College of St Catherine
Associate degree
Health Information Specialist | |
As a health information professional, you will serve as the expert on patient data that doctors, nurses and other providers rely on to perform their jobs. By maintaining, collecting and analyzing health information, you will make an important contribution to the delivery of care in a multitude of settings... |
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College of St Catherine
Associate degree
Nursing | |
Many nurses of both genders get their start in our associate degree program. With a two- or three-year commitment, you can have the strength of a St. Kate‘s education and our excellent reputation to back you in obtaining a job as a registered nurse. An associate degree also can be a stepping stone to... |
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College of St Catherine
Associate degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant | |
St. Kate‘s two-year OTA program will educate you to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and enter a career where you‘ll work closely with individuals to find creative solutions that contribute to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being.
Assist with the daily business... |
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College of St Catherine
Associate degree
Ophthalmic Technician | |
In the Ophthalmic Technician Program, you will learn through classroom lectures and discussion, laboratory demonstrations and practice, and clinical experiences in eye clinic settings in the Twin Cities area. The curriculum includes 30 semester credits of liberal arts and sciences courses and 40 semester... |
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College of St Catherine
Associate degree
Physical Therapist Assistant | |
The College of St. Catherine Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program prepares you to work as a skilled clinical practitioner who performs physical therapy interventions and related duties under the direction of licensed physical therapists. As a PTA, you will perform interventions intended to help... |
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College of St Catherine
Associate degree
Radiography | |
Being a radiographer means caring about people and helping them with their health problems. As a radiographer, you will take X-ray images of all parts of the human body to help physicians diagnose broken bones, disease and injury. You will obtain detailed images through skilled operation of high-tech... |
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College of St Catherine
Associate degree
Sonography | |
As a sonographer, you will use ultrasound imaging equipment to view and evaluate many parts of the human body. You will examine organ systems and vascular structures to detect and assess pathological changes. You also will assess the well-being and progress of pregnancies. Sonographers‘ work is highly... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
Accounting is not about crunching numbers ” it‘s about understanding the whole financial picture to make good business decisions and clearly communicating the implications.
There‘s an emphasis today on people going into accounting who can think critically and analytically with a strong foundation of... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Apparel Design | |
St. Kate‘s apparel design major prepares you for a career in the fashion industry as it relates to apparel design.
In addition to apparel design courses, you will complete required courses for a studio art minor. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for careers in theatrical, technical and ready-to-wear/custom... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Art History | |
As a St. Kate‘s art history major, you will be immersed in the depth and breadth of Western art history, specializing in contemporary issues in art and the work of women. You will study and analyze visual art from ancient times through contemporary art, engaging with questions about the role of art and... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
ASL/Interpreting | |
Be on the forefront of American Sign Language, Deaf Culture and interpreting at St. Kate‘s. As an ASL or interpreting major, you will learn the art of interpreting spoken English into ASL and back again while working with professors who are worldwide leaders in their field.
Through courses, internships... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
Develop your potential as a confident, creative and critical thinker as a biology major at St. Kate‘s. You will learn core biological concepts, scientific inquiry and how to synthesize information, how biology intersects with society and use scientific inquiry to make ethical, informed decisions and... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Business-to-Business Sales | |
Sales professionals play a major role in helping consumers select the sources for their goods and services. Strong skills in sales can help any job candidate survive a competitive business landscape. Cultivating sales skills pays off, even in times of recession. Because most sales professionals are compensated... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
As a chemistry major at St. Kate‘s, you will study chemistry in an environment that stresses close student-faculty interaction and individual support. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in the laboratory on open-ended projects utilizing our modern facilities and more than a half-million... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Classics | |
The study of the classics is an excellent way to round out any liberal arts program, and is particularly useful to those majoring in history, art history, art, theology and theater.
St. Kate's does not offer any majors or minors in this field.
Classics Course Offerings
CLAS 2450: CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Communication
Oral | |
The oral concentration is ideal for students considering careers in human resources, human relations, organizational consulting, public relations, promotion and advertising, management, sales and a wide range of other positions within organizations.
Students who choose this concentration work closely... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Communication
Written | |
Many students who plan to pursue careers in public relations, writing, publishing, education, management, banking, medicine and law, or found their own businesses choose the communication major with a written communication concentration.
These courses provide students with opportunities to integrate... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Critical Studies of Race/Ethnicity | |
Want to understand race and ethnicity as well as other forms of oppression? A major in critical studies of race and ethnicity (CRST) provides a framework for understanding race and ethnicity in historical, contemporary, national and global contexts.
Studies are rooted in an understanding of race as... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Dietetics | |
St. Kate‘s dietetics major offers you a solid foundation in food, nutrition and management that is supported with chemistry, biology and social sciences.
Prepared for certification
Completing the didactic program in dietetics program at St. Kate‘s enables you to pursue graduate study in nutrition or... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
Studying economics at St. Kate‘s will challenge you and stimulate your thinking about the economy of the United States and the world.
This traditional liberal arts major emphasizes development of analytical abilities and can prepare you for graduate study in law, business administration, international... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Electronic Media Studies | |
St. Kate‘s electronic media studies major, offered jointly with the University of St. Thomas, provides you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in electronic communications. Your instructors will share their genuine dedication to the responsible use of language in all its forms and work... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
English | |
Receiving personal attention from expert faculty, conducting detailed research, discussing great works of literature, getting writing advice from published authors ” these are things you'll do when you pursue an English major at St. Kate‘s, which provides bountiful opportunities to enhance your knowledge... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Exercise and Sport Science | |
With a major in exercise and sport science (EXSS), you will be prepared for health science careers in sports medicine, clinical exercise physiology, injury management, fitness consulting or strength and conditioning coaching and can work at a hospital, clinic, college or university, corporate site, health/fitness... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Exercise Science and Nutrition | |
The exercise science and nutrition major is a unique combined major offered jointly by the departments of Exercise Science and Family, Consumer and Nutritional Science. The major includes 24 credits from each department.
A wide range of internship opportunities allows you to choose a site and develop... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Family and Consumer Science | |
As a family and consumer science major, you will be prepared for careers serving families and communities. With advanced study, you can work in areas such as consumer affairs, family therapy, human services, financial advising, parenting education and library science. Your course work will provide you... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Family and Consumer Science Education | |
The concentration meets the requirements of the Minnesota Board of Teaching and requires preparation in each of the content areas of Family and Consumer Science, including clothing and textiles, foods and nutrition, housing, family resource management, family relationships, and child development. The... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Fashion Merchandising | |
Learn the ins and outs of the fashion industry as a fashion merchandising major at St. Kate‘s. You will learn many aspects of the fashion industry, from the fast-paced business world to the art of design.
St. Kate‘s fashion merchandising major prepares you for a career in retail buying, product and... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Financial Economics | |
A major in financial economics from St. Kate‘s will prepare you to take a leading role in the analysis and implementation of financial and economic policy.
You will be ready for a career in the financial sector (banking, insurance, corporate finance, investment, trusts) or securities analysis, or help... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Foodservice Management | |
If you‘re interested in becoming a leader in the restaurant, hospitality or food industries, a foodservice management major from St. Kate‘s is a great way to get a jump start on your goals.
The food service management major emphasizes knowledge of food, business and management skills to propel you to... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Geography | |
The study of geography is an excellent way to round out your St. Kate's education. This wide-reaching field addresses cultural, social, and historical issues all within the context of geographical location.
Geography Course Offerings
GEOG 2000: HUMAN (CULTURAL) GEOGRAPHY (4 credits)
The human population... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Healthcare Sales | |
St. Kate‘s is the leader in educating women for sales careers. When Pfizer executives wanted to increase the number of women in the company‘s sales force, they turned to St. Kate‘s to develop a curriculum.
Ever since, major corporations and St. Kate‘s have collaborated on research and adapted the curriculum... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
History | |
Majoring in history at St. Kate‘s will teach you critical thinking, writing and research skills, and provide a base of knowledge that will broaden your understanding of the world and the human condition.
As a history student, you will not only become culturally literate in the best liberal arts tradition,... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Information Systems | |
Are you the technology whiz to whom your friends and family turn for help? Are you looking for intellectually rewarding ways to use your math and science aptitude?
By combining your technology bent with work-ready skills in business, communication, and ethics, you can program your career for success.
... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
International Business and Economics | |
Do you see yourself working in big business with an international scope? If so, then the international business and economics major is for you. You will explore current international economic, marketing, financial and management issues.
This major prepares you for a variety of graduate school options,... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
International Relations | |
The international relations major aims to give students an understanding of political and economic structures in the various cultures of the world and in different historic periods. From this base, it then encourages them to master the complexities of international relations in the modern world.
The... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems | |
Are you the person at work to whom people turn for technology help? Or does your job increasingly require technical expertise and the ability to work with both IT staff and management?
With St. Kate‘s management information systems major offered in the Weekend College format, you program your career... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Marketing and Management | |
Theory is great, in theory ” and in the classroom. But marketing and management in real organizations is fast-paced and high-stakes. At St. Kate‘s, you will learn technical skills and values and get plenty of practice applying them.
You will develop market research and marketing plans and learn promotional... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
A mathematics major from St. Kate‘s provides you with a broad background in theoretical and applied mathematics and computer science. You‘ll gain the knowledge you need to pursue a variety of careers in such areas as business, industry, service or education.
The curriculum includes courses in mathematics... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Music | |
As a St. Kate‘s music major, you have the opportunity to enhance your development as a musician and prepare for a variety of careers. Our excellent faculty will support your growth and help you hone your musicianship.
A variety of majors and concentrations
Our courses provide opportunities for you... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
In St. Catherine‘s baccalaureate nursing program, you will learn essential knowledge and skills that can lead to a career in this challenging and rewarding profession. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to become a registered nurse (RN).
The demand for bachelor‘s and higher-degree nurses is growing... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Occupational Science | |
Occupational science is the study of human occupation ” the activities we do everyday ” across the lifespan and cultures. The occupational science major examines how individuals manage and balance the time allotted in life for care of self and others, work and play, social activities and community participation.
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Ethics | |
The Philosophy: Ethics major focuses on the history and contemporary discourse of moral philosophy, as well as the application of ethical theories and principles to contemporary practices and problems. |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Philosophy
History and Ideas | |
The Philosophy: History and Ideas major will give you a well-rounded view of the major trends and ideas that have shaped philosophy from the time of the Greeks all the way into modern thought. |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
Studying physics is a great way to add to your liberal arts education at St. Kate's. You can learn about a broad array of topics from astronomy to electricity and magnetism. |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
Political science is the study of government, politics and the socioeconomic forces that shape the present and future. Through your studies as a political science major at St. Kate‘s, which will include a combination of lecture and class discussion, you will learn about:
Domestic and international governing... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The Psychology Department at St. Kate‘s features an energetic faculty specializing in the areas of clinical, cognitive, developmental, social psychology, history of psychology, and industrial-organizational psychology.
Faculty members bring a variety of research interests to their teaching. Students... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Respiratory Care | |
The respiratory care major prepares you for advanced level practice as a respiratory therapist. As members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, respiratory therapists evaluate, treat and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In addition to performing... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Small Business/Entrepreneurship | |
The small business/entrepreneurship major prepares you to start your own business. This major provides a broad business foundation. You will have many opportunities to develop hands-on skills. For example, you will perform marketing research and prepare market plans using real businesses as case studies.... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
St. Kate‘s program in social work will prepare you for a career in a wide range of settings. Recent graduates have been hired in such diverse places as hospitals, community centers, human services departments, public schools, women‘s shelters, nursing homes and mental health centers. Other graduates... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
Study sociology and learn about yourself, the world and how societies function. This highly versatile major will prepare you for a lifetime of exploration and learning.
What is sociology?
At its most basic, sociology is an attempt to understand and explain the way that individuals and groups interact... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
As a Spanish major at St. Kate‘s, you‘ll develop effective linguistic and cultural communication in a Spanish-speaking environment. The courses develop and maintain Spanish proficiency and provide cultural awareness and sensitivity. All courses are taught primarily in Spanish. To build and maintain Spanish... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Studio Art | |
Explore the world of fine arts and hone your skills with a studio art major at St. Kate‘s. We will teach you skills in artistic expression and appreciation and provide a understanding of art and culture. You will explore your personal vision by combining studio work with academic studies in art history... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Theater | |
St. Kate‘s theater program offers you the opportunity to study theater and film in a liberal arts environment amid the Twin Cities‘ arts-rich community, which ranks second only to New York City in theater seats per capita.
St. Kate‘s comprehensive program offers a carefully structured curriculum that... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Theology | |
Theology: the study of religious faith, practice, and experience; especially: the study of God and of God‘s relation to the world.
All theology comes out of the living faith of individuals and communities.
The theology major at St. Kate‘s offers opportunities to reflect on historical and theological... |
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College of St Catherine
Bachelor degree
Women’s Studies | |
Women‘s Studies is an interdisciplinary field, drawing on knowledge and research from a variety of disciplines ” from psychology to biology to English to history ” to help you understand women‘s experiences in the past and analyze women‘s situations today, both nationally and globally. It includes practical... |
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College of St Catherine
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Business-to-Business Sales | |
Sales professionals play a major role in helping consumers select the sources for their goods and services. Strong skills in sales can help any job candidate survive a competitive business landscape. Cultivating sales skills pays off, even in times of recession. Because most sales professionals are compensated... |
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College of St Catherine
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Coding Specialist | |
The College offers both a coding specialist program and a basic medical coding program, both of which lead to a certificate.
Basic Medical Coding
Required courses:
HIMP 1050 Medical Terminology for Health Information Professionals
HIMP 1260 Health Record as an Information Tool
HIMP 1450 Pharmacology... |
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College of St Catherine
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Healthcare Sales | |
St. Kate‘s is the only college in the country with a sales program that integrates the critical-thinking and problem-solving focus of a broad-based liberal arts education with professional sales preparation. Our innovative healthcare sales major stands as one of only a handful in the country. The program... |
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College of St Catherine
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Organizational Leadership | |
St. Kate‘s MAOL program also offers graduate-level certificate programs that provide you with leadership credentials in the same specific areas as concentrations of the Master of Arts degree, including:
Accountancy Leadership
Ethics and Leadership
Healthcare Leadership
Information Services and Technology
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College of St Catherine
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Pastoral Ministry | |
The purpose of the pastoral ministry certificate program is to prepare you for ministry in today‘s church and society. The program integrates three necessary competencies for effective ministry: faith-based spirituality, theological depth and pastoral experience.
You may acquire the certificate either... |
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College of St Catherine
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Phlebotomy | |
Phlebotomists are healthcare workers who obtain and prepare quality blood samples for clinical laboratory testing. This testing provides physicians with valuable information about a patient‘s health status.
As a St. Kate‘s phlebotomy student, you will earn a phlebotomy certificate in just one semester... |
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College of St Catherine
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Spiritual Direction | |
The Spiritual Direction Graduate Certificate program addresses the increasing demands for credentials and competency in the field.
The program‘s academic component includes knowledge of psychological development, Christian spirituality, scriptural studies and systematic theology. In addition to academic... |
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College of St Catherine
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Nursing | |
Nursing is a career with growth potential worth exploring at any time in your work life. If you want to change direction after you‘ve earned a bachelor‘s degree in another field, St. Kate‘s gives you options for adding nursing as a ’second major“ to become a registered nurse (RN).
Women and men can... |
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College of St Catherine
Doctor's degree
Nursing Practice (DNP) | |
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a clinical doctoral program for the registered nurse (RN) who has completed a Master of Arts or Master of Science with a major in nursing and is certified as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
The curriculum for the DNP degree has been developed as... |
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College of St Catherine
Doctor's degree
Physical Therapy (DPT) | |
Physical therapy is a dynamic profession with an established theoretical base and widespread clinical applications. Physical therapists seek to prevent injury, impairments, functional limitations and disability; to maintain and promote fitness, health and quality of life; and to ensure excellence in... |
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College of St Catherine
Masters degree
Education (MAED) | |
Building on a long-standing reputation for providing quality professional development in teacher education, the College of St. Catherine offers a Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with options for both advanced and entry-level studies. Each of the options culminates in an action research project in... |
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College of St Catherine
Masters degree
Holistic Health Studies (MAHS) | |
The Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies (MAHS) is an innovative graduate program that invites individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to study the philosophy, science and art of the holistic model of health and healing. The program views the philosophy and practice of holistic... |
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College of St Catherine
Masters degree
Library and Information Science (MLIS) | |
The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at the College of St. Catherine educates you in the principles, practices and ethics of library and information science, imbues you with a sense of service to diverse populations and prepares you to be a lifelong learner and an active leader... |
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College of St Catherine
Masters degree
Nursing
Nurse Educator | |
The Nurse Educator Concentration is designed to prepare nurses to assume the advanced nursing role of educator in academic settings and in healthcare organizations. Evidence-based course content focuses on principles of the education process, assessment of learning styles, needs and characteristics of... |
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College of St Catherine
Masters degree
Nursing
Nurse Practitioner | |
The Nurse Practitioner Concentration prepares advanced practice nurses to provide primary care across the lifespan, with specific clinical content for each of the three specialty options: neonatal, pediatric and adult-gerontological. You are admitted directly to a specialty area. Graduates are eligible... |
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College of St Catherine
Masters degree
Occupational Therapy (MAOT) | |
Occupational therapy practitioners are credentialed professionals who work with individuals and organizations, using occupation in all its forms to help them develop to their fullest potential. Occupations are skills for the job of living, including work/education, self-care and play/leisure. Occupational... |
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College of St Catherine
Masters degree
Organizational Leadership (MAOL) | |
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership develops students‘ professional and personal abilities to be effective, ethical and enduring leaders. The MAOL program strengthens students‘ abilities to lead responsibly, act with confidence, make ethical decisions, manage strategically, achieve organizational... |
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College of St Catherine
Masters degree
Social Work (MSW) | |
With an emphasis on clinical practice, clinical supervision and program management, the Master of Social Work (MSW) program provides advanced professional study for women and men in the field of social work. The MSW program is jointly offered by the College of St. Catherine and the University of St.... |
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College of St Catherine
Masters degree
Theology (MAT) | |
The Master of Arts in Theology (MAT) provides academic training in Christian thought by way of a thorough study of biblical, historical, systematic and spiritual theology. The program focuses on Christian classics, past and present. Attention is given not only to major texts of the Roman Catholic tradition,... |
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