Dordt University Graduate Studies

09/01/2026

Congratulations to one of our M.Ed. alumni on his new role as principal at Chicago Christian Schools - Oak Lawn Campus!

The first week of school is behind us, and it feels like the right time to introduce you to Mr. Ben Dirksen, our Oak Lawn campus Principal. Ben comes to us from Pella Christian Schools in Iowa, where he served as PK-8 Principal. He holds a Master of Education in School Leadership from Dordt University. Ben and his wife Gabi have moved to the area and are already getting to know our Oak Lawn community. In his own words: "Each child at CCS was created by God on purpose and for a purpose, and it is of crucial importance to me that their name, their story and their future are cherished and cultivated here." Welcome home, Mr. Dirksen.

09/01/2026

Happy first day of school! 🎉 Today kicks off the semester for the online graduate studies programs at Dordt! 🎓

09/01/2026

"The professors were phenomenal! They were extremely engaging, helpful, and available even though this was a fully online program. I was so impressed with how well laid out it was!"

Betsy VerHage (M.Ed., '24), First Grade Teacher, Allendale Christian School

08/26/2026

"I appreciated how intentional and interconnected my courses were. We connected topics across courses and always incorporated our Christian worldview. I also appreciated how relational my professors were even with the online platform.

I truly did appreciate my time in the M.Ed. program and would recommend it to others! "

Julie Kusserow, M.Ed. ('24)

08/19/2026

"The Dordt University graduate degree helped me further develop as a teacher. I loved that the program asked us to look at what we were already doing in our classrooms. We were then asked to use what we were learning in our graduate classes to think about how we can better what we are already doing."
Stephanie Dalrymple (M.Ed., '24), 4th Grade Teacher, Sunnyside Christian School

08/14/2026

Advance your nursing career and prepare to make an even greater impact in your community!

Dordt University's Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program is designed for working nurses who are ready to take the next step. Our flexible online format, supportive faculty, and faith-integrated approach allow you to continue working while earning your degree.

🍂 Our Fall cohort is accepting applications!

If you're ready to expand your scope of practice, provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, and become a leader in healthcare, now is the time to apply at dordt.edu/apply.

08/12/2026

"I appreciated the accessibility of a program like this while working full time, being a full-time mom, and doing life full time. You guys made it easy to further my education and career while working it into my everyday routine."

Hannah Becker (MSpEd, '25), Junior High Special Education, Cedar Falls Community School District

08/08/2026

Happy from some of the Dordt University Graduate Studies team! You may recognize some of us, but others work quietly behind the scenes. Either way, we love working with our graduate students!

08/07/2026

It's not too late to apply for the Master of Education, Master of Special Education, and Master of Arts in Teaching at Dordt University! Join us this fall, when our first session of courses kicks off on September 1.

Apply now at dordt.edu/apply

08/05/2026

"Dordt's graduate program challenged me to grow as a person, as a professional, and in my spiritual life. I am happy I chose Dordt over any other program out there. I will advocate for people to choose Dordt's program in the future."

Larry Carlson (M.Ed., '24), Elementary Guidance Counselor, Benton Community Schools