We Offer A Variety of Master’s Degree Programs
Have you been thinking about earning a master’s degree? There are several ways graduate school pays off in the job market. This is a great way to enhance job skills for your current career path or to provide the credentials needed for advancement. A master’s degree also can help you enter a new field and find different kinds of work. Advanced education is also a great way to focus on the values that enrich your life.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers a variety of advanced degree programs, including both traditional and accelerated master’s programs. Find out how long it would take you to get a master’s degree in your area of interest.
Which Field Appeals Most to You?
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers master’s degree programs in a variety of business subjects as well as information technology, education, social work, and psychology. Here are a few examples of our comprehensive master’s degree programs, with potential timelines.
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
Relationships are fascinating, rewarding, and have far-reaching consequences. With an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, you can build a career helping couples, individuals, and children negotiate and navigate the many challenges that arise in life. Here are some details:
- 2-year completion time
- Preparation for LMFT licensure exams in Minnesota
- Blended format integrates online and classroom learning on our Winona campus
- Includes supervised practicum with clients
M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services
Become a licensed mental health professional in our M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services program. Gain the skills and experience to counsel clients from diverse backgrounds, using up-to-date assessment tools and research models. Our students also gain knowledge and competencies that assist clients with challenges regarding social justice and multiculturalism. Here are some details:
- 2.5-year completion time
- Meets educational requirements for both LPC and LPCC licensures in Minnesota
- Options for remote-only online courses, or blended formats that integrate online and classroom learning on our Minneapolis and Rochester campuses
- Includes supervised practicum with clients
M.A. in Education
Designed for teachers, the M.A. in Education program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota allows students to focus on four content specializations: curriculum and instruction, culturally responsive teaching, mental health, and a custom specialization for Educate-WI students. Here are some details:
- 2-year completion time
- Program available fully online
- Ability to apply Educate-WI credits to the master’s degree program
- Gain new tools for classroom teaching and assessments
M.A. in Teaching
This accelerated, in-person M.A. in Teaching program is designed for students of all backgrounds and industries. If you have completed a bachelor’s degree program and want to become a teacher, this licensure preparation master’s degree program is for you. Here are some details:
- 1-year completion time at our Winona campus location
- Opportunity to participate in the ISTEP-Noyce project for secondary STEM education
- Choose qualifications for elementary, secondary, or specific subjects
- Gain experience with supervised field experience and student teaching components
Master’s Degrees Online Components
Many of the master’s degree programs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota include online components. The convenience of participating in online classes from your workplace or home helps these programs fit into busy schedules. The ability to connect with other students through virtual communications, guided by our experienced faculty members, enables dynamic group learning environments. In addition, there may be learning modules that can be completed individually.
Educational experiences and gatherings that use virtual learning technology have become an everyday aspect of modern living. Through online learning, our graduates gain insights and skills that will continue to aid them in their work and personal lives.
Catholic Education Helps Open Hearts and Doors
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is dedicated to helping our students enrich their own lives while making worthwhile contributions to their communities. Our dedication to the educational process springs from our background in Catholic education. Our tradition of Lasallian education, as practiced for centuries by the Christian Brothers, can greatly benefit you as you complete the master’s degree program of your choice.
Find the Right Master’s Degree Program for You
Our accelerated master’s degree programs can help you find fulfilling work or enhance the work you are already doing. Our Admissions Department can help answer any questions you may have about our master’s degree programs, fully explaining the requirements for your application. For more information, contact us today.
