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The University
The College integrates undergraduate education in the liberal arts with a residential experience to
challenge and support students in their intellectual, spiritual, personal, and professional development.
The academic program of the College offers courses in general education, including a required core
and elective courses, and in a disciplinary major of the student’s choice. The co-curricular program of
the College provides students with opportunities for positive community participation, faith formation,
service, and athletic competition. This educational programming produces graduates who:
• are competent in a major;
• have acquired a breadth of knowledge and exposure to approaches to understanding the human
condition;
• have developed skills for life-long learning; and
• possess a Lasallian disposition toward leadership and service.
The Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) provides relevant and rigorous academic
experiences for adult learners through an integration of practical, professional, and ethical education
offered in dynamic and caring environments. The academic program of the Schools of Graduate and
Professional Programs offers coursework from the undergraduate through the doctoral level. The
SGPP supports the individual learning expectations of each student and acknowledges the wealth of
experience and prior learning that each adult learner brings to the classroom. At the conclusion of all
programs of study, graduates are expected to be able to:
• demonstrate competence in their professional fields;
• communicate effectively in a variety of modes;
• work effectively with diverse populations;
• demonstrate critical thinking skills;
• understand the ethical implications of their actions; and
• continue learning throughout their lives.
Accreditation and Certification
Saint Mary’s University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
230 South LaSalle Street
Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
(312) 263-0456
www.ncahlc.org
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
The university is approved for veterans training under the relevant public laws.
The College has the following accreditations/certifications:
• Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has received specialized accreditation for its Bachelor of Arts
business and business-related programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education (IACBE); P.O. Box 3960, Olathe, KS 66063; (913) 631-3009; www.iacbe.org.
• The nuclear medicine technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on
Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, 2000 W. Danforth Rd., Ste. 130 #203,
Edmond, OK 73003; (405) 285-0546; Fax (405) 285-0579.
• The university is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music;
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190; (703) 437-0700.
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