School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences
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
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Community Engagement
- Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity
- Data Science
- Economics
- Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Leadership
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Sociology
Curriculum
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required major courses | ||
INDI 2222 | Building a Sustainable World | 2 |
LEAD 2202 | Leadership and Influence | 2 |
BIOL 1110 | Environmental Biology with Lab | 4 |
ECON 3300 | Environmental Economics and Policy | 4 |
PHIL 3100 | Environmental Ethics | 4 |
DSCI 1000 | Telling Stories with Data - Introduction to Data Visualization | 4 |
ECON 3650 | Cost-Benefit Analysis | 4 |
One internship or research course from one of the following subjects | 2-4 | |
Biology | ||
Data Science | ||
Economics | ||
Leadership | ||
Philosophy | ||
BIOL 4860W | Senior Seminar | 4 |
or ENGL 4860W | Senior Seminar: Humanities Capstone | |
or ECON 4850 | Theory to Action | |
or HIST 4850W | Senior Seminar: Humanities Capstone | |
Choose 12 credits from the following: 1 | 12 | |
Introduction to Ecology with Lab | ||
Algal Ecology in a Modern World | ||
Biology of Microorganisms with Lab | ||
Quantitative Analysis with Lab | ||
Advanced Analytical Chemistry with Lab | ||
Analyzing Social Issues with Data | ||
Introduction to Machine Learning for Data Science | ||
Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills | ||
Environmental Health | ||
Leadership, Effective Teams, and Change Management | ||
Applied Leadership Ethics | ||
Global Sourcing | ||
Sustainable Product Development | ||
LEAD 3460 | Leading within a Diverse World | |
Public Policy | ||
Topics | ||
Challenging Oppressions, Civic Engagement and Change | ||
Social Movements-Social Change | ||
SOCI XXXX | Environmental Racism | |
Total Credits | 42-44 |
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Students are advised to check course prerequisites prior to selecting the courses they will take for this interdisciplinary major.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Preqrequisite Courses | ||
ECON 1120 | Economics of Social Issues | 4 |
ECON 1090 | Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | 4 |
Total Credits | 8 |