Academics

Step into your potential

Dynamic learning fueled by unique liberal arts and sciences programs

Since 1925, the students, faculty and staff at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, have continuously pushed boundaries across a variety of disciplines. We made history as the first institution in California to offer a nursing degree, and we continue to set the standard today, empowering women to excel in STEM fields and beyond.

From our award-winning film program that cultivates visionary storytellers to our sociology graduates who gain acceptance into the nation’s most prestigious universities, our programs are designed to ignite potential and shape the leaders of tomorrow. At the Mount, we believe in preparing you not just for a career but for a lifetime of impact.

Because here, it’s not just about learning — it’s about becoming Unstoppable.

Explore Our Programs

40+ Undergraduate Majors & Minors

Endless opportunities to start your journey. The Mount awaits you.

Undergraduate admission

11 Graduate Programs & Certificates

Grow your leadership skills. Get hands-on experience. Develop a spirit of serving others. All while earning an advanced degree.

Explore graduate programs

Flexible Weekend, Evening & Online Courses

10 bachelor’s programs and certifications — ready to be completed on your own time. Be Unstoppable, no matter your schedule.

Discover the opportunities

Coming to the Mount was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

My professors know me not just as a student, but as a person. That type of relationship makes it easy to learn and ask questions. I’ve felt challenged but also empowered. Learn more

The Academic Experience

Learn comprehensively. Think critically. Work across boundaries. All in the spirit of service to others. That’s an Unstoppable education.

Become a Future Healthcare Leader

We’ve been educating tomorrow’s healthcare leaders since our founding. Learn more about our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, our accelerated two-year BSN path, associate degree options and more.

Step Into the STEM Field

The STEM field needs more women. Our award-winning STEM programs will prepare you for this sought-after field no matter your focus. Small class sizes and hands-on experience will accelerate your path to an Unstoppable degree in this ever-growing field.

Experience Interdisciplinary Learning – Your Way

Humanities at the Mount center student choice. Creative writing, english, cultural studies and history — you’ll discover passionate professors and a close-knit learning environment on your path to Unstoppable.

Build a Global – and Human – Perspective

Connect your coursework to real life in a program built on conversation-driven discussions. A degree in the social sciences — psychology, sociology, political science —from the Mount gives you insights into human art and behavior.