International Year One in Science (2-Semester Pathway) Leading to Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science

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International Year One in Science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Meteorology
Meteorology is more than just the study of weather; it includes all the characteristics, structures and processes of the atmosphere. Basic principles of physics and chemistry are applied to discover what makes the atmosphere work. Mathematical equations and techniques are used to predict the weather based on present conditions.

The use of computational techniques and information systems has revolutionized research in the biological sciences — from the analysis of DNA sequences and the understanding of gene expression and regulation to the structural modeling of proteins and RNAs and the evolutionary relationship between species. The fields of bioinformatics and computational biology have become an important academic discipline for such breakthroughs and a critical part of success for firms in the biotechnology sector.

The Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program brings together expertise from across Saint Louis University in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and statistics, biochemistry and molecular biology.

Offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies, the Master of Science in Analytics curriculum will teach you to design and implement analytics projects to solve complex organizational problems through statistical and analytical techniques for analyzing datasets of various sizes. Through your coursework, you'll gain skills in project management, decision making, and learn how to communicate the intricacies of complex data more effectively. 

Along the way, you’ll learn from a network of diverse peers from around the world, merging technology with human and organizational structures as you engage in knowledge discovery, management, and dissemination of industry-critical knowledge. You can also earn a graduate certificate that complements a master’s degree, often without taking additional credits, allowing you to tailor the program to your specific interests.

As part of the School for Professional Studies, this 33-credit master's program offers data-driven professionals like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With multiple start terms, you can begin the master's program in fall, spring or summer. All courses are offered in online and hybrid formats in eight-week terms, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals. You will join a community of academics and practitioners from around the world and from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, providing the opportunity to learn from a network of peers.

Computer Science
Saint Louis University’s master’s program in computer science is designed to prepare students for rewarding and in-demand careers that leverage the power of computers, algorithms and data analyses to impact the world in a positive manner.

Saint Louis University’s Master of Arts in English provides students with scholarly training in a variety of literary fields and in the study of rhetoric and composition.

Students in our program receive training in pedagogy, research, writing and theory. The M.A. is a prerequisite for our Ph.D. program, and it also prepares students for careers in fields including publishing, editing, and secondary education. SLU's English M.A. program is also offered at Saint Louis University's Madrid campus.

Artificial Intelligence
Saint Louis University’s master’s program in artificial intelligence prepares students to apply artificial intelligence methods both efficiently and ethically in order to solve difficult problems and impact the well-being of society.

The Saint Louis University Master of Health Administration, Executive Track (EMHA) is a 50-credit hour professional degree program designed for working health care professionals and clinicians interested in career advancement across a broad range of industry subsectors – from hospitals and clinics, long-term and rehabilitation services, and managed care organizations to Big Pharma, health tech and consulting.

Health care is among the fastest-growing industries in the United States with excellent opportunities for executives with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Graduates of SLU's EMHA program are prepared to begin or accelerate senior management and leadership roles in top health care organizations that not only fulfill their personal career objectives but also drive better population health outcomes and strengthen the connection between providers, payers and the communities they serve.

Program Highlights

• All EMHA courses are offered completely online in a flexible, asynchronous format, which allows students to study at their own pace and work around busy personal and professional schedules
• Opportunities for real-time interactions with faculty and fellow students, tailored to meet the learning needs for each course
• Executive experience weekends that are engaging, interactive sessions that include skill-building workshops, guest lectures from local and national industry experts, "field trips" to local health care facilities, and team-building experiences
• Access to robust professional development resources and seminars
• Ability to pursue certificate programs in performance excellence, health data analytics, public health, and other high-demand areas
• Flexible start dates in fall or spring semesters
• Short time to degree completion
• Ability to leverage the reputation of a top-ranked graduate health care management program 

Effectively leading and managing workers is one of the critical challenges for organizations and can be the basis of a sustained competitive advantage. Leaders and human resource managers do this by fostering positive interpersonal relationships and organizational cultures.
The leadership and human resource program at SLU connects you with outstanding professors that will help you advance your knowledge of human resource in a way that provides key learning skills for “real world” application, especially in areas of leadership."

Leadership and Organizational Development
Offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies, the Master of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Development curriculum will teach you the skills needed to work effectively as a self-aware, reflective change leader. You will learn to improve organizational dynamics through sound leadership and organizational development practices. 

International Year One General will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

African American Studies
African American studies describe the systematic investigation into the vast range of racial, ethnic, cultural and political perspectives, experiences and beliefs of people of African heritage around the globe, with particular focus on the African Diaspora in the United States. Students emerge from Saint Louis University's African American Studies, B.A. program with a rigorous understanding of the histories, philosophies, culture and literature emergent from the African Diaspora, thus enabling them to embark on careers in education, law, politics, business and the arts.