Graduate Admissions

Postgraduate education has been a vital part of the USD academic community from its earliest days as San Diego College for Women. Today we are proud to present a wide array of graduate degree, certificate and credential programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and our School of Business Administration, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, School of Law, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. We have many traditional as well as unique offerings including joint degree options that cross disciplines and schools. We also jointly offer doctoral programs with San Diego State University. All of our programs are committed to the USD Mission Statement to develop knowledgeable leaders dedicated to ethical and compassionate service in their respective careers.

All of our graduate program options have been developed by scholars who strive to give students the highest quality of education along with personalized mentoring and support. We have two committees which specifically address graduate study issues: the Graduate Council and the Graduate Assembly. Scroll down and learn about the opportunities available to earn a Masters or Doctoral degree tailored to your individual aspirations and experience. Visit the websites of our six fine schools and our Continuing Education program to learn how you can enrich and enliven your future by becoming a member of the USD family. On behalf of all of our fine faculty, students and alumni I offer you our warmest welcome.

Thomas R. Herrinton, Ph.D.
Associate Provost