Saint Leo University

Before you enter the business world, get the proper training. Saint Leo's associate of arts in Business Administration gives you the skills to step into a wide variety of careers, including accounting, advertising, sales and human resource.

Get a jump-start on a career making your community a safer place. As a student in Saint Leo’s Criminal Justice program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of law enforcement, including investigation procedures and the court system.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in today’s dynamic job market with job growth that has exploded in just the last few years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity occupations were expected to grow by 37% from 2012 to 2022 – by far the fastest rate of any field. And this number could rise even more over the next 5 years if threats to our security become more widespread.

The Associate of Arts degree will prepare students for both initial placement and entry-level positions in Information Technology jobs in private, government, non-profit sectors.

What is logistics? It's the management of how materials and finished goods are delivered to where they are needed, in a timely, cost-efficient manner. Logistics can mean the difference between earning or losing corporate profits, and even between winning or losing a war.

The School of Business' online B.A. in business administration with a marketing specialization is designed for the student planning a career in sales, advertising, consumer relations, marketing management, retailing services, small business operations, or international business.

You have the skills every business needs—you’re organized, detail-oriented and adaptable, and have a knack for getting things done. Build on your talents with the Project Management specialization of Saint Leo's Business Administration degree.

Many business challenges require creative technology solutions. Saint Leo’s online BA in Business Administration degree with Technology Management specialization prepares you to guide organizations to the right solutions in a wide spectrum of careers that bridge technology and business.

A leader in adult and continuing education, Saint Leo integrates state-of-the-art technology into instruction to activate the classroom both online and on ground. As an online or education center student, you'll have access to the resources, software and tools that build proficiency with of-the-moment high-tech advances.

As a Technology Management student, you’ll learn to leverage technology to improve business performance and maximize your competitive advantage in the 21st century global market. You'll gain marketable skills in key management areas, including project management, business strategy, human resources, and entrepreneurship.

Do you have what it takes to solve the crime? Saint Leo's Criminal Justice - Criminalistics Specialization trains you in crime scene investigation and forensic science. Crime scene analysts process evidence—like DNA, fingerprints and bullets—in a forensics lab to help identify suspects and reconstruct the events of a crime.

September 11th increased the demand for security and terrorism experts to protect U.S. and global communities. Saint Leo’s B.S. Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Specialization trains you to divert the next terrorist attack, respond to natural disasters and keep America secure—in cyberspace, at our country’s borders, and by air, land and sea.

As a teacher, you play a significant role in a child’s life. Earn your bachelor degree in Elementary Education, and become the next person to inspire and shape future generations.

Through a series of supervised internships, B.A. Elementary Education students accumulate more than 800 hours of clinical experience by the end of their senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified K-6 teacher. Because of our emphasis on practical field experiences, principals often note how ready our students are for final internships.

Saint Leo’s Education department has received national recognition for its comprehensive curriculum, extensive field experiences and values-based instruction. In 2011, the department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award, presented by the Association of Teacher Educators. In 2014 the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education recognized Saint Leo's Education Department for its "Innovative use of technology". And, according to a recent survey, between 92-98% of school principals who've had a Saint Leo grad and first-year teacher at their school report that they'd provide a positive recommendation for hiring. Another reason to choose Saint Leo- In the past 10 years more than 60 Saint Leo University graduates have become "Teachers of the Year" in their local schools and districts!

The online BA in Emergency Management degree provides students with the knowledge and skills in an increasingly important and dynamic discipline. The program prepares individuals from the public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations, and military personnel to manage the diverse challenges facing our nation as a result of recent disaster events and complex global threats. Students will learn theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are necessary to effectively manage a wide range of critical incidents to properly lead organizations in times of crisis.

Emergencies and disasters are increasing in both number and severity in the U.S. and around the globe. More than ever, organizations and communities must have knowledgeable and well-trained staff to handle various threats and risks. Such proactive organizations and communities will be prepared to have the leadership and resources in place to manage complex critical incidents.

Our convenient online delivery format is ideal for public safety professionals or others seeking a regionally accredited education that fits their personal schedules.

Prepare to manage the diverse challenges facing our nation as a result of recent disasters and complex global threats by earning your online degree in emergency and disaster management from Saint Leo University.

Emergency and Disaster Management specialization courses explore: 

• Legal and regulatory aspects of critical incident management
• Financial management
• Politics and policies
• Organizational leadership theories and applications
• Impact of terrorism on homeland security
• Management of critical incident operations and personnel
• Risk identification and assessment
• Psychological and sociological aspects of catastrophic events
• Hazard mitigation
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One of the leading military-friendly colleges in the United States, Saint Leo University has been educating criminal justice professionals for more than three decades. In the Catholic spirit, we base our criminal justice model on a steadfast moral consciousness that recognizes the dignity, value, and gifts of all people.

Are you a “people person”? With a Human Resource Management degree from Saint Leo, you can become an expert in any organization’s most important asset—its employees. HR professionals play a key role in finding and retaining top talent.

Saint Leo University has earned official recognition from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)—the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management—to meet guidelines for undergraduate human resource program.

As a Human Resource Management student at a Saint Leo Education Center, you'll focus on people as strategic resources, and build an understanding of recruitment, selection and placement, workplace safety and security, and organizational effectiveness. Education Center courses are identical to courses offered at our University Campus through Saint Leo's Donald R. Tapia School of Business—the largest Catholic business school in the U.S.

Do you love literature and creative writing? Do you want to inspire and shape future generations? Share your passion with young people, and get them excited about composition, critical thinking and literature. As an English teacher, you’ll guide students to important discoveries about language and culture.

Find your voice through British and American lit classes, the SLU Writer’s Circle and Sandhill Review literary magazine, while learning effective strategies—including the use of emerging technologies—for teaching language arts to adolescents, including ESOL, special education, multicultural and at-risk populations.

Accumulate more than 800 hours of field experience by the end of your senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified grade 5-12 English teacher.

In 2011, Saint Leo’s Education department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award. And, according to a recent survey, between 92-98% of school principals who've had a Saint Leo graduate as a first-year teacher at their school report that they'd provide a positive recommendation for rehiring.

As a social studies teacher, you’ll help youth navigate a vast world of people and cultures—to arrive at a better understanding of their place in society. You’ll show them the value of having a voice in government, knowing their roots, and working for the welfare of others.

Learn innovative methods to teach history, geography, government and economics, with an emphasis on a multicultural and pro-social education. Create lesson plans that foster curiosity and respect for diversity—and try them out in the classroom as a student teacher.

Accumulate more than 800 hours of field experience by the end of your senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified social science teacher.

In 2011, Saint Leo’s Education department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award. And, according to a recent survey, between 92-98% of school principals who've had a Saint Leo graduate as a first-year teacher at their school report that they'd provide a positive recommendation for rehiring.

Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

This track prepares students for helping fields such as community, VA, or marital counseling.

Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

This track is excellent for those interested in education, working with children or the elderly.
Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

This track prepares students for professional and graduate school (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Law School, or PhD programs).
Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Work to understand and help people as a Psychology major, and help yourself turn a new corner in your career.

Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

Religion helps us better understand ourselves, our relationships and what motivates cultures around the world. As a Religion scholar, you'll develop a more holistic view of the human experience—a perspective that will inform your work whether serving the church, classroom, courtroom or a social service organization.

Why are some people poor and others rich? How do education levels, race, religion and class affect people's life chances? How are our actions in America related to what happens throughout the world? Sociologists study society and social behavior. They seek to understand the way groups think and interact. They think about problems in society and how to best provide solutions. As a Saint Leo Sociology student, you’ll gain insights into social behavior and learn how to create change in your community and in the world around you.

With a specialization in clinical/applied sociology, you will be qualified for a wide variety of client-based positions, including:

• Counselor/support group facilitator (e.g., addiction)
  Teacher/trainer (e.g., grief support)
  Mitigation expert/mediator (e.g., death penalty support of families; divorce court)
• Organizational consultant (e.g., support in downsizing and rebuilding of trust)
  Program evaluator (e.g., turnaround specialist for businesses/agencies in crisis)
  Community consultant (help groups, such as victims of elder abuse, and ethnic/refugee communities, advocate for themselves on matters of public policy)
  Mediator (e.g., conflict resolution in businesses)
  Advocate/consultant (e.g., labor union)
  

Are you a people person, a people watcher, love to figure out group dynamics and what makes people tick? Put your interests to work for you, and hone your skills into marketable career paths by specializing in Diversity and Inequality, a concentration within sociology!

Accountants are the lifeline of every business. They steer an organization's financial course, prevent fraud, and help businesses make sound decisions about managing their money. Saint Leo's Accounting program prepares you to succeed in a variety of industries around the world, from multinational corporations to museums to tech-savvy start-ups.

Many business challenges require creative technology solutions. As a Computer Information Systems expert, you’ll guide organizations to the right solutions. You’ll strategize and implement technologies that help a company meet its goals, ensuring information integrity through secure networks, internet operations and computer applications.

One of the most innovative and essential fields, computer science has been responsible for much of our technological progress—from smartphones to genetic modeling. With a bachelor in Computer Science, you'll contribute to today’s growing information economy.

One of the most innovative and essential fields, computer science has been responsible for much of our technological progress—from smartphones to genetic modeling. With a bachelor in Computer Science, you'll contribute to today’s growing information economy.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields and a job growth that has tripled in the recent years. As we become a more and more digitally reliant society, our digital identities and online privacy become more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Protecting our digital assets, from personally identifiable information to sensitive business data, is more urgent than ever before. There is a dire need for cybersecurity professionals who are armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to defend our cyber systems as well as critical infrastructure.

Why choose Health Care Administration at Saint Leo?

A Health Care Administration degree from Saint Leo can help you discover a future in health care—the largest industry in the U.S., according to the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).

Donald R. Tapia College of Business recently completed a five-year review of the Health Care Administration program, so you can be assured that the curriculum is highly tuned to today’s industry standards and directed toward tomorrow’s growth areas.

Take classes in health care management, law, financing, policy analysis and information technology—often with an international perspective. Courses are taught by experienced faculty and medical professionals, former and current medical doctors and administrators. A senior-year internship will give you intensive exposure to the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter in the health care environment.

The state-of-the-art College of Business building, which opened in 2011, features the latest in eco-friendly innovation—from interactive SMART Boards and a professional broadcast studio, to locally sourced, renewable materials and water-efficient systems.

One of the most dynamic and essential fields, software engineering is responsible for much of our technological progress—from smartphones to genetic modeling. This field is experiencing explosive growth due to the ubiquitous nature of software that drives all computing machines and devices.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering from Saint Leo University, you’ll be fully prepared to contribute to today’s ever-growing information economy. The BS in Software Engineering curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for exciting careers in software development by combining the right balance of fundamental and theoretical concepts of modern software design techniques. Students will gain a practical understanding of computer hardware, networks, databases, and key areas of software architecture.

Instructors in this program come from a wide range of backgrounds and have many years’ worth of practical experience within the varied field of software engineering, allowing them to communicate this valuable practice to students. Small class sizes offer personal attention from instructors, enabling students to flourish in an online environment.

Do your friends lean on you for support and advice? If you have a talent for helping, Saint Leo's Social Work program can help you turn your passion into a career. Whether assisting a homeless man, foster child or disabled veteran, social workers make a world of difference in individuals’ lives, and enact widespread social change.

Explore social welfare policy, human behavior and practice methods. Intern at a social service agency to gain exposure to various practice settings and client populations. Learn how to empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

At Saint Leo—Florida's oldest Catholic college or university—you can bridge education with action through the Center for Values, Service and Leadership. The Center acts as an umbrella organization for the university's service organizations: AmeriCorps, Samaritans, RotarAct Club and Students Engaged in Rewarding Volunteer Experiences (SERVE).

Saint Leo’s Social Work program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). An advisory board composed of students, alumni and human service professionals guides the program, assuring the curriculum’s quality, relevance and currency.

You may declare the Social Work major when you begin coursework at Saint Leo University. However, to be formally admitted to the social work program, you must complete a major application and interview with Social Work faculty.

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is an advanced program that offers degree tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction with an optional thematic strand in war literature and writing for veterans. Students are admitted to the program in one of the three genres. The core requirements are the same for all students in the program. Students will have individualized reading lists and writing assignments in their semester course work. Students who complete the program will be eligible to pursue a terminal degree, such as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing or a Doctorate of Philosophy in the humanities—for example, English or creative writing—or degrees in education, law, or journalism.

The program is designed to be completed in two calendar years and requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Students attend three eight-day summer residency courses (nine credit hours) at University campus; the fall and spring semester of year one, they take two online courses (six credit hours). Year two consists of two courses (six credit hours) in the fall; the spring semester consists of three courses (three credit hours each).

The M.A. curriculum requires completion of three separate eight-day residencies on the University campus during the summer.  All other courses are 14-week online, mentored courses.  Students are to maintain continuous enrollment in the program until the thesis authoring process is complete, until they withdraw from the program, or until five academic years have elapsed, beginning with enrollment in the first course of the program.

The low-residency M.A. expects to welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to the rigors of graduate-level study. The program is a blend of writing and literary studies, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. Semester study plans are determined collaboratively between students and faculty mentors and tailored according to the genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) of study. In literary studies courses, students will read canonical and contemporary pieces from the writer's perspective and write short critical essays; in creative writing courses students will generate original writing, workshop (peer and mentor review) various genres, and hone technique. Some graduates will enter the program with no expectation of pursuing further advanced degrees or traditional academic careers. Some will already be immersed in careers that may or may not be linked to the creative arts. Some will wish to wholeheartedly pursue the writing life. Therefore, when discussing outcomes for our students, we keep in mind that each will choose a different career and artistic path.

Program graduates will be able to:
- Produce a substantial body of original creative work that is of publishable quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various forms and structures of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Critically analyze literature, making connections between texts, authors, and historical periods of the works.
- Closely read and demonstrate an understanding of the historical context, literary influences, and traditions of canonical and modern/postmodern prose narratives and poems.
- Thoughtfully engage with the workshop process of peer critique.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editing and revision techniques.
- Articulate their understanding of literary/critical theory through informal discussion, examination, and performance in a series of formal written and oral projects.
- Generate original scholarship on the literary texts explored in this program.

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is an advanced program that offers degree tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction with an optional thematic strand in war literature and writing for veterans. Students are admitted to the program in one of the three genres. The core requirements are the same for all students in the program. Students will have individualized reading lists and writing assignments in their semester course work. Students who complete the program will be eligible to pursue a terminal degree, such as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing or a Doctorate of Philosophy in the humanities—for example, English or creative writing—or degrees in education, law, or journalism.

The program is designed to be completed in two calendar years and requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Students attend three eight-day summer residency courses (nine credit hours) at University campus; the fall and spring semester of year one, they take two online courses (six credit hours). Year two consists of two courses (six credit hours) in the fall; the spring semester consists of three courses (three credit hours each).

The M.A. curriculum requires completion of three separate eight-day residencies on the University campus during the summer.  All other courses are 14-week online, mentored courses.  Students are to maintain continuous enrollment in the program until the thesis authoring process is complete, until they withdraw from the program, or until five academic years have elapsed, beginning with enrollment in the first course of the program.

The low-residency M.A. expects to welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to the rigors of graduate-level study. The program is a blend of writing and literary studies, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. Semester study plans are determined collaboratively between students and faculty mentors and tailored according to the genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) of study. In literary studies courses, students will read canonical and contemporary pieces from the writer's perspective and write short critical essays; in creative writing courses students will generate original writing, workshop (peer and mentor review) various genres, and hone technique. Some graduates will enter the program with no expectation of pursuing further advanced degrees or traditional academic careers. Some will already be immersed in careers that may or may not be linked to the creative arts. Some will wish to wholeheartedly pursue the writing life. Therefore, when discussing outcomes for our students, we keep in mind that each will choose a different career and artistic path.

Program graduates will be able to:
- Produce a substantial body of original creative work that is of publishable quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various forms and structures of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Critically analyze literature, making connections between texts, authors, and historical periods of the works.
- Closely read and demonstrate an understanding of the historical context, literary influences, and traditions of canonical and modern/postmodern prose narratives and poems.
- Thoughtfully engage with the workshop process of peer critique.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editing and revision techniques.
- Articulate their understanding of literary/critical theory through informal discussion, examination, and performance in a series of formal written and oral projects.
- Generate original scholarship on the literary texts explored in this program.

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is an advanced program that offers degree tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction with an optional thematic strand in war literature and writing for veterans. Students are admitted to the program in one of the three genres. The core requirements are the same for all students in the program. Students will have individualized reading lists and writing assignments in their semester course work. Students who complete the program will be eligible to pursue a terminal degree, such as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing or a Doctorate of Philosophy in the humanities—for example, English or creative writing—or degrees in education, law, or journalism.

The program is designed to be completed in two calendar years and requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Students attend three eight-day summer residency courses (nine credit hours) at University campus; the fall and spring semester of year one, they take two online courses (six credit hours). Year two consists of two courses (six credit hours) in the fall; the spring semester consists of three courses (three credit hours each).

The M.A. curriculum requires completion of three separate eight-day residencies on the University campus during the summer.  All other courses are 14-week online, mentored courses.  Students are to maintain continuous enrollment in the program until the thesis authoring process is complete, until they withdraw from the program, or until five academic years have elapsed, beginning with enrollment in the first course of the program.

The low-residency M.A. expects to welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to the rigors of graduate-level study. The program is a blend of writing and literary studies, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. Semester study plans are determined collaboratively between students and faculty mentors and tailored according to the genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) of study. In literary studies courses, students will read canonical and contemporary pieces from the writer's perspective and write short critical essays; in creative writing courses students will generate original writing, workshop (peer and mentor review) various genres, and hone technique. Some graduates will enter the program with no expectation of pursuing further advanced degrees or traditional academic careers. Some will already be immersed in careers that may or may not be linked to the creative arts. Some will wish to wholeheartedly pursue the writing life. Therefore, when discussing outcomes for our students, we keep in mind that each will choose a different career and artistic path.

Program graduates will be able to:
- Produce a substantial body of original creative work that is of publishable quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various forms and structures of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Critically analyze literature, making connections between texts, authors, and historical periods of the works.
- Closely read and demonstrate an understanding of the historical context, literary influences, and traditions of canonical and modern/postmodern prose narratives and poems.
- Thoughtfully engage with the workshop process of peer critique.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editing and revision techniques.
- Articulate their understanding of literary/critical theory through informal discussion, examination, and performance in a series of formal written and oral projects.
- Generate original scholarship on the literary texts explored in this program.

As God’s people, we are called to serve. Whether you are seeking spiritual and leadership development, a career in ministry, or advanced theological education, Saint Leo's Master of Arts in Theology offers a flexible adult learning model for nontraditional graduate students, lay ministers and candidates to the diaconate.

Saint Leo's Master of Accounting (MAcc) program provides an in-depth study of advanced accounting principles to prepare you to pass the CPA and CMA exams.

When recruiters look for talent, the first factor they consider is education. Saint Leo's Accounting faculty has worked hard to differentiate the program and hold students to a higher standard of excellence.

Whether you're looking to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accounting (CMA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Saint Leo's MAcc degree will help you earn the required 150 hours for licensure, and master challenging concepts, including auditing, financial statement analysis, cost accounting and forecasting.

The importance of cybersecurity and the need to protect the resources in a company’s information system are the basis for the School of Business' M.B.A. with a concentration in Cybersecurity Management.

Gain the professional skills and experiences to become a successful manager in today's fast-changing health care business environment.

The School of Business' online MBA with a concentration in health care management combines a rich mix of traditional coursework with the most current information and best practices in the rapidly changing field.

Corporations across the globe in industries such as telecommunications, construction, information technology, entertainment, healthcare, and defense are becoming increasingly project-based and project-team oriented. An MBA with a concentration in Project Management provides students with the skills necessary to lead complex projects for mid to large-size corporations. The program focuses on best practices for selecting, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing projects.Students engage in the practical application of project management principles through team exercises and the use of current industry software.

Saint Leo University’s MBA in Social Media Marketing is centered on the rapidly evolving, data-driven business world in which we live. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the critical knowledge and skills for gaining marketing insights to better influence business decisions. Through experiential learning, students gain confidence in advanced marketing data analysis tools and frameworks. The curriculum consists of 18 graduate credits in strategic marketing, businesses with the decision-making process. Student may choose to complete the 12 required courses (three semester hours per course) in as little as 12 months by taking two classes per 8-week term. In keeping with Saint Leo’s commitment to personalized attention, classes have no more than 30 students per class (average 20) to ensure students have ample interaction with faculty.

The increase in social media use by business has created new ways to identify, contact, interact, and satisfy consumers. We have reached the point where we have access to huge amounts of data that were inconceivable ten years ago. This creates opportunities to gain new insights and to improve decision-making in all activities, including business. These developments have also created a demand for managers with the technological and conceptual skills to understand and apply these technologies, and to take advantage of the existing data. “Big Data” is revolutionizing science, politics, entertainment, art, sports, the environment, social life, and business. Graduates of the program are able to conduct traditional marketing research, as well as web and social media analytics using the latest data mining techniques. In addition, they will learn how to integrate all these findings into comprehensive marketing strategies using both the traditional and the new online tools.

Our online M.B.A. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).

Prepare for a successful career with professional sport franchises, facilities, sporting goods retailers and athletic departments.

Designed with flagship rigor, and delivered by internationally recognized faculty, Saint Leo's program has been recognized by Sport Business International and ranked as one of the top online sports management graduate programs worldwide.

This MBA Concentration in Supply Chain Global Integration Management is designed to examine the best practices for selection, development, alignment, and enhancement of integrated global supply chains with a focus on both effectiveness and efficiency.  The learning outcomes are specific to the needs of companies which need the knowledge resources to create a best-in-class supply chain which is flexible, agile, and reliable in order to meet all supply chain stakeholder needs.

Why choose Supply Chain Global Integration Management at Saint Leo?

As a Supply Chain Global Integration Management student at Saint Leo University, you will study:

• Strategic Supply Chain Integration
• Dynamic Risk Modeling and Quality Initiatives
• Integrated Global Systems and Sustainable Initiatives
• Competitive Advantages through Strategic Relationships and Reverse Logistics
• Best Practices in Supply Chain Global Integration

Forbes lists the Supply Chain Industry in its top 20 growth industries and expects annual growth of 9%.  Spending in the U.S. logistics and transportation industry totaled is over $1.6 trillion, representing 8.5 percent of the annual gross domestic product (GDP).  US businesses are only beginning to acknowledge the significant impact that their supply chains have upon the bottom line.  The enhanced bottom-line is a result of total supply chain alignment resulting from increased efficiency and higher customer satisfaction levels.

The Supply Chain Global Integration Management Concentration is designed to deliver relevant learning based on the managerial best practices of selection, development, and alignment toward better performance through an integrated global supply chain.  The curriculum presents managerial tools and techniques aimed at supply chain integration from a global perspective. The curriculum is designed to meet the industries specific employment need for the knowledge resources that are required to create a best-in-class supply chain that is reliable, and yet strongly aligned to stakeholders’ needs. These supply chain stakeholders include wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, raw materials vendors, transportation companies, brokerage houses, 3PLs, and 4PLs.  All these stakeholders play a major role in a company’s supply chain alignment.

The program’s curriculum and courses contain knowledge resources and student learning outcomes that are designed to meet industry’s greatest needs.  Additionally, the coursework addresses global sourcing, global logistics, LEAN production, and Six Sigma principles.  The coursework delivers content and knowledge, that once implemented, can lead to quicker decision making, project planning capabilities, and significant improvements in customer and supplier relationships.

This fully integrated program prepares educators who hold a valid teaching certificate to lead an educational institution, emphasizing the core knowledge and skills required to full participate in educational governance at the school, district, and community level.

The program is designed for general educators who wish to increase their understanding and experience in special education to expand areas of certification.

This program offers an innovative approach to teacher leadership based on the Teacher Leadership Model Standards (TLMS). The national standards are intended to codify, promote, and support teacher leadership as a vehicle for transforming schools to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

This program offers an innovative approach to teacher leadership based on the Teacher Leadership Model Standards (TLMS). The national standards are intended to codify, promote, and support teacher leadership as a vehicle for transforming schools to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

This program is designed for certified teachers who want to develop advanced skills in literacy instruction, and earn their State of Florida reading certification. Our students find success as certified reading teachers and specialist in school districts throughout Florida and outside of the state, due to reciprocity agreements the Florida Department of Education holds with other states.

Become an agent of change with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Saint Leo University's flexible program enhances the effectiveness and professionalism of both aspiring and active law enforcement professionals.

In light of recent disasters and world events, it is increasingly important for criminal justice administrators, first responders, government officials, and organizations to understand how to manage critical incidents, psychological aspects of disasters, hazard mitigation, and risk identification.

Learn law enforcement skills to manage complex global risks and disasters.

In light of recent disasters and world events, it is increasingly important for criminal justice administrators, first responders, government officials, and organizations to understand how to manage critical incidents, psychological aspects of disasters, hazard mitigation, and risk identification.

Learn law enforcement skills to manage complex global risks and disasters.

Through up-to-date, hands-on instruction, you will gain the practitioner's experience to assist with criminal justice agency operations during incidents in which forensic science is a factor.

This program satisfies the dual needs of preparing graduates to (1) fill the need for information security and assurance professionals to work in a wide variety of capacities to protect the information systems of different types of organizations, and to support the nation’s information infrastructure and (2) conducting advanced research and in information security and assurance. Students develop core competencies in operating systems and networks. They focus on the technical aspects of information security, examining ways to provide secure information processing systems by utilizing operating systems security; distributed secure system architectures; database security; software applications security; security policies; applications security; network and distributed systems security; cryptography; and security protocols.

For individuals from the public and private sectors, non-governmental organization and the military, the School of Education & Social Services' online M.S. in critical incident management provides the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to identify threats, minimize risk, and lead organizations in times of crisis.

Expand the scope of your fire services knowledge and prepare for career advancement. Fire science is a respected profession with rising demand in the public and private sectors nationwide. Our comprehensive, regionally and nationally accredited curriculum is designed to deliver world-class training in the high-level leadership skills necessary to manage fire prevention, protection and safety services. Students will also gain a deep understanding of the social, political and legal aspects of fire science management.

The dynamic online program prepares you to design, develop, implement, and evaluate efficient and effective instructional experiences for a variety of settings, including corporate training, military, adult learning, and higher education.

The Master of Science in Psychology is a broad-based, general degree in psychology. The curriculum provides a comprehensive, global understanding of human behavior and focuses on a wide range of psychological theories and practice. In addition to exposing students to general psychology in such courses as social, developmental, and physiological psychology, this program focuses on practical skills related to data analysis, research and teaching.

Software Engineering is defined as the application of a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software. Software plays a central and underpinning role in almost all aspects of daily life: communications, government, manufacturing, banking and finance, education, transportation, entertainment, medicine, agriculture, and law.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook (2016 Edition), it was estimated that there would be a demand for 302,500 new Software Developer positions over the 2016 to 2026 time-frame.

Saint Leo’s MS in Software Engineering curriculum addresses industry needs by teaching fundamental and theoretical concepts that includes an intensive, comprehensive coverage of modern software development techniques. This approach prepares graduates to be versatile so they can work within a number of different fields. The MS in Software Engineering degree program is also designed to help students with a technical background become leaders in the industry. This degree is relevant to software engineers looking to stay competitive by developing new technical skills, as well as for students who want to foster innovation by keeping up with emerging software trends and technologies.

Instructors in this program come from a wide range of backgrounds and have many years’ worth of practical experience within the varied field of software engineering, allowing them to communicate this valuable practice to students. Small class sizes offer personal attention from instructors, enabling students to flourish in an online environment for this cutting-edge graduate program.

The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and economic justice, and human rights locally, nationally and globally. The program further expects graduates to contribute to the empowerment of people/groups that experience discrimination and oppression.

The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and economic justice, and human rights locally, nationally and globally. The program further expects graduates to contribute to the empowerment of people/groups that experience discrimination and oppression.

The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and economic justice, and human rights locally, nationally and globally. The program further expects graduates to contribute to the empowerment of people/groups that experience discrimination and oppression.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is an advanced degree program that provides graduates with the research, critical analysis, and application skills to make intellectual contributions to their fields of business study. The DBA prepares graduates for teaching, academic leadership, or consulting. This program leverages Saint Leo's expertise in delivering flexible graduate programs that are student-centered, application oriented, and outcomes driven.

In this program, doctorate students learn the skills necessary to critically assess theoretical concepts, intervention modalities, public policy, and social order issues. They also become fully immersed into the broad range of criminal justice practices that impact law enforcement, corrections, and the courts, gain a greater knowledge of criminal justice by objectively studying the processes and procedures commonly used within the various areas of study.

In this program, doctorate students learn the skills necessary to critically assess theoretical concepts, intervention modalities, public policy, and social order issues. They also become fully immersed into the broad range of criminal justice practices that impact law enforcement, corrections, and the courts, gain a greater knowledge of criminal justice by objectively studying the processes and procedures commonly used within the various areas of study.

The Graduate Education program at Saint Leo University offers the Specialist in Education degree with a concentration in transformational school leadership. This degree is for individuals holding a master’s degree in education or a related field of study (e.g., guidance and counseling, social work, human services, organization leadership, etc.).

Courses within the Education Specialist degree program have been identified to ensure that students complete a relevant and rigorous program of study. All courses infuse the Saint Leo University core values, thus helping students grow in body, mind and spirit.

The curriculum for this program of study is aligned with the Professional Standards 2016 (formerly Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) (Council of Chief State School Officers). Professional Standards 2016 focuses on seven aspects of transformational leadership that enable innovative initiatives which: support effective practice and research that maximizes student learning and demonstrations of achievement outcomes; facilitate staff members ability to drive instructional practice for student success; build collaborative school cultures; and create a community of stakeholders invested in academic success and personal well-being of every student.

The program is for those who already hold teaching and/or administrative certification or who are eligible for such certification and who seek to advance their career, grow their knowledge base and enhance their professional practice. The program is 39 hours beyond the master’s offered in the online format.

Before you enter the business world, get the proper training. Saint Leo's associate of arts in Business Administration gives you the skills to step into a wide variety of careers, including accounting, advertising, sales and human resource.

Get a jump-start on a career making your community a safer place. As a student in Saint Leo’s Criminal Justice program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of law enforcement, including investigation procedures and the court system.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in today’s dynamic job market with job growth that has exploded in just the last few years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity occupations were expected to grow by 37% from 2012 to 2022 – by far the fastest rate of any field. And this number could rise even more over the next 5 years if threats to our security become more widespread.

The Associate of Arts degree will prepare students for both initial placement and entry-level positions in Information Technology jobs in private, government, non-profit sectors.

What is logistics? It's the management of how materials and finished goods are delivered to where they are needed, in a timely, cost-efficient manner. Logistics can mean the difference between earning or losing corporate profits, and even between winning or losing a war.

The School of Business' online B.A. in business administration with a marketing specialization is designed for the student planning a career in sales, advertising, consumer relations, marketing management, retailing services, small business operations, or international business.

You have the skills every business needs—you’re organized, detail-oriented and adaptable, and have a knack for getting things done. Build on your talents with the Project Management specialization of Saint Leo's Business Administration degree.

Many business challenges require creative technology solutions. Saint Leo’s online BA in Business Administration degree with Technology Management specialization prepares you to guide organizations to the right solutions in a wide spectrum of careers that bridge technology and business.

A leader in adult and continuing education, Saint Leo integrates state-of-the-art technology into instruction to activate the classroom both online and on ground. As an online or education center student, you'll have access to the resources, software and tools that build proficiency with of-the-moment high-tech advances.

As a Technology Management student, you’ll learn to leverage technology to improve business performance and maximize your competitive advantage in the 21st century global market. You'll gain marketable skills in key management areas, including project management, business strategy, human resources, and entrepreneurship.

Do you have what it takes to solve the crime? Saint Leo's Criminal Justice - Criminalistics Specialization trains you in crime scene investigation and forensic science. Crime scene analysts process evidence—like DNA, fingerprints and bullets—in a forensics lab to help identify suspects and reconstruct the events of a crime.

September 11th increased the demand for security and terrorism experts to protect U.S. and global communities. Saint Leo’s B.S. Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Specialization trains you to divert the next terrorist attack, respond to natural disasters and keep America secure—in cyberspace, at our country’s borders, and by air, land and sea.

As a teacher, you play a significant role in a child’s life. Earn your bachelor degree in Elementary Education, and become the next person to inspire and shape future generations.

Through a series of supervised internships, B.A. Elementary Education students accumulate more than 800 hours of clinical experience by the end of their senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified K-6 teacher. Because of our emphasis on practical field experiences, principals often note how ready our students are for final internships.

Saint Leo’s Education department has received national recognition for its comprehensive curriculum, extensive field experiences and values-based instruction. In 2011, the department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award, presented by the Association of Teacher Educators. In 2014 the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education recognized Saint Leo's Education Department for its "Innovative use of technology". And, according to a recent survey, between 92-98% of school principals who've had a Saint Leo grad and first-year teacher at their school report that they'd provide a positive recommendation for hiring. Another reason to choose Saint Leo- In the past 10 years more than 60 Saint Leo University graduates have become "Teachers of the Year" in their local schools and districts!

The online BA in Emergency Management degree provides students with the knowledge and skills in an increasingly important and dynamic discipline. The program prepares individuals from the public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations, and military personnel to manage the diverse challenges facing our nation as a result of recent disaster events and complex global threats. Students will learn theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are necessary to effectively manage a wide range of critical incidents to properly lead organizations in times of crisis.

Emergencies and disasters are increasing in both number and severity in the U.S. and around the globe. More than ever, organizations and communities must have knowledgeable and well-trained staff to handle various threats and risks. Such proactive organizations and communities will be prepared to have the leadership and resources in place to manage complex critical incidents.

Our convenient online delivery format is ideal for public safety professionals or others seeking a regionally accredited education that fits their personal schedules.

Prepare to manage the diverse challenges facing our nation as a result of recent disasters and complex global threats by earning your online degree in emergency and disaster management from Saint Leo University.

Emergency and Disaster Management specialization courses explore: 

• Legal and regulatory aspects of critical incident management
• Financial management
• Politics and policies
• Organizational leadership theories and applications
• Impact of terrorism on homeland security
• Management of critical incident operations and personnel
• Risk identification and assessment
• Psychological and sociological aspects of catastrophic events
• Hazard mitigation
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One of the leading military-friendly colleges in the United States, Saint Leo University has been educating criminal justice professionals for more than three decades. In the Catholic spirit, we base our criminal justice model on a steadfast moral consciousness that recognizes the dignity, value, and gifts of all people.

Are you a “people person”? With a Human Resource Management degree from Saint Leo, you can become an expert in any organization’s most important asset—its employees. HR professionals play a key role in finding and retaining top talent.

Saint Leo University has earned official recognition from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)—the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management—to meet guidelines for undergraduate human resource program.

As a Human Resource Management student at a Saint Leo Education Center, you'll focus on people as strategic resources, and build an understanding of recruitment, selection and placement, workplace safety and security, and organizational effectiveness. Education Center courses are identical to courses offered at our University Campus through Saint Leo's Donald R. Tapia School of Business—the largest Catholic business school in the U.S.

Do you love literature and creative writing? Do you want to inspire and shape future generations? Share your passion with young people, and get them excited about composition, critical thinking and literature. As an English teacher, you’ll guide students to important discoveries about language and culture.

Find your voice through British and American lit classes, the SLU Writer’s Circle and Sandhill Review literary magazine, while learning effective strategies—including the use of emerging technologies—for teaching language arts to adolescents, including ESOL, special education, multicultural and at-risk populations.

Accumulate more than 800 hours of field experience by the end of your senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified grade 5-12 English teacher.

In 2011, Saint Leo’s Education department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award. And, according to a recent survey, between 92-98% of school principals who've had a Saint Leo graduate as a first-year teacher at their school report that they'd provide a positive recommendation for rehiring.

As a social studies teacher, you’ll help youth navigate a vast world of people and cultures—to arrive at a better understanding of their place in society. You’ll show them the value of having a voice in government, knowing their roots, and working for the welfare of others.

Learn innovative methods to teach history, geography, government and economics, with an emphasis on a multicultural and pro-social education. Create lesson plans that foster curiosity and respect for diversity—and try them out in the classroom as a student teacher.

Accumulate more than 800 hours of field experience by the end of your senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified social science teacher.

In 2011, Saint Leo’s Education department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award. And, according to a recent survey, between 92-98% of school principals who've had a Saint Leo graduate as a first-year teacher at their school report that they'd provide a positive recommendation for rehiring.

Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

This track prepares students for helping fields such as community, VA, or marital counseling.

Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

This track is excellent for those interested in education, working with children or the elderly.
Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

This track prepares students for professional and graduate school (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Law School, or PhD programs).
Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Work to understand and help people as a Psychology major, and help yourself turn a new corner in your career.

Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

Religion helps us better understand ourselves, our relationships and what motivates cultures around the world. As a Religion scholar, you'll develop a more holistic view of the human experience—a perspective that will inform your work whether serving the church, classroom, courtroom or a social service organization.

Why are some people poor and others rich? How do education levels, race, religion and class affect people's life chances? How are our actions in America related to what happens throughout the world? Sociologists study society and social behavior. They seek to understand the way groups think and interact. They think about problems in society and how to best provide solutions. As a Saint Leo Sociology student, you’ll gain insights into social behavior and learn how to create change in your community and in the world around you.

With a specialization in clinical/applied sociology, you will be qualified for a wide variety of client-based positions, including:

• Counselor/support group facilitator (e.g., addiction)
  Teacher/trainer (e.g., grief support)
  Mitigation expert/mediator (e.g., death penalty support of families; divorce court)
• Organizational consultant (e.g., support in downsizing and rebuilding of trust)
  Program evaluator (e.g., turnaround specialist for businesses/agencies in crisis)
  Community consultant (help groups, such as victims of elder abuse, and ethnic/refugee communities, advocate for themselves on matters of public policy)
  Mediator (e.g., conflict resolution in businesses)
  Advocate/consultant (e.g., labor union)
  

Are you a people person, a people watcher, love to figure out group dynamics and what makes people tick? Put your interests to work for you, and hone your skills into marketable career paths by specializing in Diversity and Inequality, a concentration within sociology!

Accountants are the lifeline of every business. They steer an organization's financial course, prevent fraud, and help businesses make sound decisions about managing their money. Saint Leo's Accounting program prepares you to succeed in a variety of industries around the world, from multinational corporations to museums to tech-savvy start-ups.

Many business challenges require creative technology solutions. As a Computer Information Systems expert, you’ll guide organizations to the right solutions. You’ll strategize and implement technologies that help a company meet its goals, ensuring information integrity through secure networks, internet operations and computer applications.

One of the most innovative and essential fields, computer science has been responsible for much of our technological progress—from smartphones to genetic modeling. With a bachelor in Computer Science, you'll contribute to today’s growing information economy.

One of the most innovative and essential fields, computer science has been responsible for much of our technological progress—from smartphones to genetic modeling. With a bachelor in Computer Science, you'll contribute to today’s growing information economy.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields and a job growth that has tripled in the recent years. As we become a more and more digitally reliant society, our digital identities and online privacy become more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Protecting our digital assets, from personally identifiable information to sensitive business data, is more urgent than ever before. There is a dire need for cybersecurity professionals who are armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to defend our cyber systems as well as critical infrastructure.

Why choose Health Care Administration at Saint Leo?

A Health Care Administration degree from Saint Leo can help you discover a future in health care—the largest industry in the U.S., according to the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).

Donald R. Tapia College of Business recently completed a five-year review of the Health Care Administration program, so you can be assured that the curriculum is highly tuned to today’s industry standards and directed toward tomorrow’s growth areas.

Take classes in health care management, law, financing, policy analysis and information technology—often with an international perspective. Courses are taught by experienced faculty and medical professionals, former and current medical doctors and administrators. A senior-year internship will give you intensive exposure to the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter in the health care environment.

The state-of-the-art College of Business building, which opened in 2011, features the latest in eco-friendly innovation—from interactive SMART Boards and a professional broadcast studio, to locally sourced, renewable materials and water-efficient systems.

One of the most dynamic and essential fields, software engineering is responsible for much of our technological progress—from smartphones to genetic modeling. This field is experiencing explosive growth due to the ubiquitous nature of software that drives all computing machines and devices.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering from Saint Leo University, you’ll be fully prepared to contribute to today’s ever-growing information economy. The BS in Software Engineering curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for exciting careers in software development by combining the right balance of fundamental and theoretical concepts of modern software design techniques. Students will gain a practical understanding of computer hardware, networks, databases, and key areas of software architecture.

Instructors in this program come from a wide range of backgrounds and have many years’ worth of practical experience within the varied field of software engineering, allowing them to communicate this valuable practice to students. Small class sizes offer personal attention from instructors, enabling students to flourish in an online environment.

Do your friends lean on you for support and advice? If you have a talent for helping, Saint Leo's Social Work program can help you turn your passion into a career. Whether assisting a homeless man, foster child or disabled veteran, social workers make a world of difference in individuals’ lives, and enact widespread social change.

Explore social welfare policy, human behavior and practice methods. Intern at a social service agency to gain exposure to various practice settings and client populations. Learn how to empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

At Saint Leo—Florida's oldest Catholic college or university—you can bridge education with action through the Center for Values, Service and Leadership. The Center acts as an umbrella organization for the university's service organizations: AmeriCorps, Samaritans, RotarAct Club and Students Engaged in Rewarding Volunteer Experiences (SERVE).

Saint Leo’s Social Work program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). An advisory board composed of students, alumni and human service professionals guides the program, assuring the curriculum’s quality, relevance and currency.

You may declare the Social Work major when you begin coursework at Saint Leo University. However, to be formally admitted to the social work program, you must complete a major application and interview with Social Work faculty.

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is an advanced program that offers degree tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction with an optional thematic strand in war literature and writing for veterans. Students are admitted to the program in one of the three genres. The core requirements are the same for all students in the program. Students will have individualized reading lists and writing assignments in their semester course work. Students who complete the program will be eligible to pursue a terminal degree, such as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing or a Doctorate of Philosophy in the humanities—for example, English or creative writing—or degrees in education, law, or journalism.

The program is designed to be completed in two calendar years and requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Students attend three eight-day summer residency courses (nine credit hours) at University campus; the fall and spring semester of year one, they take two online courses (six credit hours). Year two consists of two courses (six credit hours) in the fall; the spring semester consists of three courses (three credit hours each).

The M.A. curriculum requires completion of three separate eight-day residencies on the University campus during the summer.  All other courses are 14-week online, mentored courses.  Students are to maintain continuous enrollment in the program until the thesis authoring process is complete, until they withdraw from the program, or until five academic years have elapsed, beginning with enrollment in the first course of the program.

The low-residency M.A. expects to welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to the rigors of graduate-level study. The program is a blend of writing and literary studies, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. Semester study plans are determined collaboratively between students and faculty mentors and tailored according to the genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) of study. In literary studies courses, students will read canonical and contemporary pieces from the writer's perspective and write short critical essays; in creative writing courses students will generate original writing, workshop (peer and mentor review) various genres, and hone technique. Some graduates will enter the program with no expectation of pursuing further advanced degrees or traditional academic careers. Some will already be immersed in careers that may or may not be linked to the creative arts. Some will wish to wholeheartedly pursue the writing life. Therefore, when discussing outcomes for our students, we keep in mind that each will choose a different career and artistic path.

Program graduates will be able to:
- Produce a substantial body of original creative work that is of publishable quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various forms and structures of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Critically analyze literature, making connections between texts, authors, and historical periods of the works.
- Closely read and demonstrate an understanding of the historical context, literary influences, and traditions of canonical and modern/postmodern prose narratives and poems.
- Thoughtfully engage with the workshop process of peer critique.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editing and revision techniques.
- Articulate their understanding of literary/critical theory through informal discussion, examination, and performance in a series of formal written and oral projects.
- Generate original scholarship on the literary texts explored in this program.

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is an advanced program that offers degree tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction with an optional thematic strand in war literature and writing for veterans. Students are admitted to the program in one of the three genres. The core requirements are the same for all students in the program. Students will have individualized reading lists and writing assignments in their semester course work. Students who complete the program will be eligible to pursue a terminal degree, such as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing or a Doctorate of Philosophy in the humanities—for example, English or creative writing—or degrees in education, law, or journalism.

The program is designed to be completed in two calendar years and requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Students attend three eight-day summer residency courses (nine credit hours) at University campus; the fall and spring semester of year one, they take two online courses (six credit hours). Year two consists of two courses (six credit hours) in the fall; the spring semester consists of three courses (three credit hours each).

The M.A. curriculum requires completion of three separate eight-day residencies on the University campus during the summer.  All other courses are 14-week online, mentored courses.  Students are to maintain continuous enrollment in the program until the thesis authoring process is complete, until they withdraw from the program, or until five academic years have elapsed, beginning with enrollment in the first course of the program.

The low-residency M.A. expects to welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to the rigors of graduate-level study. The program is a blend of writing and literary studies, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. Semester study plans are determined collaboratively between students and faculty mentors and tailored according to the genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) of study. In literary studies courses, students will read canonical and contemporary pieces from the writer's perspective and write short critical essays; in creative writing courses students will generate original writing, workshop (peer and mentor review) various genres, and hone technique. Some graduates will enter the program with no expectation of pursuing further advanced degrees or traditional academic careers. Some will already be immersed in careers that may or may not be linked to the creative arts. Some will wish to wholeheartedly pursue the writing life. Therefore, when discussing outcomes for our students, we keep in mind that each will choose a different career and artistic path.

Program graduates will be able to:
- Produce a substantial body of original creative work that is of publishable quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various forms and structures of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Critically analyze literature, making connections between texts, authors, and historical periods of the works.
- Closely read and demonstrate an understanding of the historical context, literary influences, and traditions of canonical and modern/postmodern prose narratives and poems.
- Thoughtfully engage with the workshop process of peer critique.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editing and revision techniques.
- Articulate their understanding of literary/critical theory through informal discussion, examination, and performance in a series of formal written and oral projects.
- Generate original scholarship on the literary texts explored in this program.

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is an advanced program that offers degree tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction with an optional thematic strand in war literature and writing for veterans. Students are admitted to the program in one of the three genres. The core requirements are the same for all students in the program. Students will have individualized reading lists and writing assignments in their semester course work. Students who complete the program will be eligible to pursue a terminal degree, such as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing or a Doctorate of Philosophy in the humanities—for example, English or creative writing—or degrees in education, law, or journalism.

The program is designed to be completed in two calendar years and requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Students attend three eight-day summer residency courses (nine credit hours) at University campus; the fall and spring semester of year one, they take two online courses (six credit hours). Year two consists of two courses (six credit hours) in the fall; the spring semester consists of three courses (three credit hours each).

The M.A. curriculum requires completion of three separate eight-day residencies on the University campus during the summer.  All other courses are 14-week online, mentored courses.  Students are to maintain continuous enrollment in the program until the thesis authoring process is complete, until they withdraw from the program, or until five academic years have elapsed, beginning with enrollment in the first course of the program.

The low-residency M.A. expects to welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to the rigors of graduate-level study. The program is a blend of writing and literary studies, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. Semester study plans are determined collaboratively between students and faculty mentors and tailored according to the genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) of study. In literary studies courses, students will read canonical and contemporary pieces from the writer's perspective and write short critical essays; in creative writing courses students will generate original writing, workshop (peer and mentor review) various genres, and hone technique. Some graduates will enter the program with no expectation of pursuing further advanced degrees or traditional academic careers. Some will already be immersed in careers that may or may not be linked to the creative arts. Some will wish to wholeheartedly pursue the writing life. Therefore, when discussing outcomes for our students, we keep in mind that each will choose a different career and artistic path.

Program graduates will be able to:
- Produce a substantial body of original creative work that is of publishable quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various forms and structures of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Critically analyze literature, making connections between texts, authors, and historical periods of the works.
- Closely read and demonstrate an understanding of the historical context, literary influences, and traditions of canonical and modern/postmodern prose narratives and poems.
- Thoughtfully engage with the workshop process of peer critique.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editing and revision techniques.
- Articulate their understanding of literary/critical theory through informal discussion, examination, and performance in a series of formal written and oral projects.
- Generate original scholarship on the literary texts explored in this program.

As God’s people, we are called to serve. Whether you are seeking spiritual and leadership development, a career in ministry, or advanced theological education, Saint Leo's Master of Arts in Theology offers a flexible adult learning model for nontraditional graduate students, lay ministers and candidates to the diaconate.

Saint Leo's Master of Accounting (MAcc) program provides an in-depth study of advanced accounting principles to prepare you to pass the CPA and CMA exams.

When recruiters look for talent, the first factor they consider is education. Saint Leo's Accounting faculty has worked hard to differentiate the program and hold students to a higher standard of excellence.

Whether you're looking to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accounting (CMA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Saint Leo's MAcc degree will help you earn the required 150 hours for licensure, and master challenging concepts, including auditing, financial statement analysis, cost accounting and forecasting.

The importance of cybersecurity and the need to protect the resources in a company’s information system are the basis for the School of Business' M.B.A. with a concentration in Cybersecurity Management.

Gain the professional skills and experiences to become a successful manager in today's fast-changing health care business environment.

The School of Business' online MBA with a concentration in health care management combines a rich mix of traditional coursework with the most current information and best practices in the rapidly changing field.

Corporations across the globe in industries such as telecommunications, construction, information technology, entertainment, healthcare, and defense are becoming increasingly project-based and project-team oriented. An MBA with a concentration in Project Management provides students with the skills necessary to lead complex projects for mid to large-size corporations. The program focuses on best practices for selecting, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing projects.Students engage in the practical application of project management principles through team exercises and the use of current industry software.

Saint Leo University’s MBA in Social Media Marketing is centered on the rapidly evolving, data-driven business world in which we live. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the critical knowledge and skills for gaining marketing insights to better influence business decisions. Through experiential learning, students gain confidence in advanced marketing data analysis tools and frameworks. The curriculum consists of 18 graduate credits in strategic marketing, businesses with the decision-making process. Student may choose to complete the 12 required courses (three semester hours per course) in as little as 12 months by taking two classes per 8-week term. In keeping with Saint Leo’s commitment to personalized attention, classes have no more than 30 students per class (average 20) to ensure students have ample interaction with faculty.

The increase in social media use by business has created new ways to identify, contact, interact, and satisfy consumers. We have reached the point where we have access to huge amounts of data that were inconceivable ten years ago. This creates opportunities to gain new insights and to improve decision-making in all activities, including business. These developments have also created a demand for managers with the technological and conceptual skills to understand and apply these technologies, and to take advantage of the existing data. “Big Data” is revolutionizing science, politics, entertainment, art, sports, the environment, social life, and business. Graduates of the program are able to conduct traditional marketing research, as well as web and social media analytics using the latest data mining techniques. In addition, they will learn how to integrate all these findings into comprehensive marketing strategies using both the traditional and the new online tools.

Our online M.B.A. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).

Prepare for a successful career with professional sport franchises, facilities, sporting goods retailers and athletic departments.

Designed with flagship rigor, and delivered by internationally recognized faculty, Saint Leo's program has been recognized by Sport Business International and ranked as one of the top online sports management graduate programs worldwide.

This MBA Concentration in Supply Chain Global Integration Management is designed to examine the best practices for selection, development, alignment, and enhancement of integrated global supply chains with a focus on both effectiveness and efficiency.  The learning outcomes are specific to the needs of companies which need the knowledge resources to create a best-in-class supply chain which is flexible, agile, and reliable in order to meet all supply chain stakeholder needs.

Why choose Supply Chain Global Integration Management at Saint Leo?

As a Supply Chain Global Integration Management student at Saint Leo University, you will study:

• Strategic Supply Chain Integration
• Dynamic Risk Modeling and Quality Initiatives
• Integrated Global Systems and Sustainable Initiatives
• Competitive Advantages through Strategic Relationships and Reverse Logistics
• Best Practices in Supply Chain Global Integration

Forbes lists the Supply Chain Industry in its top 20 growth industries and expects annual growth of 9%.  Spending in the U.S. logistics and transportation industry totaled is over $1.6 trillion, representing 8.5 percent of the annual gross domestic product (GDP).  US businesses are only beginning to acknowledge the significant impact that their supply chains have upon the bottom line.  The enhanced bottom-line is a result of total supply chain alignment resulting from increased efficiency and higher customer satisfaction levels.

The Supply Chain Global Integration Management Concentration is designed to deliver relevant learning based on the managerial best practices of selection, development, and alignment toward better performance through an integrated global supply chain.  The curriculum presents managerial tools and techniques aimed at supply chain integration from a global perspective. The curriculum is designed to meet the industries specific employment need for the knowledge resources that are required to create a best-in-class supply chain that is reliable, and yet strongly aligned to stakeholders’ needs. These supply chain stakeholders include wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, raw materials vendors, transportation companies, brokerage houses, 3PLs, and 4PLs.  All these stakeholders play a major role in a company’s supply chain alignment.

The program’s curriculum and courses contain knowledge resources and student learning outcomes that are designed to meet industry’s greatest needs.  Additionally, the coursework addresses global sourcing, global logistics, LEAN production, and Six Sigma principles.  The coursework delivers content and knowledge, that once implemented, can lead to quicker decision making, project planning capabilities, and significant improvements in customer and supplier relationships.

This fully integrated program prepares educators who hold a valid teaching certificate to lead an educational institution, emphasizing the core knowledge and skills required to full participate in educational governance at the school, district, and community level.

The program is designed for general educators who wish to increase their understanding and experience in special education to expand areas of certification.

This program offers an innovative approach to teacher leadership based on the Teacher Leadership Model Standards (TLMS). The national standards are intended to codify, promote, and support teacher leadership as a vehicle for transforming schools to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

This program offers an innovative approach to teacher leadership based on the Teacher Leadership Model Standards (TLMS). The national standards are intended to codify, promote, and support teacher leadership as a vehicle for transforming schools to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

This program is designed for certified teachers who want to develop advanced skills in literacy instruction, and earn their State of Florida reading certification. Our students find success as certified reading teachers and specialist in school districts throughout Florida and outside of the state, due to reciprocity agreements the Florida Department of Education holds with other states.

Become an agent of change with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Saint Leo University's flexible program enhances the effectiveness and professionalism of both aspiring and active law enforcement professionals.

In light of recent disasters and world events, it is increasingly important for criminal justice administrators, first responders, government officials, and organizations to understand how to manage critical incidents, psychological aspects of disasters, hazard mitigation, and risk identification.

Learn law enforcement skills to manage complex global risks and disasters.

In light of recent disasters and world events, it is increasingly important for criminal justice administrators, first responders, government officials, and organizations to understand how to manage critical incidents, psychological aspects of disasters, hazard mitigation, and risk identification.

Learn law enforcement skills to manage complex global risks and disasters.

Through up-to-date, hands-on instruction, you will gain the practitioner's experience to assist with criminal justice agency operations during incidents in which forensic science is a factor.

This program satisfies the dual needs of preparing graduates to (1) fill the need for information security and assurance professionals to work in a wide variety of capacities to protect the information systems of different types of organizations, and to support the nation’s information infrastructure and (2) conducting advanced research and in information security and assurance. Students develop core competencies in operating systems and networks. They focus on the technical aspects of information security, examining ways to provide secure information processing systems by utilizing operating systems security; distributed secure system architectures; database security; software applications security; security policies; applications security; network and distributed systems security; cryptography; and security protocols.

For individuals from the public and private sectors, non-governmental organization and the military, the School of Education & Social Services' online M.S. in critical incident management provides the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to identify threats, minimize risk, and lead organizations in times of crisis.

Expand the scope of your fire services knowledge and prepare for career advancement. Fire science is a respected profession with rising demand in the public and private sectors nationwide. Our comprehensive, regionally and nationally accredited curriculum is designed to deliver world-class training in the high-level leadership skills necessary to manage fire prevention, protection and safety services. Students will also gain a deep understanding of the social, political and legal aspects of fire science management.

The dynamic online program prepares you to design, develop, implement, and evaluate efficient and effective instructional experiences for a variety of settings, including corporate training, military, adult learning, and higher education.

The Master of Science in Psychology is a broad-based, general degree in psychology. The curriculum provides a comprehensive, global understanding of human behavior and focuses on a wide range of psychological theories and practice. In addition to exposing students to general psychology in such courses as social, developmental, and physiological psychology, this program focuses on practical skills related to data analysis, research and teaching.

Software Engineering is defined as the application of a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software. Software plays a central and underpinning role in almost all aspects of daily life: communications, government, manufacturing, banking and finance, education, transportation, entertainment, medicine, agriculture, and law.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook (2016 Edition), it was estimated that there would be a demand for 302,500 new Software Developer positions over the 2016 to 2026 time-frame.

Saint Leo’s MS in Software Engineering curriculum addresses industry needs by teaching fundamental and theoretical concepts that includes an intensive, comprehensive coverage of modern software development techniques. This approach prepares graduates to be versatile so they can work within a number of different fields. The MS in Software Engineering degree program is also designed to help students with a technical background become leaders in the industry. This degree is relevant to software engineers looking to stay competitive by developing new technical skills, as well as for students who want to foster innovation by keeping up with emerging software trends and technologies.

Instructors in this program come from a wide range of backgrounds and have many years’ worth of practical experience within the varied field of software engineering, allowing them to communicate this valuable practice to students. Small class sizes offer personal attention from instructors, enabling students to flourish in an online environment for this cutting-edge graduate program.

The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and economic justice, and human rights locally, nationally and globally. The program further expects graduates to contribute to the empowerment of people/groups that experience discrimination and oppression.

The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and economic justice, and human rights locally, nationally and globally. The program further expects graduates to contribute to the empowerment of people/groups that experience discrimination and oppression.

The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and economic justice, and human rights locally, nationally and globally. The program further expects graduates to contribute to the empowerment of people/groups that experience discrimination and oppression.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is an advanced degree program that provides graduates with the research, critical analysis, and application skills to make intellectual contributions to their fields of business study. The DBA prepares graduates for teaching, academic leadership, or consulting. This program leverages Saint Leo's expertise in delivering flexible graduate programs that are student-centered, application oriented, and outcomes driven.

In this program, doctorate students learn the skills necessary to critically assess theoretical concepts, intervention modalities, public policy, and social order issues. They also become fully immersed into the broad range of criminal justice practices that impact law enforcement, corrections, and the courts, gain a greater knowledge of criminal justice by objectively studying the processes and procedures commonly used within the various areas of study.

In this program, doctorate students learn the skills necessary to critically assess theoretical concepts, intervention modalities, public policy, and social order issues. They also become fully immersed into the broad range of criminal justice practices that impact law enforcement, corrections, and the courts, gain a greater knowledge of criminal justice by objectively studying the processes and procedures commonly used within the various areas of study.

The Graduate Education program at Saint Leo University offers the Specialist in Education degree with a concentration in transformational school leadership. This degree is for individuals holding a master’s degree in education or a related field of study (e.g., guidance and counseling, social work, human services, organization leadership, etc.).

Courses within the Education Specialist degree program have been identified to ensure that students complete a relevant and rigorous program of study. All courses infuse the Saint Leo University core values, thus helping students grow in body, mind and spirit.

The curriculum for this program of study is aligned with the Professional Standards 2016 (formerly Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) (Council of Chief State School Officers). Professional Standards 2016 focuses on seven aspects of transformational leadership that enable innovative initiatives which: support effective practice and research that maximizes student learning and demonstrations of achievement outcomes; facilitate staff members ability to drive instructional practice for student success; build collaborative school cultures; and create a community of stakeholders invested in academic success and personal well-being of every student.

The program is for those who already hold teaching and/or administrative certification or who are eligible for such certification and who seek to advance their career, grow their knowledge base and enhance their professional practice. The program is 39 hours beyond the master’s offered in the online format.

Before you enter the business world, get the proper training. Saint Leo's associate of arts in Business Administration gives you the skills to step into a wide variety of careers, including accounting, advertising, sales and human resource.

Get a jump-start on a career making your community a safer place. As a student in Saint Leo’s Criminal Justice program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of law enforcement, including investigation procedures and the court system.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in today’s dynamic job market with job growth that has exploded in just the last few years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity occupations were expected to grow by 37% from 2012 to 2022 – by far the fastest rate of any field. And this number could rise even more over the next 5 years if threats to our security become more widespread.

The Associate of Arts degree will prepare students for both initial placement and entry-level positions in Information Technology jobs in private, government, non-profit sectors.

What is logistics? It's the management of how materials and finished goods are delivered to where they are needed, in a timely, cost-efficient manner. Logistics can mean the difference between earning or losing corporate profits, and even between winning or losing a war.

The School of Business' online B.A. in business administration with a marketing specialization is designed for the student planning a career in sales, advertising, consumer relations, marketing management, retailing services, small business operations, or international business.

You have the skills every business needs—you’re organized, detail-oriented and adaptable, and have a knack for getting things done. Build on your talents with the Project Management specialization of Saint Leo's Business Administration degree.

Many business challenges require creative technology solutions. Saint Leo’s online BA in Business Administration degree with Technology Management specialization prepares you to guide organizations to the right solutions in a wide spectrum of careers that bridge technology and business.

A leader in adult and continuing education, Saint Leo integrates state-of-the-art technology into instruction to activate the classroom both online and on ground. As an online or education center student, you'll have access to the resources, software and tools that build proficiency with of-the-moment high-tech advances.

As a Technology Management student, you’ll learn to leverage technology to improve business performance and maximize your competitive advantage in the 21st century global market. You'll gain marketable skills in key management areas, including project management, business strategy, human resources, and entrepreneurship.

Do you have what it takes to solve the crime? Saint Leo's Criminal Justice - Criminalistics Specialization trains you in crime scene investigation and forensic science. Crime scene analysts process evidence—like DNA, fingerprints and bullets—in a forensics lab to help identify suspects and reconstruct the events of a crime.

September 11th increased the demand for security and terrorism experts to protect U.S. and global communities. Saint Leo’s B.S. Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Specialization trains you to divert the next terrorist attack, respond to natural disasters and keep America secure—in cyberspace, at our country’s borders, and by air, land and sea.

As a teacher, you play a significant role in a child’s life. Earn your bachelor degree in Elementary Education, and become the next person to inspire and shape future generations.

Through a series of supervised internships, B.A. Elementary Education students accumulate more than 800 hours of clinical experience by the end of their senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified K-6 teacher. Because of our emphasis on practical field experiences, principals often note how ready our students are for final internships.

Saint Leo’s Education department has received national recognition for its comprehensive curriculum, extensive field experiences and values-based instruction. In 2011, the department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award, presented by the Association of Teacher Educators. In 2014 the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education recognized Saint Leo's Education Department for its "Innovative use of technology". And, according to a recent survey, between 92-98% of school principals who've had a Saint Leo grad and first-year teacher at their school report that they'd provide a positive recommendation for hiring. Another reason to choose Saint Leo- In the past 10 years more than 60 Saint Leo University graduates have become "Teachers of the Year" in their local schools and districts!

The online BA in Emergency Management degree provides students with the knowledge and skills in an increasingly important and dynamic discipline. The program prepares individuals from the public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations, and military personnel to manage the diverse challenges facing our nation as a result of recent disaster events and complex global threats. Students will learn theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are necessary to effectively manage a wide range of critical incidents to properly lead organizations in times of crisis.

Emergencies and disasters are increasing in both number and severity in the U.S. and around the globe. More than ever, organizations and communities must have knowledgeable and well-trained staff to handle various threats and risks. Such proactive organizations and communities will be prepared to have the leadership and resources in place to manage complex critical incidents.

Our convenient online delivery format is ideal for public safety professionals or others seeking a regionally accredited education that fits their personal schedules.

Prepare to manage the diverse challenges facing our nation as a result of recent disasters and complex global threats by earning your online degree in emergency and disaster management from Saint Leo University.

Emergency and Disaster Management specialization courses explore: 

• Legal and regulatory aspects of critical incident management
• Financial management
• Politics and policies
• Organizational leadership theories and applications
• Impact of terrorism on homeland security
• Management of critical incident operations and personnel
• Risk identification and assessment
• Psychological and sociological aspects of catastrophic events
• Hazard mitigation
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One of the leading military-friendly colleges in the United States, Saint Leo University has been educating criminal justice professionals for more than three decades. In the Catholic spirit, we base our criminal justice model on a steadfast moral consciousness that recognizes the dignity, value, and gifts of all people.

Are you a “people person”? With a Human Resource Management degree from Saint Leo, you can become an expert in any organization’s most important asset—its employees. HR professionals play a key role in finding and retaining top talent.

Saint Leo University has earned official recognition from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)—the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management—to meet guidelines for undergraduate human resource program.

As a Human Resource Management student at a Saint Leo Education Center, you'll focus on people as strategic resources, and build an understanding of recruitment, selection and placement, workplace safety and security, and organizational effectiveness. Education Center courses are identical to courses offered at our University Campus through Saint Leo's Donald R. Tapia School of Business—the largest Catholic business school in the U.S.

Do you love literature and creative writing? Do you want to inspire and shape future generations? Share your passion with young people, and get them excited about composition, critical thinking and literature. As an English teacher, you’ll guide students to important discoveries about language and culture.

Find your voice through British and American lit classes, the SLU Writer’s Circle and Sandhill Review literary magazine, while learning effective strategies—including the use of emerging technologies—for teaching language arts to adolescents, including ESOL, special education, multicultural and at-risk populations.

Accumulate more than 800 hours of field experience by the end of your senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified grade 5-12 English teacher.

In 2011, Saint Leo’s Education department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award. And, according to a recent survey, between 92-98% of school principals who've had a Saint Leo graduate as a first-year teacher at their school report that they'd provide a positive recommendation for rehiring.

As a social studies teacher, you’ll help youth navigate a vast world of people and cultures—to arrive at a better understanding of their place in society. You’ll show them the value of having a voice in government, knowing their roots, and working for the welfare of others.

Learn innovative methods to teach history, geography, government and economics, with an emphasis on a multicultural and pro-social education. Create lesson plans that foster curiosity and respect for diversity—and try them out in the classroom as a student teacher.

Accumulate more than 800 hours of field experience by the end of your senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified social science teacher.

In 2011, Saint Leo’s Education department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award. And, according to a recent survey, between 92-98% of school principals who've had a Saint Leo graduate as a first-year teacher at their school report that they'd provide a positive recommendation for rehiring.

Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

This track prepares students for helping fields such as community, VA, or marital counseling.

Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

This track is excellent for those interested in education, working with children or the elderly.
Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

This track prepares students for professional and graduate school (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Law School, or PhD programs).
Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Work to understand and help people as a Psychology major, and help yourself turn a new corner in your career.

Are you fascinated by human behavior? Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel and behave. Psychologists work to understand people and help them adjust to life transitions and achieve optimal mental health in everyday life.

Religion helps us better understand ourselves, our relationships and what motivates cultures around the world. As a Religion scholar, you'll develop a more holistic view of the human experience—a perspective that will inform your work whether serving the church, classroom, courtroom or a social service organization.

Why are some people poor and others rich? How do education levels, race, religion and class affect people's life chances? How are our actions in America related to what happens throughout the world? Sociologists study society and social behavior. They seek to understand the way groups think and interact. They think about problems in society and how to best provide solutions. As a Saint Leo Sociology student, you’ll gain insights into social behavior and learn how to create change in your community and in the world around you.

With a specialization in clinical/applied sociology, you will be qualified for a wide variety of client-based positions, including:

• Counselor/support group facilitator (e.g., addiction)
  Teacher/trainer (e.g., grief support)
  Mitigation expert/mediator (e.g., death penalty support of families; divorce court)
• Organizational consultant (e.g., support in downsizing and rebuilding of trust)
  Program evaluator (e.g., turnaround specialist for businesses/agencies in crisis)
  Community consultant (help groups, such as victims of elder abuse, and ethnic/refugee communities, advocate for themselves on matters of public policy)
  Mediator (e.g., conflict resolution in businesses)
  Advocate/consultant (e.g., labor union)
  

Are you a people person, a people watcher, love to figure out group dynamics and what makes people tick? Put your interests to work for you, and hone your skills into marketable career paths by specializing in Diversity and Inequality, a concentration within sociology!

Accountants are the lifeline of every business. They steer an organization's financial course, prevent fraud, and help businesses make sound decisions about managing their money. Saint Leo's Accounting program prepares you to succeed in a variety of industries around the world, from multinational corporations to museums to tech-savvy start-ups.

Many business challenges require creative technology solutions. As a Computer Information Systems expert, you’ll guide organizations to the right solutions. You’ll strategize and implement technologies that help a company meet its goals, ensuring information integrity through secure networks, internet operations and computer applications.

One of the most innovative and essential fields, computer science has been responsible for much of our technological progress—from smartphones to genetic modeling. With a bachelor in Computer Science, you'll contribute to today’s growing information economy.

One of the most innovative and essential fields, computer science has been responsible for much of our technological progress—from smartphones to genetic modeling. With a bachelor in Computer Science, you'll contribute to today’s growing information economy.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields and a job growth that has tripled in the recent years. As we become a more and more digitally reliant society, our digital identities and online privacy become more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Protecting our digital assets, from personally identifiable information to sensitive business data, is more urgent than ever before. There is a dire need for cybersecurity professionals who are armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to defend our cyber systems as well as critical infrastructure.

Why choose Health Care Administration at Saint Leo?

A Health Care Administration degree from Saint Leo can help you discover a future in health care—the largest industry in the U.S., according to the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).

Donald R. Tapia College of Business recently completed a five-year review of the Health Care Administration program, so you can be assured that the curriculum is highly tuned to today’s industry standards and directed toward tomorrow’s growth areas.

Take classes in health care management, law, financing, policy analysis and information technology—often with an international perspective. Courses are taught by experienced faculty and medical professionals, former and current medical doctors and administrators. A senior-year internship will give you intensive exposure to the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter in the health care environment.

The state-of-the-art College of Business building, which opened in 2011, features the latest in eco-friendly innovation—from interactive SMART Boards and a professional broadcast studio, to locally sourced, renewable materials and water-efficient systems.

One of the most dynamic and essential fields, software engineering is responsible for much of our technological progress—from smartphones to genetic modeling. This field is experiencing explosive growth due to the ubiquitous nature of software that drives all computing machines and devices.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering from Saint Leo University, you’ll be fully prepared to contribute to today’s ever-growing information economy. The BS in Software Engineering curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for exciting careers in software development by combining the right balance of fundamental and theoretical concepts of modern software design techniques. Students will gain a practical understanding of computer hardware, networks, databases, and key areas of software architecture.

Instructors in this program come from a wide range of backgrounds and have many years’ worth of practical experience within the varied field of software engineering, allowing them to communicate this valuable practice to students. Small class sizes offer personal attention from instructors, enabling students to flourish in an online environment.

Do your friends lean on you for support and advice? If you have a talent for helping, Saint Leo's Social Work program can help you turn your passion into a career. Whether assisting a homeless man, foster child or disabled veteran, social workers make a world of difference in individuals’ lives, and enact widespread social change.

Explore social welfare policy, human behavior and practice methods. Intern at a social service agency to gain exposure to various practice settings and client populations. Learn how to empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

At Saint Leo—Florida's oldest Catholic college or university—you can bridge education with action through the Center for Values, Service and Leadership. The Center acts as an umbrella organization for the university's service organizations: AmeriCorps, Samaritans, RotarAct Club and Students Engaged in Rewarding Volunteer Experiences (SERVE).

Saint Leo’s Social Work program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). An advisory board composed of students, alumni and human service professionals guides the program, assuring the curriculum’s quality, relevance and currency.

You may declare the Social Work major when you begin coursework at Saint Leo University. However, to be formally admitted to the social work program, you must complete a major application and interview with Social Work faculty.

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is an advanced program that offers degree tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction with an optional thematic strand in war literature and writing for veterans. Students are admitted to the program in one of the three genres. The core requirements are the same for all students in the program. Students will have individualized reading lists and writing assignments in their semester course work. Students who complete the program will be eligible to pursue a terminal degree, such as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing or a Doctorate of Philosophy in the humanities—for example, English or creative writing—or degrees in education, law, or journalism.

The program is designed to be completed in two calendar years and requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Students attend three eight-day summer residency courses (nine credit hours) at University campus; the fall and spring semester of year one, they take two online courses (six credit hours). Year two consists of two courses (six credit hours) in the fall; the spring semester consists of three courses (three credit hours each).

The M.A. curriculum requires completion of three separate eight-day residencies on the University campus during the summer.  All other courses are 14-week online, mentored courses.  Students are to maintain continuous enrollment in the program until the thesis authoring process is complete, until they withdraw from the program, or until five academic years have elapsed, beginning with enrollment in the first course of the program.

The low-residency M.A. expects to welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to the rigors of graduate-level study. The program is a blend of writing and literary studies, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. Semester study plans are determined collaboratively between students and faculty mentors and tailored according to the genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) of study. In literary studies courses, students will read canonical and contemporary pieces from the writer's perspective and write short critical essays; in creative writing courses students will generate original writing, workshop (peer and mentor review) various genres, and hone technique. Some graduates will enter the program with no expectation of pursuing further advanced degrees or traditional academic careers. Some will already be immersed in careers that may or may not be linked to the creative arts. Some will wish to wholeheartedly pursue the writing life. Therefore, when discussing outcomes for our students, we keep in mind that each will choose a different career and artistic path.

Program graduates will be able to:
- Produce a substantial body of original creative work that is of publishable quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various forms and structures of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Critically analyze literature, making connections between texts, authors, and historical periods of the works.
- Closely read and demonstrate an understanding of the historical context, literary influences, and traditions of canonical and modern/postmodern prose narratives and poems.
- Thoughtfully engage with the workshop process of peer critique.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editing and revision techniques.
- Articulate their understanding of literary/critical theory through informal discussion, examination, and performance in a series of formal written and oral projects.
- Generate original scholarship on the literary texts explored in this program.

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is an advanced program that offers degree tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction with an optional thematic strand in war literature and writing for veterans. Students are admitted to the program in one of the three genres. The core requirements are the same for all students in the program. Students will have individualized reading lists and writing assignments in their semester course work. Students who complete the program will be eligible to pursue a terminal degree, such as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing or a Doctorate of Philosophy in the humanities—for example, English or creative writing—or degrees in education, law, or journalism.

The program is designed to be completed in two calendar years and requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Students attend three eight-day summer residency courses (nine credit hours) at University campus; the fall and spring semester of year one, they take two online courses (six credit hours). Year two consists of two courses (six credit hours) in the fall; the spring semester consists of three courses (three credit hours each).

The M.A. curriculum requires completion of three separate eight-day residencies on the University campus during the summer.  All other courses are 14-week online, mentored courses.  Students are to maintain continuous enrollment in the program until the thesis authoring process is complete, until they withdraw from the program, or until five academic years have elapsed, beginning with enrollment in the first course of the program.

The low-residency M.A. expects to welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to the rigors of graduate-level study. The program is a blend of writing and literary studies, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. Semester study plans are determined collaboratively between students and faculty mentors and tailored according to the genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) of study. In literary studies courses, students will read canonical and contemporary pieces from the writer's perspective and write short critical essays; in creative writing courses students will generate original writing, workshop (peer and mentor review) various genres, and hone technique. Some graduates will enter the program with no expectation of pursuing further advanced degrees or traditional academic careers. Some will already be immersed in careers that may or may not be linked to the creative arts. Some will wish to wholeheartedly pursue the writing life. Therefore, when discussing outcomes for our students, we keep in mind that each will choose a different career and artistic path.

Program graduates will be able to:
- Produce a substantial body of original creative work that is of publishable quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various forms and structures of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Critically analyze literature, making connections between texts, authors, and historical periods of the works.
- Closely read and demonstrate an understanding of the historical context, literary influences, and traditions of canonical and modern/postmodern prose narratives and poems.
- Thoughtfully engage with the workshop process of peer critique.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editing and revision techniques.
- Articulate their understanding of literary/critical theory through informal discussion, examination, and performance in a series of formal written and oral projects.
- Generate original scholarship on the literary texts explored in this program.

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is an advanced program that offers degree tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction with an optional thematic strand in war literature and writing for veterans. Students are admitted to the program in one of the three genres. The core requirements are the same for all students in the program. Students will have individualized reading lists and writing assignments in their semester course work. Students who complete the program will be eligible to pursue a terminal degree, such as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing or a Doctorate of Philosophy in the humanities—for example, English or creative writing—or degrees in education, law, or journalism.

The program is designed to be completed in two calendar years and requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Students attend three eight-day summer residency courses (nine credit hours) at University campus; the fall and spring semester of year one, they take two online courses (six credit hours). Year two consists of two courses (six credit hours) in the fall; the spring semester consists of three courses (three credit hours each).

The M.A. curriculum requires completion of three separate eight-day residencies on the University campus during the summer.  All other courses are 14-week online, mentored courses.  Students are to maintain continuous enrollment in the program until the thesis authoring process is complete, until they withdraw from the program, or until five academic years have elapsed, beginning with enrollment in the first course of the program.

The low-residency M.A. expects to welcome students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to the rigors of graduate-level study. The program is a blend of writing and literary studies, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. Semester study plans are determined collaboratively between students and faculty mentors and tailored according to the genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) of study. In literary studies courses, students will read canonical and contemporary pieces from the writer's perspective and write short critical essays; in creative writing courses students will generate original writing, workshop (peer and mentor review) various genres, and hone technique. Some graduates will enter the program with no expectation of pursuing further advanced degrees or traditional academic careers. Some will already be immersed in careers that may or may not be linked to the creative arts. Some will wish to wholeheartedly pursue the writing life. Therefore, when discussing outcomes for our students, we keep in mind that each will choose a different career and artistic path.

Program graduates will be able to:
- Produce a substantial body of original creative work that is of publishable quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various forms and structures of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
- Critically analyze literature, making connections between texts, authors, and historical periods of the works.
- Closely read and demonstrate an understanding of the historical context, literary influences, and traditions of canonical and modern/postmodern prose narratives and poems.
- Thoughtfully engage with the workshop process of peer critique.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editing and revision techniques.
- Articulate their understanding of literary/critical theory through informal discussion, examination, and performance in a series of formal written and oral projects.
- Generate original scholarship on the literary texts explored in this program.

As God’s people, we are called to serve. Whether you are seeking spiritual and leadership development, a career in ministry, or advanced theological education, Saint Leo's Master of Arts in Theology offers a flexible adult learning model for nontraditional graduate students, lay ministers and candidates to the diaconate.

Saint Leo's Master of Accounting (MAcc) program provides an in-depth study of advanced accounting principles to prepare you to pass the CPA and CMA exams.

When recruiters look for talent, the first factor they consider is education. Saint Leo's Accounting faculty has worked hard to differentiate the program and hold students to a higher standard of excellence.

Whether you're looking to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accounting (CMA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Saint Leo's MAcc degree will help you earn the required 150 hours for licensure, and master challenging concepts, including auditing, financial statement analysis, cost accounting and forecasting.

The importance of cybersecurity and the need to protect the resources in a company’s information system are the basis for the School of Business' M.B.A. with a concentration in Cybersecurity Management.

Gain the professional skills and experiences to become a successful manager in today's fast-changing health care business environment.

The School of Business' online MBA with a concentration in health care management combines a rich mix of traditional coursework with the most current information and best practices in the rapidly changing field.

Corporations across the globe in industries such as telecommunications, construction, information technology, entertainment, healthcare, and defense are becoming increasingly project-based and project-team oriented. An MBA with a concentration in Project Management provides students with the skills necessary to lead complex projects for mid to large-size corporations. The program focuses on best practices for selecting, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing projects.Students engage in the practical application of project management principles through team exercises and the use of current industry software.

Saint Leo University’s MBA in Social Media Marketing is centered on the rapidly evolving, data-driven business world in which we live. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the critical knowledge and skills for gaining marketing insights to better influence business decisions. Through experiential learning, students gain confidence in advanced marketing data analysis tools and frameworks. The curriculum consists of 18 graduate credits in strategic marketing, businesses with the decision-making process. Student may choose to complete the 12 required courses (three semester hours per course) in as little as 12 months by taking two classes per 8-week term. In keeping with Saint Leo’s commitment to personalized attention, classes have no more than 30 students per class (average 20) to ensure students have ample interaction with faculty.

The increase in social media use by business has created new ways to identify, contact, interact, and satisfy consumers. We have reached the point where we have access to huge amounts of data that were inconceivable ten years ago. This creates opportunities to gain new insights and to improve decision-making in all activities, including business. These developments have also created a demand for managers with the technological and conceptual skills to understand and apply these technologies, and to take advantage of the existing data. “Big Data” is revolutionizing science, politics, entertainment, art, sports, the environment, social life, and business. Graduates of the program are able to conduct traditional marketing research, as well as web and social media analytics using the latest data mining techniques. In addition, they will learn how to integrate all these findings into comprehensive marketing strategies using both the traditional and the new online tools.

Our online M.B.A. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).

Prepare for a successful career with professional sport franchises, facilities, sporting goods retailers and athletic departments.

Designed with flagship rigor, and delivered by internationally recognized faculty, Saint Leo's program has been recognized by Sport Business International and ranked as one of the top online sports management graduate programs worldwide.

This MBA Concentration in Supply Chain Global Integration Management is designed to examine the best practices for selection, development, alignment, and enhancement of integrated global supply chains with a focus on both effectiveness and efficiency.  The learning outcomes are specific to the needs of companies which need the knowledge resources to create a best-in-class supply chain which is flexible, agile, and reliable in order to meet all supply chain stakeholder needs.

Why choose Supply Chain Global Integration Management at Saint Leo?

As a Supply Chain Global Integration Management student at Saint Leo University, you will study:

• Strategic Supply Chain Integration
• Dynamic Risk Modeling and Quality Initiatives
• Integrated Global Systems and Sustainable Initiatives
• Competitive Advantages through Strategic Relationships and Reverse Logistics
• Best Practices in Supply Chain Global Integration

Forbes lists the Supply Chain Industry in its top 20 growth industries and expects annual growth of 9%.  Spending in the U.S. logistics and transportation industry totaled is over $1.6 trillion, representing 8.5 percent of the annual gross domestic product (GDP).  US businesses are only beginning to acknowledge the significant impact that their supply chains have upon the bottom line.  The enhanced bottom-line is a result of total supply chain alignment resulting from increased efficiency and higher customer satisfaction levels.

The Supply Chain Global Integration Management Concentration is designed to deliver relevant learning based on the managerial best practices of selection, development, and alignment toward better performance through an integrated global supply chain.  The curriculum presents managerial tools and techniques aimed at supply chain integration from a global perspective. The curriculum is designed to meet the industries specific employment need for the knowledge resources that are required to create a best-in-class supply chain that is reliable, and yet strongly aligned to stakeholders’ needs. These supply chain stakeholders include wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, raw materials vendors, transportation companies, brokerage houses, 3PLs, and 4PLs.  All these stakeholders play a major role in a company’s supply chain alignment.

The program’s curriculum and courses contain knowledge resources and student learning outcomes that are designed to meet industry’s greatest needs.  Additionally, the coursework addresses global sourcing, global logistics, LEAN production, and Six Sigma principles.  The coursework delivers content and knowledge, that once implemented, can lead to quicker decision making, project planning capabilities, and significant improvements in customer and supplier relationships.

This fully integrated program prepares educators who hold a valid teaching certificate to lead an educational institution, emphasizing the core knowledge and skills required to full participate in educational governance at the school, district, and community level.

The program is designed for general educators who wish to increase their understanding and experience in special education to expand areas of certification.

This program offers an innovative approach to teacher leadership based on the Teacher Leadership Model Standards (TLMS). The national standards are intended to codify, promote, and support teacher leadership as a vehicle for transforming schools to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

This program offers an innovative approach to teacher leadership based on the Teacher Leadership Model Standards (TLMS). The national standards are intended to codify, promote, and support teacher leadership as a vehicle for transforming schools to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

This program is designed for certified teachers who want to develop advanced skills in literacy instruction, and earn their State of Florida reading certification. Our students find success as certified reading teachers and specialist in school districts throughout Florida and outside of the state, due to reciprocity agreements the Florida Department of Education holds with other states.

Become an agent of change with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Saint Leo University's flexible program enhances the effectiveness and professionalism of both aspiring and active law enforcement professionals.

In light of recent disasters and world events, it is increasingly important for criminal justice administrators, first responders, government officials, and organizations to understand how to manage critical incidents, psychological aspects of disasters, hazard mitigation, and risk identification.

Learn law enforcement skills to manage complex global risks and disasters.

In light of recent disasters and world events, it is increasingly important for criminal justice administrators, first responders, government officials, and organizations to understand how to manage critical incidents, psychological aspects of disasters, hazard mitigation, and risk identification.

Learn law enforcement skills to manage complex global risks and disasters.

Through up-to-date, hands-on instruction, you will gain the practitioner's experience to assist with criminal justice agency operations during incidents in which forensic science is a factor.

This program satisfies the dual needs of preparing graduates to (1) fill the need for information security and assurance professionals to work in a wide variety of capacities to protect the information systems of different types of organizations, and to support the nation’s information infrastructure and (2) conducting advanced research and in information security and assurance. Students develop core competencies in operating systems and networks. They focus on the technical aspects of information security, examining ways to provide secure information processing systems by utilizing operating systems security; distributed secure system architectures; database security; software applications security; security policies; applications security; network and distributed systems security; cryptography; and security protocols.

For individuals from the public and private sectors, non-governmental organization and the military, the School of Education & Social Services' online M.S. in critical incident management provides the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to identify threats, minimize risk, and lead organizations in times of crisis.

Expand the scope of your fire services knowledge and prepare for career advancement. Fire science is a respected profession with rising demand in the public and private sectors nationwide. Our comprehensive, regionally and nationally accredited curriculum is designed to deliver world-class training in the high-level leadership skills necessary to manage fire prevention, protection and safety services. Students will also gain a deep understanding of the social, political and legal aspects of fire science management.

The dynamic online program prepares you to design, develop, implement, and evaluate efficient and effective instructional experiences for a variety of settings, including corporate training, military, adult learning, and higher education.

The Master of Science in Psychology is a broad-based, general degree in psychology. The curriculum provides a comprehensive, global understanding of human behavior and focuses on a wide range of psychological theories and practice. In addition to exposing students to general psychology in such courses as social, developmental, and physiological psychology, this program focuses on practical skills related to data analysis, research and teaching.

Software Engineering is defined as the application of a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software. Software plays a central and underpinning role in almost all aspects of daily life: communications, government, manufacturing, banking and finance, education, transportation, entertainment, medicine, agriculture, and law.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook (2016 Edition), it was estimated that there would be a demand for 302,500 new Software Developer positions over the 2016 to 2026 time-frame.

Saint Leo’s MS in Software Engineering curriculum addresses industry needs by teaching fundamental and theoretical concepts that includes an intensive, comprehensive coverage of modern software development techniques. This approach prepares graduates to be versatile so they can work within a number of different fields. The MS in Software Engineering degree program is also designed to help students with a technical background become leaders in the industry. This degree is relevant to software engineers looking to stay competitive by developing new technical skills, as well as for students who want to foster innovation by keeping up with emerging software trends and technologies.

Instructors in this program come from a wide range of backgrounds and have many years’ worth of practical experience within the varied field of software engineering, allowing them to communicate this valuable practice to students. Small class sizes offer personal attention from instructors, enabling students to flourish in an online environment for this cutting-edge graduate program.

The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and economic justice, and human rights locally, nationally and globally. The program further expects graduates to contribute to the empowerment of people/groups that experience discrimination and oppression.

The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and economic justice, and human rights locally, nationally and globally. The program further expects graduates to contribute to the empowerment of people/groups that experience discrimination and oppression.

The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and economic justice, and human rights locally, nationally and globally. The program further expects graduates to contribute to the empowerment of people/groups that experience discrimination and oppression.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is an advanced degree program that provides graduates with the research, critical analysis, and application skills to make intellectual contributions to their fields of business study. The DBA prepares graduates for teaching, academic leadership, or consulting. This program leverages Saint Leo's expertise in delivering flexible graduate programs that are student-centered, application oriented, and outcomes driven.

In this program, doctorate students learn the skills necessary to critically assess theoretical concepts, intervention modalities, public policy, and social order issues. They also become fully immersed into the broad range of criminal justice practices that impact law enforcement, corrections, and the courts, gain a greater knowledge of criminal justice by objectively studying the processes and procedures commonly used within the various areas of study.

In this program, doctorate students learn the skills necessary to critically assess theoretical concepts, intervention modalities, public policy, and social order issues. They also become fully immersed into the broad range of criminal justice practices that impact law enforcement, corrections, and the courts, gain a greater knowledge of criminal justice by objectively studying the processes and procedures commonly used within the various areas of study.

The Graduate Education program at Saint Leo University offers the Specialist in Education degree with a concentration in transformational school leadership. This degree is for individuals holding a master’s degree in education or a related field of study (e.g., guidance and counseling, social work, human services, organization leadership, etc.).

Courses within the Education Specialist degree program have been identified to ensure that students complete a relevant and rigorous program of study. All courses infuse the Saint Leo University core values, thus helping students grow in body, mind and spirit.

The curriculum for this program of study is aligned with the Professional Standards 2016 (formerly Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) (Council of Chief State School Officers). Professional Standards 2016 focuses on seven aspects of transformational leadership that enable innovative initiatives which: support effective practice and research that maximizes student learning and demonstrations of achievement outcomes; facilitate staff members ability to drive instructional practice for student success; build collaborative school cultures; and create a community of stakeholders invested in academic success and personal well-being of every student.

The program is for those who already hold teaching and/or administrative certification or who are eligible for such certification and who seek to advance their career, grow their knowledge base and enhance their professional practice. The program is 39 hours beyond the master’s offered in the online format.