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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 Education and Counseling

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
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate

Educational Studies

Educational studies at Saint Martin's is a non-certification program for individuals interested in gaining knowledge, skills and pedagogy in education theory and application. The program offers five areas of focus: Community education; Early childhood education; Foundation studies in education and culture; Health and fitness; STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).

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

Minors in Education

An education minor allows students to explore the educational field as a compliment to their intended professions. With a background in any one of our four minors, a student’s opportunity for engagement as a non-professional educator is enhanced.

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

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate
  • 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
  • Certificate & Non-Degree

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
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Higher Education

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate
  • Certificate & Non-Degree

Higher Education & Student Affairs Certificate

The higher education and student affairs certificate program at Saint Martin's University 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
  • In Person
Degree
  • Certificate

Leadership

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Leadership

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate
  • Certificate & Non-Degree

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
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Leadership

Program Levels Available
  • Graduate
  • Certificate & Non-Degree

Post-graduate School Administrator Certification

The school administration program is designed to meet requirements for certification as a school administrator (principal or program administrator).

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

P-12

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P-12

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Certificate & Non-Degree

Elementary Education

Looking for a career that empowers you to shape and instill the love of learning in future generations? Elementary education may be the best major for you.

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

Secondary Education

If you dream of sharpening and developing the minds of future leaders in the classroom, secondary ed may be the best major for you. Our secondary education program offers students a path to teaching at the middle/high school level, typically grades four through 12, to acquire a teaching certificate from the state of Washington.

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

Special Education

The special education program at Saint Martin's provides graduates with the education and training to work in settings such as an inclusionary classroom, a resource room, or a self-contained special education class. Completion of required courses for the teaching major will lead to an institutional recommendation that the student be endorsed in special education by the state of Washington.

Campus
  • Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
  • In Person
Degree
  • Bachelor of Arts
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P-12

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Certificate & Non-Degree

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
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P-12

Program Levels Available
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Certificate & Non-Degree

Post-baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program

For those who already have a bachelor's degree, the post-baccalaureate certification-only program at Saint Martin's University provides the opportunity to earn Washington State teacher certification without earning a master's degree.

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

Secondary Teaching Alternate Route (STAR)

The STAR program is an accelerated option for our teaching certificate program for middle and high school with an available optional master’s degree route. This program is designed for students who already hold an undergraduate degree and who have at least one year of professionally oriented work experience. The MIT program can easily be added to the STAR program for those wishing to earn certification and a master's degree. Those looking for a non-accelerated route or for an elementary program are encouraged to explore our MIT program or our post-baccalaureate teaching certification program.

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

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.