Graduate Degree Program Descriptions
Masters Degree Programs/Teacher Credential Programs
Since 1931, the graduate division of Mount Saint Mary’s University has extended and deepened the work of the undergraduate departments by offering to qualified men and women the opportunity to pursue advanced courses and to obtain professional preparation.
Students may earn the degrees of Master of Arts in Humanities, Master of Arts in Religious Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Master of Science in Education, Master of Science in Health Policy and Management, Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television, and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.
The graduate division also offers courses and fieldwork experiences that prepare the student for a California Teaching Credential in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disabilities or Deaf and Hard of Hearing). These programs may be completed in conjunction with a Master of Science degree in Education. A Master of Science in Education and Certificate in Instructional Leadership are offered for experience teachers.
Doctoral Degree Program
Doctor in Physical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is an entry level professional program. It is a three-year program requiring full-time study. The curriculum integrates clinical and classroom experiences to maximize development of clinical reasoning skills.