Founded in 1909, Messiah University is a nationally ranked, private Christian university providing a comprehensive mix of undergraduate, graduate and adult degree programs. We are committed to academic excellence and developing programs designed to challenge your intellect, engage your faith and fit your busy lifestyle.
Our assistant dean, Kim Fenstermacher, Ph.D., CRNP, recently appeared on Good Day PA and spoke about our recent partnership with UPMC and the value of nurses furthering their education.
Why Choose Messiah University?
Earning your online degree at Messiah will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make an immediate impact in your workplace and position you for career growth. Our online undergraduate, graduate and doctoral nursing degrees and graduate certificates allow students to choose from in-demand specializations that are designed to:
- Apply systems thinking to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality
- Address the challenges of healthcare disparities through an understanding of the social determinants of health
- Apply an ethical framework to your decision-making approach




*The DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner program requires 2 on-campus intensives within its 4-year completion.
Messiah’s distinctive elements include:
- Purposeful perspective – integrating Christian faith and nursing to serve the common good
- Educational distinction – our curriculum and faculty adhere to the highest professional and academic standards. You’ll be mentored and taught by faculty that have both academic credentials and real-world experience, and who make your success their top priority.
- Practical relevance and application – our convenient, online degree and graduate certificate programs leverage the latest research, best practices and proven models for nursing and leadership success and allow you to immediately make an impact in your own organization.
- Meaningful community – our intentionally small class sizes help you develop meaningful relationships with your peers and professors, creating lifelong opportunities for personal networking, collaboration and career growth.
Online Business Programs at Messiah University
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