School ofHealth Professions
St. Scholastica healthcare programs use a combination of in-class knowledge and real-world experience to prepare you for your field and ensure that you’re ready to make an impact in your community.
Preparing Healthcare Heroes
For over 100 years, The College of St. Scholastica has been preparing students for successful careers in healthcare. The programs focus on training students and addressing the healthcare needs of both rural and urban areas, especially underserved populations, as well as people with mental health needs.
Our communities offer professional internships and applied learning opportunities, along with unique social venues and activities in the great outdoors. Pursue your degree at one of our locations through flexible formats, including online and in-person educational experiences.
Make a Positive Impact
Our values of community, hospitality, respect, stewardship and love of learning reflect our commitment to lift up others and celebrate our common humanity. These aren’t just words on a plaque, but lifelong ideals that will shape your approach to leading in healthcare careers and the communities you serve.
Experienced Faculty
Faculty members in each of the professional departments in the School of Health Professions are not only academically prepared to teach, but also have significant professional practice experience. This combination allows faculty to offer students rigorous academic program content as well as understanding the application of this content in the context of real-world professional practice.
Undergraduate Programs
Certificates
Doctorate Programs
Meet the Dean
Michael Wendinger, EdD
Dean of the School of Health Professions
mwending@css.edu
Dean Michael Wendinger, joined St. Scholastica after nearly 20 years working for the University of Minnesota. He earned a doctoral degree in education, a master’s degree in Physical Education and Athletic Training and a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.
