Anna Maria College
Associate degree
Business Administration | |
The associate‘s degree program is designed to meet the needs of students seeking a two-year program in business administration. The program
is designed to develop a solid foundation in business concepts as well as critical thinking skills. The program is flexible enough to allow
students the opportunity... |
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Anna Maria College
Associate degree
Nursing | |
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program curriculum is a two-year program of seven consecutive semesters. Students enroll in the Nursing Track as a Health Science major in June of the first year and after successful completion of the prerequisite courses, progress to nursing courses in June of the... |
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Anna Maria College
Associate degree
Nursing
Health Science | |
Requirements Credits 31
First Summer Semester I
COR 103 Critical Thinking and Writing I (3)
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC 207 Sociology of the Multicultural World (3)
Fall Semester
BIO 112 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
COR 104 Critical Thinking and Writing II (3)
CHM 110... |
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Anna Maria College
Associate degree
Paralegal Studies | |
The Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies curriculum is designed for the student who wishes to combine liberal arts and paralegal studies courses into a 60-credit program of study. Students take 6 required paralegal courses that develop strong fundamental skills and knowledge, 2 elective paralegal courses,... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Art and Business | |
The Art and Business major is designed to provide an interdisciplinary course of study for art students who seek the opportunity to develop those talents in combination with a strong business background. The art courses
cover the broad perspective of skills required of an artist while the business coursework... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Art
Art and Business | |
The Art and Business concentration is designed to provide an interdisciplinary course of study for art students who seek the opportunity to develop those talents in combination with a strong business background. The art courses cover the broad perspective of skills required of an artist while the business... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Art
Art Therapy | |
The Art Therapy concentration prepares for the master‘s degree in Art Therapy after graduation from the undergraduate program at Anna Maria College. The curriculum is designed for the acquisition of skills and knowledge in both art and therapy. A six credit internship in clinical situations provides
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Art
Studio Art | |
The Studio Art concentration develops essential skills in several media through intensive studio courses for a wide range of art-related career options or graduate study. An internship may be arranged for 6 credits as
a supplement to classroom instruction. |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Art
Teacher of Visual Art | |
The Massachusetts Department of Education approved program for Initial License as a Teacher of Visual Art provides students with the knowledge and skills required for a career in teaching in the elementary, middle and/or
high schools. Students apply for acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration | |
The major in business administration is a four year learning experience leading to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA).
All majors take nine core business courses designed to give them a solid foundation in business concepts as well as critical thinking skills for making business... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Management Information Systems | |
The Management Information Systems (MIS) option allows students to integrate information systems courses into their business administration major in order to explore technology and its applications to business.
Given the technology demands of today‘s business world, the MIS option provides students with... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Catholic Studies | |
The major in Catholic Studies offers the opportunity to explore the Catholic faith, its community, and its tradition in an interdisciplinary manner, focused in the humanities. The Pastoral Studies major prepares students for a profession in a theology-related field with its three concentrations: Pastoral... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Computer Information Science | |
Students who choose to major in computer information science begin with an emphasis on basic programming techniques (using the Visual Basic programming language) and a practical ’hands-on“ approach to computer hardware. During junior and senior years, the emphasis is on advanced programming techniques,... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The criminal justice major provides students with an interdisciplinary perspective on criminal justice that balances both theoretical knowledge
and practical application. It prepares them for the criminal justice/human service professions and provides a solid foundation for graduate or
professional studies.... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
English | |
The program in English prepares students for a wide range of careers and graduate study, focusing as it does on the study of literature in
English and the development of critical reading and writing skills. Students can also prepare for a career in teaching through courses offered
by both the Division... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
English
Early Childhood Teacher Licensure | |
Core Curriculum Requirements (52 credits), including:
HST 111 or HST 112 Development of the
American Nation I or II (Div I)
Course in economics (Div II)
PSY 207 Child Development (Div III)
Science with a lab (Div IV)
HUM 201 or HUM 202 History of Arts and
Ideas I or II (Div V)
ENG 490 Senior... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
English
Teacher Licensure in English (5–8) (8–12) | |
Requirements
Core Curriculum, including: 51
HUM 201–202 History of Arts and Ideas (Div I & V)
PSC 231 American Government (Div. II)
EDU 201 Education and Culture, Society (Div. III)
ENG 490 Senior Seminar (Core/Integration)
English core including: 36
ENG 220 The Origins... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Environmental Science | |
Students seeking a degree in environmental science first develop a broad science literacy through courses in biology, ecology, and chemistry. This foundation builds a scientific understanding of how the global environment
functions and provides the technical tools required for analysis and assessment... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Fire Science | |
The fire science program at Anna Maria College is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers within fields related to fire prevention or fire protection. This unique and innovative program integrates
liberal arts education and strong career preparation. The newly revised curriculum... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Graphic Design | |
The Graphic Design student will develop problem solving skills, critical design thought, language and technical skills. These skills will integrate with the college‘s core curriculum, focused business courses and key communications skills to give the student tools needed to enter the profession of Graphic... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Health Science | |
Students who major in health science combine a broad science literacy including emphasis on biology and chemistry, with knowledge
of particular threats to human health from environmental, occupational, and life-style factors. This preparation builds understanding of the role in human health of communicable... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
History | |
The study of history provides students not only with a basis of knowledge about the past, it also builds in students a range of skills in
research, critical thinking and writing. As part of a broad-based liberal arts curriculum, it prepares students for a range of careers in
teaching, business, politics,... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
History
Early Childhood Teacher Licensure | |
Core Curriculum Requirements (52 credits), including:
ENG 220 Origins of Folklore and Myth in Literature (Div I)
Course in economics (Div II)
PSY 207 Child Development (Div III)
Science with a lab (Div IV)
HUM 201 or HUM 202 History of Arts and Ideas I or II (Div V)
HST 451 Senior Seminar in History... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
History
Teacher Licensure in History (5–8) (8–12) | |
Requirements Credits
Core Curriculum, including: 51
HUM 201-202 History of Arts and Ideas (Div I & V)
PSC 231 American Government (Div II)
EDU 201 Education, Culture and Society (Div III)
HST 451 Senior Seminar and EDU 438
Teaching Seminar (Core/Integration)
History Core:... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Human Development and Human Services | |
The Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Human Services provides students with a broad based and interdisciplinary education focused on the preparation of individuals who seek a career in a wide variety of professional settings in education, human services, social services, and related fields. The... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Human Development and Human Services
Childhood Teacher Licensure | |
Core Curriculum Requirements (52 credits), including:
HST 111 or HST 112 Development of the
American Nation I or II (Div I)
Course in economics (Div II)
PSY 207 Child Development (Div III)
Science with a lab (Div IV)
HUM 201 or HUM 202 History of Arts and Ideas I or II (Div V)
EDU... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Humanities | |
The Humanities program prepares students for their future lives and professions by nurturing a love of learning and ideas, rigorous analytical
skills, clear and accurate reasoning as well as effective expression in writing and speaking. Likewise, it develops a capacity for prudent
response to diverse... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Humanities
Early Childhood Teacher Licensure | |
Core Curriculum Requirements (52 credits), including:
HST 111 or HST 112 Development of the
American Nation I or II (Div I)
Course in economics (Div II)
PSY 207 Child Development (Div III)
Science with a lab (Div IV)
HUM 201 or HUM 202 History of Arts and Ideas I or II (Div V)
ENG 490, HST 490,... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Legal Studies | |
The major in legal studies examines law as an area of liberal study. It is designed to develop an understanding of law and legal systems; the
relationship between legal thought and other disciplines such as philosophy, religion, history, and literature; the significance of law as a social
institution;... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Legal Studies
Paralegal Certificate | |
The paralegal certificate option may be completed as part of a bachelor‘s degree in legal studies or it may be taken in addition to any other major. Students who complete the required paralegal courses will receive a
paralegal certificate in addition to a bachelor‘s degree. Graduating students pursue... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Media Communications | |
The Media Communications program prepares students for a range of careers in journalism and communications. This interdisciplinary program draws from courses in several disciplines to provide all of the knowledge and skills necessary for today‘s media, including both the written, graphic and broadcast... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Modern Foreign Languages | |
The Modern Foreign Languages program seeks to build all students‘ ability to communicate in a foreign language, to increase awareness and acceptance of cultural diversity within the United States and around the world and
to provide students a range of opportunities to study abroad. Given that diversity,... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Music | |
This program is designed for those who wish to develop a good general musicianship within the context of a strong liberal arts education.
The curriculum does not require certain specialized upper-level music courses; instead, greater breadth of education is provided through expanded opportunities for... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Music
Music Education and Music Therapy | |
A demanding double major offered jointly by the Divisions of Fine Arts and Human Development and Human Services to prepare students to work in both the educational and therapy settings. |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Music
Music Therapy | |
The Division of Fine Arts offers a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy toward preparation for Music Therapy Board Certification.The 4-1/2 year program prepares students for clinical practice as generalists immediately after graduation. In the first two years of the music therapy track, students acquire... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Music
Performance Piano or Voice | |
This program affords the intensive, high-level training needed for a career in performance and/or private teaching of piano or voice. Students entering as performance majors must show considerable technical and musical skill
at the time of the entrance audition since they are expected to achieve a professional... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Music
Teacher of Music (All) | |
The teacher preparation program includes all requirements for the Bachelor‘s degree in music. This program provides preparation for a career
teaching music at the elementary (pre-K–9) or secondary (5–12) levels. A carefully coordinated combination of course work and field experience assures the theoretical... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Anna Maria College is an RN-BSN program designed for busy professionals. It provides an opportunity for registered nurses to expand their professional options for nursing practice in the 21st century. Whether a seasoned professional RN or a newly minted Associate... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Pastoral Ministry | |
Designed for persons engaged in or contemplating a career in lay ministry, the pastoral ministry concentration, based on a solid theological foundation, utilizes a series of practical courses to include the administrative and person-oriented sides of ministry by drawing on the expertise of our business,... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
The study of philosophy is essential to the ideals of both liberal education and the Catholic intellectual tradition. At Anna Maria College,
the courses offered in philosophy provide students with the opportunity to explore and reflect on the fundamental questions about the meaning of human existence... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
Political Science studies questions about the common problems people face in all countries as well as the particular problems people face in any given country. Political science examines politics in law, government, international organizations, social movements, and the relations among people, governments,... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The psychology program has as its primary goal the preparation of students for graduate programs and work in the human services field. The curriculum includes introductions to the basic concepts utilized in psychology,
the evolution of the field, theories of normal and abnormal psychological development,... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Public Policy | |
The major in public policy is interdisciplinary, integrating knowledge from business, criminal justice, economics, legal studies, and political
science. The major emphasizes both theory and application in order to develop understanding of issues and policy dealing with the public/
government sector and... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Religious Education | |
This program presents the specialized principles and techniques of communicating the faith on various levels and of supervising this communication in schools or in parish settings. Established educators and supervisors of education may wish to explore the certificate program for further skills and knowledge.... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
The Social Work program prepares baccalaureate-level students for generalist practice and utilizes a person-in-environment (the family, community, organizations, and broad social systems) frame of reference. Additionally, in every course, the program addresses specific, overarching issues, such as ethics,... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
Sociology is often defined as the scientific study of human social life. In its consistent inquiry, the study of sociology considers cultural, social, political, economic and environmental forces as they continually
influence our world and individuals within it. Areas of study within this versatile science... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Sport Management | |
This major is a four-year learning experience leading to a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. All concentrators take nine required courses designed to give the student a solid foundation in business concepts relating to the field of sport management as well as the critical thinking skills necessary... |
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Anna Maria College
Bachelor degree
Youth Ministry | |
Designed for persons preparing a career as youth ministers in a parish, retreat center, or diocesan setting with middle school and high
school aged youth. This concentration focuses on understanding and responding to psychospiritual and social needs as expressed not only in today‘s youth culture but... |
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Anna Maria College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician | |
As part of its focus on education for public service, Anna Maria College offers a program to prepare students for certification as an
Emergency Medical Technician at the Basic level. The College is accredited by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services. Classes are held in the College‘s... |
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Anna Maria College
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Business | |
The Advanced Certificate of Business (ACB) strengthens the academic credentials of managers who have already earned an MBA degree. To accommodate the ongoing needs for professional development, the program will update, enhance, and expand the executive‘s knowledge and expertise. |
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Anna Maria College
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Emergency Management | |
Graduate Certificates in Emergency Management may be earned either on track to earning the master‘s degree, or as shorter courses of focused study resulting in certificates. Each certificate requires successful completion of 4 courses. (2 required and 2 elective) in any of the following area of study.... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Art
Initial Teacher Licensure Preparation | |
This program prepares students for Initial Teacher Licensure in Visual Art. Prior to student teaching, students will take courses that prepare and lead to teacher licensure. Before student teaching, students must pass the Communication and Literacy portion of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Accounting | |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare individuals for professional careers in management and to provide educational enrichment for experienced professionals seeking a broader management perspective.Concentration is offered in accounting.In order to complete a concentration,... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship | |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare individuals for professional careers in management and to provide educational enrichment for experienced professionals seeking a broader management perspective.Concentrations is offered in entrepreneurship.In order to complete... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Finance | |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare individuals for professional careers in management and to provide educational enrichment for experienced professionals seeking a broader management perspective.Concentration is offered in finance. In order to complete a concentration,... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Health Care | |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare individuals for professional careers in management and to provide educational enrichment for experienced professionals seeking a broader management perspective.Concentration is offered in health care.In order to complete a concentration,... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Human Resources and Leadership | |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare individuals for professional careers in management and to provide educational enrichment for experienced professionals seeking a broader management perspective.Concentrations is offered in human resources and leadership.In order... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Marketing | |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare individuals for professional careers in management and to provide educational enrichment for experienced professionals seeking a broader management perspective.Concentration is offered in marketing.In order to complete a concentration,... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Operations and Quality Management | |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare individuals for professional careers in management and to provide educational enrichment for experienced professionals seeking a broader management perspective.Concentration is offered in operations and quality management.In order... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Strategy and Leadership | |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare individuals for professional careers in management and to provide educational enrichment for experienced professionals seeking a broader management perspectiveConcentrations is offered in strategy and leadership.In order to complete... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Counseling Psychology | |
This program offers a diverse array of courses intended to prepare the student to function in a variety of mental health agencies. It is not intended for individuals whose career focus is educational counseling in school settings, nor does this program lead to licensure at this time.
Twelve courses of... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students for professions in criminal justice while enhancing the academic and professional knowledge of those who are already employed in the field. The curriculum engages students in the exploration of the relationship between... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Emergency Management | |
The program leading to the Master of Science in Emergency Management is designed to provide students with the conceptual basis and managerial, communication, and analytical skills required for designing, testing,
implementing, and evaluating an effective management of workplace and community emergencies... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Fire Science and Administration | |
The Master of Arts in Fire Science and Administration is designed to prepare and develop excellence in fire service professionals for advancement to the upper ranks of a municipal fire service organization or other fire related program. The curriculum provides a strong foundation of professional knowledge... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Justice Administration | |
The Master of Science in Justice Administration program is designed to meet the needs of those justice professionals who seek the skills and tools necessary to make informed decisions in an increasingly complex field. The curriculum provides analyses of substantive issues within the criminal justice... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety | |
The Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety that will enable them to manage health and safety programs in the workplace, as well as to pursue more... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Pastoral Ministry
Religious Education | |
The graduate program in pastoral ministry and its concentration in religious education is designed to prepare men and women for service to the Catholic Church and its parish and school communities. Centered in a commitment to adult faith formation, the program welcomes individuals who feel called to... |
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Anna Maria College
Masters degree
Visual Art | |
This degree is for students who are seeking the Master of Arts degree in Visual Art OR as a content degree program for teachers who hold Initial Visual Art Licensure and are seeking Professional Licensure. Students applying to this program must have a Bachelor of Art in Art or Fine Arts, OR they may... |
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