Degree Programs for Working Adults

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s School of Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS) has examined the intersection of professional aspirations and job market trends since 1993 to develop a range of degree programs for working adults. Today, students enrolled through GPS can earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree completely online.

At MVNU, "lifelong learning" is in our official motto. That means we're committed to helping you learn in a way that fits into your life. Our adult education programs provide the quality you expect from an award-winning institution with the benefit of flexibility. Our accelerated courses are offered one at a time, one night a week. Plus, most courses can be completed from the convenience of your own home and around your own life.

MVNU values success in the classroom and the workplace. Using expert-developed curricula, our adult degree programs blend theoretical concepts with practical skills you can readily apply on the job and, reflecting MVNU’s overall vision, value integrated knowledge across a range of disciplines. In the process, discussions and assignments stress critical thinking, communication, and creative skills while emphasizing a Christian worldview, ethical mindset, and commitment to community engagement.

No matter your major, MVNU bases our online classes on a cohort model, designed to foster a supportive, encouraging environment between students and their professors. Particularly for adults looking to advance in the workplace, this format is ideal for forming connections that later lead to professional relationships and advancement opportunities.

Whether you’d like to get ahead in the business world, gain an education credential, or finish your bachelor’s degree, browse below to find the program that's right for you!