History
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJs) trace their roots to Le Puy, France, where, in 1650, six ordinary women joined together in community under the patronage of St. Joseph. These women served outside cloister dressed in widow's garb and devoted themselves to the needs of ordinary people, living among them and offering their lives in service to these dear neighbors without distinction.
Education
Academic Programs:
- Undergraduate Bachelor Programs
- Undergraduate Associate Programs
- Graduate Programs
- Online Programs
- Adult Undergraduate Programs
Research
The Biological Sciences Department at MSMU is the second largest undergraduate department on campus and offers a strong academic program.
Career
The mission of Career and Professional Development (CaPD) is to educate and support students through the career development process by providing guidance, mentoring, and resources for career exploration, internship selection, graduate/professional school choices, and career planning.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (7)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
Humanities (5)
- MFA Creative Writing
- B.A. English
- M.A. Humanities
- B.A. Religious Studies
Social Sciences (3)
- B.A. Applied Psychology
- B.Sc. Criminology
- B.Sc. Sociology
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- B.A. Film and Media
Education & Training (2)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
- M.Sc. Nursing
Student services
The Division of Student Affairs furthers the mission of Mount Saint Mary's University through programs, services and policies designed to empower students as leaders, learners and advocates for a just society.
Housing services
Brady Residence Hall
- Single rooms, small and large double rooms, triple rooms, and quad rooms.
- 1st and 2nd floors are community bathrooms; some 3rd floor rooms have in-room bath shared by 5-6 residents
two bedrooms share a full bathroom.
- Each suite in Carondelet features a full bathroom shared by two resident bedrooms; restrooms in the CASA are community style
- Primarily single rooms, with a small number of large double rooms. View the room layout
- Most single rooms include a half-bath (toilet and sink) showers are community; double rooms feature shared bathrooms
- Limited number of single rooms, small and large double rooms
- Suite-style bathrooms
Library services
- Coe Library - Chalon Campus
- McCarthy Library - Doheny Campus
ICT services
Wifi On-Campus
Medical services
Student Health Services - Student Health offers a broad range of services to our traditional undergraduate students. These services include diagnosis and treatment of illness and minor injuries, physical examinations, immunizations, health education, laboratory testing and Nutritional Wellness Consultations.
Campus life
Mount Saint Mary’s University has two lovely campuses in Southern California.
- The Chalon Campus, located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, overlooks the J. Paul Getty Center, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. Read more about our Chalon Campus.
- The Doheny Campus, near downtown Los Angeles and USC, is situated on land once owned by the Doheny family and features many historic buildings. Read more about our Doheny Campus.
Sports facilities
- Cardiovascular Equipment including ellipticals, treadmills, stair climber, spin and upright bike
- Strength Training Equipment including upper and lower body machines, dumbbells, pull-up bar, medicine balls, Bosu and stability balls, jump ropes, resistance bands, and stretching mats
- Outdoor Heated Pool
- Outdoor Basketball/Volleyball Court
- Outdoor Tennis Court
- Locker Rooms with showers, restrooms, and individual changing stalls
Student clubs
- Kappa Delta Chi (Social Sorority)
- Student Activities Council
Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU) has been continually accredited since 1952 by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the University was last reviewed in 2013. WSCUC accreditation encompasses the entire institution, including all degree programs.