Graduate Programs

Playing for a professional sports team tops the list of many dream jobs, but in reality those opportunities are few and far between. Many turn their passion for the game into a career as an athletic trainer, helping to improve sports performance by preventing and treating injuries. Whether it’s a high school football player who needs his ankle taped or a professional basketball player with a chronic wrist injury, athletic trainers help prevent future injuries and heal existing ones.

Athletic Trainers (also known as ATs) are unique health care providers who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. In collaboration with physicians and other health team members, athletic trainers make decisions about how to optimize activity and participation of their patients and clients.

A strong science background and technical abilities are vital for athletic trainers, but other personality traits are critical as well. A good athletic trainer has strong observational abilities to detect and monitor potential injuries. They are able to remain calm and communicate effectively when athletes get hurt. And they always put the patient first, using their knowledge and expertise to ensure the right care is given to stay healthy and mobile.

Playing for a professional sports team tops the list of many dream jobs, but in reality, those opportunities are few and far between. Many turn their passion for the game into a career as an athletic trainer, helping to improve sports performance by preventing and treating injuries. Whether it’s a high school football player who needs his ankle taped or a professional basketball player with a chronic wrist injury, athletic trainers help prevent future injuries and heal existing ones.

Athletic Trainers (also known as ATs) are unique health care providers who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. In collaboration with physicians and other health team members, athletic trainers make decisions about how to optimize activity and participation of their patients and clients.

A strong science background and technical abilities are vital for athletic trainers, but other personality traits are critical as well. A good athletic trainer has strong observational abilities to detect and monitor potential injuries. They are able to remain calm and communicate effectively when athletes get hurt. And they always put the patient first, using their knowledge and expertise to ensure the right care is given to stay healthy and mobile.

Take your career to the next level with a graduate degree from King’s College. King’s graduate education programs offer competitive tuition and personalized attention. Choose from three graduate degrees that will advance your career as a PK-12 educator with a Master's in Education degree (M.Ed.).

The Program for Teacher Education at King’s College is approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Various program tracks are available including Reading, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, Principal Certification, English as a Second Language Specialist, and Multisensory Structured Language Education.

Do you want to become a leader in the economy’s fastest growing industry? If so, a master’s degree in healthcare administration is a great way to jumpstart your career and open the door to countless rewarding and well-paying opportunities. Hospitals, nursing facilities, group medical practices, and other providers are constantly looking for managers that can drive innovation and meet an ever-increasing demand for quality services.   

The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., provides students with the professional knowledge and management skills necessary to be effective and socially responsible leaders in regional, national, and global health systems. We develop in our students an essential understanding of healthcare delivery systems, factors that influence the healthcare environment, appropriate management and research skills, and professional competencies that are crucial to today’s healthcare environment.

Program Highlights

• You can complete the program in as little as 15 months of study
• Our 37-credit program is offered exclusively online
• We’re AACSB accredited, ensuring your degree is recognized by the benchmark of quality business education worldwide.
• No GRE required to apply.

The King’s College M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics Future Graduate Program (MSND FG) is 100% online and can be completed in two years part-time.  This evidence-based program prepares students to sit for the national exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).  

RDNs can work in a variety of environments, including clinical settings, public health clinics, fitness centers, nursing homes, universities, private practices, and more. The median salary for RDNs is $70,000 per year and opportunities for these positions are growing faster than average.

Whether you are already working in a health-related field, or have an interest in nutrition policy, athletics, research or beyond, there is a demand for graduate-trained professionals who are skilled in the application of evidence-based nutrition strategies. With employment predicted to grow at a faster-than average rate of 16% through 2024, and entry-level median salaries in the range of $60,000, there has never been a better time to pursue a master’s degree in nutrition science at King’s College.

Human beings live and learn through meaningful occupations that evolve across our lifespan and are essential to our well-being and quality of life. Daily occupations like bathing, eating, working, traveling, and socializing are just some of the activities that shape our personal development and nurture our physical and mental health.

However, injuries, chronic health issues, and disabilities can prevent us from enjoying even the most basic activities that many take for granted every day. Helping people overcome those limitations lies at the very heart of the occupational therapy profession.

Whether you are a first-time student coming out of high school, a college graduate, or a licensed occupational therapist, we welcome you to explore the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

There has never been a greater demand for fitness and sports professionals who are trained in the latest strength and conditioning science. By integrating cutting-edge research, practical application, and a dedicated focus on the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification, our Master of Science in Performance and Sports Science (MSPSS) is designed to produce graduates who can thrive in the rapidly evolving fitness and sports industry.

This program is an extension of King’s College's recently accredited Exercise Science program in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Do you have a passion for helping people with the latest advancements in medical care? Are you prepared to enter a challenging, rewarding, and high-paying profession with countless employment opportunities?

If so, our physician assistant (PA) degree offers multiple advantages that will help you secure a promising future in medicine. Our faculty of physician assistants, physicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals are eager to guide you throughout your academic journey, whether you are first time student or a professional looking to advance your career.

Establishing clear communications between critical stakeholders is essential to the success of any business, nonprofit, or public agency. As a result, strategic communication professionals often find themselves at the highest levels of industry, health care, government, and other sectors, advising leaders during times of crisis, new product launches, or sweeping public policies that impact individuals around the world.

The evolving and expanding global community, which is catalyzed by technological innovation in communication, creates great leadership challenges. There has never been a greater need for professionals who can use careful planning and new technology to foster the flow of ideas in an ethically and socially responsible manner.

The Master of Arts in Strategic Communications program at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is designed to develop these skills and deliver immediate career growth for both those already in the field and recent college graduates.