correlation between higher education and salary is clear, especially in some career paths.
You can complete most programs in two years, or take four. Work at the pace your life allows.
A graduate degree in a field outside your undergraduate preparation may expand your career options.
Some graduate degrees are required for entry-level employment. Our master’s degrees will equip you with the most current credentials.
As a lifelong learner, you will enjoy personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.
MSUM is proud of its 126-year history of educating professional and community leaders
Working with industry partners, our robust and relevant graduate degree options include counseling, education, business and healthcare; a multitude of graduate licensure options; and graduate certificates that certify skills in in a specialized area of knowledge or practice.
Explore all of MSUM’s nationally accredited graduate degrees and certificates.