Innovating in Health Education for 100+ Years

Innovating in Health Education for 100+ Years

Three College for Adults students in ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â's RN-BSN degree completion program

ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â has a long history of producing transformative healthcare leaders. The 100-year legacy of social justice, community engagement, and academic excellence that began with our founders is deeply ingrained across the University and embodied by each program in the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health. Our affiliation agreements with more than 1,300 healthcare and community health organizations allow our students to step out of the classroom and into the local community through internships and fieldwork. We’re committed to promoting health in underserved populations and providing an inclusive environment for all students to learn, grow, and thrive.

Master of Social Work

Become a justice-oriented clinical social worker with our Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Gain skills to excel with a program grounded in social responsibility and respect for human rights.

Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a two- to three-year hybrid program that prepares students to address the complex socioeconomic issues that create health disparities around the world.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice: Post-Master’s (DNP) is a hybrid program designed to empower the most passionate nursing professionals to influence transformative change in healthcare systems throughout their communities.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the healthcare sector will add 2.4 million new jobs or a 15% increase in employment, whereas the average growth rate for all occupations is just 4%.

The Future of Healthcare

The healthcare industry continues to be the United States’ largest employer, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects it to continue to grow throughout the next decade.

Get the training you need to join this expanding industry at St. Kate’s.

Community Health Worker Certificate
Classes meet: Monday and Wednesday evenings

Hybrid Public Health Degree
Classes meet: Evenings and weekends

Nursing
Classes meet: Daytime, evenings, and weekends

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Classes meet: Online

Physical Therapist Assistant — BA or BS
Classes meet: Online

Radiation Therapy Degree
Classes meet: Weekdays and online

RN to BSN
Classes meet: Online

Respiratory Care
Classes meet: On-Campus

Social Work
Classes meet: Evenings and weekends and online

Sonography
Classes meet: On-Campus

Frequently Asked Questions

All graduate programs and degrees within the College for Adults are available to all gender identities.

Whether you’d like to pursue a career in nursing or public health, a St. Kate’s degree will provide you with immediate access to hands-on learning through either practicums or internships. You will gain resume-boosting experience while you’re still in your degree program. 

Most entry-level nursing opportunities require only an associate degree; however, a bachelor’s degree will allow you to more easily advance your career and increase your earning potential.

As a St. Kate’s alum, you’ll have access to a variety of networking opportunities. The university has relationships with many partner organizations — ranging from nonprofits and schools to state and county agencies — and you’ll join St. Kate’s tight-knit alumni community, whose members will be happy to connect you with career opportunities.