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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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  • College of Arts and Sciences

Humanities

Saint Martin's humanities programs examine how we view ourselves and our world. Humanities are more important than ever in discovering and understanding, and recovering the interconnectedness of all things, bringing people and ideas together in a mutually beneficial process of the advancement of knowledge and understanding.

English

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English

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Literary Studies

In this program, we examine literature as a living process intimately connected with the complex problems of its place, culture, community and history through courses in writing, rhetoric and literary theory.

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

Writing

Writing at Saint Martin's is seen as critical to the quest for truth and improvement of the human condition. Whether writing poetry, policy, or a blog or business report, the ability to write clearly in a number of styles prepares students for the range of writing requirements that their spiritual lives and careers will inevitably demand.

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

Fine Arts

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Fine Arts

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Music

Ready to turn your passion for singing or playing an instrument into a way to serve others through performance and education? Music may be the best major for you.

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

Theatre Arts

The theatre arts program at Saint Martin's University is designed to incorporate the best of Saint Martin’s liberal arts tradition with hands-on, professional-quality theatrical experience. The program integrates theatrical training with the study of dramatic literature and theater history as a means of developing intellectual, physical and spiritual adventurousness, openness of mind and increased understanding of the range of human experience.

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

Interdisciplinary Studies

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Interdisciplinary Studies

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Interdisciplinary Studies

Are you interested in studying multiple approaches to enduring and topical human concerns? The Interdisciplinary Studies major teaches the approaches, lexicons, and methodologies of discrete disciplines. Such comparative and interdisciplinary exploration encourages awareness of where different disciplines share assumptions and where they construct distinct heuristic processes.

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

Philosophy & Religious Studies

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Philosophy & Religious Studies

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Philosophy

Philosophy surveys the history of human thought and studies the deepest concerns of human existence. It examines the intellectual heritage of the West in its historical roots and developments, but also addresses the central problems of the tradition in a systematic fashion, thereby giving the student a deeper insight into a significant aspect of his or her cultural heritage.

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

Theology and Religious Studies

The Theology and Religious Studies Department is rooted at the heart of Saint Martin’s identity as a Catholic and Benedictine University and thus proudly and hospitably serves our diverse community of students. Our courses invite students to engage in questions posed since ancient times by various religions, and of Catholic Christianity in particular, such as the ultimate meaning of human existence in relation to God and the establishment of an ethical society. We encourage students to appreciate the influence of religion throughout human history and in current global affairs as foundational for further, deeper reflection on religious belief as transformative of the human person in their theological, spiritual, artistic, social, ethical, narrative, and scriptural dimensions.

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

World Languages

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World Languages

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

French

The French program combines the study of French language, French-speaking cultures, cinema, and literature. The French Language minor includes coursework and offers language-acquisition experiences that enable students to become proficient in French in the areas of speaking, oral comprehension, reading, and writing. All courses for the minor are conducted in French.

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

Japanese

The Japanese studies minor is intended to broaden a student's knowledge of Japan and the country's language and culture. It’s also fun to learn and use Japanese!

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

Spanish

Want to learn the second most spoken language in Washington state? A Spanish minor complements every degree and is useful and even required in many employment opportunities.

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

Nursing & Health

Saint Martin's offers multiple programs to help students interested in working in the health sector, including nursing (with various pathways), exercise science and public health. Students interested in health may also want to consider our programs in biology, chemistry or psychology.

Health

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Health

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Exercise Science

Looking for a way to use your passion for physical fitness in a career helping others? Exercise science may be the right major for you.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science

Public Health

The Public Health minor program at Saint Martin’s University is designed for students from a variety of disciplines who wish to augment their major by exploring the key components of public health.

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

Nursing

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Nursing

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Nursing

The Saint Martin’s nursing program is dedicated to educating nurses to care for diverse populations in the ever complex care environment.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nursing BSN

​Looking for a career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of others by caring for the suffering, addressing social injustice, and helping fill the gaps in healthcare? Nursing may be the best major for you.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nursing LPN to BSN

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for a pathway to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) while continuing to work? The Saint Martin’s LPN to BSN program will offer you the ability to complete your BSN over two academic years by attending class one day a week and one day a week of clinical practicums.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nursing RN to BSN

Are you a registered nurse (RN) looking for a pathway to earn a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) while working in the field? Saint Martin’s RN to BSN program may be the best fit for you.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Science & Mathematics

Saint Martin's offers excellent programs in the natural and physical sciences and mathematics. The division emphasizes critical analysis skills, logical problem solving, and collaborative work skills. Students interested in the natural world might also want to consider environmental studies.

Mathematics

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Mathematics

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Mathematics

The mathematics program at Saint Martin’s University is designed to provide mathematics majors with a strong foundation in traditional mathematical skills, provide support to other majors, such as engineering, in which solid math skills are a mandate and help liberal arts majors develop an appreciation for the crucial role mathematics plays in modern society.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science

Sciences

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Sciences

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Biology

If you dream of being a world changer in the biotechnology, health care or environmental protection industries, biology may be the best major for you.

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

Chemistry

Ready to build a strong science foundation on which to launch a career in healthcare, forensics, or research? Chemistry may be the right major for you.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science

Environmental Studies

Passionate about protecting Earth's natural resources and paving the way for future generations through protection, research and development? Environmental studies may be the best major for you.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science

Physics

Physics seeks to explain the workings of the physical world encompassing a vast scale from elementary particles to the cosmos. Physics interacts with fields such as chemistry, biology, astronomy and engineering to provide a background for study in these areas.

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

Social Sciences

Saint Martin's social sciences programs are concerned with the development of human society, the nature of social institutions and roles, human behavior and the ideas that have shaped human life.

History & Political Science

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History & Political Science

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

History

Saint Martin's University's history program consists of critical examination of the world's peoples, places, and cultures in the past. Students studying history at Saint Martin's have the opportunity to work directly with our outstanding, award-winning faculty in close proximity to the Washington state capital, Olympia.

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

Political Science

The Political Science program at Saint Martin's University seeks to understand the basis of power in society, how that power is organized and exercised, and its impact on people’s lives. The department seeks to help its students engage in critical analysis of society and power structures.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
  • Saint Martin's-JBLM
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

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Psychology

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Psychology

If you are looking for a career where you can make an impact on the mental health and overall well-being of others, psychology may be the best major for you.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
  • Saint Martin's-JBLM
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
  • Online
Degree
  • Bachelor of Arts

Social Work

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Social Work

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Social Work

Looking for a career dedicated to helping individuals and families cope with the difficult challenges of life? Social work may be the best major for you.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Social Work

Society & Social Justice

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Society & Social Justice

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate

Communication Studies

Ready to turn your passion for digital media, journalism and film into a career in which you can impact the world and make a difference in your communities? Communication studies may be the best major for you.

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

Criminology and Criminal Justice

If you dream of pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections, legal studies or victim services, criminology and criminal justice may be the best major for you.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
  • Saint Martin's-JBLM
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Arts

Gender and Identity Studies

The gender and identity studies minor is interdisciplinary and widely covers work from a variety of academic disciplines. Elective coursework is offered in the departments of communication studies, criminal justice, English, history, political science, psychology, social justice, social work, and sociology. To emphasize the significance of an interdisciplinary understanding of gender and identity, students are required to take elective courses in at least two academic departments outside of gender and identity studies.

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

Global Studies

The global studies program is designed for students who are interested in studying international problems from an interdisciplinary perspective. The program emphasizes the study of political science, foreign language, history and related fields to provide students with an understanding of contemporary issues.

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

Legal Studies

The Legal Studies Program is an interdisciplinary field of study composed of law courses from: the departments of criminal justice, political science, history and sociology; and the schools of business, education, and engineering.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • Hybrid
  • In Person

Native Voices

The Native voices minor explores local and global Indigenous perspectives, with the goal of studying media and creating stories with a multidisciplinary lens and a focus on social justice.

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

Social Justice

The Social Justice Program at Saint Martin’s University explores the complex nature of social justice and alternative venues that foster justice.

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

Sociology and Cultural Anthropology

The sociology and cultural anthropology program at Saint Martin's University provides students with unique opportunities to study contemporary American society and a wide range of cultures in the classroom, in surrounding communities, and in cooperation with campus study abroad programs around the world. The program demonstrates a strong focus on student-centered research.

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

Women's, Gender, and Ethnic Studies

The Women’s, Gender, and Ethnic Studies major provides students with the historical and theoretical frameworks of gender, race, class, sexual identity, status, settler colonialism, and anti-oppression work.

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

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.