Tailored for working nurses looking to advance their nursing career and increase their earning potential, the UST Master of Science in Nursing program focuses on holistic healing and how to engage with a patient’s body, mind and spirit to care for the whole person.

*Course work is online, with simulation labs being held at UST’s state of the art Center for Science and Health Professions.

Creating a healing environment is the prime directive of nursing. The UST Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs enables professional nurses to expand their abilities through the practice of nursing leadership. By translating research into practice, graduates are equipped to create organization-wide changes that spark transformations in patient care and well-being. They will become experts in creating healing environments.

UST’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program offers two tracks: a DNP degree in Transformational Leadership and a DNP in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), as well as two certificates: Post-Master’s Certificate in PMHNP and Post-APRN Certificate in PMHNP.

The Post-APRN certificate is for nurses currently educated and recognized as nurse practitioners who wish to add recognition in the Psychiatric Mental Health specialty.

The Post-master's certificate is designed for nurses with a masters or doctoral degree in nursing who are not nurse practitioners but wish to be prepared in the Psychiatric Mental Health specialty.

The Master of Education Program is designed to develop master classroom teachers, instructional specialists and school leaders who demonstrate the ability to translate and apply educational research in instructional settings.

UST's Doctor of Education program blends the best of classical thought and wisdom with modern educational and leadership theory. The Ed.D. program is offered in two tracks, for those seeking leadership roles in K-12 and higher education (Educational Leadership track), and those seeking leadership in business-related fields, medical education, and non-profit and religious education (Strategic Leadership track).

Gain a significant career edge by earning a Master of Business Administration. Designed for busy professionals who want to advance, UST’s MBA program offers flexible online classes, approachable faculty, and networking opportunities to take your career to the next level and increase your earning potential.

The Master of Science in Accounting program is designed for students who do not have an accounting background, but wish to pursue a career in accounting. With flexible evening classes and accelerated summer sessions, you can pursue an MSA degree online without sacrificing your professional responsibilities.

The UST Master of Science in Finance program will empower you with knowledge to analyze, forecast and plan the management of financial resources. Working professionals can earn their MSF online within one year with flexible classes, real-world application, and networking opportunities to help advance in your career.

Ideal for law enforcement professionals, probation officers, parole officers, court staff and administrators, the Master of Arts in Criminology, Law & Society program will provide many career opportunities and advancement within various criminal justice agencies, including leadership and supervision positions, as well as increased salaries.

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the University of St. Thomas offers an advanced apprenticeship in poetry and fiction, taught by a host of distinguished writers and scholars. The MFA in Creative Writing integrates intense and invigorating workshops in writing with a series of comprehensive seminars in the Catholic literary and intellectual tradition.

The University of St. Thomas’ Applied Sport and Performance Psychology program will provide students with the skills to work with athletes, coaches, non-sport performers, business professionals, and military personnel to enhance their performance and well-being from a psychological standpoint.

The Master of Science in Applied Data Science is set to tackle the high demand for data scientists, offering a hands-on learning experience reinforced by seasoned faculty. Whatever your industry, data scientists have the opportunity to excel in every field, from technology to finance and even government.

The Master of Arts in Theology program studies Catholic doctrine, Church Fathers, St. Thomas, Vatican II, and Pope Benedict, and prepares graduates for careers as teachers, DREs, catechists, and ministers.

The University of St. Thomas offers an online dual philosophy and theology program that has students studying at the renowned Center for Thomistic Studies while graduating with a background in both theology and philosophy.

Con este lema bíblico identificamos la Maestría de Artes en Sagradas Escrituras (MASE) y la Maestría de Artes en Teología Pastoral (MATP) cuya función primordial es que el estudio ayude a vivir mejor el llamado a la santidad (relación con Dios), servir en la construcción del Reino en la Iglesia y la sociedad (relación con el prójimo) y ayude a la persona a nutrir y enriquecer su fe personal (relación consigo mismo).

Taught entirely in Spanish and offered online or in person, the Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology is developed for Spanish-speaking people who are alive in the love of Christ and seek preparation at the theological and academic levels to serve in a multicultural and diverse society.

Con este lema bíblico identificamos la Maestría de Artes en Sagradas Escrituras (MASE) y la Maestría de Artes en Teología Pastoral (MATP) cuya función primordial es que el estudio ayude a vivir mejor el llamado a la santidad (relación con Dios), servir en la construcción del Reino en la Iglesia y la sociedad (relación con el prójimo) y ayude a la persona a nutrir y enriquecer su fe personal (relación consigo mismo).

Taught entirely in Spanish and offered online or in person, the Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology is developed for Spanish-speaking people who are alive in the love of Christ and seek preparation at the theological and academic levels to serve in a multicultural and diverse society.

UST’s MLA is a multidisciplinary master’s degree allowing students to expand their liberal arts education. The MLA is a flexible alternative toa a traditional master’s degree, with courses and electives from among several concentration areas. Students may select an MLA with Interdisciplinary Studies or choose one or two concentrations within the humanities and social sciences.

The Executive Master in Liberal Arts is a new MLA track based on study of the Great Books. Designed as a continuing education in the liberal arts, this program is ideal for working professionals who want a deeper understanding of themselves and the world.

A Master of Public Policy & Administration degree will give graduates a solid understanding of every aspect of public administration and policymaking. The comprehensive and wide-ranging courses will prepare you for the front lines of public bureaucracy and public service.

The one-year Master in Clinical Translation Management program fast-tracks its students through a rigorous curriculum and provides a robust understanding of the biotechnology industry as well as the business, marketing, and regulatory skills necessary for a career in this field.  Graduates will identify sources of funding to move a project forward while facilitating technologies that show significant promise in navigating the translational process, allowing new treatments and cures to reach patients.

*Participants of the MCTM program are required to attend three residency periods – the first in Houston, the second as part of an international study abroad program, and the final for the annual BIO International Convention.

UST’s MSIC program provides a deep understanding of the principles of industrial chemistry combined with high-valued business and management skills, preparing you for upper level management and leadership positions.

Integrate faith and reason with a comprehensive study of the thought and life of Saint John Paul II.

Designed for students of different vocations who want to root their vocations more deeply in the patrimony of the Catholic intellectual tradition, lay students are equipped with the wisdom of the Catholic theological, moral, social, and spiritual traditions.