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Majors/Minors

Majors/Minors

Discover your passion

Anthropology, B.A.
Anthropology, B.S. - Archaeology
Anthropology, B.S. - Bilingual Multicultural Education (TESOL) M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Anthropology, B.S. - Biological
Anthropology, B.S. - Cultural
Anthropology, B.S. - General
Anthropology, B.S. - Linguistics
Art Education, B.S.
Art History, B.A.
Athletic Training, B.S./M.A.T. Accelerated
Biology 7-12, B.S.
Biology, B.A.
Biology, B.S.
Biology, B.S. - BS to MS Accelerated Pathway
Biotechnology, B.S.
Business Administration, B.S. - Accounting
Business Administration, B.S. - Business Economics
Business Administration, B.S. - Business Information Systems
Business Administration, B.S. - Finance
Business Administration, B.S. - Human Resource Management
Business Administration, B.S. - International Business
Business Administration, B.S. - Management
Business Administration, B.S. - Marketing
Business Administration, B.S. - Marketing M.B.A. Accelerated Pathway
Business Administration, B.S. - Public Utilities Management
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Human Resource Management
Chemistry 7-12, B.S.
Chemistry 7-12, B.S. - M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Chemistry, B.A. - General
Chemistry, B.S. - Biochemistry
Chemistry, B.S. - Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry, B.S. - Environmental Chemistry MS Accelerated Pathway
Chemistry, B.S. - General
Communication Disorders, B.S.
Communication, B.S. - Advertising and Promotions
Communication, B.S. - Film, Television, and Digital Production
Communication, B.S. - Personal and Professional Communication
Computer Science, B.S. - Cybersecurity M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Computer Science, B.S. - General
Computer Science, B.S. - Information Systems
Data Science, B.S.
Data Science, B.S.
Early Childhood Education, B.S.
Earth Science 7-12, B.S.
Earth Science, B.A.
Earth Science, B.S. - Environmental Science
Earth Science, B.S. - General
Earth Science, B.S. - Geology
Earth Science, B.S. - Natural Hazards
Earth Science, B.S. - Natural Resources
Economics, B.A.
Elementary Education, B.S.
Elementary Education/Bilingual, B.S.
English 7-12, B.S.
English, B.A. - Creative Writing
English, B.A. - Literature
English, B.A. - Professional Writing
Environmental Systems and Sustainability, B.S. - Concentration: Coastal Marine Systems
Environmental Systems and Sustainability, B.S. - Concentration: Environmental Systems
Environmental Systems and Sustainability, B.S. - Concentration: Sustainability Science and Environmental Policy
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Allied Health
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Allied Health - Clinical Exercise Physiology M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Allied Health - Human Performance M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Allied Health - Physical Activity and Chronic Disease M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Sport Science
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Sport Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Sport Science - Human Performance M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Sport Science - Physical Activity and Chronic Disease M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Exploratory - Arts and Humanities
Exploratory - Business
Exploratory - Education
Exploratory - Health and Human Services
Exploratory - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exploratory - STEM
Exploratory – Still Deciding
French 7-12, B.S.
French, B.A.
General Studies, B.A.
Geography, B.A.
Geography, B.S. - Concentration: Geographic Information Science and Technology
Health Science, B.H.Sc.
Health Science, B.H.Sc. - Accelerated M.S. Exercise Science - Clinical Exercise
Health Science, B.H.Sc. - Accelerated M.S. Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
Healthcare Studies, B.S. - General
Healthcare Studies, B.S. - Health Science Foundations
Healthcare Studies, B.S. - Healthcare and Clinical Research
Healthcare Studies, B.S. - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Healthcare Studies, B.S. - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Healthcare Studies, B.S. - STEM Foundations for Nursing
Healthcare Studies, B.S. - Therapeutic Recreation in Aging
History 7-12, B.S.
History 7-12, B.S. Concentration: History M.A. Accelerated Pathway
History, B.A.
Information Management and Services, B.S.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A., Early Childhood Teaching Credential (ECTC-B)
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S., Early Childhood Teaching Credential (ECTC-B)
Italian 7-12, B.S.
Italian, B.A.
Journalism, B.A.
Journalism, B.S.
Liberal Studies, B.S.
Mathematics 7-12, B.S.
Mathematics, B.A.
Mathematics, B.A. - M.A.T. Accelerated Pathway
Mathematics, B.S. - Applied
Media Studies, B.A.
Minor in Accounting
Minor in Adapted Physical Activity and Sport
Minor in Anthropology
Minor in Applied Behavior Analysis
Minor in Art History
Minor in Arts Administration and Cultural Advocacy
Minor in Arts Administration and Cultural Advocacy
Minor in Biology
Minor in Business Administration
Minor in Chemistry
Minor in Chinese
Minor in Coaching
Minor in Communication
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Criminal Justice
Minor in Data Science
Minor in Data Science
Minor in Drone Applications
Minor in Drone Applications
Minor in e-Sports Management
Minor in Earth Science
Minor in Economics
Minor in English - Creative Writing
Minor in English - Language, Literature, and Writing
Minor in English - Literature
Minor in English - Professional Writing
Minor in Environmental Studies
Minor in Ethnic Studies
Minor in Event Management
Minor in Exercise Science
Minor in Film Studies
Minor in Forensic Science
Minor in French
Minor in Geographic Information Science and Technology
Minor in Geography
Minor in German
Minor in German Studies
Minor in Graphic Design
Minor in History
Minor in Human Resource Management
Minor in Information Management Services
Minor in Italian
Minor in Journalism
Minor in Judaic Studies
Minor in Leadership Studies
Minor in Linguistics
Minor in Management
Minor in Marine Studies
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Media Studies
Minor in Medical Spanish
Minor in Music
Minor in Music, Technology, and Media
Minor in Natural Resources
Minor in Nutrition
Minor in Outdoor Recreation
Minor in Philosophy
Minor in Physics
Minor in Political Science
Minor in Psychological Science
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Public Health
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in Racial and Intersectional Justice Studies
Minor in Real Estate
Minor in Religious Studies
Minor in School Health Education
Minor in Science, Values, and Society
Minor in Science, Values, and Society
Minor in Social Media
Minor in Social Science and Medicine
Minor in Sociology
Minor in Spanish
Minor in Sport Studies
Minor in Studio Art
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Urban Affairs
Minor in Wellness
Minor in Women’s & Gender Studies
Music Therapy, B.S.
Music, B.A.
Nursing, B.S.
Nursing, B.S. (for RNs)
Nursing, B.S. - Accelerated Career Entry (ACE)
Philosophy, B.A.
Physical Education PK-12, B.S.
Physical Education PK-12, B.S. - School Health Education M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Physics 7-12, B.S.
Physics, B.A.
Physics, B.S. - Engineering
Physics, B.S. - General
Political Science 7-12, B.S.
Political Science, B.A.
Political Science, B.S.
Psychology, B.A. - General
Psychology, B.A. - M.A. Accelerated Pathway
Psychology, B.A. - Mental Health
Psychology, B.S.
Psychology, B.S. - M.A. Accelerated Pathway
Public Health, B.S.
Recreation and Leisure, B.S. - Child Life Specialist
Recreation and Leisure, B.S. - Parks and Recreation Management
Recreation and Leisure, B.S. - Recreation Administration M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Recreation and Leisure, B.S. - Recreation Therapy M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Recreation and Leisure, B.S. - Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation and Leisure, B.S. - Youth Development and Leadership
Respiratory Therapy, B.S. - Leadership
Social Work, B.S.
Sociology, B.A.
Sociology, B.A. - M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Sociology, B.S. - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Sociology, B.S. - Criminology and Criminal Justice M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Spanish 7-12, B.S.
Spanish 7-12, B.S. - Concentration: MA Accelerated Pathway
Spanish, B.S. - Health and Human Service Professionals
Spanish, B.S. - Hispanic Studies
Spanish, B.S. - Translation Studies
Special Education K-12, B.S.
Special Education, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Special-Elementary Education Collaborative, B.S.
Sport Management, B.S. (Online or On-ground)
Sport Management, B.S. - M.S. Accelerated Pathway (Online Option)
Studio Art, B.A.
Studio Art, B.S. - Ceramics
Studio Art, B.S. - Graphic Design
Studio Art, B.S. - Jewelry - Metals
Studio Art, B.S. - Painting
Studio Art, B.S. - Photography
Studio Art, B.S. - Printmaking
Studio Art, B.S. - Sculpture
Theatre, B.A.
Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, B.S. - Event Management
Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, B.S. - Hospitality
Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, B.S. - Tourism

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Graduate

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Addiction Counseling, Post-Master's Certificate
Applied Behavior Analysis, Graduate Certificate
Applied Physics, M.S.
Athletic Training, MAT
Bilingual Multicultural Education - TESOL, M.S.
Biology, M.S.
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Accelerated
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Accounting
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Business Analytics
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Finance
Business Administration, M.B.A. - General
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Healthcare Administration
Business Administration, M.B.A. - International Business
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Management
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Marketing
Business Analytics, Graduate Certificate
Chemistry 7-12, B.S. - M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Chemistry, B.S. - Biochemistry M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Chemistry, B.S. - Chemistry M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Chemistry, B.S. - Environmental Chemistry MS Accelerated Pathway
Chemistry, M.S.
Chemistry, M.S. - Professional Science Master's
Classroom Teacher Specialist, Sixth Year Certificate
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Post-Master's Certificate
Clinical Nurse Leader, Post-master's Certificate
Coastal Resilience, M.Sc.
Communication Disorders, M.S. – Speech-Language Pathology
Computer Science, B.S. - Cybersecurity M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Computer Science, M.S. - Cybersecurity
Computer Science, M.S. - Software Development
Computing Foundations, Graduate Certificate
Creative Writing, M.F.A.
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. - Digital Teaching and Learning
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. - Elementary Education Curriculum
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. - Equity and Justice in Education
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. - Language, Literacy, and Culture
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. - Science Education
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. - STEM Education
Educational Leadership, Ed.D. - General
Educational Leadership, Ed.D. - Intermediate Administrator
English, M.A.
English, M.S.
Environmental Studies, M.S.
Exercise Science, M.S. - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Exercise Science, M.S. - Human Performance
Exercise Science, M.S. - Sport Psychology
Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-master's Certificate
History 7-12, B.S. Concentration: History M.A. Accelerated Pathway
History, Graduate Certificate
History, M.A.
Integrative Biological Diversity, M.S.
Library Information Science, MLIS Online
Marriage and Family Therapy, M.F.T.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Mathematics 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Mathematics, B.A. - M.A.T. Accelerated Pathway
Nurse Educator, Post-master's Certificate
Nursing, Ed.D - Nursing Education
Nursing, M.S.N. - Clinical Nurse Leader
Nursing, M.S.N. - Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, M.S.N. - Nurse Educator
Physical Activity and Chronic Disease, M.S.
Physics Nanotechnology, Graduate Certificate
Political Science, M.S. - Generalist
Psychology, B.A. - General
Psychology, B.A. - M.A. Accelerated Pathway
Psychology, M.A.
Public Health, M.P.H. - Executive Management and Leadership
Public Health, M.P.H. - Health Promotion (Online)
Public Health, M.P.H. – Health Promotion
Reading and Language Arts Consultant, Post-Master's Certificate
Reading, M.S. - Remedial Reading and Language Arts
Reading, Sixth Year Certificate
Recreation and Leisure Studies, M.S. - Child Life (Hybrid or Online)
Recreation and Leisure Studies, M.S. - Recreation Administration (Hybrid or Online)
Recreation and Leisure Studies, M.S. - Recreation Therapy (Hybrid or Online)
Recreation and Leisure, B.S. - Recreation Administration M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Remedial Reading and Language Arts Specialist, Graduate Certificate
Romance Languages, M.A. - French
Romance Languages, M.A. - Italian
Romance Languages, M.A. - Spanish
School Counseling, M.S.
School Counseling, Post-Master's Certificate
School Counseling, Sixth Year Certificate
School Health Education, M.S.
School Library Media Specialist, Graduate Certificate - Cross Endorsement
School Psychology, M.S.
School Psychology, Sixth Year Certificate
Social Work, D.S.W.
Social Work, M.S.W. - Clinical Practice
Social Work, M.S.W. - Clinical Practice and Women's & Gender Studies, M.A.
Social Work, M.S.W. - Community Practice and Women's & Gender Studies, M.A.
Social Work, M.S.W. – Community Practice: Community Organization, Policy, and Leadership
Sociology, B.A. - M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Sociology, B.S. - Criminology and Criminal Justice M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Sociology, M.S.
Special Education, M.S. - Applied Behavior Analysis
Special Education, M.S. - Assistive Technology
Special Education, M.S. - Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities
Special Education, M.S. - Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Special Education, M.S. - Learning Disabilities
Special Education, Sixth Year Certificate - Adaptive Technology
Sport and Entertainment Management, M.S. (Online Option)
Teaching, M.A.T. - Bilingual/Elementary Education
Teaching, M.A.T. - Biology 7-12
Teaching, M.A.T. - Chemistry 7-12
Teaching, M.A.T. - Early Childhood Education
Teaching, M.A.T. - Earth Science 7-12
Teaching, M.A.T. - Elementary Education
Teaching, M.A.T. - English 7-12
Teaching, M.A.T. - Mathematics 7-12
Teaching, M.A.T. - Physics 7-12
Teaching, M.A.T. - Special Education
Women's & Gender Studies, Graduate Certificate
Women's & Gender Studies, M.A.

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Certificates/Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Find enrichment or career advancement

Accounting, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Applied Statistics, Graduate Certificate
Art PK-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Biology 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Chemistry 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Computing Foundations, Graduate Certificate
Data Science, Graduate Certificate
Data Science, Graduate Certificate
Early Childhood Education, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Earth Science 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Educational Leadership, Sixth Year Certificate - Intermediate Administrator
Elementary Education 1-6, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Elementary Education/Bilingual, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
English 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
French 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
German 7-12, Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
History 7-12, B.S. Concentration: History M.A. Accelerated Pathway
History/Social Studies 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Italian 7-12, Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Mathematics 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Physical Education PK-12, B.S. - School Health Education M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Physics 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
School Library Media Specialist, Graduate Certificate - Initial Certification
Spanish 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Spanish and Latino Cultures for Health Professionals, Certificate
Teaching, M.A.T. - Mathematics 7-12

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