Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Online Degree Programs

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What Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Online Is Known For

Saint Mary’s University’s long history of innovation in education continues with the launch of our new iPad® application, allowing for learning on the go. Our commitment to our Lasallian Catholic tradition of continuous learning, ethics and advancing the common good also endures. Through our online programs, we work hard to encourage students to become thoughtful professionals and ethical leaders. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Online Programs are offered at locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as online.

Unique Opportunities

At Saint Mary’s, we take pride in offering online graduate degrees designed to complement the schedules of working adults like you.

Each program offers an applied learning curriculum allows students to learn skills that could be applied immediately to their careers.
Online students receive an iPad® loaded with the learning platform and productivity apps to use during the duration of the program.
Faculty are real-world practitioners, who bring their knowledge and expertise to the classroom.
Aligned with the Lasallian values, each program is affordably priced without any hidden fees.

Why Choose St. Mary’s:

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association
Saint Mary’s University is regularly ranked among the nation’s top higher education institutions by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Forbes.
Students gain a practical, career-focused master’s education in a supportive, student-oriented online environment.

Accreditation

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is accredited by the Higher Learning, www.hlcommission.org. (230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411; (312) 263-0456) The Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Online Programs

Program Listings

Master’s Degree Programs
- Accelerated MBA
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  This online MBA program is anything but typical. The program offers three areas of emphasis on the most relevant subjects in business today, along with a more general option, which enables students to tailor the online MBA to their interests and career goals. The program also includes an experiential Capstone project for all students that can be focused on a domestic or international organization. No other program gives students this much flexibility to customize an online MBA to fit their interests and career aspirations
  
  Emphasis options:
  
  Social Media Management and Marketing
  
  Hone your digital storytelling skills while you learn to manage brands and build engaged connections in the digital age. You will also explore the importance and growing impact of social marketing ethics.
  
  Data Analytics
  
  This emphasis covers data visualization, analytics strategy, and ethics to help you master the critical role data interpretation will play in shaping business strategy and decision making throughout your career.
  
  Sustainability and Environmental Management
  
  In this emphasis you will delve into corporate social responsibility, sustainable marketing and law, and ethics in environment management to know all you need about conducting eco-friendly business.
  
  If students prefer a more general approach they can choose the General MBA option, providing an acute understanding of what it takes to get ahead in business.
  
  This accelerated MBA offers 25 special topics lectures as well as an experiential Capstone program that can be taken domestically or internationally. The result is the delivery of a project to a client and a possible corporate contribution.
  
  If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online Accelerated Master of Business Administration degree program complete the form to request more information.
- Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
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  Lead Beyond the Classroom
  Become a visionary who affects positive change in the education world with an online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership degree from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. You’ll build the leadership, management, and training skills to develop others around you and learn how to foster creative solutions that transform your institution for the better.
  - Study management and training skills to take on leadership roles
  - Develop others to their true potential
  - Stay on top of the trends with current, relevant information, and an evolving curriculum
  - Gain the proficiencies to become a caring and effective principal, higher education administrator, dean of students, athletic director, chief learning officer, or organizational trainer
  Immerse yourself in innovative learning and a supportive community through face-to-face online engagement and a revolutionary iPad® learning app. Develop deeper perspective beyond education. This program equips you to become a visionary change agent and takes your career to the next level.
  Click here to get a Free Brochure about the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program.
  Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Online Degree Programs
  At Saint Mary's, we take pride in offering online undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to complement the schedules of working adults like you. Get an affordable, convenient education from a top-ranked university that's grounded in real-world applications.
  Saint Mary's University's long history of innovation in education continues with our learning management system on an iPad, allowing for learning on the go. Our commitment to our Lasallian Catholic tradition of continuous learning, ethics, and advancing the common good also endures. Through our online programs, we work hard to encourage students to become thoughtful professionals and ethical leaders. Programs are offered at locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as online.
  Take the Classroom With You
  Discover our revolutionary learning management system on an iPad that puts classes at your fingertips. As a student in our online programs, you will receive an iPad loaded with our learning platform to use during the duration of the program.
  - · Seamlessly access your course materials
  - · Keep up with classmates and faculty wherever you are
  - · Develop mobile technology skills employers value
  Gain a practical, career-focused education in a supportive, student-oriented online environment. Find out more about Saint Mary's University and its history of educational innovation.
- Master of Arts in Health & Human Services Administration
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  Lead with Compassion. Manage with Care.
  Saint Mary's University of Minnesota helps you lead with confidence to achieve your health and human services goals.
  
  High-level management and administrator jobs are waiting to be filled in the fast-growing health and human services industry. With the skills you'll gain in the online Master of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration program from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, you'll be poised to pursue a fulfilling and rewarding leadership career with the income and opportunity you deserve.
  
  Get these essential skills in the online Master of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration program, with optional specializations in human services or healthcare administration:
  
  •   Develop strong leadership and management skills to promote quality and sustainability in a variety of healthcare and human services settings.
  •   Understand effective human resource management to maximize performance and ensure quality care.
  •   Comprehend the variety of regulations and policies as they impact quality and affordability of care.
  •   Master financial management to keep your health and human services organization successful and sound in rapidly changing times.
  •   Option to prepare for licensure as a Long Term Care Administrator in Minnesota and select other states.
  
  If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online Master of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration degree program complete the form to request more information.
- Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
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  Get a Strategic View of HR to Help People and Organizations Succeed
  
  Prepare yourself for a key organizational role as a human resource expert with Saint Mary's online MA in Human Resource Management. Curriculum aligned with the Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRM), this program incorporates the most up-to-date expertise and best practices for today's fast-moving, strategically oriented workplace. In addition, it's delivered through an iPad learning platform that keeps you engaged with your coursework, professors, and classmates on the go.
  
  •   The final capstone course prepares you for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification exams.
  •   Gain in-depth knowledge in specific areas of Human Resources as well as leadership management principles.
  •   Develop a comprehensive organizational perspective to help to guide an organization through times of change and to identify short- and long-term goals.
  •   Learn from faculty members with practical career experience who integrate strong examples from the field into the classroom.
  
  The program also includes general management electives, making it a more people-focused alternative to an MBA with an HR concentration.
  
  If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online Master's in Human Resource Management degree program, complete the form to request more information.
- Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
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  To enhance the learning experience at Saint Mary’s University, all online master’s students will receive an iPad®* complete with the Saint Mary's learning platform and productivity apps to use during the duration of their program. This device redefines the connection between students and faculty in the online classroom. Benefits of the iPad from Saint Mary’s:
  *Instantly access all your text books and other course materials
  *Network and communicate with classmates and faculty beyond the online classroom
  *Stay on top of your coursework with the help of productivity apps *Gain mobile technology skills employers seek
  *Terms, conditions, product features, and tuition fees subject to change at any time. Students who will enroll for the April 30, 2012 start or later in the online MS in Project Management, online MA in Human Resource Management, or the MA in Organizational Leadership will receive a device. Start date subject to change at any time. iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
  In today's constantly changing global environment, adaptive leaders—those who stand poised to respond quickly yet intelligently to ongoing change--are in high demand. The organizational leadership degree at Saint Mary's University prepares you to be such a leader by giving you leadership training and crucial interpersonal relationship skills prized by leading companies around the world. Saint Mary's online organizational leadership master's degree program is organized in five distinct clusters, each building on the previous cluster and leading to the next for a full leadership development program. You will study leadership theories and styles, critical thinking, personal and professional ethics, collaboration, team building, cultural perspectives, legal and social responsibilities, talent management, organizational change and development, strategic thinking, creativity, and much more.
- Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology
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  In the Master of Education in Learning Design & Technology program educators learn to optimize the intersection among content, pedagogy, and technology, individually and collectively redefining what constitutes teaching in the 22nd century. Instruction becomes student-centered and customized. Students become co-creators of knowledge, joining with teachers in joint inquiry. A disposition for learning is cultivated; learners are encouraged to awaken and enliven their innate sense of imagination, curiosity, self-awareness, passion, courage, adaptability, and perseverance.
  The program prepares educators to connect students to digitally-mediated modes of learning, thinking, and knowing. Technology is used to redefine instruction and create new learning tasks, moving beyond technology as a direct substitution tool. Instructional technology becomes a mind tool to enable learning that could not happen in any other way.
  Pairs of courses focus on transformative learning areas related to research, the teacher’s new role, instruction through technology, collaboration, and change.
  Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Online Degree Programs
  At Saint Mary's, we take pride in offering online undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to complement the schedules of working adults like you. Get an affordable, convenient education from a top-ranked university that's grounded in real-world applications.
  Saint Mary's University's long history of innovation in education continues with our learning management system on an iPad, allowing for learning on the go. Our commitment to our Lasallian Catholic tradition of continuous learning, ethics, and advancing the common good also endures. Through our online programs, we work hard to encourage students to become thoughtful professionals and ethical leaders. Programs are offered at locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as online.
  Take the Classroom With You
  Discover our revolutionary learning management system on an iPad that puts classes at your fingertips. As a student in our online programs, you will receive an iPad loaded with our learning platform to use during the duration of the program.
  - Seamlessly access your course materials
  - Keep up with classmates and faculty wherever you are
  - Develop mobile technology skills employers value
  Gain a practical, career-focused education in a supportive, student-oriented online environment. Find out more about Saint Mary's University and its history of educational innovation.
- Master of Public Health (Online)
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  Saint Mary's mission of serving the underserved and improving well-being comes to life in our Master of Public Health program. This two-year, 100 percent online degree prepares you for success as a public health practitioner.
  
  You'll experience a curriculum shaped by public health experts, learn directly from instructors who are practicing on the front lines of this field, and perform specialized, in-depth fieldwork in a variety of real-world environments.
  
  Embrace life-changing work in public health and promote wellness worldwide.
  
  FAST FACTS
  
  ·    Learning Format: 100% online
  
  ·    Time to Complete: Two years
  
  ·    Total Courses and Credits: 14 courses, 42 credits
  
  ·    Common Jobs: Epidemiologist, Environmental Scientist, Health Educator, Dietician and Nutritionist, Biostatistician
  
  ·    Total Estimated Cost: $27,300 ($650 per credit)
  
  ·    GRE score not required for application
  
  PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  
  ·    Shaped by public health experts. Public health professionals contributed to this master's curriculum to ensure it's as impactful to new public health practitioners as possible. You'll benefit from their decades of experience.
  
  ·    Lead in the field. The MPH curriculum is built on more than just theory; it ties social justice, health equity, and leadership together to set you up for success. You'll graduate prepared to break boundaries and lead within the field of public health.
  
  ·    Practitioner instructors. You'll work side by side with instructors who are doing everyday work in public health. They'll ensure your success and pass on their most up-to-date and relevant insights from the field.
  
  ·    Specialized field experience. Go beyond the classroom with fieldwork in your community, from epidemiology to biostatistics and mental health. You'll select an organization in need of your skills and knowledge, tackle a pressing public health issue, and learn to practice in a real-world environment.
  
  ·    Aligned with public health standards. This program was designed according to nationwide standards for public health instruction. You're ensured a high-quality education that prepares you for success in this important field.
  
  ·    Lasallian mission. Saint Mary's is a Lasallian Catholic University with more than 100 years of history and a mission based on quality education, community enrichment, and respect for all.
  
  PROGRAM OUTCOMES
  
  As a graduate of this program, you'll be able to:
  
  1.      Define the presence of a community or potential community and its subgroups to ensure appropriate place-based public health initiatives.
  
  2.      Promote health equity through culturally competent, community-level communication and engagement plans.
  
  3.      Integrate public health behavior change theories, interventions, and strategies into community engagement, organizing, and outreach.
  
  4.      Use critical thinking to evaluate, analyze, and report community-level behavior and health change as it pertains to policy, programming, and advocacy activities.
  
  5.      Apply ethical leadership skills to promote inclusive and respectful collaboration with communities.
  
  We have also defined a series of foundational outcomes for this program, including skills in policy, leadership, communication, planning and management, and evidence-based approaches.
  
  HIGH-EARNING, HIGH-INFLUENCE CAREERS
  
  You'll graduate from Saint Mary's ready for an influential career promoting well-being and improving people's quality of life across the world. Here are a few examples of careers you could pursue:
  
  ·    Epidemiologist: $69,660 annual income
  
  ·    Environmental Scientist: $69,400 annual income
  
  ·    Health Educator: $45,360 annual income
  
  ·    Dietician and Nutritionist: $59,410 annual income
  
  SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2018.
  
  FINANCIAL AID
  
  Saint Mary's Office of Student Financial Services is committed to providing students and their families with the information they need to navigate and understand the financial aid process. When filling out your FAFSA, list our federal ID: 002380
  
  ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
  
  ·    Prerequisites: Human Biology, Quantitative Methods or Basic Statistics (may be fulfilled by GM630 Quantitative Methods)
  
  ·    Bachelor's Degree: Baccalaureate degree (any discipline) from a nationally accredited college or university. Official transcripts are required from each institution attended
  
  ·    Minimum GPA: Applicants need to have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75
  
  ·    Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
- Master of Science in Accounting
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  Designed for accounting professionals who want to gain more than just accounting principles, the M.S. in Accountancy equips you with advanced accounting practices and leadership skills.
  The comprehensive program was developed in collaboration with CPA firm partners, CFO’s and other accounting leaders. Unlike other graduate programs that focus solely on advanced accounting skills, the core curriculum of the Saint Mary’s program emphasizes highly relevant business topics such as: financial communication, leadership, ethics, information systems and strategic management. The program also meets the 150-credit hour requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or Certified Management Account (CMA) certification.
  Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota trains accountants as people because you are not a number. You are a master of numbers.
  Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Online Degree Programs
  At Saint Mary's, we take pride in offering online undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to complement the schedules of working adults like you. Get an affordable, convenient education from a top-ranked university that's grounded in real-world applications.
  Saint Mary's University's long history of innovation in education continues with our learning management system on an iPad, allowing for learning on the go. Our commitment to our Lasallian Catholic tradition of continuous learning, ethics, and advancing the common good also endures. Through our online programs, we work hard to encourage students to become thoughtful professionals and ethical leaders. Programs are offered at locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as online.
  Take the Classroom With You
  Discover our revolutionary learning management system on an iPad that puts classes at your fingertips. As a student in our online programs, you will receive an iPad loaded with our learning platform to use during the duration of the program.
  - Seamlessly access your course materials
  - Keep up with classmates and faculty wherever you are
  - Develop mobile technology skills employers value
  Gain a practical, career-focused education in a supportive, student-oriented online environment. Find out more about Saint Mary's University and its history of educational innovation.
- Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
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  Master your use of big data, presentation, and business to explain the relationship between organizational problems and strategizing successful solutions. Affordable, convenient, and quick, the M.S. in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics prepares you to creatively analyze and solve business challenges in just 1 year.
  Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Online Degree Programs
  At Saint Mary's, we take pride in offering online undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to complement the schedules of working adults like you. Get an affordable, convenient education from a top-ranked university that's grounded in real-world applications.
  Saint Mary's University's long history of innovation in education continues with our learning management system on an iPad, allowing for learning on the go. Our commitment to our Lasallian Catholic tradition of continuous learning, ethics, and advancing the common good also endures. Through our online programs, we work hard to encourage students to become thoughtful professionals and ethical leaders. Programs are offered at locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as online.
  Take the Classroom With You
  Discover our revolutionary learning management system on an iPad that puts classes at your fingertips. As a student in our online programs, you will receive an iPad loaded with our learning platform to use during the duration of the program.
  - Seamlessly access your course materials
  - Keep up with classmates and faculty wherever you are
  - Develop mobile technology skills employers value
  Gain a practical, career-focused education in a supportive, student-oriented online environment. Find out more about Saint Mary's University and its history of educational innovation.
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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  Saint Mary's University's online Master of Science in Cybersecurity is here for you to build on your technology expertise and cultivate crucial leadership skills to help you direct organizations in preventing cyber-attacks. For those seeking a new career opportunity, the M.S. in Cybersecurity program provides the essential knowledge you need to meet the growing demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals.
  This expertly designed degree gives you a broad understanding of this complex field, including risk management, operational policy and network security, combined with business leadership skills to promote your initiatives to non-cyber leaders, manage specialists, and operate ethically.
  
  FAST FACTS
  Format: 100% online
  Time to complete: 2 years
  Total courses & credits: 12 courses, 36 credit hours
  Certification-ready: In-depth coursework covers CISSP + CISM preparation
  Common jobs: Information Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Chief Information Security Officer, Security Architect, IT
  Total estimated cost: $23,400 (just $650 per credit)
  PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  Industry Expertise. This program was designed by professionals, hiring managers, security executives and government officials to specifically prepare individuals for top-level cybersecurity positions.
  Leadership Focus. In addition to information security skills, you will learn business communication, leadership and applied ethics to become prepared for the demands of managerial and leadership positions in cybersecurity.
  Certification Readiness. Coursework is largely influenced by the CISSP body of knowledge. As a result, you'll be prepared to sit for the CISSP and CISM exams and receive these important certifications, even before you complete your degree.
  Real-World Application. Receive information on real-world security issues facing modern-day organizations and learn about these pressing matters with application-based assignments and coursework.
  Affordable & Convenient. This program has a total estimated cost of $23,400 (just $650 per credit) and a 100% online curriculum that requires no campus visits or residency. This is a savings of up to $15,000 compared to other cybersecurity programs.
  Lasallian Mission. Saint Mary's is a Lasallian Catholic University with more than 100 years of history as an educational institution and a mission based on quality education, enriching community and respect for all persons.
  
  TOP-LEVEL CAREERS
  You'll graduate from Saint Mary's with the business leadership skills and security knowledge needed to stand out to high-level employers in a variety of positions, such as:
  Information Security Analyst
  Information Security Specialist
  Information Security Officer
  Security Engineer
  Information Security Manager
  Security Architect
  Chief Information Security Officer
  
  FINANCIAL AID
  The Office of Student Financial Services is committed to providing students and their families with the information they need to navigate and understand the financial aid process. When filling out your FAFSA, list our federal ID: 002823
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  Pre-requisite – CYBR590: Computer Networking or equivalent coursework
  Bachelor's Degree: Baccalaureate degree (any discipline) from a nationally accredited college or university. Official transcripts are required from each institution attended.
  Minimum GPA – Applicants need to have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75.
  Résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
- Master of Science in Project Management
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  Keeping teams on track to finish complex projects on time and under budget is more challenging than ever in today's global and often virtual workplace. Learn effective strategies and best practices to successfully manage projects with Saint Mary's online MS in Project Management.
  -Accredited by Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center, one of only 38 other schools in the world are accredited by this body.
  -The program counts for 1,500 of the 4,500 project management hours required to sit for the Project Management Professional exam.
  -The 42-credit-hour curriculum also incorporates leadership and management training to build skills in decision making, critical thinking, conflict management, communication, negotiation and more.
  -Learning outcomes can be applied to any industry, giving you more choices and flexibility throughout your career.
  -Study at an institution that is pioneering the use of an exciting new learning platform--the revolutionary mobile learning app on the iPad®.
  Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Online Degree Programs
  At Saint Mary's, we take pride in offering online undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to complement the schedules of working adults like you. Get an affordable, convenient education from a top-ranked university that's grounded in real-world applications.
  Saint Mary's University's long history of innovation in education continues with our learning management system on an iPad, allowing for learning on the go. Our commitment to our Lasallian Catholic tradition of continuous learning, ethics, and advancing the common good also endures. Through our online programs, we work hard to encourage students to become thoughtful professionals and ethical leaders. Programs are offered at locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as online.
  Take the Classroom With You
  Discover our revolutionary learning management system on an iPad that puts classes at your fingertips. As a student in our online programs, you will receive an iPad loaded with our learning platform to use during the duration of the program.
  - Seamlessly access your course materials
  - Keep up with classmates and faculty wherever you are
  - Develop mobile technology skills employers value
  Gain a practical, career-focused education in a supportive, student-oriented online environment. Find out more about Saint Mary's University and its history of educational innovation.
- Master of Social Work - Traditional Track
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  The online Master of Social Work at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota prepares you for clinical practice. As a graduate, you'll gain autonomy in your partnerships with clients, working directly with individuals, couples, families, and communities to diagnose mental health conditions, treat issues, and more. Help those who are struggling to change their behaviors and develop coping mechanisms to thrive in challenging situations.
  Program Highlights
  - Coursework Is 100% Online. You can work full time and earn your degree when and where it's best for you. Note that the fieldwork element of the program will be conducted in person.
  - No Experience Necessary. The 60-credit Traditional Track is offered to students without a Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW) degree and provides the skills and competencies necessary to work in clinical practice.
  - Advanced Standing Track. Professionals with a BSW degree save time and money in this 30-credit track.
  - Strong Lasallian Values. We pursue excellence in teaching and learning, and personally respond to students' intellectual, spiritual, and developmental needs, whatever they may be.
  - An Affordable Degree. Tuition for this valuable program is kept reasonable as part of our commitment to our Lasallian mission of serving our community, and teaching students to do the same.
  - Rigorous Practicum. Gain experience in direct practice in a safe environment where professional feedback helps develop your new skills.
  Choose Your Path to a Career in Social Work
  - Traditional Track. This 60-credit track is offered to students without a BSW degree. You first complete foundational coursework, then move on to a clinical focus.
  - Advanced Standing Track. If you hold a BSW degree, you can save time and money by starting with clinical coursework immediately following enrollment in this 30-credit program.
  Program Outcomes
  - Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
  - Employ diversity and difference in practice
  - Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice
  - Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice
  - Inform policy and collaborate with macro social workers and policymakers
  - Assess, intervene, and evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
  Social Work Careers*
  
  The industry's overall job-growth projection of 16 percent1 is more than double that of the national average, and some related titles are growing even faster. Below, you'll find specific clinical social worker positions that you could qualify for:
  - Child, Family, & School Social Workers - 14% Job Growth1 | Mean Advertised Salary: $53,6142
  - Healthcare Social Workers - 20% Job Growth1 | Mean Advertised Salary: $64,6392
  - Mental Health Counselor - 19% Job Growth1 | Mean Advertised Salary: $57,8202
  - Social & Community Service Managers - 18% Job Growth3 | Mean Advertised Salary: $64,1003
  Students must have graduated from a program accredited by the Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) to be eligible to pursue social work licensure. At this time, Saint Mary's is preparing to pursue CSWE accreditation for its Master of Social Work program, but has not yet formally entered the candidacy phase required to obtain accreditation. CSWE states that accreditation applies retroactively to program graduates once it is obtained, but students should check with their state social work board to verify that they will be eligible to apply for licensure in their state if they graduate from a program before it is accredited.
  
  Applicants for social work licensure must also meet additional requirements in every state and U.S. territory, including but not limited to additional training, coursework, and supervised clinical experiences. Requirements vary by state. It is the student's responsibility to verify licensing requirements with their state social work board.

Campus Programs

Minneapolis, MN
- Master’s Degree Programs
  - M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services
    In the M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, you'll gain an understanding of the complex nature of human behavior and social interaction from professors who are experts in the counseling field. Throughout the two-year program, you'll learn to assess children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families to determine how to best help them work through difficult issues and challenges. The degree offers a dual program option to earn a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies with your degree.
    M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services Program Highlights
    
    ·    Get Licensed: Meet Minnesota's education licensure requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) credential and the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) credential
    
    ·    Dual-Program Option: In addition to your M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services, earn a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies and meet Minnesota's education licensure requirements for the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC) credential, allowing you to work in additional settings such as criminal justice, detox, hospital assessment, and more
    
    ·    Real-World Applications: Put your new skills to work with an integrated practicum of 880 hours based on the state of Minnesota's practicum requirements for licensure as an LPC/LPCC and LADC
    
    ·    Progress to a Future in Psychology: While you earn your M.A., you can also fulfill some of the educational requirements in seeking licensure with the Minnesota Board of Psychology after earning your doctorate
    Careers in Counseling and Psychological Services
    
    As you build your career with an M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services, you'll prepare yourself to enter a wide variety of jobs helping others. Opportunities in substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counseling are expected to grow by 23 percent between 2016 and 2026, nearly three times the average job growth nationally, meaning 60,300 new job openings.
    
    Careers in these areas currently offer a median salary of $43,300 as of May 2017, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $37,690.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    
    If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's M.A. in Counseling and Psychology program, fill out the form to request more information.
  - M.A. in Health and Human Services
    Whether you are new to the field or an experienced professional, the M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration empowers you to lead in a variety of health and human service settings. You'll be ready to meet the challenges of this complex field ethically, and use your diverse skill set to solve any number of patient or system issues when you graduate in as little as 24 months.
    
    The program has been accredited by the Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (MN BENHA) in meeting the education requirements that prepare students to take the Minnesota Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam.
    Program Highlights
    
    · Integrated, Real-World Coursework. Gain practical and theoretical perspectives on the myriad of business and healthcare issues in areas such as strategic leadership, finance, and health and human services systems, as well as aging, illness, and the continuum of care.
    
    ·Advance Your Career Quickly. Graduate with your M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration in just 24 months.
    
    ·Licensure Prep. This program provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to sit for the Minnesota Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam.
    
    ·Accredited. The Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (MN BENHA) accredits this program.
    
    ·Convenient Start Schedule. There are six starts per year — apply now!
    
    ·Previous Experience Not Required. Professionals who are passionate about improving healthcare are needed. No previous healthcare experience is required to be successful in the program.
    Career Outlook
    
    Demand for health and human services administrators, also known as healthcare administrators, is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions in this field are expected to increase by 20 percent between 2016 and 2026.
    
    When you graduate with the M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration, you're poised to meet leadership challenges head on in senior-level positions in healthcare or human service settings, including:
    
    ·Medical groups
    
    ·Health systems and hospitals
    
    ·Device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies
    
    ·Long-term care centers
    
    ·Home care and hospice agencies
    
    ·Not-for-profit health-related agencies and organizations
    
    And, in addition to being rewarding roles, these positions are lucrative as well. In 2017, the median salary for a healthcare administrator was $98,350.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  - M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
    Enhance your understanding of intervention methods for individuals, couples, and families by earning the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. In this practitioner-based program, you will go through trained therapy simulations supervised by licensed professionals and explore topics that couples and families face throughout their lifespan, including grief and loss, adoption, the impact of trauma, hoarding, separation and divorce, military families, and more. Through your focus on human development and contemporary issues in marriage and family therapy, you'll emerge as a professional who's ready to help individuals, couples, and families become their best selves.
    
    Program Highlights
    •    Prepare for Licensure. The curriculum meets the educational requirements of the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
    •    Comprehensive Accredited Program. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
    •    "Portable" License to Practice. Most states base their educational requirements on COAMFTE standards. As a graduate of a COAMFTE-accredited program, your degree can more readily transfer across state lines to meet their requirements.
    •    "Best Midwestern College." The Princeton Review named Saint Mary's a top college in 2017.
    •    Two Cohorts Available Each Year.
    •   Fall Cohort
          •Begins in late August
          •Designed for working adults
          •Courses are held on Monday and Tuesday evenings
         •Takes nine semesters, or three years, to complete
    •   Summer Cohort
    • Begins in early May
    • Accelerated program
    •Courses are held throughout the day and evening on Mondays
    •Takes seven semesters, or 2.3 years, to complete.
    
    Career Outlook
    The job market for Marriage and Family Therapists is booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities within this field are expected to increase by 23 percent between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the average growth of all other positions.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    When you graduate with your M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, you'll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in settings including mental health centers, substance abuse treatment centers, outpatient care centers, and hospitals. These positions offer median salaries ranging from $44,760 in individual and family services organizations to $72,580 in state government facilities.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  - M.A. in Teaching
    Prepare to become a teacher in Minnesota within 1–2 years in Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's M.A. in Teaching program. Prior teaching experience is not required to earn your choice of K–6, K–12, or 5–12 licensing. You'll learn to create meaningful learning experiences for students that support their intellectual, social, and personal development. And, you'll help develop lifelong learners and leaders as you work to create a questioning culture for your students and teach them to collaborate and support each other.
    M.A. in Teaching Program Highlights
    •    Select licensure in a variety of areas:
    o Elementary Education (K–6)
    o Elementary Education (K–6) with a Middle School (5–8) Endorsement
    o Secondary Education (5–12)
    o Specialty Subject Areas (K–12): Elementary Education, Communication Arts and Literature, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science (Life Science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry), World Languages and Cultures: Spanish*, Visual Art, Music, Reading Teacher, Autism Spectrum Disorder Licensure, Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorder, English as a Second Language
    •    One-on-one advising: With so many licensure options, it can be difficult to decide what path to take. At Saint Mary's, you'll work directly with a staff member who will help you to decide which licensure path is right for you.
    •    Study where it's convenient for you: Pursue your M.A. in teaching online or at either our Winona or Twin Cities campuses.
    Career Outlook
    With projected increases in enrollment at all levels of education, the demand for teaching professionals is on the rise. Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching from Saint Mary's prepares you to take on a myriad of the 888,900 new teaching jobs projected to hit the job market between 2016 and 2026. These roles include (Bureau of Labor Statistics):
    •    High School Teacher, $59,170 median salary
    •    Middle School Teacher, $57,720 median salary
    Elementary School Teacher, $56,900 median salary
  - Master of Business Administration
    You can tailor this powerful M.B.A. program to fit your specific goals and advance your career. Within either the on-campus or accelerated online program, you gain real-world insights taught by experienced business professionals. As you build a broad knowledge base across finance, operations, human resources, and marketing, you'll develop mastery of a particular area by selecting a concentration that speaks to your interests. Applicants do not need to have a business background or related bachelor's degree to be accepted or succeed in the program. Classes begin every spring, summer and fall.
    Program Highlights
    •    Choose to Learn Online or On Campus.
    o Accelerated Online Program. Takes 18 months to complete and offers three specializations in Social Media Management and Marketing; Data Analytics; and Sustainability and Environmental Management.
    o On-Campus Program. Takes 30 months to complete and offers four specializations: Finance, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, and Project Management.
    •    Real-World Curriculum. Our business faculty bring years of experience to explain how theory operates in the business world, deepening your understanding and preparing you for your future.
    •    Tailor Your Course Selection. While the specializations offered speak to areas of highest job growth, you can also decide which areas interest you most and build your own path to reach your goals.
    •    No Prior Business Experience or Degree Necessary. All you need to thrive in this program is a desire to advance your career and passion for building your business knowledge.
    •    Gain International Experience. Take advantage of the option to study abroad in Europe for several weeks to learn international business systems.
    •    Diverse Student Body. Study with polished business professionals from a variety of areas in business to expand your knowledge base and professional network.
    Careers
    With your M.B.A.—and a deeper understanding of the principles of business and management—you'll be qualified to take on leadership roles in operations, retail, finance, healthcare, and many other growing sectors. Business and financial operations occupations are projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 773,800 new jobs.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Average salaries are high and growing across the board, including jobs in:
    •    Management of Companies and Enterprises, mean salary $79,6502
    •    Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services, mean salary $78,0902
    •    Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments, mean salary $119,3402
    •    Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, mean salary $87,2002
  - Masters of Arts in English as a Second Language
    Position yourself as a teacher leader who creates educational environments that support learners from diverse backgrounds.
    
    You can be admitted to the online or on-campus program as a new or established teacher in Minnesota.
    
    ·    Minnesota teachers who already hold licensure can add the Minnesota K–12 English as a Second Language (ESL) license to their credentials.
    
    ·    Those who hold a bachelor's degree and are seeking a Minnesota teaching license for the first time will earn their licensure while focusing on this specialty.
    
    A cohort model allows for a small team of students to collaborate in convenient locations across the state. Aside from classes, this program includes a field experience and a student-teaching component to ensure you're learning the right skills under the guidance of a teacher and university supervisor.
    
    Program Options
    
    ·    M.A. degree with initial teaching licensure: Allows students without teaching credentials to prepare for initial teacher licensure while also preparing for Minnesota ESL licensure.
    
    ·    M.A. degree with additional licensure: Allows currently licensed teachers to seek Minnesota ESL as an additional licensure upon completion of the program.
    
    ·    M.A. degree without additional licensure: Allows currently licensed teachers to complete an M.A. degree without seeking Minnesota ESL as an additional licensure upon completion of the program.
    
    Upon completion of the M.A. in ESL, you can:
    
    ·    Employ a variety of methods, techniques, and program models suitable for second-language instruction with diverse learners, including adapting existing materials
    
    ·    Facilitate full inclusion of students with limited English proficiency in the school setting
    
    ·    Communicate successfully with students, parents, colleagues, and community members
    
    ·    Develop communication instruction in the second-language context
    
    ·    Determine student readiness and place in appropriate ESL programs while evaluating their progress
    
    ·    Understand how the historical, social, and political aspects of language and cultural patterns in the United States influence second-language instruction
    
    ·    Integrate an understanding of ESL, pedagogy, students, learning, classroom management, and professional development
    
    Career Outlook
    
    The demand for ESL teachers in Minnesota is booming. Between 1997 and 2017, the number of English Learner (EL) students in Minnesota grew by 300 percent, making it the fastest-growing population.(English Learner Education in Minnesota, 2017) With the large and growing immigrant population spanning multiple cultures and languages—including Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, and more—this demand isn't likely to dissipate any time soon.
    
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2017, ESL teachers working in elementary and secondary school settings earn a median salary of $62,630. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    
    If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online or on-campus Master of Arts in English as a Second Language degree program, complete the form to request more information.
- Doctorate
  - Ed.D. in Leadership
    Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership degree is for those passionate about the intersection of leadership and scholarship. Available online or on campus, this practitioner-based program prepares you to take that next step in your career, and explore innovative ways to manage people, lead departments, and serve as an executive in education, healthcare, business, nonprofits, and more.
    
    Our Ed.D. degree differs from a Ph.D. in that blends research with practicality and focuses on the practitioner. It provides you with a diverse learning environment that encourages collaboration and conversations to better improve your own leadership and communication styles.
    
    Ed.D. in Leadership Program Highlights
    
    ·    Practitioner-Based Curriculum: Learn from education and organization professionals with years of industry experience and connect the dots between theory and real-world issues to make sound decisions that move your organization forward.
    
    ·    In-Person and Online Program Modality: No matter your personal schedule, you can find the time to get your Ed.D. and collaborate with your professors and peers.
    
    ·    Research Areas You're Passionate About: You have the opportunity to explore your passions through research and reflection alongside highly regarded scholar-practitioners.
    
    ·    Graduate in Four Years: Complete your coursework, comprehensive exam, and dissertation in four years, but have up to eight years if needed.
    
    ·    Successfully Lead in Today's World: Design change management strategies to operate in complex, global environments, and engage others with justice, empathy, and compassion.
    
    Careers
    
    Saint Mary's Ed.D. program can prepare you to lead in a variety of fields—education, healthcare, corporations, nonprofits, and more. As a graduate, you're prepared to manage people, lead departments, and serve as a top-level executive. Overall employment for top executives is projected to grow 8 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations.* Employment growth will vary by occupation and industry, with a median salary of $183,270 for chief executives and $100,410 for general or operations managers. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    
    If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online Doctor of Education in Leadership degree program, complete the form to request more information.
  - Ed.S. in Educational Administration
    Prepare to navigate the demands of a contemporary school community as a K-12 principal, director of special education, or superintendent. The program can be completed in less than 24 months and prepares you to:
    
    ·    Handle complex educational issues
    
    ·    Establish strategic plans to support student outcomes
    
    ·    Communicate with students, parents, teachers, and communities
    
    ·    Build and inspire teams
    
    ·    Master the competencies common to all areas of educational administrative licensure in Minnesota
    
    Administrative Licensure Preparation
    
    Choose to focus on principal, director of special education, or superintendent licensure and learn the theories of organizational leadership as well as the practical skills required to lead in the nuanced field of education. To be eligible for Minnesota administrative licensure, you must have three years of classroom teaching experience and a valid state teaching license. However, if you do not meet those requirements, you may choose to complete the Saint Mary's Alternative Pathway program to administrative licensure, which can be completed simultaneously with the Ed.S. program.
    
    Graduates will have mastered the following state-identified competencies for an education administration degree:
    
    • Leadership
    
    • Organizational management
    
    • Diversity leadership
    
    • Policy and law
    
    • Political influence and governance
    
    • Communication
    
    • Community relations
    
    • Curriculum planning and development for the success of all learners
    
    • Instructional management for the success of all learners
    
    • The effective use of research
    
    • Human resource management
    
    • Values and ethics of leadership
    
    • Judgment and problem analysis
    
    • Safety and security
    
    Career Outlook
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for elementary, middle, and high school principals is steady, with 8 percent projected growth from 2016 to 2026. In 2017, these positions earned anywhere between $60,760 and $140,780, with a median salary of $95,860 for public schools and $83,970 for private schools.(Bureau of Labor Statistics) Director of special education and superintendent roles had a median salary of $74,021 and $115,157, respectively.
Rochester, MN
- Master’s Degree Programs
  - M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services
    In the M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, you'll gain an understanding of the complex nature of human behavior and social interaction from professors who are experts in the counseling field. Throughout the two-year program, you'll learn to assess children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families to determine how to best help them work through difficult issues and challenges. The degree offers a dual program option to earn a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies with your degree.
    M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services Program Highlights
    
    ·    Get Licensed: Meet Minnesota's education licensure requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) credential and the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) credential
    
    ·    Dual-Program Option: In addition to your M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services, earn a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies and meet Minnesota's education licensure requirements for the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC) credential, allowing you to work in additional settings such as criminal justice, detox, hospital assessment, and more
    
    ·    Real-World Applications: Put your new skills to work with an integrated practicum of 880 hours based on the state of Minnesota's practicum requirements for licensure as an LPC/LPCC and LADC
    
    ·    Progress to a Future in Psychology: While you earn your M.A., you can also fulfill some of the educational requirements in seeking licensure with the Minnesota Board of Psychology after earning your doctorate
    Careers in Counseling and Psychological Services
    
    As you build your career with an M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services, you'll prepare yourself to enter a wide variety of jobs helping others. Opportunities in substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counseling are expected to grow by 23 percent between 2016 and 2026, nearly three times the average job growth nationally, meaning 60,300 new job openings.
    
    Careers in these areas currently offer a median salary of $43,300 as of May 2017, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $37,690.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    
    If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's M.A. in Counseling and Psychology program, fill out the form to request more information.
  - M.A. in Health and Human Services
    Whether you are new to the field or an experienced professional, the M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration empowers you to lead in a variety of health and human service settings. You'll be ready to meet the challenges of this complex field ethically, and use your diverse skill set to solve any number of patient or system issues when you graduate in as little as 24 months.
    
    The program has been accredited by the Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (MN BENHA) in meeting the education requirements that prepare students to take the Minnesota Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam.
    Program Highlights
    
    · Integrated, Real-World Coursework. Gain practical and theoretical perspectives on the myriad of business and healthcare issues in areas such as strategic leadership, finance, and health and human services systems, as well as aging, illness, and the continuum of care.
    
    ·Advance Your Career Quickly. Graduate with your M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration in just 24 months.
    
    ·Licensure Prep. This program provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to sit for the Minnesota Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam.
    
    ·Accredited. The Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (MN BENHA) accredits this program.
    
    ·Convenient Start Schedule. There are six starts per year — apply now!
    
    ·Previous Experience Not Required. Professionals who are passionate about improving healthcare are needed. No previous healthcare experience is required to be successful in the program.
    Career Outlook
    
    Demand for health and human services administrators, also known as healthcare administrators, is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions in this field are expected to increase by 20 percent between 2016 and 2026.
    
    When you graduate with the M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration, you're poised to meet leadership challenges head on in senior-level positions in healthcare or human service settings, including:
    
    ·Medical groups
    
    ·Health systems and hospitals
    
    ·Device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies
    
    ·Long-term care centers
    
    ·Home care and hospice agencies
    
    ·Not-for-profit health-related agencies and organizations
    
    And, in addition to being rewarding roles, these positions are lucrative as well. In 2017, the median salary for a healthcare administrator was $98,350.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  - M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
    Enhance your understanding of intervention methods for individuals, couples, and families by earning the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. In this practitioner-based program, you will go through trained therapy simulations supervised by licensed professionals and explore topics that couples and families face throughout their lifespan, including grief and loss, adoption, the impact of trauma, hoarding, separation and divorce, military families, and more. Through your focus on human development and contemporary issues in marriage and family therapy, you'll emerge as a professional who's ready to help individuals, couples, and families become their best selves.
    
    Program Highlights
    •    Prepare for Licensure. The curriculum meets the educational requirements of the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
    •    Comprehensive Accredited Program. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
    •    "Portable" License to Practice. Most states base their educational requirements on COAMFTE standards. As a graduate of a COAMFTE-accredited program, your degree can more readily transfer across state lines to meet their requirements.
    •    "Best Midwestern College." The Princeton Review named Saint Mary's a top college in 2017.
    •    Two Cohorts Available Each Year.
    •   Fall Cohort
          •Begins in late August
          •Designed for working adults
          •Courses are held on Monday and Tuesday evenings
         •Takes nine semesters, or three years, to complete
    •   Summer Cohort
    • Begins in early May
    • Accelerated program
    •Courses are held throughout the day and evening on Mondays
    •Takes seven semesters, or 2.3 years, to complete.
    
    Career Outlook
    The job market for Marriage and Family Therapists is booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities within this field are expected to increase by 23 percent between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the average growth of all other positions.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    When you graduate with your M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, you'll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in settings including mental health centers, substance abuse treatment centers, outpatient care centers, and hospitals. These positions offer median salaries ranging from $44,760 in individual and family services organizations to $72,580 in state government facilities.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  - M.A. in Teaching
    Prepare to become a teacher in Minnesota within 1–2 years in Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's M.A. in Teaching program. Prior teaching experience is not required to earn your choice of K–6, K–12, or 5–12 licensing. You'll learn to create meaningful learning experiences for students that support their intellectual, social, and personal development. And, you'll help develop lifelong learners and leaders as you work to create a questioning culture for your students and teach them to collaborate and support each other.
    M.A. in Teaching Program Highlights
    •    Select licensure in a variety of areas:
    o Elementary Education (K–6)
    o Elementary Education (K–6) with a Middle School (5–8) Endorsement
    o Secondary Education (5–12)
    o Specialty Subject Areas (K–12): Elementary Education, Communication Arts and Literature, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science (Life Science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry), World Languages and Cultures: Spanish*, Visual Art, Music, Reading Teacher, Autism Spectrum Disorder Licensure, Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorder, English as a Second Language
    •    One-on-one advising: With so many licensure options, it can be difficult to decide what path to take. At Saint Mary's, you'll work directly with a staff member who will help you to decide which licensure path is right for you.
    •    Study where it's convenient for you: Pursue your M.A. in teaching online or at either our Winona or Twin Cities campuses.
    Career Outlook
    With projected increases in enrollment at all levels of education, the demand for teaching professionals is on the rise. Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching from Saint Mary's prepares you to take on a myriad of the 888,900 new teaching jobs projected to hit the job market between 2016 and 2026. These roles include (Bureau of Labor Statistics):
    •    High School Teacher, $59,170 median salary
    •    Middle School Teacher, $57,720 median salary
    Elementary School Teacher, $56,900 median salary
  - Master of Business Administration
    You can tailor this powerful M.B.A. program to fit your specific goals and advance your career. Within either the on-campus or accelerated online program, you gain real-world insights taught by experienced business professionals. As you build a broad knowledge base across finance, operations, human resources, and marketing, you'll develop mastery of a particular area by selecting a concentration that speaks to your interests. Applicants do not need to have a business background or related bachelor's degree to be accepted or succeed in the program. Classes begin every spring, summer and fall.
    Program Highlights
    •    Choose to Learn Online or On Campus.
    o Accelerated Online Program. Takes 18 months to complete and offers three specializations in Social Media Management and Marketing; Data Analytics; and Sustainability and Environmental Management.
    o On-Campus Program. Takes 30 months to complete and offers four specializations: Finance, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, and Project Management.
    •    Real-World Curriculum. Our business faculty bring years of experience to explain how theory operates in the business world, deepening your understanding and preparing you for your future.
    •    Tailor Your Course Selection. While the specializations offered speak to areas of highest job growth, you can also decide which areas interest you most and build your own path to reach your goals.
    •    No Prior Business Experience or Degree Necessary. All you need to thrive in this program is a desire to advance your career and passion for building your business knowledge.
    •    Gain International Experience. Take advantage of the option to study abroad in Europe for several weeks to learn international business systems.
    •    Diverse Student Body. Study with polished business professionals from a variety of areas in business to expand your knowledge base and professional network.
    Careers
    With your M.B.A.—and a deeper understanding of the principles of business and management—you'll be qualified to take on leadership roles in operations, retail, finance, healthcare, and many other growing sectors. Business and financial operations occupations are projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 773,800 new jobs.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Average salaries are high and growing across the board, including jobs in:
    •    Management of Companies and Enterprises, mean salary $79,6502
    •    Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services, mean salary $78,0902
    •    Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments, mean salary $119,3402
    •    Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, mean salary $87,2002
  - Masters of Arts in English as a Second Language
    Position yourself as a teacher leader who creates educational environments that support learners from diverse backgrounds.
    
    You can be admitted to the online or on-campus program as a new or established teacher in Minnesota.
    
    ·    Minnesota teachers who already hold licensure can add the Minnesota K–12 English as a Second Language (ESL) license to their credentials.
    
    ·    Those who hold a bachelor's degree and are seeking a Minnesota teaching license for the first time will earn their licensure while focusing on this specialty.
    
    A cohort model allows for a small team of students to collaborate in convenient locations across the state. Aside from classes, this program includes a field experience and a student-teaching component to ensure you're learning the right skills under the guidance of a teacher and university supervisor.
    
    Program Options
    
    ·    M.A. degree with initial teaching licensure: Allows students without teaching credentials to prepare for initial teacher licensure while also preparing for Minnesota ESL licensure.
    
    ·    M.A. degree with additional licensure: Allows currently licensed teachers to seek Minnesota ESL as an additional licensure upon completion of the program.
    
    ·    M.A. degree without additional licensure: Allows currently licensed teachers to complete an M.A. degree without seeking Minnesota ESL as an additional licensure upon completion of the program.
    
    Upon completion of the M.A. in ESL, you can:
    
    ·    Employ a variety of methods, techniques, and program models suitable for second-language instruction with diverse learners, including adapting existing materials
    
    ·    Facilitate full inclusion of students with limited English proficiency in the school setting
    
    ·    Communicate successfully with students, parents, colleagues, and community members
    
    ·    Develop communication instruction in the second-language context
    
    ·    Determine student readiness and place in appropriate ESL programs while evaluating their progress
    
    ·    Understand how the historical, social, and political aspects of language and cultural patterns in the United States influence second-language instruction
    
    ·    Integrate an understanding of ESL, pedagogy, students, learning, classroom management, and professional development
    
    Career Outlook
    
    The demand for ESL teachers in Minnesota is booming. Between 1997 and 2017, the number of English Learner (EL) students in Minnesota grew by 300 percent, making it the fastest-growing population.(English Learner Education in Minnesota, 2017) With the large and growing immigrant population spanning multiple cultures and languages—including Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, and more—this demand isn't likely to dissipate any time soon.
    
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2017, ESL teachers working in elementary and secondary school settings earn a median salary of $62,630. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    
    If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online or on-campus Master of Arts in English as a Second Language degree program, complete the form to request more information.
- Doctorate
  - Ed.D. in Leadership
    Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership degree is for those passionate about the intersection of leadership and scholarship. Available online or on campus, this practitioner-based program prepares you to take that next step in your career, and explore innovative ways to manage people, lead departments, and serve as an executive in education, healthcare, business, nonprofits, and more.
    
    Our Ed.D. degree differs from a Ph.D. in that blends research with practicality and focuses on the practitioner. It provides you with a diverse learning environment that encourages collaboration and conversations to better improve your own leadership and communication styles.
    
    Ed.D. in Leadership Program Highlights
    
    ·    Practitioner-Based Curriculum: Learn from education and organization professionals with years of industry experience and connect the dots between theory and real-world issues to make sound decisions that move your organization forward.
    
    ·    In-Person and Online Program Modality: No matter your personal schedule, you can find the time to get your Ed.D. and collaborate with your professors and peers.
    
    ·    Research Areas You're Passionate About: You have the opportunity to explore your passions through research and reflection alongside highly regarded scholar-practitioners.
    
    ·    Graduate in Four Years: Complete your coursework, comprehensive exam, and dissertation in four years, but have up to eight years if needed.
    
    ·    Successfully Lead in Today's World: Design change management strategies to operate in complex, global environments, and engage others with justice, empathy, and compassion.
    
    Careers
    
    Saint Mary's Ed.D. program can prepare you to lead in a variety of fields—education, healthcare, corporations, nonprofits, and more. As a graduate, you're prepared to manage people, lead departments, and serve as a top-level executive. Overall employment for top executives is projected to grow 8 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations.* Employment growth will vary by occupation and industry, with a median salary of $183,270 for chief executives and $100,410 for general or operations managers. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    
    If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online Doctor of Education in Leadership degree program, complete the form to request more information.
  - Ed.S. in Educational Administration
    Prepare to navigate the demands of a contemporary school community as a K-12 principal, director of special education, or superintendent. The program can be completed in less than 24 months and prepares you to:
    
    ·    Handle complex educational issues
    
    ·    Establish strategic plans to support student outcomes
    
    ·    Communicate with students, parents, teachers, and communities
    
    ·    Build and inspire teams
    
    ·    Master the competencies common to all areas of educational administrative licensure in Minnesota
    
    Administrative Licensure Preparation
    
    Choose to focus on principal, director of special education, or superintendent licensure and learn the theories of organizational leadership as well as the practical skills required to lead in the nuanced field of education. To be eligible for Minnesota administrative licensure, you must have three years of classroom teaching experience and a valid state teaching license. However, if you do not meet those requirements, you may choose to complete the Saint Mary's Alternative Pathway program to administrative licensure, which can be completed simultaneously with the Ed.S. program.
    
    Graduates will have mastered the following state-identified competencies for an education administration degree:
    
    • Leadership
    
    • Organizational management
    
    • Diversity leadership
    
    • Policy and law
    
    • Political influence and governance
    
    • Communication
    
    • Community relations
    
    • Curriculum planning and development for the success of all learners
    
    • Instructional management for the success of all learners
    
    • The effective use of research
    
    • Human resource management
    
    • Values and ethics of leadership
    
    • Judgment and problem analysis
    
    • Safety and security
    
    Career Outlook
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for elementary, middle, and high school principals is steady, with 8 percent projected growth from 2016 to 2026. In 2017, these positions earned anywhere between $60,760 and $140,780, with a median salary of $95,860 for public schools and $83,970 for private schools.(Bureau of Labor Statistics) Director of special education and superintendent roles had a median salary of $74,021 and $115,157, respectively.
Winona, MN
- Master’s Degree Programs
  - M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services
    In the M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, you'll gain an understanding of the complex nature of human behavior and social interaction from professors who are experts in the counseling field. Throughout the two-year program, you'll learn to assess children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families to determine how to best help them work through difficult issues and challenges. The degree offers a dual program option to earn a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies with your degree.
    M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services Program Highlights
    
    ·    Get Licensed: Meet Minnesota's education licensure requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) credential and the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) credential
    
    ·    Dual-Program Option: In addition to your M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services, earn a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies and meet Minnesota's education licensure requirements for the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC) credential, allowing you to work in additional settings such as criminal justice, detox, hospital assessment, and more
    
    ·    Real-World Applications: Put your new skills to work with an integrated practicum of 880 hours based on the state of Minnesota's practicum requirements for licensure as an LPC/LPCC and LADC
    
    ·    Progress to a Future in Psychology: While you earn your M.A., you can also fulfill some of the educational requirements in seeking licensure with the Minnesota Board of Psychology after earning your doctorate
    Careers in Counseling and Psychological Services
    
    As you build your career with an M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services, you'll prepare yourself to enter a wide variety of jobs helping others. Opportunities in substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counseling are expected to grow by 23 percent between 2016 and 2026, nearly three times the average job growth nationally, meaning 60,300 new job openings.
    
    Careers in these areas currently offer a median salary of $43,300 as of May 2017, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $37,690.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    
    If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's M.A. in Counseling and Psychology program, fill out the form to request more information.
  - M.A. in Health and Human Services
    Whether you are new to the field or an experienced professional, the M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration empowers you to lead in a variety of health and human service settings. You'll be ready to meet the challenges of this complex field ethically, and use your diverse skill set to solve any number of patient or system issues when you graduate in as little as 24 months.
    
    The program has been accredited by the Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (MN BENHA) in meeting the education requirements that prepare students to take the Minnesota Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam.
    Program Highlights
    
    · Integrated, Real-World Coursework. Gain practical and theoretical perspectives on the myriad of business and healthcare issues in areas such as strategic leadership, finance, and health and human services systems, as well as aging, illness, and the continuum of care.
    
    ·Advance Your Career Quickly. Graduate with your M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration in just 24 months.
    
    ·Licensure Prep. This program provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to sit for the Minnesota Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam.
    
    ·Accredited. The Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (MN BENHA) accredits this program.
    
    ·Convenient Start Schedule. There are six starts per year — apply now!
    
    ·Previous Experience Not Required. Professionals who are passionate about improving healthcare are needed. No previous healthcare experience is required to be successful in the program.
    Career Outlook
    
    Demand for health and human services administrators, also known as healthcare administrators, is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions in this field are expected to increase by 20 percent between 2016 and 2026.
    
    When you graduate with the M.A. in Health and Human Services Administration, you're poised to meet leadership challenges head on in senior-level positions in healthcare or human service settings, including:
    
    ·Medical groups
    
    ·Health systems and hospitals
    
    ·Device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies
    
    ·Long-term care centers
    
    ·Home care and hospice agencies
    
    ·Not-for-profit health-related agencies and organizations
    
    And, in addition to being rewarding roles, these positions are lucrative as well. In 2017, the median salary for a healthcare administrator was $98,350.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  - M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
    Enhance your understanding of intervention methods for individuals, couples, and families by earning the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. In this practitioner-based program, you will go through trained therapy simulations supervised by licensed professionals and explore topics that couples and families face throughout their lifespan, including grief and loss, adoption, the impact of trauma, hoarding, separation and divorce, military families, and more. Through your focus on human development and contemporary issues in marriage and family therapy, you'll emerge as a professional who's ready to help individuals, couples, and families become their best selves.
    
    Program Highlights
    •    Prepare for Licensure. The curriculum meets the educational requirements of the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
    •    Comprehensive Accredited Program. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
    •    "Portable" License to Practice. Most states base their educational requirements on COAMFTE standards. As a graduate of a COAMFTE-accredited program, your degree can more readily transfer across state lines to meet their requirements.
    •    "Best Midwestern College." The Princeton Review named Saint Mary's a top college in 2017.
    •    Two Cohorts Available Each Year.
    •   Fall Cohort
          •Begins in late August
          •Designed for working adults
          •Courses are held on Monday and Tuesday evenings
         •Takes nine semesters, or three years, to complete
    •   Summer Cohort
    • Begins in early May
    • Accelerated program
    •Courses are held throughout the day and evening on Mondays
    •Takes seven semesters, or 2.3 years, to complete.
    
    Career Outlook
    The job market for Marriage and Family Therapists is booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities within this field are expected to increase by 23 percent between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the average growth of all other positions.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    When you graduate with your M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, you'll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in settings including mental health centers, substance abuse treatment centers, outpatient care centers, and hospitals. These positions offer median salaries ranging from $44,760 in individual and family services organizations to $72,580 in state government facilities.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  - M.A. in Teaching
    Prepare to become a teacher in Minnesota within 1–2 years in Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's M.A. in Teaching program. Prior teaching experience is not required to earn your choice of K–6, K–12, or 5–12 licensing. You'll learn to create meaningful learning experiences for students that support their intellectual, social, and personal development. And, you'll help develop lifelong learners and leaders as you work to create a questioning culture for your students and teach them to collaborate and support each other.
    M.A. in Teaching Program Highlights
    •    Select licensure in a variety of areas:
    o Elementary Education (K–6)
    o Elementary Education (K–6) with a Middle School (5–8) Endorsement
    o Secondary Education (5–12)
    o Specialty Subject Areas (K–12): Elementary Education, Communication Arts and Literature, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science (Life Science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry), World Languages and Cultures: Spanish*, Visual Art, Music, Reading Teacher, Autism Spectrum Disorder Licensure, Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorder, English as a Second Language
    •    One-on-one advising: With so many licensure options, it can be difficult to decide what path to take. At Saint Mary's, you'll work directly with a staff member who will help you to decide which licensure path is right for you.
    •    Study where it's convenient for you: Pursue your M.A. in teaching online or at either our Winona or Twin Cities campuses.
    Career Outlook
    With projected increases in enrollment at all levels of education, the demand for teaching professionals is on the rise. Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching from Saint Mary's prepares you to take on a myriad of the 888,900 new teaching jobs projected to hit the job market between 2016 and 2026. These roles include (Bureau of Labor Statistics):
    •    High School Teacher, $59,170 median salary
    •    Middle School Teacher, $57,720 median salary
    Elementary School Teacher, $56,900 median salary
  - Master of Business Administration
    You can tailor this powerful M.B.A. program to fit your specific goals and advance your career. Within either the on-campus or accelerated online program, you gain real-world insights taught by experienced business professionals. As you build a broad knowledge base across finance, operations, human resources, and marketing, you'll develop mastery of a particular area by selecting a concentration that speaks to your interests. Applicants do not need to have a business background or related bachelor's degree to be accepted or succeed in the program. Classes begin every spring, summer and fall.
    Program Highlights
    •    Choose to Learn Online or On Campus.
    o Accelerated Online Program. Takes 18 months to complete and offers three specializations in Social Media Management and Marketing; Data Analytics; and Sustainability and Environmental Management.
    o On-Campus Program. Takes 30 months to complete and offers four specializations: Finance, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, and Project Management.
    •    Real-World Curriculum. Our business faculty bring years of experience to explain how theory operates in the business world, deepening your understanding and preparing you for your future.
    •    Tailor Your Course Selection. While the specializations offered speak to areas of highest job growth, you can also decide which areas interest you most and build your own path to reach your goals.
    •    No Prior Business Experience or Degree Necessary. All you need to thrive in this program is a desire to advance your career and passion for building your business knowledge.
    •    Gain International Experience. Take advantage of the option to study abroad in Europe for several weeks to learn international business systems.
    •    Diverse Student Body. Study with polished business professionals from a variety of areas in business to expand your knowledge base and professional network.
    Careers
    With your M.B.A.—and a deeper understanding of the principles of business and management—you'll be qualified to take on leadership roles in operations, retail, finance, healthcare, and many other growing sectors. Business and financial operations occupations are projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 773,800 new jobs.(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Average salaries are high and growing across the board, including jobs in:
    •    Management of Companies and Enterprises, mean salary $79,6502
    •    Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services, mean salary $78,0902
    •    Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments, mean salary $119,3402
    •    Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, mean salary $87,2002
  - Masters of Arts in English as a Second Language
    Position yourself as a teacher leader who creates educational environments that support learners from diverse backgrounds.
    
    You can be admitted to the online or on-campus program as a new or established teacher in Minnesota.
    
    ·    Minnesota teachers who already hold licensure can add the Minnesota K–12 English as a Second Language (ESL) license to their credentials.
    
    ·    Those who hold a bachelor's degree and are seeking a Minnesota teaching license for the first time will earn their licensure while focusing on this specialty.
    
    A cohort model allows for a small team of students to collaborate in convenient locations across the state. Aside from classes, this program includes a field experience and a student-teaching component to ensure you're learning the right skills under the guidance of a teacher and university supervisor.
    
    Program Options
    
    ·    M.A. degree with initial teaching licensure: Allows students without teaching credentials to prepare for initial teacher licensure while also preparing for Minnesota ESL licensure.
    
    ·    M.A. degree with additional licensure: Allows currently licensed teachers to seek Minnesota ESL as an additional licensure upon completion of the program.
    
    ·    M.A. degree without additional licensure: Allows currently licensed teachers to complete an M.A. degree without seeking Minnesota ESL as an additional licensure upon completion of the program.
    
    Upon completion of the M.A. in ESL, you can:
    
    ·    Employ a variety of methods, techniques, and program models suitable for second-language instruction with diverse learners, including adapting existing materials
    
    ·    Facilitate full inclusion of students with limited English proficiency in the school setting
    
    ·    Communicate successfully with students, parents, colleagues, and community members
    
    ·    Develop communication instruction in the second-language context
    
    ·    Determine student readiness and place in appropriate ESL programs while evaluating their progress
    
    ·    Understand how the historical, social, and political aspects of language and cultural patterns in the United States influence second-language instruction
    
    ·    Integrate an understanding of ESL, pedagogy, students, learning, classroom management, and professional development
    
    Career Outlook
    
    The demand for ESL teachers in Minnesota is booming. Between 1997 and 2017, the number of English Learner (EL) students in Minnesota grew by 300 percent, making it the fastest-growing population.(English Learner Education in Minnesota, 2017) With the large and growing immigrant population spanning multiple cultures and languages—including Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, and more—this demand isn't likely to dissipate any time soon.
    
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2017, ESL teachers working in elementary and secondary school settings earn a median salary of $62,630. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    
    If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online or on-campus Master of Arts in English as a Second Language degree program, complete the form to request more information.
- Doctorate
  - Ed.D. in Leadership
    Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership degree is for those passionate about the intersection of leadership and scholarship. Available online or on campus, this practitioner-based program prepares you to take that next step in your career, and explore innovative ways to manage people, lead departments, and serve as an executive in education, healthcare, business, nonprofits, and more.
    
    Our Ed.D. degree differs from a Ph.D. in that blends research with practicality and focuses on the practitioner. It provides you with a diverse learning environment that encourages collaboration and conversations to better improve your own leadership and communication styles.
    
    Ed.D. in Leadership Program Highlights
    
    ·    Practitioner-Based Curriculum: Learn from education and organization professionals with years of industry experience and connect the dots between theory and real-world issues to make sound decisions that move your organization forward.
    
    ·    In-Person and Online Program Modality: No matter your personal schedule, you can find the time to get your Ed.D. and collaborate with your professors and peers.
    
    ·    Research Areas You're Passionate About: You have the opportunity to explore your passions through research and reflection alongside highly regarded scholar-practitioners.
    
    ·    Graduate in Four Years: Complete your coursework, comprehensive exam, and dissertation in four years, but have up to eight years if needed.
    
    ·    Successfully Lead in Today's World: Design change management strategies to operate in complex, global environments, and engage others with justice, empathy, and compassion.
    
    Careers
    
    Saint Mary's Ed.D. program can prepare you to lead in a variety of fields—education, healthcare, corporations, nonprofits, and more. As a graduate, you're prepared to manage people, lead departments, and serve as a top-level executive. Overall employment for top executives is projected to grow 8 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations.* Employment growth will vary by occupation and industry, with a median salary of $183,270 for chief executives and $100,410 for general or operations managers. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    
    If you would like to learn more about Saint Mary's online Doctor of Education in Leadership degree program, complete the form to request more information.
  - Ed.S. in Educational Administration
    Prepare to navigate the demands of a contemporary school community as a K-12 principal, director of special education, or superintendent. The program can be completed in less than 24 months and prepares you to:
    
    ·    Handle complex educational issues
    
    ·    Establish strategic plans to support student outcomes
    
    ·    Communicate with students, parents, teachers, and communities
    
    ·    Build and inspire teams
    
    ·    Master the competencies common to all areas of educational administrative licensure in Minnesota
    
    Administrative Licensure Preparation
    
    Choose to focus on principal, director of special education, or superintendent licensure and learn the theories of organizational leadership as well as the practical skills required to lead in the nuanced field of education. To be eligible for Minnesota administrative licensure, you must have three years of classroom teaching experience and a valid state teaching license. However, if you do not meet those requirements, you may choose to complete the Saint Mary's Alternative Pathway program to administrative licensure, which can be completed simultaneously with the Ed.S. program.
    
    Graduates will have mastered the following state-identified competencies for an education administration degree:
    
    • Leadership
    
    • Organizational management
    
    • Diversity leadership
    
    • Policy and law
    
    • Political influence and governance
    
    • Communication
    
    • Community relations
    
    • Curriculum planning and development for the success of all learners
    
    • Instructional management for the success of all learners
    
    • The effective use of research
    
    • Human resource management
    
    • Values and ethics of leadership
    
    • Judgment and problem analysis
    
    • Safety and security
    
    Career Outlook
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for elementary, middle, and high school principals is steady, with 8 percent projected growth from 2016 to 2026. In 2017, these positions earned anywhere between $60,760 and $140,780, with a median salary of $95,860 for public schools and $83,970 for private schools.(Bureau of Labor Statistics) Director of special education and superintendent roles had a median salary of $74,021 and $115,157, respectively.

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
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Delivery Format:
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Technical Requirements:
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On-Campus Requirement:
No on-campus requirement. Programs are offered entirely online.
Loans Offered:
Applicants may apply for loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA Code: 002380

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