Academic Programs Overview | 2026-27 Academic Catalog

Meridian University offers graduate degree programs that educate students to engage in the professions of Psychology, Business, and Leadership in creative and transformative ways. These degree programs provide a cumulative, emergent, and integrated curriculum, empowering the student’s transformation both personally and professionally.

Degree Programs

Business

MBA in Creative Enterprise

Education

MEd in Educational Leadership
EdD in Organizational Leadership

Psychology

MA in Psychology
MA in Counseling Psychology
PsyD in Clinical Psychology
PhD in Psychology

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes

SOC Code	Name
25-1081.00	Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership
21-1014.00	M.A. in Counseling Psychology
19-3039.00	Ph.D. in Psychology
19-3039.00	Ph.D. in Psychology (AS)
19-3033.00	Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
19-3033.00	Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (AS)
11-9033.00	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
11-3131.00	M.A. in Psychology
11-1021.00	MBA in Creative Enterprise

Academic Year

Depending on the program and program year, approximately 300-370 classroom hours (approximately 30-37 quarter credits) are completed each academic year. The academic year begins September 1st and ends August 31st.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Each degree program at Meridian University entails learning objectives that implement the following Institutional Learning Outcomes:1. LEADERSHIP CAPACITIESStudents will cultivate leadership capacities aligned with the specific profession the degree program focuses on.2. CREATIVE INQUIRY SKILLSStudents will develop creative inquiry skills aligned with the specific profession the degree program focuses on.3. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGEStudents will acquire professional knowledge specific to the focus of the degree program.