undergraduate degrees
To ensure all students the opportunity to pursue the objectives of a liberal education, a common core of courses ranging from 41-54 credits in liberal education is maintained as a foundation for all degree programs. This component of the university's curriculum is designated by the term "Liberal Education Program (LEP)."
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The university offers undergraduate bachelor's degree programs in liberal arts and
in professional
studies, and bachelor of science degrees in education with teacher certification.
The programs and
areas of specialization are listed below:
Anthropology, B.S.
- Archaeology
- Biological
- Cultural
- General
- Linguistics
Art, B.A.
- Art History
Art, Studio, B.A., B.S.
- Ceramics
- Graphic Design
- Jewelry/Metals
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Art Education, B.S. (required for certification)
Biology, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Business Administration, B.S.
- Accounting
- Business Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
Chemistry, B.A., B.S.
- Bio-Chemistry
- General
Chemistry, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Communication, B.S.
- Advertising and Promotions
- Interpersonal and Relational
- Organizational
- Video Production
Computer Science, B.S.
- General
- Computer Information Systems
Earth Science, B.S.
- Environmental
- Geology
- General
Earth Science, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Economics, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Education, B.S. (required for certification)
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Bilingual
English, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Exercise Science, B.S.
- Human Performance
Exercise Science, B.S, K-12 (required for certification)
French, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Geography, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
German, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
History and Social Science, B.S., Secondary Education
(required for certification)
Information and Library Science, B.S.
Italian, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Mathematics, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Physics, B.S.
- Engineering
- General
Physics, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Political Science, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certi-
fication)
Psychology, B.A.
- General
- Mental Health
Recreation and Leisure, B.S.
- Community Recreation & Youth Development
- Sports Management
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Travel & Tourism Management
Secondary Education, B.S. (required for certification)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Economics
- English
- French
- Geography
- German
- History and Social Science
- Italian
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Spanish
Sociology, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Spanish, B.S., Secondary Education (required for certification)
Special Education, B.S. (required for certification)
Special Education/Elementary Education Collaborative,
B.S. (required for certification)
Special Offerings
Air Force R.O.T.C.
Army R.O.T.C.
Pre-Dental
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Veterinary
RNs
Technology Pathway
Minors
Accounting
African Studies
Anthropology
Art History
Asian Studies
Biology
Business Administration
Central, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Chemistry
Communication
- Advertising and Promotions
- Interpersonal and Relational
- Organizational
- Video Production
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Earth Science
Economics
English
- Literature
- Creative Writing
- Professional Writing
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
Exercise Science
Film Studies
Forensic Science
Geography
German Studies
History
Instructional Technology
Journalism
Judaic Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Library Information Service
Linguistics
Management
Management Information Systems
Marine Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Media Studies
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
- Nutrition
- Wellness
Real Estate
Religious Studies
School Health Education
Sociology
Studio Art
Theatre
Urban Studies
Women's Studies
World Languages and Literatures