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An Elevated Graduate Education At Saint Mary’s College, a graduate degree is more than just a diploma. Many institutions can provide you with the skills and knowledge to excel at what you do. It takes a place like Saint Mary’s to combine technical know-how with leadership development and an eye toward innovation. We like to think of it as a higher form of higher education. Through this elevated curriculum, you will learn how to better both yourself and your profession. Whether you are delivering care to those in need or using data and innovative ideas to improve your field, you will be someone known to put extra concern, focus, and leadership into everything you do. If you’re a motivated learner who wants to take your education to new levels, then Saint Mary’s College’s graduate programs should be your learning destination.

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Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Indiana


Empowering You to Effect Change Our dedicated faculty provides you with the personal attention and holistic education you need to make a difference in your life and career. They will give you the tools to reach the apex of your abilities and challenge you to discover new and innovative ways to improve the human condition. In fact, our entire College community is inspired by a faith-based belief in serving others. Your instructors will instill within you our deeply held conviction that we can make impactful contributions to the world by using our education to improve people’s lives. In turn, this will help you fill a need for experienced, well-prepared, forward-thinking professionals. To give you the edge you need to make this happen, you will learn from accomplished instructors who are devoted to furthering their fields through scholarship and education. They’ve also spent time practicing what they teach and will pass on to you the wisdom they’ve gained working with others to solve real-world problems. Perhaps most important, no matter if you’re taking your classes online or in the classroom, you will get an engaging, dynamic, interactive education designed to change your life.

Available Graduate Programs Master of Science in Data Science Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology Doctorate of Nursing Practice

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Master of Science in Data Science This program will develop you into a professional practitioner with deep analytical skills. You will dive into data mining and processing algorithms, practice data visualization, and strengthen your computational and mathematical depth. As a distinctive program aspect, you will also learn to refine the analytical tools others simply know how to use. Through courses that instruct you in statistics, communications, and project management, you will learn the strategies necessary to turn your knack for numbers and passion for data into actionable intelligence. This program will teach you how to develop value in any industry you choose and make game-changing strides in your career and workplace. To learn more and to view application requirements, visit saintmarys.edu/MDS. FAST FACTS

• All courses online, with one short visit to campus each August • 36 total credits (including practicum and electives) • 5-6 semesters over two years • Option to take an online, non-credit-bearing course in entrepreneurship

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Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology This degree will help you raise your skill level and prepare you to assist some of the most underserved children and adults in the country. Work together with faculty mentors who will help shape you into a strong clinical practitioner. Be prepared for clinical supervision, to be a leader in your field, and to pursue entrepreneurial ideas to better your practice. Experiential learning opportunities will help you hone your skills through placements in settings such as schools, healthcare facilities, and early intervention programs. A practice-focused curriculum will help you gain invaluable clinical experience and knowledge. And learning the latest technological advancements will show you how to provide the highest level of client care. To learn more and to view application requirements, visit saintmarys.edu/MSSP. FAST FACTS

• 54 credits without a thesis; 57 credits with a thesis • 400 hours of a supervised clinical practicum • Five semesters over two years • Must complete a thesis or pass comprehensive written and oral examinations

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Doctorate of Nursing Practice This program will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to lead data-informed change in your profession. Know how to transform the system through an emphasis on social entrepreneurship. Hone your leadership skills and learn how to identify and solve a problem. Develop your ability to use best practices to contribute to the health of the public through instruction on data analytics. This program will help you take a step up in your nursing career through a college with a long history of nursing excellence. Our undergraduate alumnae work at prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and more. Whether you have earned your BSN or MSN with advanced practice certification, you can start rising in your field right away. To learn more and to view application requirements, visit saintmarys.edu/DNP. FAST FACTS

• Available in two tracks: post-BSN to DNP (with a family nurse practitioner track) and post-MSN to DNP • All courses online, with one weekend visit to campus each semester • 77 credits in post-BSN track; 35 credits in post-MSN track • 1,000 supervised clinical practicum hours • 12 semesters over four years in post-BSN track; six semesters over two years in post-MSN track • Must complete a capstone practice innovation project, which includes a scholarly paper and oral defense

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