The St. Catherine University School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences offers a comprehensive approach to the liberal arts, providing an extensive range of interdisciplinary degrees rooted in creative thinking and amplified through global understanding. We welcome all students who seek to become career-ready professionals and leaders with a breadth of and depth of study built on a foundation of social justice. Our model of learning is inspired by a legacy of women leaders — preparing each student to innovate and impact lives and careers.

We honor a legacy shaped by the Sisters of St. Joseph. We welcome all students to a learning community of strong, future-focused women who embody a spirit of inclusion and impact the world around them. As critical thinkers and ethical decision-makers, our students champion what’s good and just. Our distinct formula of learning deepens engagement with the greater community — both in work and in life. We design learning experiences that prepare students for meaningful lives and successful careers. By offering wide-ranging courses of study, we ready well-rounded students for promising careers in a variety of fields. Liberal arts is foundational to education and essential to career pursuits. By combining these principles with specialized applied learning, we inspire students with life-enhancing experiences and prepare them for professional opportunities.

Environmental & Sustainability Studies

The St. Catherine University Environmental & Sustainability Studies major provides an interdisciplinary education focused on the complex relationship between humans and the environment, emphasizing environmental justice and sustainability. Students develop the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to address pressing environmental challenges and promote equitable solutions for a sustainable future.

The program fosters a deep understanding of the complex and interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues, including their interconnectedness, the stakeholders involved, and the language needed to work across diverse disciplines. With a foundation in the environment, sustainability, economics, ethics, leadership, and the liberal arts, graduates are prepared to lead and influence positive environmental and sustainability change across diverse fields, within their communities, and beyond. Our program is distinctive with its focus on women, integration across the liberal arts, and grounding in the long-term environmental justice efforts of the Sisters of St. Joseph, reflecting the principles of kinship embedded in our tradition of Catholic Social Teaching.

See also: Sustainability Studies Minor

Curriculum

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Students are advised to check course prerequisites prior to selecting the courses they will take for this interdisciplinary major.