Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Winona Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Winona Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Resources



Academic Majors by School

School of the Arts and Humanities

Art & Design Department

Art Studio
Digital Graphic Design

Communication

Digital Media and Journalism
Public Relations
Strategic Communication

English Department

English Education
Literature
Literature with Writing Emphasis

History Department

History
History/Social Studies
Social Studies Education

Modern/Classical Languages Department

Spanish
Spanish Education

Music Department

Music
Music Education (either Classroom & Instrumental or Classroom & Vocal Track)
Music Industry
Music Performance

Philosophy Department

IHM Seminary Philosophy
Philosophy

Theatre & Dance Department

Theatre (either Acting/Directing or Dance or Design/Technology or Musical Theatre or Theatre Studies Track)

Theology Department

Pastoral and Youth Ministry
Educational Studies - Religious Education
Theology

School of Business

Business Department

Accounting
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
Sport Management

Social Science Department

Criminal Justice (either Corrections or Law Enforcement Track)
Global Studies
Human Services
Political Science
Social Science
Sociology

School of Education

Education Department

Elementary Education

(Grades K-6 with optional 5-8 Endorsements in English, Math, Science, Social Science and World Language Spanish K-8)

Secondary Education

(Grades 5-12: Life Science Education, Chemistry Science Education, English Education, Social Studies Education, Mathematics Education, Spanish Education K-12, Music Education Classroom & Instrumental K-12, Music Education Classroom & Vocal K-12, and Physics Science Education - see departments by discipline)

Educational Studies

(Non-licensure major with concentrations in: Religious Education, Child and Family Contexts, Youth Development and Leadership, and Adult Learning Contexts)

John C. Parmer School of Sciences

Biology Department

Biology
Environmental Biology
Life Sciences Education
Allied Health Majors:

Biology Pre-Cytotechnology
Biology Pre-Echocardiography
Biology Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
Biology Pre-Nuclear Medicine Technology
Biology Pre-Physical Therapy
Biology Pre-Radiography
Biology Pre-Sonography

Chemistry Department

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry Science Education

Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics Department

Actuarial Science
Computer Data Science 
Mathematics
Mathematics Education

Physics Department

Physics
Physics with an Engineering Science Emphasis
Physics with a Life Science Emphasis
Physics Science Education

Psychology Department

Psychology

 

Individualized Major

An individually designed major study program must be significantly different from a catalog major offering. It must have a focal point or unifying factor different from present departmental majors. It may not be a subfield of a current major offering. It may not be a current major offering with one or two courses added or subtracted.

An individualized major must represent significant time applied to courses united by the special focus of that program and must include at least 39 credits. Approximately half of the required courses should be upper-division. Approval must be obtained from the chair of each academic department from which three or more courses and/or upper-division courses will be taken. Also, the major must be approved by the vice president for academic affairs.

As with departmental majors, individualized majors should be declared before the junior year. This major option should not be considered or designed after a student has earned 95 credits. Once approved, an individualized major program cannot be changed without the approval of the vice president for academic affairs and the appropriate department chair(s). No courses listed in the original individualized major and subsequently taken by the student may be changed or deleted from the major.

Students should note that the approval of an individually designed major study program does not exempt the student from any university graduation requirement other than the requirement to complete a catalog major. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that all other graduation requirements are met.

Student Success Center

Dr. Esther Perález, Dean

The Student Success Center (SSC) acts as a vital and dynamic place on campus where professional staff members and peers support, mentor, and guide students throughout their college experience. Students use resources in academic advising, learning assistance, accessibility services, writing services, and career services and internships to build the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their academic and personal goals. 

Academic Advising

Bethany Mota, Student Success Specialist/Academic Advising

The academic advising staff works closely with faculty advisers, learning services, writing services, career services and internships, access services, student life, and the athletic department to provide a comprehensive learning experience for all students.  Advisors assist students with:

  • Scheduling courses
  • Declaring a major
  • Evaluating completion of general education or major requirements
  • Developing academic success strategies and life skills
  • Participating in success initiatives
  • Serving as a referral person to appropriate offices on campus
  • Academic probation support
  • General Education course substitutions and pre-approvals
  • University and course withdraw

Faculty Advisors

Faculty advisors participate in the advising program as first-year student advisors and/or major advisors.  Faculty advisors are full-time faculty members who are familiar with courses, majors, and programs and who serve as a valuable resource for students.  They assist students in:

  • Planning their course schedules
  • Developing an academic plan and education goals
  • Assessing academic progress
  • Helping  with other college related concerns
  • Serving as a referral person to appropriate offices on campus  

Career Services & Internships and Field Exploration

Michael Hagarty, Director

Career Services and Internships office doesn’t just want student to succeed in the classroom, but in whatever they pursue after graduation as well.  To that end, offers programs, activities and resources to assist students in preparing for life after college.  We strive to help students achieve success through many services including:

  • Assessments and Career Discernment
  • Resources on choosing a major
  • Internships and Field Explorations
  • Resume review and development
  • Workplace Literacy Training (skills needed for the 21st Century World of Work)
  • Job search strategies
  • Interview prep, practice and a video interview room
  • How to apply to graduate school
  • Career fairs and employer relations
  • Annual First Destination Reports

Access Services

Karen Hemker, Director

Access Services is a helpful resource for students at Saint Mary’s who have disabilities.  It is the responsibility of students to seek available assistance and to request reasonable accommodations through the Director of Access Services.  The Director will then evaluate documentation, determine appropriate accommodations, and act as a resource/advocate to assist students in meeting their academic goals and to ensure equality of opportunity.  Qualified students may receive assistance with:

  • Alternate format textbooks
  • Assistive Technology
  • Peer note takers
  • Testing accommodations

Learning Assistance

Joseph Dulak, Director

Learning Services provides students with the tools necessary to become self-directed learners.  Through peer to peer interactions, students receive academic tutoring in most 100 and 200 level and selected upper level subject areas, learn study skills and strategies, and participate in workshops that guide the learning process.  Services available to students include:

  • Weekly tutoring, drop-in tutoring, and by appointment tutoring
  • Academic counseling for assistance with study skills and strategies

Student Transitions

Anne Thurmer, Student Success Specialist/Student Transitions

Working in collaboration with offices across campus, transitional programming seeks to address the holistic needs of Saint Mary’s students, creating a foundation for success and community.   This is accomplished through the following programs:

·         New Student Orientation and Registration

·         Welcome Week

·         First-Year Experience initiatives

Writing Services

Peggy Johnson, Director

In its effort to advance language knowledge and writing proficiency on campus, Writing Services provides opportunities for students to practice writing, to write for different audiences and purposes, and to revise their writing.  Students receive writing guidance and mentoring through:

  • Individual course tutoring with a trained peer tutor
  • Weekly ongoing tutoring sessions on specific writing issues
  • Input on course assignments, with attention to problem solving and clarity
  • Campus activism programs that emphasize digital rhetoric and community literacy

International Programs

Tracy Lehnertz, Associate Dean

International Programs includes the Study Abroad Office and the International Center, along with support of operations with Christ the Teacher Institute for Education (CTIE) located in Nairobi, Kenya.

Study Abroad

Vicki McDonald, Coordinator

The Study Abroad Office encourages students to incorporate international study into their academic plans.  Staff of the study abroad office is available to assist students during all stages of the study abroad experience, which includes exploring various options, applying to a program, preparing for international study and returning to campus.  More information on study abroad offerings is included in the International Studies section.

International Center

Rebecca Vogel, Director of De La Salle Language Institute

The International Center is home to the De La Salle Language Institute and International Student Services.  The De La Salle Language Institute (DLI) provides English as a Second Language (ESL) coursework, supports specialized advising for ESL and matriculated international students, and facilitates the English Language Bridging Program.  More information on the De La Salle Language Institute can be found on page 86.  International Student Services provides specialized support and activities for all international students on the Winona campus, including those in DLI.  The programming includes the following areas of focus: welcome and orientation of new international students; immigration services for students and exchange visitors; assistance in adjustment to life in the United Sates, on the Saint Mary’s campus and in the Winona community; opportunities for students to share their culture and knowledge with the campus and local community; educational, cultural, and social activities for international students; and advocacy of international students to others on campus and in the Winona community.