The Humanities major is one of the most flexible majors at the college. In consultation with the Humanities Major coordinator, students design a course of study that appeals to their interests. Each Humanities major program is unique to the student who designs it. The program coordinator is granted some leeway in creating course plans. Humanities majors build essential skills for a variety of career options by exploring connections among different disciplines.
Contact Information
humanities@css.edu
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Humanities major.
Program Requirements
Major Credits: 48
Major Residency Credits: 16
Program Required Courses
To complete the 48 credit major, students have two options.
Option One
Choose two areas of study within the School of Arts and Sciences, each comprising 24 credits of the major: Communication and Art for example, or English and History. Students complete a minimum of 12 upper level credits within each area.
Option Two
Choose three academic areas of study and complete 16 credits in each: Music, Art, and Languages for example, or English, Philosophy, and Theology. Students complete a minimum of 8 upper division credits in this format.
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, baccalaureate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Total Credits: 120
Upper Division Credits: 40
Residency Requirement: 30
Minimum GPA: 2.0
