Founded in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private liberal arts institution with more than 30 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.

At LR, we make earning your master’s degree a reality. Our class sizes are small, our class schedules are flexible, and the instruction you receive from your professors is personal. Graduate degrees are offered on campus, online, or in a hybrid format (combination of online and on campus). For most programs, students can enroll in our graduate programs through a Traditional Admission Track or a Career Admission Track, which is designed for applicants who have distinguished themselves in the workplace or community.

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

Mary Ann Gosnell, Director of Graduate Admission

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

Master of Business Administration in:
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics and Information Technology
Entrepreneurship
Global Business
Healthcare
Leadership Development
Non-Profit Management
Social Entrepreneurship 

Master of Divinity 

Master of Public Health

Master of Science in:
Exercise Science
Nursing Administration
Nursing Education
Occupational Therapy
Online Teaching and Instructional Design
Physician Assistant Studies
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 7 Concentrations
Counseling (MA)
     Clinical Mental Health
     School Counseling
Criminal Justice Leadership (MA)
Dietetic Internship Carolinas & Distance Options
Occupational Therapy (MS)
Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
Public Health (MPH) Distance Option

ASHEVILLE CAMPUS
Business Administration (MBA) Distance Option
     General and 7 Concentrations
Business Administration (MBA)
     Social Entrepreneurship Distance Option
     Non-Profit Management Distance Option
Counseling (MA)
     Clinical Mental Health
     School Counseling
Dietetic Internship Carolinas & Distance Options
Public Health (MPH) Distance Option
Sustainability Studies (MS) Distance Option
Writing (MA) 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
Community College Administration (MA)
Exercise Science (MS)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (FNP/DNP)
     FNP/DNP
     Post Master’s DNP
Human Services (MA)
Leadership (MA)
Nursing (MS)
Online Teaching & Instructional Design (MS)
Public Health (MPH)
Religious Leadership (MA)
Teaching (MA)
University Leadership (MA)