Student Spotlights
Learn more about each student's experience and how their online program helped them to achieve their goals.
MS in Special Education
QU’s online MS in Special Education was a perfect fit for Nicole and her family. She found the program to be flexible and the professors to be helpful and understanding. The MS in Special Education program has helped Nicole better understand the legalities of special education to help her child with special needs. In addition to advocating for her own child, she hopes to use this degree to work with other special needs children in a school system.
MS in Interactive Media and Communications
QU's MS in Interactive Media and Communications online program gave Michelle the support and foundation she needed to be a successful student and land her dream job. Michelle used HTML coding learned in class and immediately applied it to her work project the very next day. QU provided her with the skills necessary to reach her goals and strive for new ones.
BS in Health Science Studies
The BS in Health Science Studies program challenged Diane to grow and develop skills which immediately enabled her for advancement into a mangerial role. Diane felt supported throughout the program crediting the admissions team, the library staff and her professors.
MS in Special Education
QU's MS in Special Education program gave Bridget the tools necessary to reach all of her students from basic math to AP Calculus. She has implemented these strategies across her discipline and has collaborated with her colleagues to make her math program strong.
BS in Nursing
Michelle chose QU’s BSN program because of the excellent reputation of Quinnipiac's School of Nursing, the flexibility of the program and the innovation of the courses. She has applied her learnings to her job and plans on furthering her education at QU.
Doctorate in Nursing Practice
Mark's main purpose for obtaining his DNP was to teach at the college level. He obtained that goal and has been asked to be involved in various committees and projects at his place of employment. Mark's experience at QU has been positive and rewarding.
MS in Organizational Leadership
Jeff was motivated to return to school to enhance his current leadership set. His coursework and interactions with classmates helped him to bring a new perspective to his daily leadership role. In addition the program provided applications that helped strengthen his service as an elected official in Cheshire, CT.
MS in Organizational Leadership
Julie came to Quinnipiac looking to grow her leadership skills and advance her career. As a result of her work in the program, Julie was able to obtain a managerial role in her chosen field of interest.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
John was looking for an accredited online MBA program that would allow him to complete his degree around a busy travel schedule. Quinnipiac University offered the flexibility he needed to pursue his educational goals.
MS in Instructional Design
Matt was determined to find a graduate program with a structure that effectively blended theory and practice. The MS in instructional design program at Quinnipiac provided Matt with skills that were immediately applicable on the job and helped to upgrade his resume.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
An experienced industry professional, Mindy came to Quinnipiac University with the goal of enhancing her occupational therapy practice. Through the skills she gained in the occupational therapy doctorate program, Mindy feels that she has become a better clinician and has developed into a true agent of change within her field.
MS in Organizational Leadership
Nick was looking to enhance his leadership knowledge by combining his previous military experience with the civilian business world. With Quinnipiac’s online MS in organizational leadership program, Nick was able to leverage the skills he gained in the program to land a leadership position at a new company.
BS in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Shana was searching for an RN to BSN program that would help her build a solid foundation in nursing and provide new opportunities for growth. Quinnipiac's online program allowed her to develop the nursing skills employers are looking for, which helped her land a new position in a specialty of her choice.
MS in Organizational Leadership
Jennybeth came to Quinnipiac looking to increase her marketability and advance her career. She worked closely with her admissions counselor to find the best program for her goals, and within six months of graduation Jennybeth was offered a supervisory position in her field.