College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Accounting and Finance
Finance | |
The accounting and finance department offers a curriculum designed to meet the needs of various student interests. The major provides the student the opportunity to develop a solid conceptual foundation as well as the skills required for entry-level positions in public, private and governmental accounting... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Accounting and Finance
Public Accounting | |
The accounting and finance department offers a curriculum designed to meet the needs of various student interests. The major provides the student the opportunity to develop a solid conceptual foundation as well as the skills required for entry-level positions in public, private and governmental accounting... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Accounting and Finance
Traditional Accounting | |
The accounting and finance department offers a curriculum designed to meet the needs of various student interests. The major provides the student the opportunity to develop a solid conceptual foundation as well as the skills required for entry-level positions in public, private and governmental accounting... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Art
Art Education | |
The art department educates both art majors and non-majors in the theory, practice and history of art. This education involves the understanding of historical development of art in contemporary and past cultures, understanding the critical process used to assess art forms, understanding the meaning and... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Art
Studio Art | |
The art department educates both art majors and non-majors in the theory, practice and history of art. This education involves the understanding of historical development of art in contemporary and past cultures, understanding the critical process used to assess art forms, understanding the meaning and... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Biochemistry | |
The Biochemistry interdisciplinary major entails the study of the structure, synthesis, properties and regulation of biomolecules in cells and organisms. Cellular, organ, and organismal processes are examined through the study of the complex molecular networks that comprise and regulate them. As such,... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
The biology department offers a balanced curriculum suited to the diverse needs of our students. Our curriculum embraces the breadth of the discipline, and values both classical and modern approaches of biological inquiry. We seek to furnish students with current knowledge and technical skills, and we... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
A degree in chemistry, in addition to being an excellent preparation for industrial employment, graduate study or secondary teaching, also prepares students to apply for further study in the areas of medicine, law, business administration, government service and agriculture science. To this end, the... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Communication
Communication Theory | |
The field of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The discipline explores the human condition by studying how we communicate and how that communication constructs social reality, shapes human communities,... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Communication
Media Studies | |
The field of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The discipline explores the human condition by studying how we communicate and how that communication constructs social reality, shapes human communities,... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Communication
Rhetoric and Public Address | |
The field of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The discipline explores the human condition by studying how we communicate and how that communication constructs social reality, shapes human communities,... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
Computers and information technology now permeate human society. People in almost any career find themselves using computers, many on a daily basis. This activity is supported by computing professionals who work in many areas, including computer design, software development, systems management, technology,... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
Economics is the study of how people interact within their social and natural environments to provide goods and services to one another according to the constraints that those environments impose. The Department of Economics offers students the opportunity to explore these interactions and to examine... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Education | |
The education department prepares women and men for teaching careers in elementary, middle school and secondary education. Courses of study currently prepare students academically to apply for licensure in elementary education for grades K-6 with a specialty in communication arts/literature, a world... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
English | |
The department of English offers traditional and innovative courses to meet the needs of both liberal arts and pre-professional students. We prepare majors for a wide range of careers as well as for further study of literature. We also work closely with the education department to help English majors... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Environmental Studies | |
The environmental studies program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the environment, integrating perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine arts, and applies these perspectives to environmental issues ranging from global warming to the ethics of sport... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Gender and Women’s Studies | |
The study of gender is an important element in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences and natural sciences. The Gender and Women‘s Studies program allows students and faculty to link the examination of gender across all academic disciplines. CSB/SJU's Gender and Women's Studies Program is unusual... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Hispanic Studies | |
Students of Hispanic Studies seek to understand an intricate contemporary culture and explore the literature and traditions that give it life. The major in Hispanic Studies, accordingly, consists of a balanced program of language, literature, culture, and linguistics, and should ideally include one or... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
History | |
History is an encompassing discipline that examines the intersection of individual, social, political, economic, and cultural factors and how they influence human development over time. In both teaching and scholarship, the historical discipline has made major contributions to the liberal arts. It stresses... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Humanities | |
The Humanities major offers students an interdisciplinary program of study in classical, medieval and Renaissance, or modern European studies. The major serves students whose interests in these areas extend beyond the scope of the standard curriculum of a single humanities department by offering students... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Liberal Studies | |
The Liberal Studies major is a self-designed major that integrates an interdisciplinary program of study in the liberal arts with a culminating experiential learning requirement. The major serves students whose interests extend beyond the scope of a single department or division. The capstone experiential... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Management
Business Administration | |
The concentration in Business Administration is designed for the student who desires to prepare for managerial positions in business. The Business Administration concentration focuses on the technical and functional aspects of business and students follow a very specific course of study. Students in... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Management
Management and Leadership in Organizations | |
The concentration in Management and Leadership in Organizations prepares students for managerial positions in a variety of organizations. It incorporates the flexibility necessary to prepare for the varied careers of the 21st century. The concentration emphasizes the study of management theory and practice... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The mathematics department offers courses to fit the needs of a wide variety of students: the student majoring in mathematics, the student majoring in another field who needs or chooses supporting courses in mathematics and the general liberal arts student.
Since a knowledge of mathematics can be useful... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Mathematics/Secondary Education | |
The mathematics department offers courses to fit the needs of a wide variety of students: the student majoring in mathematics, the student majoring in another field who needs or chooses supporting courses in mathematics and the general liberal arts student.
Since a knowledge of mathematics can be useful... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Music | |
Convinced that society‘s highest aspirations must include musical creativity, the music department seeks to broaden the cultural horizons of the students of Saint Benedict's and Saint John's. Performance is at the heart of the music program. Band, orchestra, ensembles, and a variety of choirs present... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Natural Science | |
The natural science major is designed to accommodate the student's broader interest in the areas of science. This major is appropriate for students desiring to continue their education in a variety of science or medically-related fields. These fields include the health professions, teaching at various... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Numerical Computation | |
The numerical computation major is an interdisciplinary major, jointly administered by the Computer Science and Mathematics Departments; it was formerly called the mathematics/computer science major.
This major is designed for students who are interested in learning to use computers for modeling and... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
The department of nursing offers a four-year program which leads to a bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
The goal of the nursing program is to prepare liberally... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Nutrition
Dietetics | |
The study and practice of nutrition plays a vital role in the maintenance of health and fitness, athletic performance, prevention and treatment of disease, public health policy development, foodservice management, food and product development, and consumer health education. Rapid advances in medical... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Nutrition
Food Studies | |
The study and practice of nutrition plays a vital role in the maintenance of health and fitness, athletic performance, prevention and treatment of disease, public health policy development, foodservice management, food and product development, and consumer health education. Rapid advances in medical... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Nutrition
Nutrition Science | |
The study and practice of nutrition plays a vital role in the maintenance of health and fitness, athletic performance, prevention and treatment of disease, public health policy development, foodservice management, food and product development, and consumer health education. Rapid advances in medical... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Peace Studies | |
Peace Studies is a field of study that explores the presence and nature of conflict in human interaction, the causes of war and intergroup violence, and the conditions for sustainable peace with justice. Scholars in peace studies examine these subjects using an interdisciplinary approach that includes... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
Every thoughtful person asks certain philosophical questions. What makes life meaningful? How do I know that this belief is true? Is there a God? Why is there something rather than nothing? How should I live? What does it mean to belong to a society? What makes a science a science?
Most of the time,... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
The program of study at Saint Benedict's and Saint John's is planned to keep students abreast of the latest developments in the study of physics. The curriculum covers the basics of classical and modern physics, examining human understanding of nature from elementary particles to the cosmos.
Physics... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
The political science department equips students to understand political life, to be effective citizens, and to achieve positions of political leadership. The Department makes the following mission commitments:
We prepare students for successful careers or graduate study in government, public policy,... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
Psychology is a discipline defined by the scientific study of behavior. Our curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to investigate questions important to the human condition from a scientific perspective, emphasizing clear thinking, communication skills, and ethical judgment.... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Social Science Teaching (5-12) | |
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John‘s University offer a Teaching Major for Grades 5-12 in Social Science.
Social Science Teaching Major 5-12 (48 credits)
This concentration is offered for students interested in teaching social science in the middle and secondary schools (grades 5-12). The... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
Social work is both a profession and a social science. As a professional discipline it uses methodologies from psychology, sociology, and other fields to meet the basic human needs of all people. As a profession social work pays particular attention to the needs of and empowerment with people who are... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
Sociology studies groups, the ways people behave in groups and how an individual's attitudes and actions are influenced by them. These include families, schools, religious associations, peer groups, political parties, and work organizations. Thus, sociologists are called on to interpret group conflicts,... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
A Spanish major is often interdisciplinary in nature and prepares students for a wide variety of careers, both in the United States and around the world. Some students pursue careers in teaching or go on to graduate school in their field, others enter those professions in which applicants with a broad... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Theater | |
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University theater department is supportive of the mission statements of both institutions and dedicated to the education of the general student as well as the theater major. This is achieved by helping the student understand that theater is a formalization... |
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College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor degree
Theology | |
The department of theology offers courses which, for the most part, focus on various aspects of the Christian faith. Complementing the Roman Catholic character of the department, the offerings include studies in other Christian traditions, Judaism, Islam, and eastern religions. Through these courses,... |
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