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The Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies, an organizational leadership degree online for adult students, places great importance on the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person.  The curriculum is centered on three areas of leadership:

• Leader as a person
• Leader in organizational systems
• Leader in global systems

Courses help students explore how to lead and serve others at all levels using conceptual, scholarly, and professional competencies.  The goal of the program is to educate ethical individuals who understand and value the importance of service.  Students explore questions of humanity using critical thinking and moral conviction while learning ways to better work and live in a diverse, changing global environment.

This online communication degree equips students with the expertise to communicate clearly, negotiate solutions, influence others, and resolve conflict.  Instructors teach students to put theory into practice and prepare them to become more effective, ethical leaders who think critically and strategically, as well as other skills, including message impact, cultural awareness, and presentation skills.  Graduates find careers as college administrators, marketing managers, communications consultants, and many more.

Choose from a number of different concentrations, some of which include:

• Digital Media Strategies
• Global Leadership
• College Teaching

The online master's in Organizational Leadership equips students with the tools required to develop advanced leadership practices through critical, strategic, and creative thinking to become strong, ethical leaders.  Courses develop the skills necessary to succeed, including conflict resolution, leading change, foresight and planning, negotiation, and global strategy.  Career opportunities include systems management, labor relations, corporate training, and law enforcement.

Available concentrations include:

• Change Leadership
• Global Leadership
• Servant Leadership
• Strategic & Organizational Communication

Gonzaga has a long history within the sporting world industry, and this sports management master's degree online provides students with the edge needed to succeed. Gain a deeper understanding of sport’s influence in society and develop vital skill sets. Courses include marketing and communications, facilities management, media relations, and team building. Choose from on-campus or a fully online option. 

You can expect to complete the Sport and Athletic Administration degree within two years.

Graduates can find careers in intercollegiate compliance, ticketing and sales, team and game operations, and many other positions.

Prepare to solve real-world challenges in the power utility industry through this online systems engineering degree. This program is designed for power utility engineers and is ideal for electrical, civil, and mechanical engineers along with engineers in related disciplines.  

The robust curriculum covers such topics as:

• Power System Analysis
• Transmission & Distribution Design
• Substation & Distribution Automation
• System Protection Engineering
• Integration of Renewable Energy 

Earn your degree by completing one accelerated course at a time. Plus, by earning this systems engineering degree online, you are able to balance your career and education. Put your new knowledge and skills to immediate use in your work.

The online DNP degree program from Gonzaga University is designed to provide students a quality education and a well-respected degree focused on competencies in the areas of leadership, health policy, system improvement, research and evidence-based practice, and teamwork and collaboration. Graduates of this program possess the knowledge and skills required to:

• ​Serve as leaders and champions of change within complex healthcare systems
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills to optimize health in a selected area of nursing
• ​Demonstrate humanistic, reflective practice, ethical reasoning, and advocacy for a selected population
• ​Synthesize theory and evidence to create, implement, and evaluate strategies to improve practice

This online DNP degree is designed for nurse practitioners with a bachelor’s degree who are pursuing a career as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Graduates of this program will be prepared to care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Coursework focuses on health promotion, evidence-based practices, and theoretical foundations for healthcare improvement. Students in this online Nurse Practitioner degree program will gain a greater understanding of ethical and legal principles of healthcare. FNPs can expect to work in settings including private practices, clinics, urgent care centers, and community health centers.

The curriculum includes topics such as:

• Advanced pathophysiology
• Advanced pharmacology
• Advanced health assessment
• Quality improvement and leadership in healthcare
• Translational research in advanced practice
• Population health outcomes

Nurses with a bachelor’s degree can pursue this online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration prepares NPs to care for patients of all ages facing mental health challenges. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam, giving them advanced practice licensure. 

Courses cover evidence-based practices, health promotion, and theoretical foundations for healthcare improvement. Students learn advanced Psychiatric Mental Health nursing concepts. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners typically work in primary care settings such as private practices, clinics, mental health institutions, and community health centers.

Some of the topics studied as a part of this online Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program include:

• Theoretical foundations for healthcare improvement
• Contemporary healthcare environment
• Psychopharmacology
• Information technology and data management

The online RN to MSN degree program from Gonzaga University is designed for registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing who want to earn an advanced nursing degree and take their career to the next level. In this program, students can earn their master's degree faster than a bachelor's and master's separately. While being prepared for graduate-level work, students:

• ​Study major research methods and approaches to improving health care and patient outcomes
• Update their knowledge and skill in health assessment
• ​Learn how to create healthy work environments and improve population health

The online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track prepares nurses to provide holistic primary care for individuals of all ages. Graduates will be skilled in managing acute and chronic health issues.

Courses examine topics including the contemporary healthcare environment and disease prevention for diverse populations. Nurse Practitioner students learn advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment. Practicum experiences allow students to apply concepts from class in a real world clinical setting. 

Graduates of this online Nurse Practitioner degree can work in settings including:

• Private practice
• Urgent care centers
• Health maintenance organizations
• Clinics
• Health departments
• Student health centers

The Nursing Leadership in Healthcare track of this online Master of Science in Nursing degree gives nurses the expertise they need to take on the complex challenges of today’s healthcare system. Courses cover both advanced nursing skills and topics in organizational leadership.

The program focuses on the concept of servant leadership as it connects with the core values of nursing. Students learn about organizational dynamics specific to nursing and healthcare settings. Effective nursing leaders have the skills necessary to implement change, improve quality of care, and work with others to solve complex problems.

Career possibilities with an online nursing administration degree include:

• Clinical nurse manager
• Director of nursing
• Chief nursing officer
• Care management coordinator
• Quality improvement manager
• Health director

Gonzaga University offers an online MSN for nurses pursuing a career as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In this program, students learn how to provide mental health care services for a variety of individuals in diverse settings. 

Skilled mental health NPs can become leaders within their organization and help improve care for those they serve. Coursework of this online Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program focuses on assisting people of all ages with diagnosed psychiatric disorders, as well as individuals, families, and populations at risk for mental illness.

Some of the topics covered in this program include:

• Psychiatric mental health nursing concepts
• Psychopharmacology
• Clinical prevention for diverse populations
• Evidence-based practice for quality and safety

A Master of Arts degree in Theology and Leadership is available online with Gonzaga University. This flexible degree program provides advanced studies of foundational theology and organizational leadership practice. Join a global online learning community, utilizing a cohort model of study to build a strong professional network.

Courses include but are not limited to:

• Systematics
• Biblical interpretation
• Organizational communication
• Team building and leadership

This program immerses students in commitment to social justice and community service. Graduates may pursue careers in campus ministry, nonprofit organizations, religious education, chaplaincy, and more.