School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences

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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.

 

St. Catherine University SHAS Dean
Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences
profile photo of Interim Dean of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences- Jeff Johnson
Associate Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences
School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Degree Programs

Arts and Humanities

The Arts and Humanities Division chair is Kristen Lillvis.

Art and Art History

Art History, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Studio Art, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

English and International Languages and Literature

English, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Spanish, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

History and International Studies

History, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

International Studies, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Latin
College for Women
Type: Minor

Philosophy

Philosophy, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Theology: Undergraduate

Theology, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor, Certificate


ASL/Interpreting

The ASL/Interpreting program director is Justin Small, EdD.

American Sign Language, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Interpreting, BA
College for Women
Type: Major


Data Science

The Data Science program director is Monica Brown, MS.

Data Science, BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major


Education

Montessori and Early Childhood Education

The Montessori and Early Childhood Education program director is Sarah Hassebroek, EdD.

Early Childhood Education, BA or BS
College for Adults
Classes meet: Online (with field experience in schools)

Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Montessori Education
Graduate College
Format: In person

Master of Arts in Montessori Education & Leadership
Graduate College
Format: Online

Information Management

The Information Management program director is Joyce Yukawa, PhD.

Library and Information Science
Graduate College
Format: Online

School Library Media Specialist
Graduate College
Format: Hybrid


Math and Sciences

The Math and Sciences Division chair is Taviare Hawkins, PhD.

Biology

Applied Science in Biology (dual degree), BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major

Biology, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Chemistry

Chemistry and Biochemistry, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics, BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Physics Department

Physics Program
College for Women
Type: Minor


Social Sciences

The Social Sciences Division chair is Jocelyn Stitt, PhD.

Communication Studies

Communication Studies, BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Electronic Media Studies, BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major

Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity

Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Economics and Political Science

Economics, BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Financial Economics, BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

International Business and Economics, BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major

Political Science, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Public Policy, BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major

Psychology

Applied Science in Psychology (dual degree), BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major

Psychology, BA - College for Women
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Psychology, BA - College for Adults
College for Adults
Classes meet: Online

Sociology

Sociology, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor

Women's Studies

Women and International Development, BA or BS
College for Women
Type: Major

Women's Studies, BA
College for Women
Type: Major, Minor