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The University of Dayton offers 39 online degrees, certifications, licensures, and CEU opportunities — allowing you to pursue your interests and further your career in a flexible, convenient format.
Taught by innovative, accomplished faculty, our online programs offer the same robust educational experience as those taught on campus. Our online programs in education, engineering, and business are included on U.S. News & World Report's "Best Online Programs" list.
Explore the details of all our online offerings in the list below.
Online Degrees, Certifications, Licensures & CEU Opportunities
The online Master of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program prepares you to provide individuals with behavioral problems and their families with effective strategies needed to thrive. You will learn to identify, implement and assess the need for intervention in targeted individuals as well as groups.
The curriculum — which includes a Verified Course Sequence by the ABAI — features one three-day immersion.
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MBA@Dayton, the online MBA program offered by the UD School of Business Administration, prepares its students to become well-rounded, strategic leaders ready to impact the business environment by leading with integrity. Accelerated programs are available, allowing you to earn your MBA in as little as one year.
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Analytics@Dayton is an online master's program in business analytics. The one-year curriculum provides intensive analytics coursework as well as a broad view of the analytics professional role, from gathering and cleaning data sets to conveying findings effectively for different audiences. As a student, you will be prepared to pursue professional analytics positions within a variety of contexts, including operations, marketing, and finance.
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The Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (ECLA) master's degree program is designed for experienced early childhood professionals who wish to advance the knowledge and skills required to be effective leaders and advocates in the field of early care and education. Program content can be applied by program administrators, supervisors, teacher leaders, and advocates in a variety of settings where professionals work with and advocate for young children and their families.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
All coursework is available online and is designed for students who seek a part-time, web-based program.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Teacher Education
300 College Park
Fitz Hall, Room 680
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2966
937-229-3348
Email
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The online Master of Science in Educational Leadership program prepares you to pursue a career in school administration and leadership in any educational setting. Full- and part-time options are available.
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The online Master of Science in Educational Leadership program prepares you to pursue a career in school administration and leadership in any educational setting. You can also prepare to become an administrator in Ohio with our optional principal licensure track. Full- and part-time options are available.
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The online Master's of Science Engineering Management (ENM) program is designed to prepare engineers to be effective leaders and managers. Coursework will provide you with the educational foundation necessary to plan, design, optimize and direct complex programs, processes, and systems — and manage the teams that make them work.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Engineering Management program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The courses in the Engineering Management program are delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience alongside students who are attending the class in-person.
All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements and application deadlines, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology
300 College Park
Kettering Laboratories, Room 321
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0249
937-229-4216
Email
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The online Certificate in Foundations of Engineering Management (FEM) is comprised of three courses – Engineering Economy, Engineering Organizational Development, and Lean Production Systems. These courses serve as the foundation for financial decision-making, managing technical personnel and projects, and problem-solving and continuous improvement in production systems.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Foundations of Engineering Management Certificate program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The classes in this certificate program are delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience, alongside students who are attending the class in person.
All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology
300 College Park
Kettering Laboratories, Room 321
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0249
937-229-4216
Email
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Go beyond the basics of contracting and purchasing in the Government Contracting and Procurement Law Master's program. In this program, you will master the art of negotiations and acquire the skills necessary to be a leader in the contracting field. Improve your contracting credentials with classes taught by industry and government professionals, or gain the ability to start a career in contracting while still taking classes.
Program Cost
The University of Dayton School of Law charges tuition per credit hour rather than per academic year. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Program Format
Classes in the Government Contracting and Procurement Program are scheduled for the working professional. Each class meets online one night a week for a live online session.
Admission
Please view and complete all steps to apply for Government Contracting and Procurement Law program. Each step must be finished before your application will be considered.
Contact
Government Contracting and Procurement
300 College Park
Keller Hall
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2772
937-371-6077
Email
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Learn the specifics of government program management. In the University of Dayton School of Law’s exciting program, you will master the art of program management and develop the skills necessary to be a leader in the field. Improve your program management credentials with classes taught by industry and government professionals, or gain the ability to start a career in program management while still taking classes.
Program Cost
The University of Dayton School of Law charges tuition per credit hour rather than per academic year. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Program Format
Classes in the Program Management program are scheduled for the working professional. Each class meets online one night a week for a live online session.
Admission
Please view and complete all steps to apply for the Government Program Management program. Each step must be finished before your application will be considered.
Contact
Government Contracting and Procurement
300 College Park
Keller Hall
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2772
937-371-6077
Email
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Effective communication is fundamental to health care delivery and to the functioning of health care organizations. The Health Communication certificate program targets health communication in two ways: 1) coursework designed to facilitate the improvement of communication skills and the awareness of the role of communication in health care delivery; and 2) coursework that allows an increased awareness of communication processes in health care organizations among communication professionals functioning in such health care organizations.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Health Communication certificate program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
This certificate is offered online exclusively through weekly modules without the need for live meetings. Students should expect regular asynchronous interactions with their instructors and peers.
Admission
Applicants to this certificate program should submit the specific items required by the Department of Communication in addition to the online application.
Contact
Department of Communication
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1410
937-229-2028
Email
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As a student in the Interdisciplinary Educational Studies master's program at the University of Dayton, you'll have the flexibility to design a program to meet your diverse professional goals. Candidates must select concentration coursework from both the School of Education and Health Sciences and at least one department outside SEHS. Students working toward State of Ohio-issued licenses in visual arts or music education programs apply for this degree. The program leads to a State of Ohio-issued teaching license for grades PK-12. The State of Ohio requires passing scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Educational Studies master's program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
This program is offered online exclusively through weekly modules without the need for live meetings. Students should expect regular asynchronous interactions with their instructors and peers.
Admission
Applicants to this program should submit the specific items required by the Department of Teacher Education in addition to the online application.
Contact
Department of Teacher Education
300 College Park
Fitz Hall, Room 680
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2966
937-229-3348
Email
Committed to providing greater access to a quality legal education, the University of Dayton School of Law offers an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited online hybrid J.D. that combines the flexibility of online learning with valuable in-person experiences. Upon completion of the online program, you will be prepared to sit for the bar exam in most states and pursue a career as a lawyer who uses the law to benefit society.
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The online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership for Organizations prepares you to influence change in organizations and the greater community through service-based leadership. The program's emphasis on research, collaboration, social justice, and applied practice will prepare you to lead mission-driven organizations to success and positive change in emerging contexts. Graduates are ready to manage and enact change in 21st-century school and education systems, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and more.
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As a student in the Literacy program at the University of Dayton, you'll have the knowledge and skills to assume professional and leadership roles related to literacy, primarily in a school setting. The curriculum addresses the most recent research, theory, and policy related to literacy as well as in-depth study of accomplished instructional practice.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Literacy program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
This certificate is offered online exclusively through weekly modules without the need for live meetings. Students should expect regular asynchronous interactions with their instructors and peers.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Teacher Education
300 College Park
Fitz Hall, Room 680
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2966
937-229-3348
Email
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Our Online LL.M. Program allows you to earn your LL.M. degree without leaving your home and in as little as one year from our A.B.A. accredited law school. Students are provided with one-on-one career counseling opportunities and a path to U.S. Bar eligibility.
Program Cost
The University of Dayton School of Law charges tuition per credit hour rather than per academic year. Special discounted pricing is available for Dayton Law Online LL.M. students for Themis Bar Review programs.
Program Format
This certificate is offered online exclusively through weekly modules without the need for live meetings. Students should expect regular asynchronous interactions with their instructors and peers.
Admission
Please see the application process and dates to apply for the Online LL.M. program. Completed applications are typically reviewed within 1-2 weeks. Please note that the review of your application may also include any federally required screening. We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible and no later than 1 month before the scheduled start of the semester.
Contact
School of Law
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2760
937-229-3555
Email
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The International Marian Research Institute (IMRI) is in the process of transitioning to its new home in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department of Religious Studies is developing Marian course offerings in connection with IMRI's transition, and plans to offer certificates at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Plans are still being formulated for offerings in the 2021-2022 year.
Please contact chairperson Dr. Jana Bennett for more information.
Contact
Graduate Programs in Religious Studies
300 College Park
Humanities Building, Room 301
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1530
937-229-4650
Email
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The Modeling & Simulation certificate is comprised of three courses that will prepare students to formulate and solve mathematical and simulation models in decision-making environments.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the Modeling and Simulation Certificate program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The courses in the Modeling & Simulation Certificate program are delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience alongside students who are attending the class in-person.
All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology
300 College Park
Kettering Laboratories, Room 321
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0249
937-229-4216
Email
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The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry program integrates the study of theology with the general principles and effective practices of ministry. This program of intellectual, pastoral, spiritual, and human formation provides students the opportunity to prepare for a variety of careers in the contemporary Church. Graduates of our MA programs have gone on to serve, for example, in college campus ministry positions, on parish staffs, and in diocesan offices, as high school religion teachers and campus ministers, in social service agencies, and as hospital chaplains.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the Pastoral Ministry program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The online Pastoral Ministry program is delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience, alongside students who are attending the class in-person.
All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Graduate Programs in Religious Studies
300 College Park
Humanities Building, Room 301
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1530
937-229-4650
Email
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Students who complete this certificate will earn a State of Ohio-issued endorsement which can be added to a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license; valid for teaching reading in grades P-12. To begin the coursework for the reading endorsement, candidates must have already completed prerequisite reading requirements or the approved equivalents. A passing score on the Ohio Assessment for Educators is required for this endorsement.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the Reading Preparation program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
This certificate program is offered online exclusively through weekly modules without the need for live meetings. Students should expect regular asynchronous interactions with their instructors and peers.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Teacher Education
300 College Park
Fitz Hall, Room 680
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2966
937-229-3348
Email
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Climate change represents an existential threat to civilization. When you join our renewable and clean energy engineering master's program (RCL), you’ll be committing to developing solutions for this challenge, which affects every person and all life on our planet, to help create a world with a sustainable future.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Renewable and Clean Energy program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The courses in the Renewable and Clean Energy program are delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience, alongside students who are attending the class in-person.
All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements and application deadlines, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0238
937-229-2835
Email
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Six Sigma is a data-driven approach and methodology for process improvement, and Operational Excellence embraces principles and tools to create and maintain substantial organizational improvements. This graduate-level certificate emphasizes essential concepts, practices, and methods for quality improvement, lean management, and effective teamwork. In-depth course work in the areas of quality assurance and design & analysis of experiments provide students a rigorous, analytical basis for implementing Lean Six Sigma and Organizational Excellence in practice.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the Six Sigma and Operational Excellence certificate program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The courses in the Six Sigma and Operational Excellence program are delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience, alongside students who are attending the class in-person.
All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology
300 College Park
Kettering Laboratories, Room 321
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0249
937-229-4216
Email
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This certificate program is designed to provide fundamental theories and knowledge that explore ways to effectively manage mutually beneficial relationships for any organization. The roles of values are introduced and discussed in every aspect of public relations practices as values are important factors in affecting the publics’ attitudes and behaviors. The elective courses give specific yet advanced skills and abilities that public relations practitioners can use to manage and address the stakeholders with well-crafted messages via suitable communication channels.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Strategic Relations program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
This certificate is offered online exclusively through weekly modules without the need for live meetings. Students should expect regular asynchronous interactions with their instructors and peers.
Admission
Applicants to this certificate program should submit the specific items required by the Department of Communication in addition to the online application.
Contact
Department of Communication
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1410
937-229-2028
Email
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This four-course Superintendent Preparation certificate program will delve into the district leadership strategies to help you succeed as a school system administrator.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Superintendent Preparation certificate program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
This certificate program is offered online exclusively through weekly modules without the need for live meetings. Students should expect regular asynchronous interactions with their instructors and peers.
Admission
View the application requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Educational Administration
300 College Park
Fitz Hall, Room 665
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2963
937-229-3738
Email
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The certificate in Systems Architecture and Analytics is comprised of three courses that serve as the foundation for the design, development, and analysis of complex programs, processes or products.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Certificate in Systems Architecture and Analytics program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The online classes in the Certificate in Systems Architecture and Analytics program are delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience, alongside students who are attending the class in-person.
All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements and application deadlines and then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology
300 College Park
Kettering Laboratories, Room 321
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0249
937-229-4216
Email
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The program of study leading to the Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree provides students with a broad interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving and decision-making within organizations. The systems engineer designs, integrates, and manages complex systems over their lifecycles. Systems engineering ensures all likely aspects of a project or system are considered and integrated into a whole.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Systems Engineering program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The courses in the online Master of Science in Systems Engineering program are delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience, alongside students who are attending the class in-person.
All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology
300 College Park
Kettering Laboratories, Room 321
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0249
937-229-4216
Email
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Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach to design and managing the lifecycle of complex systems. The management of such systems must ensure the integration of all aspects of the system, which requires knowledge of project management and the ability to make decisions under uncertainty. In addition, managers require a structured approach for defining customer needs and project functionality, documenting requirements, and then proceeding with design synthesis and system validation while considering the system as a whole.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the certificate in Systems Engineering program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The courses in the online certificate in Systems Engineering program are delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience, alongside students who are attending the class in-person.
All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology
300 College Park
Kettering Laboratories, Room 321
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0249
937-229-4216
Email
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The Teacher as Leader master's program offers teachers an opportunity to pursue professional development and leadership opportunities outside of building and district administration. Teachers pursuing this degree would likely fulfill roles such as instructional leader, lead teacher, mentor teacher, and curriculum committee member.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Teacher as Leader program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
This degree program is offered online exclusively through weekly modules without the need for live meetings. Students should expect regular asynchronous interactions with their instructors and peers.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Teacher Education
300 College Park
Fitz Hall, Room 680
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2966
937-229-3348
Email
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As a student in the Technology-Enhanced Learning program at the University of Dayton, you'll have the knowledge and skills to integrate technology-enhanced learning into your own classroom in the most effective ways. You'll also be able to assist other professionals in their schools — making you an invaluable asset for your school community.
Our courses focus on helping you increase P-12 student learning in the context of a technology-enhanced, problem-based learning environment. All of our programs provide enriching learning experiences to support your continued development of critical reflection, enhancement of professional practice, and meaningful contributions to the community. Our program enables you to take this development and implement it in a way students readily consume information.
Our program's courses also meet the requirements for the Technology-Enhanced Learning certificate program (leading to a State of Ohio-issued endorsement).
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Technology Enhanced Learning program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
This degree program is offered online exclusively through weekly modules without the need for live meetings. Students should expect regular asynchronous interactions with their instructors and peers.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Department of Teacher Education
300 College Park
Fitz Hall, Room 680
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2966
937-229-3348
Email
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The Master of Arts in Theological Studies program offers a comprehensive approach to the study of theology and religion. Each student is expected to develop an understanding of biblical sources, historical developments in Christianity, and contemporary systematic and moral theologies, especially in the Roman Catholic tradition. Ecumenical perspectives among Christians and interfaith dialogue among the world religions provide another important matrix for study.
Program Cost
Students enrolled in the online Master of Arts in Theological Studies program are charged tuition on a per-credit basis.
The University of Dayton has been named a "best value," and numerous financial aid options are available.
Program Format
The online Theological Studies program is delivered via a simulcast classroom. This means you are virtually participating in a live classroom experience, alongside students who are attending the class in-person. All simulcast courses are also recorded, enabling both on-campus and Internet-based students the ability to playback classroom sessions at their convenience.
Admission
View the admission requirements, then submit an online application.
Contact
Graduate Program in Religious Studies
300 College Park
Humanities Building, Room 301
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1530
937-229-4650
Email
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