College of St. Scholastica

What you'll study

Coursework covers literature in multiple forms and periods with attention to close analysis and developing a distinctive voice as a writer and thinker. Areas of focus cited by the program include:

• Shakespeare
• Women’s writing
• Contemporary novels
• American and British literature
• Children’s literature
• Creative writing

The curriculum offers flexibility to create an individualized plan and the option to pair the major with a language program; St. Scholastica lists American Sign Language, German, Ojibwe, and Spanish as available language study options.

Entry requirements

Specific admission criteria are handled through the College of St. Scholastica admissions office. Prospective students are directed to the admissions page for details about transcripts, the online application, international admissions, financing, and services such as the Center for Equal Access; applicants are encouraged to plan courses with an academic advisor.

Career prospects

The program emphasizes transferable communication and problem‑solving skills. Graduates have moved into careers and further study in business, education, law, public relations, advertising, journalism, library‑information services, government service, writing and publishing, philanthropy, and medicine and medical research, as well as graduate programs in a range of disciplines.

Scholarships & funding angle

All new first‑year applicants receive either the Benedictine Scholarship or the Access Award upon admission. The college reports that 100% of traditional incoming undergraduates receive some type of scholarship support; prospective students should consult the college’s financial aid and scholarship pages for full details.