Practical.  Purposeful.

The Master of Arts program in Philanthropy and Development serves the professional seeking an advanced education, professional academic credentials, additional expertise, and a broad philosophical perspective in the areas of philanthropy and development. 

The format of the program is a model in adult education. It features a unique summer residential learning climate, as well as the integration of professional experience and education. The concentrated summer format supports adult learning by creating a scholarly and reflective community in which students become immersed in the disciplines of philanthropy and development. Students integrate program requirements in completion of coursework and the Capstone Paper.

The Philanthropy and Development program offers a Master of Arts degree consisting of 30 semester credits. This includes eight credit hours of coursework each summer session and a six-credit Capstone Paper.

The program takes place over a three-year period. During each summer, students take four to six courses equivalent to 8 credits over an 18-day residency. Courses include class discussion, case studies, simulations and group activities. Fifteen contact hours are required for each credit granted. Course readings and assignment completion are required both prior to, during and following each summer session.

Beginning in the first year, students actively work towards completion of the individually designed Capstone Paper under the supervision of the research assistant and program director and a Capstone research assistant.

Contact Information
Philanthropy & Development Program
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #77
Winona MN 55987-1399
Telephone: 507-457-7500
Fax: 507-457-1752
Toll free: 800-635-5987 Ext. 7500
philanthropy@smumn.edu