College of Arts and Sciences
Creighton’s largest and oldest college provides students the personal attention they need to be critical and ethical thinkers, creative problem-solvers and clear communicators. The college offers more than 60 majors and minors, as well as pre-professional programs in a wide range of disciplines. Students are prepared to consider issues from multiple perspectives, making them well-rounded individuals and valuable members of any team. The Magis Core Curriculum ensures that all students gain a common set of abilities, in addition to knowledge in their field of study. Undergraduates have many opportunities to do original research, which many universities don’t offer until graduate school. Each year, Creighton undergraduates give more than 400 presentations at local, regional and national conferences. Creighton has been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top institution for undergraduate research and creative projects.
College of Nursing
Creighton University has awarded the BSN since 1928, inaugurated the traditional four-year program in 1958 and elevated the nursing major into its own college in 1971. During its long history, the College of Nursing has been educating compassionate leaders who transform healthcare through excellence in practice, scholarship and service. We cultivate lifelong learners in nursing and paramedicine dedicated to a healthier world that is grounded in Jesuit values and a commitment to social justice. Innovative programs are offered on our campuses in Omaha, Nebraska, and in Phoenix, Arizona. The baccalaureate degree in nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education. Creighton’s accelerated BSN was one of the first in the nation, and Creighton was the first nursing school in Nebraska to offer the DNP degree. Creighton’s BSN and paramedicine graduates consistently exceed the national average for licensure pass rates.
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Established in 2022, Creighton’s College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) serves as the interdisciplinary hub for lifelong learning programs—both credit and noncredit—for the University. In partnership with Creighton’s schools and colleges, CPCE provides adult learners with high-quality, flexible continuing education and professional development programs, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates and degrees. Responsive to ever-evolving industry talent needs, CPCE works with a variety of companies to provide professional training and skills-based education. The educational offerings within CPCE are thoughtfully designed, developed and taught by Creighton faculty and aligned with the Jesuit mission of the University. CPCE recognizes that education goes beyond the traditional pathway. Here, it’s a lifelong learning journey..
Graduate School
The first master’s degree was conferred at Creighton in 1898, and the Graduate School was formally established as a separate division of the University in 1926. The Graduate School serves a variety of students across many disciplines, including business, healthcare, education, medical research and theology. There are over 45 master’s level programs available, including accelerated programs, as well as PhD programs and an interdisciplinary EdD in leadership. Creighton graduate programs are designed to meet the needs of students and are available in several delivery methods, including on-campus, online and hybrid/blended. Nearly two-thirds of graduate students enroll on a part-time basis, which allows them to continue their education while maintaining current employment and meeting the needs of their families.
Heider College of Business
The Heider College of Business is consistently recognized among the nation’s top business schools. Through innovative programs in leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, investment management, financial analysis and business ethics, Heider prepares students to lead with skill and integrity. Heider is among the top 2% of business schools worldwide accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB International. More than 90% of students complete at least one internship, and 99% of graduates are employed, enrolled in graduate or professional school or engaged in a service program within six months of graduation. Students also gain hands-on experience through distinctive opportunities such as the annual Creighton Business Symposium, the nation’s largest student-run business conference, and the iJay Store, the first student-run Apple-authorized campus store in the world. Heider was among the first colleges in the United States to offer a FinTech degree and provides four-year leadership and career development programs for all business students.
School of Dentistry
Since its founding in 1905, the School of Dentistry has prepared thousands of dentists for lives of professional excellence, community leadership and compassionate service. Creighton’s close-knit, service-oriented academic community offers students the education and clinical experience they need to begin practicing dentistry upon graduation. Accessible faculty members provide hands-on training while integrating advanced dental technologies that reflect the realities of modern practice. The state-of-the-art, 200,000+ square-foot dental facility is also home to the Creighton Dental Clinic, where more than 50,000 patient visits annually provide students with an unmatched depth of clinical experience while delivering high-quality care and a full range of dental services to the community. Thousands of additional dental visits are provided each year in elementary schools through the school’s Healthy Smiles program.
School of Law
The School of Law was founded in 1904 not only to prepare lawyers but to develop leaders. It provides students with a rigorous education grounded in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition tradition. The school’s mission is to challenge students intellectually, foster academic rigor and cultivate the moral foundation needed for lifelong service in the law. It also supports faculty through an environment that encourages personal growth and scholarly achievement while continuing its long tradition of service to the legal profession and the broader community. In addition to its traditional Juris Doctor program, the law school offers accelerated and part-time options designed for both recent graduates and working professionals. Students may also pursue dual-degree programs that expand their expertise across disciplines.
School of Medicine
One the largest Catholic health professions educators in the U.S., the School of Medicine has campuses in Omaha, Nebraska, and Phoenix, Arizona, and has been dedicated to forming medical students in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition for over 130 years. Cura personalis—“care for the whole person”—is at the heart of not only how we form future physicians, but also how Creighton physicians serve patients. Graduates of the School of Medicine practice in all 50 states and are recognized for extraordinary clinical skills, empathy, cultural competence and commitment to service. Graduates’ medical licensing scores and pass rates consistently exceed the national average. School of Medicine researchers are driven by a strong desire to make a difference in patients’ lives. They are making discoveries and developing new therapies in bacterial resistance, cancer, hearing loss and more.
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Founded in 1905, the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions offers entry-level clinical doctoral degrees in pharmacy, physical therapy and occupational therapy and has long been a national leader in doctoral health professions education. The school developed the first Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) entry-level degree programs in the United States and also launched the nation’s first accredited online pharmacy program.
Programs are offered on Creighton’s Omaha and Phoenix campuses, along with distance and hybrid pathways that expand access for students across the country, including hybrid pathways in Phoenix, Denver and Anchorage, Alaska. Students in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions receive a strong foundation in the basic and professional sciences along with extensive clinical education guided by faculty who are leaders in their fields. Clinical education emphasizes interprofessional education and practice, preparing students to work collaboratively in team-based, patient-centered healthcare environments, an essential skill for the practitioners of tomorrow. Graduates of all programs in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions consistently exceed national pass rates for their respective licensing exams.