Graduate Education at Bradley University targets areas of special strength for the offering of 34 different select graduate programs designed to prepare students for rewarding careers. The strength of Bradley’s graduate programs lies in the outstanding quality of its faculty, who mentor students in a genuine academic community. With a strong commitment to facilitating student learning, the faculty strives to advance knowledge relevant to society’s local, regional, and global needs.

Bradley University offers state-of-the-art facilities, a diverse cultural environment, and a beautiful campus. In this setting, graduate programs rapidly adapt to external forces that call for students to synthesize information and integrate knowledge as they prepare for careers in the twenty-first century—a century that promises continued technological change.

Professional Programs for Emerging Leaders

Each semester graduate students from a wide variety of institutions study in our on-site or online programs. The various post-baccalaureate programs consist of masters’ degrees, the doctor of physical therapy degree, the family nurse practitioner degree, the doctor of nursing practice degree, and graduate certificate programs. These graduate programs are intended to promote the professional development of graduate students by engaging them in research, creative production, workplace-oriented experiences, and theoretical studies. Emphasis is placed on developing leadership, technology, research, and teamwork skills through collaborations with nearly two hundred graduate faculty members, the University’s strategic partners, and other students.