Graduate and Professional Studies

Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) at Saint Mary’s College prepares the next generation of scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals.

Each of Saint Mary’s four schools offer graduate programs—all highly renowned with a long line of successful alumni.

Our School of Economics & Business Administration offers innovative graduate business to full-time working professionals. The Kalmanovitz School of Education has inspired excellence and innovation in counseling, education, and leadership for over 40 years. The School of Liberal Arts provides an opportunity to pursue advanced degrees in creative writing, dance, and kinesiology. And the School of Science’s cutting-edge Professional Master's in Biotechnology program will deliver the lab experience and business perspective needed for success in the biotechnology field.

In addition, the College offers teaching and administrative credentials as well as two Bachelor’s degree completion programs: one in Leadership & Organizational Studies; and another in the Liberal Arts, known as LEAP, designed particularly for current or retired professional dancers.

The College’s rigorous education engages intellect and spirit, awakening the desire to transform society. Working with the College’s outstanding faculty, our students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make meaningful and relevant contributions in a rapidly changing world.

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