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  • Graduate Catalog 2024–2025
    • About Wichita State
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      • Academic Progress
        • Progress and Requirements
        • Credits Required
        • Requesting Undergraduate Credit
        • Registration, Withdrawal, Drops and Adds
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        • Program Regulations
        • Time Limits, Residency and Tool/​Language Requirements
        • Transfer Credit
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        • Training in Professional and Scholarly Integrity
        • Examinations
        • Graduate Committees
        • Plan of Study
        • Terminal Activity Credit
        • Applying for Degree
        • Thesis and Dissertation
        • Commencement
      • Transcripts
      • Academic Definitions, Grading Policy
        • Course/​Credit Hour Definitions
        • Grading System
    • Financial Information
      • Residency Defined
      • Tuition and Fees
      • Refunds and Waivers
      • Financial Opportunities
    • University Policies and Procedures
      • Notice of Nondiscrimination
      • Student ID
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      • Additional Policies and Procedures
    • Wichita State Resources
      • Academic Resources
        • Graduate Advisors
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        • Labs, Centers and Services
        • Student Early Alert System (SEAS)
        • Student Support Services
      • Campus Resources
        • University Facilities
        • University Libraries
        • Centers and Institutes
        • WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement
        • Student Involvement
        • Health and Wellness Services
        • Sports and Recreation
        • Rhatigan Student Center
        • Information Technology Services
        • Information Security
        • Media Resources
    • Applied Studies, College of
      • Human Performance Studies
        • MEd in Exercise Science
        • MS in Athletic Training
        • Dual/​Accelerated BA to MEd in Exercise Science
        • Certificate in Functional Aging
      • Intervention Services and Leadership in Education
        • Counseling
          • MEd in Counseling
          • Certificate in Child/​Play Therapy
          • Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counselor to School Counselor
          • Certificate in School Counselor to Clinical Mental Health Counselor
        • Early Childhood Unified
          • MAT in Early Childhood Unified Residency
        • Educational Leadership
          • EdD in Educational Leadership
          • EdD in Educational Leadership -​ Educational Psychology Track
          • MEd in Educational Leadership
          • Certificate in Building Level Leadership/​Principal
          • Certificate in Higher Education Leadership
          • Certificate in Mentoring and Coaching
          • Certificate in Superintendency/​District Leadership
        • Educational Psychology
          • MEd in Educational Psychology
          • Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy
          • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education
        • School Psychology
          • EdS in School Psychology -​ Postbaccalaureate
          • EdS in School Psychology -​ Postmaster's
          • Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
        • Special Education
          • MEd in Special Education -​ Early Childhood Unified
          • MEd in Special Education -​ High Incidence
          • MEd in Special Education -​ High Incidence, Alternative Certification
          • MEd or Endorsement in Special Education -​ Low Incidence
      • School of Education
        • MAT -​ Master of Arts in Teaching (Transition to Teaching Track)
        • MEd -​ Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design
        • Certificate in Instructional Design in Professional Practice
        • Certificate in Interdisciplinary STEM Education
        • Certificate in Online Learning and Educational Technology
      • Sport and Leadership Studies
        • MEd in Sport Management
        • Certificate in Professional Learning and Training
    • Business, W. Frank Barton School of
      • Master of Business Administration
        • MBA -​ Master of Business Administration
        • MBA -​ Business Data Management Concentration
        • MBA -​ Finance Concentration
        • MBA -​ Health Care Administration Concentration
        • MBA -​ Human Resource Management Concentration
        • MBA -​ Marketing Concentration
        • MBA -​ Supply Chain Management Concentration
        • MEM to MBA Program
        • MS in Management Science and Supply Chain Management to MBA Program
      • Executive Master of Business Administration
        • Executive MBA
      • Graduate Certificates
        • Certificate in Advanced Business Fundamentals
        • Certificate in Business Fundamentals
      • Accountancy, School of
        • MACC -​ Master of Accountancy
        • MACC -​ Master of Accountancy: Accounting Information Systems Concentration
      • Economics
        • MA in Economics and Quantitative Analysis
        • MA in Economics and Quantitative Analysis -​ Data Analytics Concentration
        • MA in Economics and Quantitative Analysis -​ Financial Economics Concentration
        • MA in Economics and Quantitative Analysis -​ International Economics Concentration
        • Dual/​Accelerated BA to MA in Economics and Quantitative Analysis
        • Dual/​Accelerated BBA to MA in Economics and Quantitative Analysis
      • Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences
        • MS in Business Analytics
        • MS in Management Science and Supply Chain Management
        • Dual/​Accelerated BBA to MS in Business Analytics
        • Dual/​Accelerated BBA to MS in Management Science and Supply Chain Management
        • Certificate in Business Analytics
        • Certificate in Commercial Real Estate Investment and Development
        • Certificate in Supply Chain Management
      • Management
        • Master of Human Resource Management
        • Dual/​Accelerated BBA to Master of Human Resource Management
        • Certificate in Human Resource Management Decision Making
        • Certificate in Human Resource Management Skills
      • Marketing
    • Engineering, College of
      • MS in Materials Engineering
      • Graduate Certificates
      • Aerospace Engineering
        • PhD in Aerospace Engineering
        • MS in Aerospace Engineering
      • Applied Engineering
      • Biomedical Engineering
        • PhD in Biomedical Engineering
        • MS in Biomedical Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Biomedical Engineering
        • Certificate in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
      • Computing, School of
        • MS in Computer Science
        • MS in Computing
        • MS in Data Science
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Computer Science
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Computing
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Data Science
        • Certificate in Computational Data Science
        • Certificate in Computer Networking
        • Certificate in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
        • Certificate in Software Engineering
      • Electrical and Computer Engineering
        • PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
        • MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
        • Certificate in Transportation Electrification
      • Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering
        • PhD in Industrial Engineering
        • MEM -​ Master of Engineering Management
        • MS in Industrial Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's in Industrial Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MEM
        • Certificate in Additive Manufacturing
        • Certificate in Foundations of Six Sigma and Quality Improvement
        • Certificate in Lean Systems
        • Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics
        • Certificate in Supply Chain Management
        • Certificate in Systems Engineering and Management
      • Mechanical Engineering
        • PhD in Mechanical Engineering
        • MS in Mechanical Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's in Mechanical Engineering
        • Certificate in Additive Manufacturing
        • Certificate in Nano Engineering
        • Certificate in Sustainable Energy
    • Fine Arts, College of
      • Master of Arts in Arts Leadership and Management
      • School of Art, Design and Creative Industries
        • Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
      • School of Digital Arts
      • School of Music
        • MM -​ Chamber Music Concentration
        • MM -​ Composition Concentration
        • MM -​ Conducting Concentration
        • MM -​ History-​Literature Concentration
        • MM -​ Opera Performance Concentration
        • MM -​ Performance Concentration
          • MM -​ Performance Concentration -​ Organ Emphasis
          • MM -​ Performance Concentration -​ Piano Emphasis
          • MM -​ Performance Concentration -​ Strings, Winds and Percussion Emphasis
          • MM -​ Performance Concentration -​ Voice Emphasis
        • MM -​ Piano Accompanying Concentration
        • MM -​ Piano Pedagogy Concentration
        • MME -​ Choral Music Concentration
        • MME -​ Elementary Music Concentration
        • MME -​ Instrumental Conducting Concentration
        • MME -​ Instrumental Music Concentration
        • MME -​ Music in Special Education Concentration
        • MME -​ Voice Concentration
        • Certificate in Kodaly Method
        • Certificate in Professional Studies in Music Performance
        • Certificate in Special Music Education -​ Adaptive Music
      • School of Performing Arts
    • Health Professions, College of
      • School of Health Sciences
        • Communication Sciences and Disorders
          • PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders
          • AuD -​ Doctor of Audiology
          • MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders
        • Physical Therapy
          • Doctor of Physical Therapy
        • Physician Associate
          • Master of Physician Associate
        • Public Health Sciences
          • MA in Aging Studies
          • Master of Health Administration
          • MA in Aging Studies to Master of Health Administration
          • Master of Health Administration to MA in Aging Studies
          • Dual/​Accelerated Bachelor's Degree to Master of Aging Studies
          • Dual/​Accelerated BS in Health Management to Master of Health Administration
          • Certificate in Aging Studies for Health Professionals
          • Certificate in Healthcare Leadership
          • Certificate in Public Health
          • Certificate in Senior Living Management
          • Graduate Emphasis in Aging Studies
      • School of Nursing
        • DNP in Nursing -​ Adult -​ Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG/​ACNP)
        • DNP in Nursing -​ Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
        • DNP in Nursing -​ Psychiatric/​Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
        • DNP in Nursing -​ Individual/​Family Focus
        • MSN in Nursing -​ Nurse Executive with Healthcare Leadership
        • MSN in Nursing -​ Nursing Education
      • School of Oral Health
    • Innovation and Design, College of
      • MID -​ Master of Innovation Design
      • Dual/​Accelerated Honors Baccalaureate to Master of Innovation Design
      • Certificate in Agile Product Management
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, Fairmount College of
      • Anthropology
        • MA in Anthropology
        • Certificate in Museum Studies
      • Biological Sciences
        • MS in Biological Sciences
      • Chemistry and Biochemistry
        • PhD in Chemistry
        • MS in Chemistry
      • Communication, Elliott School of
        • MA in Communication
        • Dual/​Accelerated BA to MA in Communication
      • Criminal Justice, School of
        • MA in Criminal Justice
      • Earth, Environmental and Physical Sciences
        • MS in Earth, Environmental and Physical Sciences
      • Economics
      • English Language and Literature
        • MA in English
        • MFA in Creative Writing
        • Dual/​Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's in English
        • Certificate in English Literature and Composition Pedagogy
      • Geography
      • Geology
      • History
        • MA in History
        • MA in History -​ Thesis Program in Local and Community History
      • Liberal Studies -​ Interdisciplinary
        • Certificate in Great Plains Studies
      • Linguistics
      • Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
        • Mathematics
          • PhD in Applied Mathematics
          • MS in Mathematical Data Science
          • MS in Mathematics
          • Dual/​​Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program in Mathematics
          • Certificate in Mathematical Foundations of Data Analytics
        • Physics
          • MS in Physics
          • Certificate in Space Science
      • Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
        • MA in Spanish
        • Dual/​Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program in Spanish
        • Certificate in Hispanic Cultural Studies
        • Certificate in Spanish for the Professions
      • Philosophy
      • Political Science
      • Psychology
        • PhD in Psychology
      • Public Affairs, Hugo Wall School of
        • MPA — Master of Public Administration
        • Graduate Certificate in City and County Management
        • Graduate Certificate in Economic Development
        • Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
        • Graduate Certificate in Public Finance
        • Certificate in Urban Policy and Innovation
      • Religion
      • School of Social Work
        • MSW -​ Master of Social Work
        • Nondegree Program in Social Work
      • Sociology
        • MA in Sociology
      • Women's, Ethnicity and Intersectional Studies
    • Degrees and Academic Majors
    • Search Courses
    • Courses A -​ Z
      • ACCT -​ Accounting
      • AE -​ Aerospace Engineering
      • ANTH -​ Anthropology
      • APEN -​ Applied Engineering
      • ARTE -​ Art Education
      • ARTG -​ Graphic Design
      • ARTH -​ Art History
      • ARTS -​ Studio Art
      • BIOL -​ Biology
      • BLAW -​ Business Law
      • BME -​ Biomedical Engineering
      • BSAN -​ Business Analytics
      • CAS -​ Applied Studies
      • CESP -​ Counseling, Educational and School Psychology
      • CHEM -​ Chemistry
      • CI -​ Curriculum and Instruction
      • CJ -​ Criminal Justice
      • CLES -​ Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational and School Psychology
      • COMM -​ Communication
      • CS -​ Computer Science
      • CSD -​ Communication Sciences and Disorders
      • DANC -​ Dance
      • DS -​ Decision Sciences
      • ECE -​ Electrical and Computer Engineering
      • ECON -​ Economics
      • EDUC -​ Education
      • EEPS -​ Earth, Environmental and Physical Sciences
      • EL -​ Educational Leadership
      • EMBA -​ Executive MBA
      • ENGL -​ English
      • ENTR -​ Entrepreneurship
      • ETHS -​ Ethnic Studies
      • FA -​ Fine Arts
      • FIN -​ Finance
      • FREN -​ French
      • GEOG -​ Geography
      • GEOL -​ Geology
      • GERM -​ German
      • HIST -​ History
      • HP -​ Health Professions
      • HPS -​ Human Performance Studies
      • HRM -​ Human Resource Management
      • HS -​ Health Sciences
      • IB -​ International Business
      • ID -​ Innovative Design
      • IME -​ Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
      • ISLE -​ Intervention Services and Leadership in Education
      • LASI -​ LAS Interdisciplinary
      • LATN -​ Latin
      • LEAD -​ Leadership
      • LING -​ Linguistics
      • MART -​ Media Arts
      • MATH -​ Mathematics
      • MBA -​ Master of Business Administration
      • ME -​ Mechanical Engineering
      • MGMT -​ Management
      • MIS -​ Management Information Systems
      • MKT -​ Marketing
      • MUSA -​ Applied Music
      • MUSC -​ Musicology Composition
      • MUSE -​ Music Education
      • MUSP -​ Music Performance
      • NURS -​ Nursing
      • PA -​ Physician Associate
      • PADM -​ Public Administration
      • PHIL -​ Philosophy
      • PHS -​ Public Health Sciences
      • PHYS -​ Physics
      • POLS -​ Political Science
      • PSY -​ Psychology
      • PT -​ Physical Therapy
      • RE -​ Real Estate
      • REL -​ Religion
      • SCWK -​ Social Work
      • SMGT -​ Sport Management
      • SOC -​ Sociology
      • SPAN -​ Spanish
      • SPED -​ Special Education
      • STAT -​ Statistics
      • TAP -​ Teacher Apprentice Program
      • THEA -​ Theatre
      • WOMS -​ Women's Studies
    • Graduate Catalog A-​Z Index
  • Undergraduate Catalog 2024–2025
    • About This Catalog
    • About Wichita State
      • General Information
      • University Locations
      • Academic Calendar
      • University Faculty
      • Retired Faculty
    • Admission and Getting Started
      • Undergraduate Admission
      • International Student Admission
      • High School Students
      • Former Students in Inactive Status
      • Articulation Agreements
      • Admission to Accelerated Programs;​ Graduate School
      • Transfer Credit
      • Shocker Pathway
      • Getting Started at Wichita State
      • Housing and Residence Life
    • Academic Information
      • Types of Programs and Courses
        • Wichita State Online
        • Double/​Second Major or Degree
        • Certificate, Residency and Badge Programs
        • Cooperative Education and Internships
        • Exchange and Study Abroad Programs
        • Alternative Course Structures
      • Academic Progress
        • Degree Evaluation
        • Recognition and Honors
        • Credit for Prior Learning
        • Graduate Credit for Undergraduates
        • Transferring Colleges Within the University
        • Probation, Dismissal, Withdrawal, Etc.
        • Exceptions and Appeals
      • General Education Program
        • General Education Courses
      • Graduation
        • Date of Catalog Requirements
        • Commencement, Degrees Awarded with Distinction
      • Transcripts
      • Academic Definitions, Grading Policy
        • Classification of Students
        • Course/​Credit Hour Definitions
        • Audit Credit and Credit/​No Credit Courses
        • Examinations and Grading
    • Financial Information
      • Tuition and Fees
      • Residency Defined
      • Financial Assistance
      • Refunds and Waivers
    • University Policies and Procedures
      • Notice of Nondiscrimination
      • Student ID
      • Student Responsibility
      • Release of Student Information Policy (Privacy Law)
      • Additional Policies and Procedures
    • Wichita State Resources
      • Academic Resources
        • Academic Advising
        • Student Success
        • First-​Generation Coordinating Council
        • Online and Adult Learning
        • Shocker Career Accelerator
        • Intensive English Language Center
        • Labs, Centers and Services
        • Early Alert and Tutoring
        • Student Support Services
      • Campus Resources
        • University Facilities
        • University Libraries
        • Centers and Institutes
        • WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement
        • Student Involvement
        • Health and Wellness Services
        • Sports and Recreation
        • Rhatigan Student Center
        • Information Technology Services
        • Information Security
        • Media Resources
    • Applied Studies, College of
      • Human Performance Studies
        • Dual/​Accelerated BA to MEd in Exercise Science
        • BA in Exercise Science
        • Minor in Exercise Science
        • Certificate in Coaching
        • Certificate in Fitness
        • Certificate in Weight Training
      • Intervention Services and Leadership in Education
        • BAED in Early Childhood Unified/​Elementary Education Apprentice
      • School of Education
        • BA in Physical Education: Prek-​12
        • BAED -​ Biology (Secondary)
        • BAED -​ Chemistry (Secondary)
        • BAED -​ Early Childhood Unified
        • BAED -​ Earth and Space Science (Secondary)
        • BAED -​ Elementary Education
        • BAED -​ English/​Language Arts (Secondary)
        • BAED -​ English/​Science (Middle)
        • BAED -​ French (PreK-​12)
        • BAED -​ History, Government and Social Studies (Secondary)
        • BAED -​ History/​English (Middle)
        • BAED -​ History/​Mathematics (Middle)
        • BAED -​ History/​Science (Middle)
        • BAED -​ Mathematics (Middle)
        • BAED -​ Mathematics (Secondary)
        • BAED -​ Mathematics/​English (Middle)
        • BAED -​ Mathematics/​Science (Middle)
        • BAED -​ Physics (Secondary)
        • BAED -​ Spanish (PreK-​12)
      • Sport and Leadership Studies
        • BA in Sport Management
        • BAS in Organizational Leadership and Learning
        • Minor in Diversity in Sports Studies
        • Minor in Equity and Ethics
        • Minor in Esports Management
        • Minor in Organizational Leadership and Learning
        • Minor in Sport Management
        • Minor in Student Organization Leadership
        • Minor in Wellness
        • Certificate in Sport Leadership and Branding
    • Business, W. Frank Barton School of
      • Bachelor of Business Administration
        • BBA -​ Business Administration
        • Real Estate Emphasis
      • Minor in Business Administration
      • Accountancy, School of
        • BBA -​ Accounting
        • Minor in Accounting
      • Economics
        • Dual/​Accelerated BBA to MA in Economics and Quantitative Analysis
        • BBA -​ Economics
        • BBA -​ Economics Emphasis in Real Estate
        • Minor in Economics
      • Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences
        • Dual/​Accelerated BBA to MS in Business Analytics
        • Dual/​Accelerated BBA to MS in Management Science and Supply Chain Management
        • BBA -​ Finance
        • BBA -​ Finance Emphasis in Real Estate
        • BBA -​ Information Technology and Management Information Systems
        • Minor in Business Analytics
        • Minor in Finance
        • Minor in Information Systems for Accountants
        • Minor in Information Technology and Management Information Systems
        • Minor in Operations Management
        • Minor in Supply Chain Management
        • Certificate in Business Analytics
        • Certificate in Financial Services
        • Certificate in Real Estate
      • Management
        • Dual/​Accelerated BBA to Master of Human Resource Management
        • BBA -​ Entrepreneurship
        • BBA -​ Entrepreneurship Emphasis in Real Estate
        • BBA -​ Hospitality
        • BBA -​ Human Resource Management
        • BBA -​ International Business
        • BBA -​ Management
        • Minor in Entrepreneurship
        • Minor in Human Resource Management
        • Minor in International Business
        • Minor in Management
        • Certificate in Entrepreneurship
        • Certificate in Global Business
        • Certificate in Human Resource Management
        • Certificate in Leading and Managing a Remote Workforce
        • Certificate in Visionary Leadership
      • Marketing
        • BBA -​ Marketing
        • BBA -​ Marketing Emphasis in Data-​Driven Marketing and Intelligence
        • BBA -​ Marketing Emphasis in Digital Marketing
        • BBA -​ Marketing Emphasis in Real Estate
        • Minor in Marketing
        • Minor in Personal Selling
    • Engineering, College of
      • Engineering+ Program
      • Aerospace Engineering
        • BS in Aerospace Engineering
        • Departmental Honors in Aerospace Engineering
      • Applied Engineering
        • BS in Applied Engineering -​ Concentration in Engineering Management
        • BS in Applied Engineering -​ Concentration in Process Automation
        • BS in Applied Engineering -​ Concentration in Sustainability and Environmental Engineering
        • Certificate in Applied Data Analysis
        • Certificate in Assistive Technology and Accessible Design
        • Certificate in Cyber Physical Systems
        • Certificate in Facilities Management
        • Certificate in Sustainable Energy Systems
        • Certificate in Sustainable Water Resources
      • Biomedical Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Biomedical Engineering
        • BS in Biomedical Engineering
        • Certificate in Biomaterials Engineering
      • Computing, School of
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Computer Science
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Computing
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Data Science
        • BS in Computer Science
        • BS in Cybersecurity
        • Minor in Computer Science
        • Minor in Cybersecurity
        • Certificate in Cybersecurity Essentials
        • Certificate in Data and Web Security
        • Certificate in Fundamentals of Information Technology
        • Certificate in Human Factors in Security and Technology
      • Electrical and Computer Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
        • BS in Computer Engineering
        • BS in Electrical Engineering
      • Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's in Industrial Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MEM Program
        • BS in Industrial Engineering
        • BS in Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
        • Minor in Manufacturing Engineering
      • Mechanical Engineering
        • Dual/​Accelerated BS to MS in Mechanical Engineering
        • BS in Mechanical Engineering
        • Minor in Mechanical Engineering
        • Certificate in Energy and Environment
        • Certificate in Sustainable Materials and Design
    • Fine Arts, College of
      • School of Art, Design and Creative Industries
        • BA in Art -​ Art Emphasis
        • BA in Art -​ Art History Emphasis
        • BFA in Art -​ Art Education Emphasis
        • BFA in Art -​ Studio Art: Applied Drawing Concentration
        • BFA in Art -​ Studio Art: Ceramics Media Concentration
        • BFA in Art -​ Studio Art: Community and Social Practices Concentration
        • BFA in Art -​ Studio Art: Painting Concentration
        • BFA in Art -​ Studio Art: Photo Media Concentration
        • BFA in Art -​ Studio Art: Print Media Concentration
        • BFA in Art -​ Studio Art: Sculpture Concentration
        • BFA in Graphic Design
        • Minor in Art and Design
        • Minor in Art History
        • Minor in Graphic Design
      • School of Digital Arts
        • BAA in Media Arts -​ Concentration in Acting for Digital Arts
        • BAA in Media Arts -​ Concentration in Animation
        • BAA in Media Arts -​ Concentration in Audio Production
        • BAA in Media Arts -​ Concentration in Collaborative Design
        • BAA in Media Arts -​ Concentration in Filmmaking
        • BAA in Media Arts -​ Concentration in Game Design
        • Certificate in Animation
        • Certificate in Audio Production
        • Certificate in Filmmaking
        • Certificate in Game Design
      • School of Music
        • Bachelor of Arts in Music
        • BM in Composition
        • BM in Jazz and Contemporary Media
        • BM in Performance -​ Instrumental Emphasis
        • BM in Performance -​ Keyboard Emphasis
        • BM in Performance -​ Vocal Emphasis
        • BME -​ Instrumental
        • BME -​ Keyboard
        • BME -​ Special Music Education
        • BME -​ Vocal
        • Minor in Music
      • School of Performing Arts
        • Dance
          • BA in Dance
          • BFA in Dance
          • Minor in Dance
          • Certificate in Choreography
          • Certificate in Commercial Dance
          • Certificate in Dance and Digital Performance
        • Music Theatre
          • BA in Music Theatre
          • BFA in Music Theatre
          • Minor in Music Theatre
        • Theatre
          • BA in Theatre
          • BFA in Design and Technical Theatre
          • BFA in Theatre Performance
          • Minor in Theatre
          • Certificate in Directing
          • Certificate in Stage Management
          • Certificate in Voice Acting
    • Health Professions, College of
      • School of Health Sciences
        • Communication Sciences and Disorders
          • BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders
        • Medical Laboratory Sciences
          • BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences
        • Public Health Sciences
          • Dual/​Accelerated Bachelor's Degree to Master of Aging Studies
          • Dual/​Accelerated BS in Health Management to Master of Health Administration
          • BS in Health Management
          • BS in Health Science
          • Field Major/​BGS in Aging Studies
          • Minor in Aging Studies
          • Minor in Health Management
          • Minor in Health Science
          • Minor in Public Health
          • Certificate in Advanced Public Health Practice
          • Certificate in Aging Studies for Health Professionals
          • Certificate in Foundational Public Health Practice
          • Certificate in Health Science
          • Certificate in Healthcare Leadership
      • School of Nursing
        • Bachelor of Science in Nursing -​ Accelerated Program
        • Bachelor of Science in Nursing -​ RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Program
        • Bachelor of Science in Nursing -​ Traditional Program
      • School of Oral Health
        • BS in Dental Hygiene -​ Degree Completion
        • BS in Dental Hygiene -​ Entry Level Program
    • Honors College, Dorothy and Bill Cohen
      • Dual/​Accelerated Honors Baccalaureate to Master of Innovation Design
      • Honors Baccalaureate
      • Minor in University Honors
      • Honors Track -​ Departmental
      • Honors Track -​ Emory Lindquist Honors Scholar
      • Honors Track -​ General Interdisciplinary
      • Honors Track -​ Law and Public Policy
      • Honors Track -​ Leadership
    • Innovation and Design, College of
      • Minor in Sustainability
      • Certificate in Blockchain
      • Certificate in Design Thinking
      • Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, Fairmount College of
      • Associate of Arts
      • Field Major and Bachelor of General Studies
      • Legal Education Accelerated Degree (LEAD)
      • Aging Studies
      • Anthropology
        • BA in Anthropology
        • Minor in Anthropology
        • Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
      • Biological Sciences
        • BA in Biological Sciences with Biological/​Biomedical Emphasis
        • BA in Biological Sciences with Ecological/​Environmental/​Organismal Emphasis
        • BS in Biological Sciences with Biological/​Biomedical Emphasis
        • BS in Biological Sciences with Ecological/​Environmental/​Organismal Emphasis
        • Biochemistry Field Major
        • Minor in Biological Sciences
        • Certificate in Pre-​Genetic Counseling
      • Chemistry and Biochemistry
        • BA in Chemistry
        • BS in Chemistry -​ ACS Biochemistry Option
        • BS in Chemistry -​ Chemistry Option
        • BS in Chemistry -​ Premedicine
        • Biochemistry Field Major
        • Chemistry/​Business Field Major
        • Minor in Chemistry
      • Communication, Elliott School of
        • Dual/​Accelerated BA to MA in Communication
        • BA in Communication -​ Communication Studies Emphasis
        • BA in Communication -​ Integrated Marketing Communication Emphasis
        • BA in Communication -​ Journalism and Media Production Emphasis
        • BA in Communication -​ Open Emphasis
        • Departmental Honors in Communication
        • Minor in Communication
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