Newly-Approved Academic Programs for 2026-2027
New graduate program
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Leadership - The Early Childhood Leadership MA program offers a comprehensive, well-rounded educational experience by covering essential aspects of leadership, fiscal management, advocacy, and pedagogy, equipping students with a holistic skill set highly valued across various professional settings. The emphasis on practical application and hands-on experience enables students to apply theoretical knowledge directly in real-world scenarios. The focus on fostering effective relationships, promoting social justice, and ethical leadership resonates with students who are passionate about positively impacting their communities and the larger society.
New undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate Certificate – Health Communications - The Health Communication certificate is aimed at undergraduate students interested in developing and refining the communication skills and knowledge to navigate careers in health professions and/ or interactions with health professionals.
Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced Historical Studies – This 9-credit-hour certificate is intended for students with a signed Teaching Social Studies (Grades 5-12) Major. Students pursuing an Advanced Historical Studies Undergraduate Certificate are encouraged to meet with an advisor during the first semester of attendance at CMU.
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Video - This 12-15 credit-hour certificate is designed for degree-seeking students of any non-Media Arts major and non-degree-seeking students who desire to gain experience in producing videos to improve the promotion, funding, and operation of their business ventures.
New graduate certificate
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Collegiate Mathematics - This is a three-course certificate for graduate students and education professionals seeking more pedagogical knowledge about teaching mathematics at the collegiate level.
New major
Applied World Languages and Cultures Major - The B.A. in Applied World Languages and Cultures offers a cutting-edge language education that ensures our students are career-ready. Our curriculum offers excellent linguistic and cultural training as well as hands-on learning opportunities with internships and study abroad. Our program emphasizes the intercultural competence essential for success in today’s global workforce, both domestically and abroad. Our courses stress language proficiency, intercultural understanding, and applied language experiences along the continuum of college and career. Alumni will be well-prepared for graduate work and diverse career paths in business, government, non-profit organizations, and other global careers. The program offers options in: Applied Global French, Applied German, Applied Spanish, Applied Multilingual
New minor
Cybersecurity Minor - The Cybersecurity Minor will prepare undergraduates with foundational knowledge and practical skills to protect information assets, software systems, or networked infrastructures. Emphasizing secure-by-design thinking, the program introduces core concepts in risk assessment, threat modeling, incident response, cryptography, secure programming, and network security. Students learn to identify common vulnerabilities, apply defensive controls, evaluate trade-offs among security, usability, and performance, and communicate findings effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Through hands-on labs and case-based projects, students gain experience with secure development workflows, and ethical and legal standards governing cybersecurity practice. Graduates of the minor will be prepared to contribute to secure application development, security operations, and compliance initiatives.
Applied Forensics Minor - The minor comprises four tracks that provide students with unique skill sets. Forensic Psychology and Anthropology track: students in this track learn specific psychological and anthropological skills used in forensic labs and for forensic evaluations, and discuss the social factors and biases behind these methods and theories. This track is open to all majors. Biotechnology track: Students in this track learn the underlying skills necessary for forensic analyses, such as DNA and latent print analyses. This track is only available to the following majors: Biology: Biomedical, Cell and Molecular concentration; Biotechnology: Microscopy or Molecular Biology concentrations; Biochemistry; Neuroscience: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience concentration. Cybersecurity track: Students in this track learn skills for conducting electronic and digital forensic analyses. This track is only available to the following majors: Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Investigative and Forensic Journalism Track: Students in this track learn skills for communicating and investigating forensic issues. This track is open to all majors.
Digital Strategy Minor - The Digital Strategy minor provides students with a foundational and customizable academic experience that complements a wide range of majors. Rooted in public relations, multimedia writing, and digital analytics, this 21-credit program prepares students to plan, analyze, and manage strategic digital communication in professional settings. Students select from a variety of elective courses to tailor the minor to their interests, whether in social media, strategic communication, or data-driven storytelling. The minor prepares students for various roles across industries such as marketing, public relations, education, healthcare, and e-commerce by developing versatile skills in digital strategy.
Program changes approved for 2026-2027
Social and Criminal Justice Major (formerly Sociology Major: Social and Criminal Justice Concentration) – This major goes deep into social concerns, corrections and criminology. We give you the tools and knowledge to pursue a fulfilling career to fight for social justice and advocate for changes to the criminal justice system.
Executive Management Graduate Certificate (formerly Administrative Essentials Graduate Certificate) - The Executive Management graduate certificate program is designed for professionals who want to drive innovation, navigate complexity, and achieve sustainable success in today's global marketplace. Those earning this credential will be prepared for leadership and management positions in a variety of industries.
Film Studies Minor (formerly Cinema Studies Minor) - Students will acquire an understanding of all aspects of film, learning various areas of the craft.
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Video (formerly Undergraduate Certificate in Corporate Video) - This 12-15 credit-hour certificate is designed for degree-seeking students of any non-Media Arts major and non-degree-seeking students who desire to gain experience in producing videos to improve the promotion, funding, and operation of their business ventures.
Return from hiatus for 2026-2027
Visual Arts Education Major - This art major is arranged in consultation with a departmental advisor. This will certify the graduate to teach art, K-12.
Health and Physical Education Major - As a health and physical education major, you will be equipped with the following knowledge and skills to teach: health concepts such as nutrition, physical fitness, mental health, substance abuse prevention, sexual health, and disease prevention, functional motor competency, resistance and cardiovascular training techniques, fitness plan development, and lifelong physical activities.
NOTE: Further information on program offerings can be obtained from the academic department of record.