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“The diversity of professional experiences and the shared passion for teaching that my professors bring to the classroom is preparing me to lead with confidence in my own career.”
Johnna Purchase ‘24MS/MA
Master of Arts in Gender and Cultural Studies
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Our graduate programs will prepare you for your next move. Whether you're coming straight from undergraduate study — or making a change mid-career.
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Through our accelerated programs, undergraduate students can quickly earn a bachelor's and master's degree.
The Simmons School of Library and Information Science is a national leader with top-rated faculty, prestigious alums, and great locations in Boston and Greenfield, Massachusetts. Many of our programs are offered on-campus and online.
As the nation’s first institution of higher learning to offer training for clinical social workers, the Simmons School of Social Work provides a rigorous clinical social work education. We offer both on-campus and online programs.
Academic Experience
Simmons University is rooted in academic inquiry and innovative application, and our nationally recognized graduate programs offer an unmatched combination of theory, practice, and real-world experience that will challenge you to see more broadly, think more deeply, and excel in your chosen field.
“I am passionate about the role that nurse practitioners play in shaping the healthcare system. My goal is for every Simmons graduate nursing student to leave our program prepared to advocate for social justice in health through patient care and professional leadership.”
Naila Russell, DNP, BSN
Assistant Professor of Practice and Director of Advanced Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
“Simmons has a reputation for providing students with clinical rotations in Boston’s top hospitals — not all programs can offer an experience as rewarding as Simmons.”
Dante Davis ’24MSN/FNP
Graduate Students in the News
Nikkola Carmichael '20PhD Finds Perfect Career as Senior Genetic Counselor at Boston Children's Hospital
Alumnae/i Feature
I usually say that I took the “scenic route” to genetic counseling.