Degree and Certificate Designations

designation degree or certificate Level
AA Associate of Arts Undergraduate
AGS Associate of General Studies Undergraduate
BA Bachelor of Arts Undergraduate
BGS Bachelor of General Studies Undergraduate
BM Bachelor of Music Undergraduate
BS Bachelor of Science Undergraduate
BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing Undergraduate
PBC Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Undergraduate
EdS Education Specialist Graduate
GC Graduate Certificate Graduate
MA Master of Arts Graduate
MAT Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate
MBA Master of Business Administration Graduate
MEd Master of Education Graduate
MEng Master of Engineering Graduate
MFA Master of Fine Arts Graduate
MS Master of Science Graduate
MSN Master of Science in Nursing Graduate
PMC Post-Master’s Certificate Graduate

Associate Degree Programs
Degree Subject Area/Major Concentration(s) Credit Hours
AGS General Studies Applied and Natural Sciences, Arts and Humnaities, Behavioral Sciences 60
AA Paralegal Studies 60

Bachelor Degree Programs
degree subject area/major concentration(s) Credit Hours
BS Accounting *Professional Accountancy and Exam Preparation, *Taxation 120
BS Agricultural Sciences Agribusiness, Agricultural Education Grades 6-12, Animal Science, Dietetics, Equine Science, Food Technology, General Agriculture, Nutritional Sciences, Pre-Veterinary Medicine 120
BA Art Ceramics, Ceramics/Art Education Grades K-12, Drawing, Drawing/Art Education Grades K-12, Graphic Design, Graphic Design/Art Education Grades K-12, Painting, Painting/Art Education Grades K-12, Photography, Photography/Art Education Grades K-12, Printmaking, Printmaking/Art Education Grades K-12 122
BS Biological Science *Biology Education Grades 6-12, *Molecular Biology, *Predentistry, *Premedicine 120
BS Chemistry *Biochemistry, *Chemistry and Management, *Chemistry Education Grades 6-12, *Forensic Chemistry, *Premedicine 120
BS Computer Science Applied Computer Science, General Computer Science 120
BS Criminal Justice 120
BS Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3 120
BS Elementary Education Grades 1-5 120
BS Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 128
BA English Comparative Literature, English Education Grades 6-12, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Writing 120
BS Finance *Financial Analysis 120
BS General Business Administration *Business Education Grades 6-12, *Construction Management 120
BGS General Studies Applied and Natural Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Behavioral Sciences 120
BS Health and Human Performance, General Exercise Science, Sport and Wellness Management, Sport Medicine 120
BS Health and Physical Education Grades K-12 120
BS Health Systems Management Care Coordination, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Quality Improvement 120
BA History General Hisotry, Social Studies Education Grades 6-12 120-124
BA Liberal Studies Geography, Humanities, Philosophy, Pre-Law, Religious Studies, Theatre Arts, Women and Gender Studies 120
BS Management *Human Resource Management 120
BS Marketing 120
BS Mass Communication Journalism, New Media, Public Relations, Sales Communication 120
BS Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Physics, Mathematics, Mathematics Education Grades 6-12, Physics Education Grades 6-12, Statistics 120
BS Medical Laboratory Science 120
BM Music Music Education-Instrumental Grades K-12, Music Education-Vocal Grades K-12, Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Baritone], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Bassoon], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Cello], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Clarinet], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Flute], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Guitar], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Harp], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Oboe], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Percussion], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Saxaphone], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [String Bass], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Trombone], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Trumpet], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Tuba], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Viola], Performance-Band or Orchestral Instrument [Violin], Performance-Piano, Performance-Voice 120-129
BS Natural Resources Conservation Management *Environmental Science Education Grades 6-12 120
BSN Nursing 120
BA Political Science *Political Communications, *Political Philosophy 120
BS Psychology 120
BS Radiologic Sciences 120
BA Sociology Family and Child Studies, General Sociology 120
Asterick (*) denotes optional concentration.

Graduate Degree Programs
Degree Subject Area/Major Concentration(s) Credit Hours
MBA Business Administration 33
MFA Creative Writing Fiction, Poetry 60
MS Criminal Justice 36
MEd Curriculum and Instruction Academically Gifted Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Immersion Education, Reading, Secondary Education 36
MEd Educational Leadership 36
EdS Educational Leadership Educational Leadership, Educational Technology 36
MEd Educational Technology Leadership 36
MAT Elementary Education Grades 1-5 36
MEng Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering 30-36
MA English Creative Writing, Literature 30
MS Environmental and Chemical Sciences Agricultural Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science 31-37
MS Health and Human Performance Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion, Nutrition and Wellness 33-36
MS Instructional Technology 36
MS Mathematical Sciences Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics 36
MSN Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nurse Executive, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 35-46
MA Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis, Counseling Psychology, General/Experimental 39-60
MEd School Counseling 48
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Agriculture] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Biology] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Business] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Chemistry] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Chinese] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [English] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Environmental Science] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [French] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Latin] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Mathematics] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Social Studies] 36
MAT Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Spanish] 36

Minors
Minors Credit Hours
Agricultural Sciences 19
Art 21
Biology 20
Chemical Engineering 19
Chemistry 20
Classical Studies 24
Communication Studies 18
Comparative Literature 21
Computer Science 18
Criminal Justice 18
Electrical Engineering 19
English 24
Entrepreneurship 18
Environmental Science 21
Family and Child Studies 18
French 24
Geography 18
History 21
Innovation Engineering 18
Mass Communication 18
Mathematics 21
Music [Baritone] 24
Music [Bassoon] 24
Music [Cello] 24
Music [Clarinet] 24
Music [Flute] 24
Music [French Horn] 24
Music [Guitar] 24
Music [Harp] 24
Music [Oboe] 24
Music [Percussion] 24
Music [Piano] 24
Music [Saxophone] 24
Music [String Bass] 24
Music [Trombone] 24
Music [Trumpet] 24
Music [Tuba] 24
Music [Viola] 24
Music [Violin] 24
Music [Voice] 24
Nutrition 18
Paralegal Studies 24
Philosophy 18
Physics 20
Political Science 18
Psychology 18
Sociology 18
Spanish 24
Statistics 18
Terrorism, Prepardeness, and Security 18
Theatre Arts 22
Wildlife Management 23
Writing 18