Central Michigan University

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

College

Director/
Council Chair

Actuarial Science (major)
Actuaries study risk.  The work is quite quantitative.  About 70% of actuaries work for insurance companies, about 25% for consulting firms, and about 5% for government agencies.
www.cst.cmich.edu/units/mth/Programs/ActuarialSci.htm

College of Science and Technology

J. Daniels, MTH

American Indian Studies (minor)
American Indian Studies seeks to teach students about the histories and cultures of Native peoples of North America, with special emphasis on the ways in which racism has impacted these communities both historically and in the contemporary period. Students are also required to gain elementary competency in the Ojibwe language.

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

T. Brown, SASW

Bilingual Bicultural Education: Ojibwe (minor)
This minor is an interdisciplinary selection of courses preparing students to teach children of Ojibwe heritage. 
www.tepd.cmich.edu/Undergrads/majorsminors.htm  

College of Education and Human Services

B. Senesac, TEPD

Bilingual Bicultural Education: Spanish (minor)
This minor is an interdisciplinary selection of courses to prepare students to teach children of Spanish-speaking background who have limited English language skills.
www.tepd.cmich.edu/Undergrads/majorsminors.htm  

College of Education and Human Services

B. Senesac, TEPD

Earth Science  non-teaching (major, minor)
This Interdisciplinary major and minor requires a number of courses from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Science, and Physics.
www.cst.cmich.edu/iprogram/esc/

College of Science and Technology

D. Matty, GEL

Earth Science - Secondary Education (major, minor)
This major and minor offers a balanced interdisciplinary program of coursework in the earth and space sciences for students planning to teach middle and high school earth science.
www.cst.cmich.edu/iprogram/esc/

College of Science and Technology

C. Douglass, BIO

Entrepreneurship (major, minor)
Entrepreneurship offers a unique learning experience to students who aspire to begin a business of their own or secure employment in a non-business career which is dependent upon entrepreneurship.  
www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/default2.asp?80%2E4

College of Business Administration

J. Damitio, ACC

Environmental Studies (major, minor)
This major and minor combine elements of biology, chemistry, geology, economics, law, and political science to provide a complete educational experience that focuses on the complex relationship between humans and the environment.  
 www.cst.cmich.edu/units/env/

College of Science and Technology

T. Rohrer, GEL

European Studies (major, minor)
European Studies offers an interdisciplinary program of coursework for students planning graduate study in the various disciplines of the social sciences and humanities, or preparing for careers in foreign service, government or consulting, that require a combination of proficiency in European area and language studies.
www.cmich.edu/admissions/academicprograms_new.asp?pid=21101101

 College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

B. Bechtold, SASW 

Gerontology (minor)
Gerontology is the holistic study of aging.  It is a useful complement to numerous majors including those preparing students for work in human service settings, recreation and leisure, marketing, policy and planning, and in the design of environments, products, and attire.  
 www.ehs.cmich.edu/hev/gerontology.htm

College of Education and Human Services

E. MaloneBeach, HEV

Humanities (minor)
A minor in the Humanities is designed for students who are interested in making connections rather than in specialization and may be an excellent addition to the specialized study of their major. 
 

 College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

R. Primeau, ENG

Integrated Science - Elementary Education (major, minor)
This major and minor offers a balanced, interdisciplinary program of coursework in the life, physical, and earth and space sciences for students planning to teach elementary or middle school.  
www.bio.cmich.edu/interdisciplinary.htm

College of Science & Technology

C. Douglass, BIO

Integrated Science - Secondary Education (major)
This major offers a balanced, interdisciplinary program of coursework in the life, physical, and earth and space sciences for students planning to teach secondary school science.
www.bio.cmich.edu/interdisciplinary.htm

College of Science & Technology

C. Douglass, BIO

Integrative Public Relations (major)
The Integrative Public Relations major is grounded in the disciplines concerned with the practice of public relations.
www.ccfa.cmich.edu/ipr/overview.htm

College of Communications and Fine Arts

D. Krider, Dean's Office

Language Arts (major, minor)
The Language Arts major and minor prepares prospective teachers to function effectively in this integral component of the elementary classroom.  The goal of the program is to have the students possess the knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role of language arts in elementary education. 
www.cda.cmich.edu/mm/Lang_Arts_Major.htm

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

S. Griffith, ENG

Latin American Studies (minor)
Latin American Studies is designed for students with a strong interest in Latin America.  A student with a minor in this area will be able to become involved more easily into different political, industrial and cultural areas of the U.S., nationally and internationally.
 www.chsbs.cmich.edu/LAS/Program.htm

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

S. Chavez, SASW

Leadership (minor)
The objective of the program is to educate students for and about leadership and prepare them to acquire leadership positions in their community and profession.  This minor complements a wide variety of academic programs such as:   health professions, business, political science, recreation, parks and leisure services, military science, communication, and education. 
www.cmich.edu/cmulead/minor.htm

College of Education and Human Services

S. Wagner, PSY

Media Design, Production, and Technology (minor)
The Media Design, Production, and Technology minor complement many academic majors.  This program will help prepare students for a career in a variety of settings such as corporations, advertising agencies, multimedia studios, nonprofit organizations, schools and universities, and video production companies. 
www.ccfa.cmich.edu/mdpt/curriculum.htm

College of Communications and Fine Arts

S. N. Murthy, CPS

A. Papendick, IET

Museum Studies (minor)
Museum Studies courses introduce students to non-profit managerial and financial practices, museum ethics and legal issues, collections management and care, museum education and presentation techniques, and audience survey and program evaluation techniques.
www.museum.cmich.edu/newminor.htm

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

William Pretzer, HST

Music Theatre (major)
The principle goal of the Music Theatre program is to provide comprehensive training in the complex area of music theatre that integrates various performance skills (music, theatre, and dance) and production experiences into a high-quality pre-professional major.
www.ccfa.cmich.edu/mtheatre/

College of Communications and Fine Arts

J.T. Caldwell, MUS

Natural Resources (minor)
The Natural Resources minor serves as a tool to broaden and strengthen the chosen major by allowing diverse courses to be selected according to student needs and interests.
www.bio.cmich.edu/interdisciplinary.htm

College of Science and Technology

T. Gehring, BIO

Neuroscience (major)
The Neuroscience major integrates courses from four departments:  biology, chemistry, rehabilitation and medical sciences, and psychology.  It is designed to provide students with the requisite academic background, technical skills, and hands-on research experience to successfully compete for either neuroscience-related jobs in the private/public sectors or for admission to graduate or professional schools.
www.chsbs.cmich.edu/psychology/undergraduate/neuroscience.shtm

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

G. Dunbar, PSY

Social Science (major)
This major provides broad interdisciplinary preparation which students can tailor to their professional needs and interests.  Students may undertake concentrated study in Sociology, History, Political Science, Geography, or Economics while exploring the connections among these five disciplines through introductory and advanced course work in a customized mix of the other four disciplines.
www.chsbs.cmich.edu/Political_Science/ADVISING%20FORMS/Social%20Science%20Sheet.htm

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

T. Hall, HST

Social Studies (major)
The Social Studies majors are designed to provide strong interdisciplinary preparation for those intending to teach at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels.  The majors require course work in History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics.  Students who complete these programs receive excellent preparation for teaching Social Studies subjects in Pre-K-12 schools.
http://www.chsbs.cmich.edu/Political_Science/ADVISING%20FORMS/Social%20Studies%20Sheet.htm

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

T. Hall, HST

Women's Studies (major, minor)
The Women’s Studies program focuses on the intersections of gender, ethnicity, class and nationality to understand systems of power and oppression in everyday life, as well as the ongoing struggle for justice throughout the world.
www.chsbs.cmich.edu/WomensStudies/academics.htm

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

T. Saathoff-wells, HEV 

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

College

Director/
Council Chair

MSA – Master of Science in Administration
www.grad.cmich.edu/msa/

College of Graduate Studies

S. Smith, Director

MBA – Master of Business Administration
www.cba.cmich.edu/mba/

College of Business Administration

M. Holmes, Dean's Office

Master of Arts in Education
http://www.profed.cmich.edu/programs/degrees.html?dc=MA-ED

College of Education and Human Services

J. Cochran, Off-Campus

Gerontology Graduate Certificate
www.provost.cmich.edu/viceprovost/interdisciplinary/gerontology/gradcertificate.htm

College of Education and Human Services

E. MaloneBeach, HEV

Master of Arts in Humanities
www.profed.cmich.edu/humanities/images/infopack-atl.pdf

www.grad.cmich.edu/programs_alpha.htm

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

R. Primeau, ENG

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

G. Dunbar, PSY

College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

G. Dunbar, PSY

College of Science and Technology

K. A. Jackson, PHY