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Saint Martin's University prepares students for successful lives through its undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs spanning the liberal arts, business, computer science, education, engineering, nursing and leadership. Saint Martin's offers programs primarily at its Lacey campus with a subset of programs offered at its extended campus located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and online.

Saint Martin's University has four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Counseling, the School of Business, and The Hal and Inge Marcus School of Engineering.

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Business & Accounting

Saint Martin’s business, accounting and economics programs honor our liberal arts heritage and Benedictine values, while combining a broad understanding of these disciplines to become ethical leaders in diverse and changing workplaces. We also offer comprehensive programs that also allow students to specialize in separate functional areas.

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Program Levels Available
  • Graduate

Master of Accountancy

The Master of Accountancy (M.ACC.) program at Saint Martin's provides students with professional knowledge of complex topics in accounting, tax, audit, business, and ethics. Courses will emphasize understanding and application of accounting principles and theories, incorporate professional ethics and support professional certification.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Master
  • Master (4+1)

Business & Management

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Business & Management

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Saint Martin's University is designed to be both flexible and accommodating for students with or without an existing business degree. The goal is to meet the needs of professionals seeking to leverage their undergraduate degree, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
  • Saint Martin's-JBLM
Type of Instruction
  • Hybrid
  • In Person
  • Online
Degree
  • Master
  • Master (4+1)

Education & Counseling

Saint Martin's education and counseling programs prepare a dynamic inclusive community of reflective and culturally responsive professionals who use their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to positively transform the lives of those they serve. Our graduates embrace the values of flexibility, equity, excellence, and compassion as reflective practitioners.

Counseling

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Counseling

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate

Master of Arts in Counseling

The Master of Arts in Counseling Program (MAC) prepares professionals in the theoretical foundations and skills necessary for master’s-level positions in the fields of individual, couple, and family counseling. Built on a philosophy of service, intellectual hunger, fundamental respect, social justice, and a focus on the person of the counselor, the MAC program strives to embody spirit, empathic care, intellect, and wisdom. The MAC program is characterized by personal, social, and professional transformation, liberation, and enrichment.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
  • Online
Degree
  • Master

General Education

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General Education

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate

Master of Education

The MED program offers specialization strands in special education, English language learners (ELL), and principal/program administrator.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Master
  • Master (4+1)

Higher Education

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Higher Education

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate

Master of Education in Higher Education & Student Affairs

The Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs (MED-HESA) at Saint Martin's brings our Benedictine values-based approach to student services/student affairs work on college and university campuses. We aim to challenge and support the next generation of scholar-practitioners in the field of higher education and student affairs.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • Online
Degree
  • Master

Leadership

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Leadership

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate

Leadership Studies

Saint Martin’s first doctoral program is designed to empower the next generation of researchers, scholars and practitioners to make significant contributions to the field of leadership studies while addressing the pressing need for leadership in today’s world. Please note: F1 and J1 status international students are not eligible for the Ph.D. program. The PhD in Leadership Studies program will have an updated curriculum in place for the next application review in February 2025 and therefore will be pausing the application process for 2024.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • Hybrid
Degree
  • PhD

P-12

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P-12

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate

Master in Teaching

Saint Martin's University's Master in Teaching (MIT) program provides the opportunity to simultaneously earn your teacher certification and a master's degree. Certifications may be obtained in the areas of elementary education and secondary-level content areas, such as biology, chemistry, and special education.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Master

Engineering & Technology

Saint Martin's engineering programs provide both a strong fundamental liberal arts foundation and a strong technical education. Our programs emphasize ethical values, teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving skills and service to society. They provide the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

Computer Science & Technology

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Computer Science & Technology

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate

Master of Science in Computer Science

The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) at Saint Martin's is focused on providing graduates the necessary skills to be successful in computer science and information technology jobs. Students will develop skills in the areas of Databases, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Data Analysis.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Master
  • Master (4+1)

Engineering

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Engineering

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate

Master of Engineering Management

Prepare to lead the way with a Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree from Saint Martin's. The MEM provides engineering and science graduates with a balance of engineering, managerial, business, marketing, legal and information systems tools for an engineering management career in either the private or public sector.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
  • Saint Martin's-JBLM
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Master
  • Master (4+1)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) program at Saint Martin's is designed to provide engineering and science graduates specialized technical knowledge in their field of interest within civil engineering, with emphasis areas in structural and foundations, transportation and project management, and environmental engineering.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Master
  • Master (4+1)

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering

The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MSEV) program at Saint Martin’s University prepares graduates to develop sustainable solutions to complex environmental problems by exploring such areas as: wastewater treatment, solid waste management systems, air and water purification, and environmental protection issues.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Master

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) program is designed to give engineering, mathematics and science graduates an opportunity to explore advanced and emerging topics in mechanical engineering.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Master
  • Master (4+1)

Schools and colleges

College of Arts and Sciences

Spanning the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, and characterized by an educational environment that is both rigorous and supportive, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 20 undergraduate major programs and 20 minor programs.

College of Education and Counseling

The College of Education and Counseling is committed to educating dynamic, engaged, and culturally responsive leaders. Our graduates step into their schools, organizations, government agencies and nonprofits ready to engage with their communities in a way that honors and celebrates diversity in the spirit of Benedictine values. Join us in this important work - grounded in mission and driven by a vision of equitable education for all!

School of Business

The School of Business is committed to developing leaders for tomorrow’s business world. Our undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs provide students with the necessary skills to succeed in today's fast-changing world.

Hal and Inge Marcus School of Engineering

The Hal and Inge Marcus School of Engineering seeks to provide our graduates with an education that will prepare them for successful careers in engineering practice and serve as preparation for advanced graduate studies, all while keeping with our Benedictine tradition as the guiding principle.