Rockhurst’s graduate programs offer students an educational climate that is challenging, interactive and diverse, as well as exceptional opportunities to gain practical experience through an extensive network of community connections.

Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders
With more than 46 million Americans with communication disorders, graduates of Rockhurst’s CSD program are specially prepared to serve as speech-language pathologists in hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers and clinics.

Master of Education
In line with Rockhurst’s mission of learning, leadership and service in the Jesuit tradition, the Teacher Education Program strives to develop teachers who think critically about teaching alternatives, have the ability to analyze and respond to learners with diverse cultural backgrounds and to perceive the broad political and social issues that are embedded in the schooling process.

The Rockhurst MBA
The MBA program is the largest in the Kansas City metropolitan area; Kansas City-based companies that consistently send students to the program include Sprint, Hallmark, Yellow Freight, Farmland Industries, Cerner, DST Systems and Honeywell.

Executive Fellows MBA
A renowned Executive Fellows MBA program for upper-level managers boasts alumni in executive leadership positions throughout the world.

Master of Occupational Therapy
Students in the occupational therapy program contribute to community health and wellness by managing and staffing a student-run free health clinic and completing fieldwork assignments at clinical sites all across the country. Many travel to Third World countries to administer on-site therapy services to those in need.

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Students enrolled in the DPT program are committed to helping others whose abilities are threatened or impaired due to developmental deficits, aging, physical illness or injury. Students work closely with faculty on research projects, have access to state-of-the-art technology and pursue opportunities for clinical experiences at sites located across the country.