Emily Heaberlin, Director of Graduate Admission
Emily.Heaberlin@lr.edu

Dr. Amy Wood, Assistant Provost and Dean of The Graduate School
Amy.Wood@lr.edu

Founded in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private liberal arts institution with more than 20 graduate degree programs. Lenoir-Rhyne’s graduate studies prepare students to be immediately successful in their chosen disciplines by providing professional training and the opportunity to use classroom or online learning to solve real-world problems and advance their careers.

Whether you're a recent college graduate or a working professional, a master's degree from Lenoir-Rhyne can help take your career to new heights. We offer courses in-person, online or hybrid, so you can learn in a way that works best for you whether that is full-time or part-time.

You'll also gain access to expert faculty and opportunities for professional networking, internships and practicums. When you add hands-on experience that only small class sizes can offer, it's easy to see why a graduate degree from Lenoir-Rhyne is a great value and an excellent place to further your career. 

The Graduate School
Hickory Campus
526 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828.328.7986, phone
email: gradschool@lr.edu

mailing address
P.O. Box 7344
Hickory, NC 28603

Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville
36 Montford Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828.407.4263 or 828.407.4270, phone

Center for Graduate Studies of Columbia
4201 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
803.786.5150 or 828.461.3296, phone

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
4210 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
803.786.5150 or 828.461.3296, phone

Emily Heaberlin, Director of Graduate Admission

DEGREES
Master of Arts in:
Christian Ministry
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Criminal Justice Leadership
Human Services
Leadership
Religious Leadership
School Counseling
Teaching

Master of Business Administration in:
Accounting

Business Analytics and Information Technology

Entrepreneurship

Executive Management

Global Business

Healthcare Administration

Innovation and Change Management

Social Impact

Master of Divinity 

Master of Public Health

Creative Writing (MFA)

Master of Science in:
Exercise Science
Nursing Administration
Nursing Education
Occupational Therapy
Sustainability Studies 

Master of Theological Studies

Doctor of Nursing Practice (FNP/DNP)
FNP/DNP
Post Master’s DNP

PROGRAM OPTIONS

HICKORY CAMPUS
Business Administration (MBA) Distance Option
     General and 8 Concentrations
Counseling (MA)
     Clinical Mental Health
     School Counseling
Criminal Justice Leadership (MA)
Dietetic Internship Carolinas & Distance Options
Occupational Therapy (MS)
Public Health (MPH)

ASHEVILLE CAMPUS
Business Administration (MBA) Distance Option
     General and 8 Concentrations
Counseling (MA)
     Clinical Mental Health
     School Counseling
Dietetic Internship Carolinas & Distance Options
Public Health (MPH) 
Sustainability Studies (MS) Distance Option
Narrative Healthcare Certificate

COLUMBIA CAMPUS
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)
Occupational Therapy (MS)

LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SOUTHERN SEMINARY
Christian Ministry (MACM)
Divinity (MDIV)
Theological Studies (MTS)

ONLINE
Exercise Science (MS)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (FNP/DNP)
     FNP/DNP
     Post Master’s DNP
Human Services (MA)
Leadership (MA)
Nursing (MS)
Public Health (MPH)
Religious Leadership (MA)
Teaching (MA)