School of Professional Studies

The School of Professional Studies strives to create, educate, and support leaders; contribute to the health of people, communities, and organizations; and to be of service in meeting the learning needs of a complex society.

Our programs embody the University's Mission and the Ignatian spirit on which Gonzaga University is founded. Ethics, excellence, spirit, and community are guiding values for all aspects of the School. Faculty scholarship and research contribute positively to the professions, the global community, and the classroom.

Through a spirit of inquiry and lifelong learning, our students expand their capacity to transform thinking, and engage in ethical problem solving and decision making. New knowledge is acquired in a learning environment of respect and high standards. Our teaching strategies meet the needs of diverse student groups by utilizing dynamic program delivery formats, including technology and flexible scheduling. Traditional age undergraduate students, as well as adults returning to complete graduate and undergraduate degrees enrich our learning environment. Non-credit offerings complement the goals of life-long learners.

Communication and Leadership Studies The M.A. degree in Communications and Leadership Studies provides graduate-level expertise for solving communication and media management challenges in modern organizations and social systems.

Comprehensive Leadership Program The Comprehensive Leadership Program (CLP) provides leadership experiences structured to compliment the undergraduate student's existing academic goals. Students receive a CLP certificate at graduation.

Continuing Education Continuing Education provides workshops, seminars, events, and non-credit offerings for every stage of life-long learning.

Human Physiology A degree in Human Physiology from Gonzaga requires students develop analytical thinking skills, knowledge of scientific principles and the research process, and an ability to communicate their knowledge to others. Gonzaga's Department of Human Physiology seeks to develop critical thinkers and scientists who are capable of graduate study in disciplines grounded in the study of human anatomy and physiology that lead to careers in health science, allied health sciences, research, teaching and private industry.

Nursing Nursing programs at all levels for various roles in health care; Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Post-Master's Certificates. Programs are especially structured to support the working Registered Nurse.

Office of the Dean Message from the School of Professional Studies Office of the Dean

Gonzaga Online:  Welcome to the Online Resource Center for current Gonzaga online students.  As an existing online student, this page is designed to help you find the information you will need as you work through your Master's degree in one of our online programs.  The links should help you get information for your particular area of study and other useful links, such as Bookstore, ZagMail, and Zagweb.

Organizational Leadership The M.A. degree in Organizational Leadership integrates principles from the social sciences and the humanities, to address society's need for visionary leadership in corporations and communities. Available on-campus and on-line.

Ph.D. - Leadership Studies The Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies is based on the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person.