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School Of Graduate Studies

School of Graduate Studies

Traditional On Campus 15 Week Study

The School of Graduate Studies programs at Rosemont College are dynamic, practical, and relevant, designed to propel your career forward. Join a diverse community of learners that nurtures your intellectual, professional, and personal growth. The School of Graduate Studies offerings include:

• Graduate teaching certifications on campus and online

• Traditional 15 week semester programs

• Campus, online and hybrid based graduate degrees

Shadow a Graduate Class

For more information on our online, accelerated, and other graduate degree program options, please visit the School of Professional Studies: Graduate Programs. We look forward to supporting you on your educational journey.

Graduate Programs: Traditional 15 Week Semester

Making an Advanced Degree Attainable

At Rosemont College, we take pride in delivering top tier education at exceptional value. We understand the importance of accessibility and flexibility for adult learners striving to achieve their educational goals while juggling busy lives. That’s why we offer a range of online and campus based options, guided by experienced faculty, featuring accelerated programs, and multiple start dates. Our goal is to provide diverse pathways for advancing your education and expanding your career opportunities.

We understand that financing your education is a crucial aspect, which is why Standard financial aid, accessible via FAFSA, is readily available to our students. Additionally, we encourage prospective students to consult with our Admissions team to explore potential partnership program eligibility and discover tailored opportunities for our alumni.

For more information on our online, accelerated, and other graduate degree program options, please visit the School of Professional Studies: Graduate Programs. We look forward to supporting you on your educational journey.

Creative Writing

MFA Creative Writing
On Campus with tracks in:
• Poetry
• Prose: Creative Nonfiction
• Prose: Dramatic Writing
• Prose: Flash Fiction
• Prose: Generative Writing
• Prose: Novel Writing
• Prose: Rhetorical Pedagogy
• Prose: Short Fiction
• Prose: Young Adults

Additional overlapping requirement graduate certificate in:
Novel Writing

MFA Creative Writing + MA, Publishing (Double Degree)
On Campus and Online double degrees with tracks in:
MA - Children’s (including Middle Grade and Young Adult)
MA - Editorial
MA - Marketing
MA - Sales
MFA - Poetry
MFA - Prose: Creative Nonfiction
MFA - Prose: Dramatic Writing
MFA - Prose: Flash Fiction
MFA - Prose: Generative Writing
MFA - Prose: Novel Writing
MFA - Prose: Rhetorical Pedagogy
MFA - Prose: Short Fiction
MFA - Prose: Young Adults

Graduate Certificate: Novel Writing Certificate
On Campus stand alone or partially embedded with MFA Creative Writing

Education

MA Education
Online (with no certification)

MA Educational Leadership with PK-12 Principal Certification
Online with principal certification

MA Elementary Education with PK-4 Certification
On Campus & online with teaching certification

MA Literacy with PK-12 Reading Specialist Certification
Online with teaching certification

*In some cases, students may choose to pursue certification without obtaining a master’s degree. See Graduate Certifications and contact the Director of Teacher Education for more information.

Publishing

MA Publishing
Online with tracks in:
• Children’s (including Middle Grade and Young Adult)
• Digital
• Editorial

MA Publishing + MFA, Creative Writing (Double Degree)
Online and on campus double degrees with tracks in:
MA - Children’s (including Middle Grade and Young Adult)
MA - Editorial
MA - Marketing
MA - Sales
MFA - Poetry
MFA - Prose: Creative Nonfiction
MFA - Prose: Dramatic Writing
MFA - Prose: Flash Fiction
MFA - Prose: Generative Writing
MFA - Prose: Novel Writing
MFA - Prose: Rhetorical Pedagogy
MFA - Prose: Short Fiction
MFA - Prose: Young Adults

Graduate Certificate: Novel Writing Certificate
On Campus stand alone or partially embedded with MFA Creative Writing

Graduate Studies: Post Bacc Certifications

At Rosemont, we understand the complex world of education. In fact, all graduate education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. While an online MA in Education is the perfect steppingstone for many, we understand that depending on your desired career trajectory, you may require unique training and certifications. This is why Rosemont offers many opportunities for educators to enhance their credentials through graduate programs and certifications. In some cases, students may choose to pursue certification without obtaining a master’s degree. Contact the Director of Education Studies for details.

PK-12 Studio Art

PK-12 Studio Art Post Baccalaureate Certification
On Campus stand alone certification

PK-4 Education

PK-12 Principal

PK-12 Principal Post Baccalaureate Certification
Online stand alone certification or embedded with:
• Online MA Educational Leadership

PK-12 ESL

PK-12 Reading

PK-12 Reading Specialist Post Baccalaureate Certification
Online stand alone certification or embedded with:
• Online MA Literacy

On Campus Graduate Certificates

To see all certificate options, please visit All Certificates & Certifications.

Novel Writing

Novel Writing Graduate Certificate
On Campus stand alone or partially embedded with:
MFA Creative Writing
MFA Creative Writing + MA Publishing (Double Degree)

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All Graduate Programs

Our dynamic programs drive career advancement & foster intellectual, professional, & personal success.

Dean Of Graduate And Professional Studies and Director Of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Programs Emil (Jay) Kolick is part of why Rosemont College is a Forbes rated best online college, and a best mainline college.
E. Jay Kolick, MS, MBA, Dean

Schools of Graduate & Professional Studies

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Denise Falconi, EdD

The Director of Teacher Education

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Admissions Office

Whether you’re applying for your first year of college, transferring, or completing a degree, our admissions team is here to support you!

The Rosemont Experience

At Rosemont, we believe that no matter what discipline you study, effective communication and problem solving are cornerstones to success. That’s why students take classes across multiple disciplines—to learn to approach complex situations from multiple angles. We also recognize the importance of real world experience in preparing you for a career. In fact, every student engages in at least one internship, volunteer effort, or service learning opportunity.

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In the Heart of Suburban Philadelphia's Iconic Main Line

  • Beautiful 58 acre Main Line campus located in serene suburban Philadelphia.
  • Access to world class advanced degree programs through exclusive partnerships.
  • Rooted in Catholicism we welcome all faiths and beliefs.
  • 14 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s sports teams.
  • Coveted 11:1 student to faculty ratio providing an unparalleled educational experience.
  • An average class size of 13 ensures a high caliber, personalized education.

Individual Attention And An Invaluable Skill Set

“The Chemistry department at Rosemont College prepared me for my career by providing me with research opportunities which gave me basic lab skills that were the foundation for my career in chemistry. I also believe the most beneficial parts of my Rosemont education were the small class sizes and individual attention. Because of this, I was given many opportunities to give presentations in class, receiving feedback on my public speaking skills and ways to calm my nerves. My professors gave me an invaluable skill set: to present myself, my research, and my ideas to the world confidently and clearly.”

- Lauren Profitt
Rosemont College Chemistry Alumni

Supportive Environment

I consider my Rosemont experience to be one great learning adventure. As I look back at my years at Rosemont, I can clearly see how I grew year to year due to my involvement on campus, and the support of the faculty and staff. There is value in learning in a supporting environment where everyone is rooting for you. I now have an MBA degree, and I'm a CPA working as an assurance associate in Washington DC.

- Carlos Aguilo, MBA, CPA
Rosemont College Accounting Alumni

Instrumental Science To Become A Physician

"I have wanted to be a doctor since high school. Rosemont and the science program have been instrumental in my path to becoming a physician. Dr. Skokotas has guided me and helped me in many ways. I’m so thankful for the supportive environment and opportunities that Rosemont offered!"

- Archana Ganta
Rosemont College Biology Alumni

Abundance of Opportunities

"Rosemont College has provided me with an abundance of opportunities that I would not have found anywhere else. I've been able to take the information from my courses and apply it to the real world. The hands-on experience has been critical in helping me find my path. Between my internship at the Montgomery County Coroner's Office and the classes I've taken during my tenure at Rosemont, I believe that I'm well equipped for what lies ahead!"

- Gabby Godwin
Rosemont College Criminology Alumni

Mentoring That Makes Dream Jobs A Reality

“Being an elementary school teacher has been my dream since I was in first grade. Now, I’m teaching in that same school district! Rosemont’s Education program helped make my dream a reality thanks to the mentorship provided by my professors. They worked closely with me during my classes and student teaching to make sure I was successful, and their familiarity with local schools was a huge help in my job search. My classmates were extremely supportive, too. Even after graduation, we’ve all stayed in touch and support one another as we begin our careers.”   

- Frankie DiGironimo
Rosemont College Education Alumni

A Competitive Edge

“The summer before my senior year, I was encouraged to apply for an internship at a rare book museum in Philadelphia. Prior to applying for this internship, I doubted whether I was qualified for such a role, but I was encouraged by the faculty--especially within the English department. Without their support, I would not have had the confidence to apply nor the competitive edge needed to land the internship. Within the college, I was granted work experience through the library and college archives which continues to aid me as I am working in my graduate studies. Even now, I feel like the English department continues to support my academic pursuits and their mentorship and guidance is invaluable.”

- Hope Smalley
Rosemont College English and Communication Alumni

Enhanced Skills

“My time in the History department enhanced my research, writing, and public speaking skills. My professors’ rich and engaging courses instilled in me a deep passion for the subject matter. Through class trips to museums, I started to favor an object-based approach to history that I pursued in my graduate studies.”  

- Mary Manfredi, Registrar at Sotheby’s
Rosemont College History Alumni

Innovative Skills That Land Media Jobs

“Rosemont's New Media Communication program has prepared me for the multiple achievements I’ve already experienced in my career. I developed journalism skills that allowed me to be innovative in the news environment, which helped me land my current position as an assistant producer at KYW News Radio.”

- Talaya Martin-Green
Rosemont College New Media Communication Alumni

Rigorous Set Of Skills

"One of the greatest benefits of studying philosophy is acquiring a uniquely rigorous set of skills. These skills are both personal and intellectual, allowing you to decipher day to day events in a distinctive yet grounded way. It provides a way of thinking that increases your ability to think clearly about your personal problems and your professional challenges. More than this, philosophy complements and enhances the broadest range of interests and responsibilities, whether they are intellectual or in the workplace. At the end of the day, studying philosophy puts you in the unique position of being able to not only understand your own beliefs more clearly, but also in recognizing the problems and potential you carry in your everyday life."

- Vincent Carchidi
Rosemont College Philosophy Alumni

Complex Insight

"I’m a Sociology major, and some may not realize the complexity of the subject because you’re studying people. But after learning about it for the past few years and navigating my way through different situations, I feel like I’ve gained insight into the inner workings of our society and culture. I also feel that I have grown into a well-rounded and fully me person."

- Casandra Antzoulatos 
Rosemont College Sociology Alumni

Invested In You

"I have recently graduated and just landed a job with a big-four accounting firm. The most powerful lesson I learned at Rosemont is that when a community invests in your success, you have the responsibility to give it your all. Over the course of my undergraduate career, I have worked diligently to develop skills to be successful. I am currently pursuing my CPA licensure in Pennsylvania."

- Brandon Jones
Rosemont College Accounting Alumni

"What one is called to do, one is called to do with all their might."

Inspiration from the Venerable Cornelia Connelly, Foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus,

the Sponsoring Congregation of Rosemont College

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Find Your Voice. Expand Your World. Transform Your Future.

Your potential is limitless.  Join us to unlock it.  At Rosemont, you'll have access to mentorship, rigorous academics, and a supportive community that will empower you to reach and achieve your short term and long term personal and professional ambitions.  Take the first step toward finding your voice, by expanding your world at Rosemont and transform your future today!