Dordt University Graduate Studies

10/15/2026

Dordt University’s Master of Education program is excited to launch the Emerging Educators Award! This award is given in partnership with our local schools and recognizes teachers early in their career who are serving with excellence.

We were excited to kick it off at Western Christian High School where we got to celebrate ag teacher, Aubrey Van Briesen. Congratulations, Aubrey! We are thankful for how you serve your students.

10/13/2026

This week, Jennifer Den Boer, play therapist and adjunct professor in Dordt's Master of Social Work program, provides tips for allowing kids to learn to live in the "messy."

Until all is made new. Dordt University equips students to live with faith, grow in wisdom, and serve the world. 40+ programs in Iowa. Apply today.

10/09/2026

We asked our faculty, what is your favorite thing about teaching in Dordt's graduate program?

"One of my favorite things about teaching in Dordt’s graduate program is the meaningful and lasting relationships I have built with people all over the world, and seeing the deep impact they have made in the communities in which they serve."

Dr. Matthew Beimers, M.Ed. Program Director

10/07/2026

Meet Austin McCombs, a graduate of Dordt's Master of Public Administration program. He serves as a police officer in Washington state.

When you get your MPA at Dordt, you can choose from 3 tracks:
1. Police Administration
2. Nonprofit Administration
3. General Administration

It's not too late to start your MPA this fall. Join our next cohort starting on October 27.

10/02/2026

We asked our faculty, what is your favorite thing about teaching in Dordt's graduate program?

"My favorite thing about teaching in the graduate program is seeing the impact our students are having on their businesses. Seeing students take their education into the workplace and make their work better is exciting. I love to see the impact our programs are having on the broader community."

Dr. Tim Klein, MBA Program Director

09/30/2026

Meet Kristina Harmelink, a graduate of our Master of Special Education program. She serves as a Learning Center Teacher at Sioux Center Christian School.

When you complete your MSpEd at Dordt you can choose from 3 tracks:
1. Instructional Strategist I
2. Instructional Strategist 1 & II - ALL
3. Instructional Strategist 1 & II - ALL + Initial Licensure

Not sure which track to choose? We can help you discern what will best support your work.

It's not too late to start your MSpEd this fall. Apply for our next session starting October 17.

09/28/2026

What a wonderful community to be a part of! M.Ed. graduate Marnie Lisson didn't get a chance to join us on campus to walk across the stage, so her school John Knox Christian School Wyoming surprised her with a celebration of their own! 🎉🎓

09/25/2026

Our Graduate Studies team has kicked off our fall travels! Look for our Graduate Admissions Director, Evin Dickerson, on the road as he and others from our team travel across the country.

If there is a social work, education, business, public administration or nursing conference or event you think Dordt should be at, drop it below 👇

09/24/2026

Last week, we hosted a panel of social work graduates who came back to campus and shared about their experiences in the areas they now serve. This group represented alumni from Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work programs. They now serve in areas such as school counselor, forensic interviewing, case worker, foster care support, and therapist.

It is such a blessing to hear how they are fulfilling Dordt's mission to equip students and alumni to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all areas of life.

09/23/2026

Dordt's Master of Social Work was recognized as one of the best in Iowa by mastersincounseling.org. The program is taught from a distinctly Christian perspective and is 100% online.

About Dordt University As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, alumni, and the broader community to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dor...