Graduate Academics
We believe in academic excellence for working professionals with real results. We believe in you.
Muhlenberg’s School of Graduate Studies combines the rigor of a liberal arts education with the flexibility and relevance working professionals need today. All programs are fully online, meeting synchronously one evening per week to foster real-time discussion, collaboration, and mentorship.
Our courses are developed and taught by experienced faculty who bring real-world insight to every class, helping you apply new knowledge immediately to your work. Whether you’re earning a master’s degree or a graduate certificate, you’ll find programs that expand your skills, deepen your perspective, and prepare you to lead with purpose.
Graduate Degree and Certificate Options
Master’s Degrees
Advance your career through rigorous, career-focused master’s programs that balance theory and practice.
Graduate Certificates
Enhance your expertise in one year or less with stackable credentials that can apply toward a future master’s degree.
4+1 Pathways
Undergraduates at Muhlenberg can complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years through our accelerated 4+1 programs, saving both time and tuition.
Corporate Affiliates Program
Partner organizations can support employee learning and professional development through tailored collaborations with Muhlenberg College.
What Makes Muhlenberg Graduate Studies Distinct
Interactive Online Learning
Real-time classes, one evening per week, encourage dialogue, networking, and connection.
Flexible Schedule
Programs are structured to fit your life and can be completed in 24 months.
Applied Learning
Each program culminates in a capstone project, where students tackle real challenges for an organization or community partner.
Liberal Arts Foundation
Courses emphasize critical thinking, ethical leadership, and creative problem-solving.
Academic Requirements
Graduate students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate satisfactory progress toward their degree. Most master’s programs require 10 courses, including the capstone experience.
Culminating Capstone Experience
Every student completes a capstone project designed to integrate and apply what they’ve learned. Working with a company or organization, students design a project that delivers real impact and present their results to both the organization and the Muhlenberg community.
Committed to Your Success
Discover how the Muhlenberg graduate experience is designed to ensure you have what you need to take your career to the next level.
Make Your Next Move
We keep our admissions process as simple and transparent as possible so that you can get started on your graduate journey.
Lead With Purpose
Excel with Muhlenberg.
Schedule an Appointment
Connect with the Muhlenberg Graduate Studies team and get answers to your questions.