Through Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's online graduate certificate in Cybersecurity Management, you will gain the skills necessary to develop effective security solutions that our technological moment requires. The curriculum covers topics that include security architecture and risk management to ensure that you are prepared to become a leader in the field. Apply credits earned in the program toward the MSCS graduate degree.

Through the online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Technology, you will gain the skills to ensure an organization remains protected in our technological landscape. The five-course program can be completed in as few as two semesters and is designed to prepare you to develop effective security strategies and protect digital information assets. Learn more today.

The Biology Pre-Physical Therapy major prepares you to successfully compete for entrance into a graduate Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Physical therapy is a degree program. Most schools of physical therapy have only graduate degree programs, so students planning to enter a physical therapy school should plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in biology pre-physical therapy at Saint Mary’s University. Prerequisite courses for graduate school in physical therapy are available at Saint Mary’s.

The Biology Pre-Medical Imaging major is a four-year course of instruction designed to provide the student with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biology pre-medical imaging with an emphasis in Echocardiography, Radiography, or Sonography.

The biology pre-physician assistant studies major provides an immersive, well-rounded education in biological sciences — preparing you as you apply for graduate programs that will take you on the next step toward pursuing certification as a physician assistant.

The biology pre-laboratory scientist major focuses on medical laboratory science or cytotechnology. During your clinical year of internship, you’ll learn with renowned healthcare programs, including the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. At Saint Mary’s, you’ll receive a transformational education, preparing you for what matters most.

This Bachelor in Biology Health Science major is the baccalaureate component of the 3+2 Physician Assistant Studies program in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. The first three years will be completed on the Saint Mary’s Winona campus and the fourth and fifth years will be completed at the master’s level out of the Saint Mary’s Cascade Meadow facility in Rochester, MN. The Bachelor of Arts in Health Science is awarded after the fourth year of study. This major prepares students with a strong scientific, preclinical, and liberal arts foundation in advance of the graduate clinical curriculum and preparation for a career as a physician assistant.

Why pursue a degree in actuarial science? A career in this field is hard to beat and highly desirable. Actuaries are business professionals who analyze the financial consequences of risk. Organizations, such as CNN Money, consistently rate being an actuary as one of the best jobs in America, based upon categories such as work environment, employment outlook, job security, growth opportunity, and salary—especially salary.

The chemistry major serves those students who wish to build an educational background for a variety of interesting careers. Chemistry offers excellent preparation for professional schools including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary science, or for graduate work in chemistry. An advanced degree can also lead to doing fundamental research in academia, industry, or government, or professional work in management, law, sales, marketing, consulting, or purchasing. A chemistry career is usually limited only by one’s own vision.

The psychology major at Saint Mary’s serves students who plan to attend a graduate or professional school in psychology or a related field, those whose occupations will require knowledge of psychology (teachers, social workers, counselors, etc.), and those who are interested in psychology as a complement to a variety of other studies.

The philosophy major provides the student with a comprehensive survey of the major figures and themes in the history of philosophy as well as opportunities for in-depth topical studies. This major is recommended for students anticipating graduate work, a career in philosophy or law, various forms of Christian ministry, as well as other vocational and professional careers that require a broad background in philosophy.

A finance degree from Saint Mary’s prepares students to plan, analyze, and manage financial aspects of individuals, businesses, and organizations in multiple fields. Students who are considering a career in business and like numbers, analysis, and “real world” applications will enjoy this major.

With our increasing dependence on online technology, security is crucial for business, consumers, and government, to protect systems from cyber threats and attacks. A degree in Cybersecurity will provide you with the skills to protect valuable data assets and to anticipate and avoid threats to data integrity.

Sports are everywhere — a dedicated segment on the evening news, networks devoted to them, and restaurants with sports memorabilia from wall to wall. And that’s just the beginning. As thrilling as sitting courtside or near the 50-yard line is what goes on behind the scenes. Saint Mary’s sport management degree program prepares you for leadership roles in high school and collegiate athletics and equips you to explore various careers in not just sport management, but entertainment and event management.

The healthcare management major incorporates a strong business foundation with healthcare-related skills such as management, organizing, accounting, and ethical leadership skills. The goal of the Healthcare Management major is to prepare individuals to meet the dynamic challenges of the growing medical and health services industry. Focusing on the ethical management and leadership of healthcare operations that facilitate the function of health services delivery, the degree takes a business management approach to prepare individuals for successful careers in healthcare administration and continued masters-level education in the field.