University Home    St. Catherine University offers a unique graduate experience that fosters the development of critical-thinking, decision-making and ethical leadership skills. . We provide a professional graduate education that prepares students to become leaders in their fields and enriches their lives. In return, we invite students to give their education and careers their best - to strive to think analytically, communicate effectively and solve problems creatively.     Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Education - Initial Licensure Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum and Instruction Montessori Teacher Education Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies Master of Library and Information Science Master of Arts in Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Doctor of Physical Therapy Master of Social Work Master of Arts and Certificates in Theology Graduate Programs Mission Statement St. Catherine University is dedicated to the professional and personal growth of students seeking post-baccalaureate educational experiences. Our coeducational graduate programs are of the highest quality and prepare graduates who are respected for their competence and compassion. Each graduate program focuses on advanced knowledge in both theoretical and applied aspects of a particular field. All graduate programs are committed to excellence and the integration of liberal arts within each discipline. Central themes interwoven in each graduate program are: ethics and leadership; holistic view of the person, including the spiritual dimension; social justice; critical analysis; and interactive, integrative learning. These themes culminate in a graduate learning experience that fully reflects the mission of the University: educating students to lead and influence.