Undecided/Open Major

Discover Your Future at St. Scholastica

As an Open Major, you’ll have the freedom to discover a wide range of academic and career paths while learning from experienced faculty, advisors, and current students. At St. Scholastica, you’ll connect with healthcare professionals, educators, artists, musicians, scientists, business leaders, and others who are happy to explain what they do, why they enjoy their work, and how they found their path.

One of the greatest strengths of St. Scholastica’s Open Major program is its faculty. Our instructors are experts in their field and bring real-world experience into the classroom. They are devoted educators who will help you explore your options, answer your questions, and support you as you make informed decisions about your future.

What are the advantages of an Open Major?

• Explore 50+ possible major and minors
• Reduced pressure so you can fully enjoy your college experience
• Strengthen your liberal arts emphasis and take a variety of courses
• Learn from dedicated educators who are experts in their field

Which courses will I take?

The College encourages students with Open Majors to enroll in courses from different curriculum areas. By taking various coursework, you will explore academic areas to decide which major you feel most comfortable studying in and which is best for you.

Several specially trained academic advisors are available to guide you throughout your journey. With proper advisement, you will take the courses that meet the general education requirements and obtain your degree without delay! View our four-year pledge.

What majors align with my interests? Explore your career opportunities.

Through this program, you will have the option to meet with academic and career counselors in St. Scholastica’s Career Services Office to explore your interests, strengths, and educational goals. You will also have access to a complete career library featuring descriptions and explanations of working conditions, required training and education, and salary expectations.

Want to explore your options further? You’ll also have the opportunity to meet and observe professionals in a variety of fields, giving you a firsthand look at different careers. Through these experiences, you’ll learn about their job responsibilities and education requirements for their position.

Assessment Tools

In addition to these resources, several assessment tools are available to help you better understand your personality, interests, skills, and goals. These include:

• Campbell Skills and Interest Inventory: this inventory aids students in the identification of skills and how those skills relate to their interests
• Minnesota Careers Information System (MCIS): this automated system gives students the opportunity to self explore careers within non-traditional careers