Integrated Studies, M.A.

Degree Requirements

Required Integrated Studies Courses: 9 cr.

1. MAIS 600

   Introduction to Integrated Studies (3 cr.)
2. HA 600

   Advanced Research, Writing, and Communication (3 cr.)
3. MAIS 698

   Integrated Studies Capstone (3 cr.)

Required Focus Area Courses: 30 cr.

1. HS 671

   Human Services Systems (3 cr.)
2. HS 604

   Lifespan Development Perspectives (3 cr.)
3. HS 713

   Aging, Illness, and the Continuum of Care (3 cr.)
4. INTS 600

   Special Topics (3 cr.)
5. MAPA 615

   Community Engagement and Partnerships (3 cr.)
6. MAPA 625

   Nonprofit Fund Development and Financial Management (3 cr.)
7. MPH 650

   Health Promotion and Communication (3 cr.)
8. PM 505

   Human Relations in Ministry (3 cr.)
9. OL 624

   Collaboration and Teambuilding (3 cr.)
10. MAIS 511

    Authentic and Courageous Leadership (3 cr.)

Faculty

Admission Requirements

Application Process

1. Completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee (fee not required for alumni or students seeking readmission or veterans and active military personnel), and

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2. An official transcript(s) issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed bachelor degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits. (An official transcript is one that is sent to the university by the credit-granting institution. Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated on a course by course basis by a university accepted evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, or One Earth International Credential Evaluators and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards). Evaluations from an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) will also be accepted.

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3. A reflective essay which includes the following:

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4. brief description of the applicant’s background, training, and experience; and

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5. statement indicating the career goals of the applicant and their reasons for seeking admission to the program; and

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6. description of the areas the applicant considers to be their strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater strengths and abilities; and

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7. personal information the applicant wishes to share.

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8. Two letter(s) of recommendation that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability; and

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9. A current résumé listing educational background and work experience.

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10. Applicants with international transcripts may require an English language proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or MELAB accepted.)

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