What graduate and certificate programs does Loyola offer through IPS?
IPS has six graduate programs. In addition, IPS offers four post-graduate certificates. To pursue a post-graduate certificate, applicants are required that students have completed a master’s degree in a related area of study. • How long will it take me to complete the degree? Each of the six master’s degrees has a different curriculum; therefore, completion of the program varies. Generally, full-time students carry a course load of three to four courses per semester. These students can typically complete any of 36-credit hour degree programs or the 42-credit degree in five semesters. Part-time (or half-time) students can take up to five years to complete. With 72-credit hours, the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree is the most comprehensive and longest program. Full-time M.Div. students take three to four years to complete this degree. • What courses does IPS offer? Typically, IPS offers core courses at least once a year. Elective courses are made available annually or every other year
