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Graduate Programs

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At Simmons, we see graduate education as a life-changing opportunity for growth and transformation. Our highly respected programs will prepare you to thrive as a rising leader in your field, becoming your best self while advancing your career and making the world better. 

We offer flexible learning formats, individualized mentorship, and real-world experience. You’ll graduate ready to embrace your career and your calling.

Graduate Programs at Simmons

Explore our portfolio of graduate programs designed to help you achieve your professional goals while making a meaningful difference.

Library and Information Science (LIS)
Simmons’ ALA-accredited MS in Library Information Science offers specialized paths, including concentrations in Archives Management and Libraries and Librarianship, a School Library Teacher Licensure Certificate, and a dual master’s degree in History or Children’s Literature. 

Nursing (MSN, DNP, and Direct Entry)
Join a top-ranked nursing community committed to preparing you for clinical excellence and compassionate care — wherever you are on your nursing journey. Simmons nurses are recognized nationwide for their readiness to lead.

Master of Social Work (MSW)
Become a therapist ready to create change in communities and clinical settings. Learn from faculty mentors who are active practitioners and advocates for social justice.

Nutrition and Dietetics (DPD, MS, DI)
Turn your passion for wellness into a career improving lives. Simmons offers multiple pathways to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, combining academic excellence with supervised practice.

Applied Behavior Analysis (MS, EdS)
Help individuals with behavioral or developmental challenges thrive. Build the expertise and credentials you need to qualify for the BCBA® exam through our ABAI Board-accredited program.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Join one of Boston’s most respected PT programs. Simmons DPT graduates are known for their clinical expertise, empathy, and leadership in patient-centered care.


Dante Davis ‘24, Master of Science in Nursing

“The program 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 ‘24, Master of Science in Nursing


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Accredited program

Our campus-based MS in Behavior Analysis program was the first master's program in New England to be accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and remains among the few ABAI-accredited master’s programs worldwide today.

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Clinical social work school

As the first clinical social work school in the country, Simmons has built a legacy of preparing skilled, compassionate clinical practitioners.

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Archives Management

Simmons’ Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program’s Archives Management concentration is ranked 1st among archives and preservation programs.

* U.S. News and World Report, 2025

Discover the Simmons Difference

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Hands-On Experience That Sets You Apart

Apply classroom learning to real-world settings through clinical placements, internships, independent research, and practicum experiences that strengthen your skills and your resume.

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Expert Faculty Who Practice What They Teach

Learn from accomplished clinicians, researchers, and advocates who bring their experience — and their networks — into your education.

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