Graduate Program Specializations
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Dordt University offers a wide range of graduate program specializations tailored to your career goals and professional passions. Whether you’re pursuing a degree in education, business, social work, or another field, our programs allow you to customize your learning experience to best suit your aspirations and values.
Specializations to Fit Your Professional Goals
At Dordt, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we offer a variety of specialization options that allow you to deepen your expertise in the areas that matter most to your career. From leadership in education to counseling to nonprofit leadership, we ensure your program is aligned with your specific ambitions.
"More than anything, I am so grateful for how relevant the coursework was. Many classes allowed me the autonomy to design projects to both meet my professor's expectations and the real needs within my classroom and school, and I am still utilizing many of the resources found and created during my coursework in my teaching!"
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Choose the Path That’s Right for You
Our graduate programs offer flexible tracks that allow you to focus on the areas that matter most to your future. Whether you’re looking to advance in education, public service, or social work, Dordt provides the resources and support to help you succeed in your chosen field. Choose the path that best fits your aspirations and gain the skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact.
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Hear from Graduates
Curious what it's like to be a part of a Dordt graduate program? Check out these students' stories.
Cultivating Confident Leadership
Melanie SharpMelanie Sharp didn't arrive at Dordt as a leader. Whole-person formation helped her become who God created her to be — confident and purposeful.
Melanie Sharp
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Leading With Vision
Pamela SzmyrkoPamela Szmyrko came to Dordt with ambition and left with direction. Biblical truth shaped her to lead with vision and do all God created her to do.
Pamela Szmyrko
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Deputized to Lead
Alex PruismannDordt's MPA gave Alex Pruismann practical wisdom to lead from multiple angles and serve God and neighbor — doing all God created him to do.
Alex Pruismann
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Social Work Partner Program Leads to Purposeful Work
Danica BuysDanica Buys dove deep into her passions at Dordt's Social Work Partner Program — connecting to purposeful relationships in service.
Danica Buys
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Equipped to Serve Students and Teachers Alike
Kelly BlackmoreKelly Blackmore left Dordt equipped to serve students and teachers — joyful faith and practical wisdom shaped her for education.
Kelly Blackmore
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Iowa’s 2026 Assistant Principal of the Year Chose Dordt
Aimee SivakIowa's 2026 Assistant Principal of the Year chose Dordt. Aimee Sivak's story shows what doing all God created you to do looks like.
Aimee Sivak
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