The Master of Arts in Humanities at Mount Saint Mary’s University is a dynamic and flexible interdisciplinary program designed for lifelong learners interested in cultivating a deeper understanding of the connections between the individual, the community and the world.

The MA in Humanities is a two-year, 30-unit program supported by several Mount Saint Mary’s University humanities-related departments. The departments involved include English, History and Cultural Studies. Students in the program may elect to have a primary concentration in one of these areas by completing a total of four courses (12 units) in their area of choice. These units are part of the 30-unit total.

The Humanities graduate program also offers four online certificate programs founded upon the four concentrations offered as part of the master’s in humanities — Cultural Studies, English, History and Creative Writing.

Have you always wanted to enhance your career with a graduate degree in religious studies or further your understanding of the impact that religion has in the world? It is with your future in mind that we recently crafted a new curriculum and program structure for the Master of Arts in Religious Studies at Mount Saint Mary’s University. 

The Master of Arts in Religious Studies is composed of two distinct, though mutually informative, concentrations. The first concentration is in Theology, and the second is in The Study of Religions Each concentration has a 36-unit requirement to degree, which can be completed in 2-3 years.

The MA in Religious Studies also offers a three-year, non-residential Spiritual Direction certificate program. This holistic program was created in collaboration with the CSJ Institute and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Los Angeles. And it aligns with both the mission of Mount Saint Mary’s and the foundational principles of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The program is based upon an Ignatian-Salesian spirituality. 

Our Master of Science in Education and Teacher Credentialing programs at Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles are founded on a commitment to social justice, inclusiveness and leadership.

We develop and empower teachers at every stage of their careers by providing them with academic and professional guidance throughout the credentialing process. Our programs also help prepare students to be competent, confident and successful teachers from the very first moment they step into their classroom.

Our students also benefit from small, intimate classes, dynamic classroom conversations and readily-accessible faculty. Our diverse faculty members challenge our students to grow as future leaders and educators. Assignments are timely, relevant and geared towards the professional development of our students.

Through our respected Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, we educate influential leaders, managers and policymakers who are passionate about improving the healthcare field. We pride our graduates on developing the skills to make careful and informed decisions about health services' structure, processes and outcomes. Our students prepare to grapple with the crucial issues of costs, financing, delivery and accessibility of care. 
In concert with the Mount’s commitment to building leadership skills and fostering a spirit to serve others, this graduate program develops leaders who understand today’s healthcare complexities, promote effective care systems, champion effective health policies and apply evidence-based knowledge to improve the health of people in their communities and beyond. 

If you’re looking for a transformative, private school education that is global in scope, collaborative by design and accelerated by nature then you’ve come to the right place. Discover the essence of the respected Master of Business Administration at Mount Saint Mary’s University — the driving force that makes us one of the best weekend MBA programs in California. 

Within our MBA program, you can choose one of three concentration options:

-Organizational Leadership
-Project Management
-Entrepreneurship

Highly efficient and flexible, our MBA program is perfect for busy people like you. To earn your degree, you’ll attend weekend-only classes — roughly two weekends a month — over the course of four semesters. Along the way, you'll participate in many special events where our network of alumni and corporate partners come to campus to engage and inspire you.

Our flexible, two-year Master of Science in Nursing program at Mount Saint Mary's University is committed to academic rigor and nursing excellence. We help prepare registered nurses in advanced nursing theory, leadership and modern-day specializations, while fostering a spirit to serve others. Our program provides nurses with the skills and knowledge they need to address issues of health equity and social justice.

Our graduate nursing classes combine face-to-face meetings with online learning. In-person class sessions meet only six Saturdays each semester at our beautiful and historic Doheny Campus in Los Angeles. Students have the opportunity to join our Master of Science in Nursing program in the fall, spring or summer semesters.

Mount Saint Mary’s University’s Master of Science in Counseling Psychology is a collaborative and culturally-focused program. The Mount’s affordable and flexible classes consistently produce successful graduates that are recognized and well-respected in the community; the program is ideal for working professionals and motivated students that want to make an impact working with individuals, families, schools and community agencies. 

As a candidate for a Mount Saint Mary's University MSCP degree, you can choose from three program completion options.

MS in Counseling Psychology (No Licensure Preparation):
The two-year, 36-unit General Counseling Psychology specialization at Mount Saint Mary's University allows students to develop core counseling skills that apply across a range of non-profit and educational settings. In addition, these students develop skills to act as change agents who will advocate for diverse and underserved populations.

MS in Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT Licensure Preparation):
The 60-unit Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) specialization at Mount Saint Mary's University prepares students to become licensed therapists in California. Whether the student selects licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Clinical Counselor, graduates of the Mount's MFT specialization will be prepared to treat individuals, couples and families from many different backgrounds. 

MS in Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy with ¡Enlaces! Certificate (MFT Licensure Preparation):
¡Enlaces! is a certificate program that is embedded into the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) specialization. Interested applicants should be conversationally proficient in Spanish and be able to take courses taught bilingually to be eligible to enroll. Courses designated as ¡Enlaces! are an opportunity for students to apply and practice professional psychological terminology and learn about specific cultural factors involved in counseling Spanish-speaking clients. 

In our Doctor of Physical Therapy program, we are committed to facilitating life-long learning in the faculty, alumni and the professional community.

Mount Saint Mary's University provides doctoral education to a diverse student body culminating in physical therapists with sound clinical reasoning in a variety of settings who are committed to professional and personal development, social citizenship and ethical, compassionate care.

Mount Saint Mary’s University’s Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology trains future practitioner-scholars who reflect the diverse populations of Los Angeles, the nation and globe. In addition, the program is closely aligned with the mission of our University — serving the needs of traditionally underserved and marginalized populations.

Our practitioner-scholar doctoral program strives to successfully train and empower the next generation of psychologists to prepare them to become leaders and agents of social change in Health Service Psychology and the larger world.