"I wasn't just another student. They knew me by name. They helped me through the program."
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Saint Mary's has really been able to fit into my lifestyle well, because I teach full time during the year.
I wasn't just another student. They knew me by name. They helped me through the program.
This exceeded my expectations.
Saint Mary's University is a Lasallian university, which means that we are focused on meeting our students' needs in a very caring and supportive environment.
We just celebrated our 100th anniversary. And for those entire 100 years, I would say we've been student-centered. And this is what we're trying to do now by moving into online education.
An online program is something that typically will fit more cohesively into someone's life.
There are many benefits to mobile learning at Saint Mary's. Because it is so convenient and so available, literally, the students can carry the university with them. Secondly, it improves their digital literacies, which we believe will help improve their work practices and improve their ability to function in a mobile world.
They're able to use many of the tools and techniques that we teach them through the program immediately in their work life.
I will walk into meetings the next day and apply some of the concepts that I've used in class. I've developed almost like a learning culture within my own organization based on this program.
Our online students get the same kind of support that our in-person, face-to-face students get.
Instructors and professors in this program have been amazing in making themselves available.
Our faculty all work in the field during the day.
They cared about what I was learning and how I needed to learn.
And our students report almost right away that they are more connected, or at least as connected, as they would feel if they were in a classroom setting.
The community in this program, I think, is almost stronger than being on a campus.
The online programs really facilitate people with flexibility, accessibility, diversity in the programs we offer to them.
Just having the experience, the connections, the networking has made it invaluable to me in my future and the career that I want to pursue.
The faculty and staff of the university is proud to fulfill our mission of nurturing and empowering ethical leaders by offering the Saint Mary’s educational experience beyond our physical borders through a suite of online programs. Created to meet the needs of the busy working adult professional, these programs offer career-oriented curricula in a convenient and flexible format. A student of one of our online degree programs gains the benefit of receiving a degree from a university with the following credentials and student resources:
Top Ranked: Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is ranked as one of the best colleges in America by Forbes, The Princeton Review, and U.S. News and World Report
Fully Accredited: Saint Mary’s University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. Learn more about our accreditation at the Higher Learning Commission’s website or by contacting the Commission at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604 (800-621-7440).
Top Faculty: Our faculty is comprised of nationally recognized educators and current leaders in their respective fields. They offer years of teaching expertise as well as real world experience and make themselves available to their online students just as much as they do for their on campus students.
Flexible Schedule: Our online courses incorporate up to date e-learning and distance learning strategies so that you can earn your degree while setting your own schedule, and complete coursework anywhere from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Saint Mary’s currently offers the following online programs:
Business
Saint Mary’s online programs in business prepare you for a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. Whether you want to focus on technical skills or focus on your management ability, our programs provide the background you need for continued success.
Master of Business Administration (Accelerated)
Earn a respected business credential within 16 months. Choose from three emphases.
Data Analytics
Master the critical role data interpretation plays in business today.
Social Media Management and Marketing
Hone your digital storytelling skills.
Sustainability and Environmental Management
Gain the expertise to conduct eco-friendly business practices.
Master’s in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Degree
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master of Arts in Public Administration
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Develop a strategic perspective of HR to help organizations succeed.
Master of Science in Project Management
Learn to define, implement, evaluate, and lead initiatives from conception to completion.
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Effect real and lasting change in your organization.
Master of Science in Accountancy
Develop your organizational and financial skills to learn the human side of accounting.
Master of Arts in International Development
Understand and create sustainable development to help those in need.
Education
Our nation’s education system is under pressure to better prepare students for the jobs and careers of the 21st century. Saint Mary’s online programs in education focus on instructional theory, strategic planning, and learning design to help you help your students more effectively.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Develop a fresh perspective and creative strategies for the challenges facing schools today.
Master of Arts in Special Education
Grow your understanding of the unique needs of exceptional learners.
Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology
Integrate educational technology insights with research on the way people learn.
Healthcare
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates employment in the healthcare field will grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, resulting in 2.3 million new jobs. This immense field needs nurses and administrators with the up-to-date skills to keep up with new developments and technologies. Our online healthcare programs are designed to help you thrive in this evolving and growing industry.
Master of Public Health
Learn to help the public make long-lasting improvements in their physical, mental, and social well-being.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Define your role in the dynamic future of nursing and healthcare.
Master of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration
Help improve the lives of those who need it most. Choose from two specializations:
Human Services
Focus on direct client care.
Healthcare Administration
Learn organizational strategies for maximum efficiency and efficacy.
Social Work
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates employment of all social workers will grow 16 percent from 2016 to 2026, more than double the average growth rate of jobs in the U.S. However, healthcare social worker employment is projected to grow as high as 20 percent1.
Master of Social Work
Prepare for practice as a clinical social worker to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families, or work with the community in direct practice.
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social Workers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm (visited August 28, 2018).