Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Degrees and Programs

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is the largest school at St. Mary’s University and the cornerstone of the Catholic and Marianist University’s liberal arts programs. Degree and minor offerings are varied and offer students many possibilities for study and professional options after graduation.


Combined Degree Programs

St. Mary’s University offers a Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Program within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, allowing you to earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in about five years, rather than the traditional six or more years.


Undergraduate Programs


Art Education

Art Education

St. Mary's University student Gisell Orozco reads a book with a group of children on the streets of Bangalore's slums.

Certificate in Languages

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Communication Studies

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Criminal Justice

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Criminology

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Drama

Economics

Economics

Education Studies

Education Studies

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Elementary Education

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English

English Communication

English Communication

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Exercise and Sport Science

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Forensic Science (Criminology Option)

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History

International and Global Studies

International and Global Studies

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Medical Humanities

2023 Presidential Award Winner Sierra Salas

Mexican American Studies

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Military Science

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Music (Instrumental)

Vocal music student

Music (Vocal)

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Philosophy

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Political Science

Portuguese

Portuguese

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Teaching in Catholic Schools

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Teaching in Catholic Schools

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Psychology

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Public Health

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Sociology

Spanish

Spanish

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Theology

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Visual Communication Design


Graduate Programs


Brissa Campos Toscano

Certificate in Community-Based Assessment and Evaluation

master's in clinical mental health counseling

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

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Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in English Literature and Language

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Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in Government

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Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology

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Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in U.S. History

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Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies

Student films in the Greehey Area using professional photography equipment.

Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication

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Graduate Certificate in Public Communication, Public Policy and Public Leadership

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Graduate Certificate in Public History

Allison Gray

Graduate Certificate in Theology

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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Master of Arts in Communication Studies

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Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction with Dual Credit Certification

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Master of Arts in English Literature and Language

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Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)

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Master of Arts in Public History

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Master of Arts in Theology

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Master of Public Administration (MPA)

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Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Master of Science in Program Evaluation

Master of Science in Program Evaluation

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