Newly-Approved Academic Programs for 2023-2024
New undergraduate certificates
Undergraduate Certificate - Drone Regulations, Operations, and Applications - This certificate includes Part 107 FAA regulation training, safety training, and flight management operations, and creative applications of drone technology. Students must meet FAA requirements to obtain Part 107 remote pilot’s certificate.
Undergraduate Certificate in Cloud Computing - Cloud computing developers focus on the development of cloud-based solutions, typically by amalgamating computing resources in one or more cloud environments. This certificate is designed for any student who wishes to develop competencies required to create cloud computing solutions.
Undergraduate Certificate in Database Development - Data backend developers assess, implement, and administer databases and tasks to securely store and retrieve data. This certificate is designed for any student who wishes to develop competencies required to create database solutions.
Undergraduate Certificate in Mobile Computing - Mobile computing developers create solutions that amalgamate mobile device-, network-, and cloud-provided resources through amalgamation, for example by combining existing computing sources on-device and in the cloud. This certificate is designed for any student that wishes to develop competencies required to create mobile computing solutions.
Undergraduate Certificate in Network Administration - Network administrators create solutions that combine multiple network components such as routers, switches, and servers with network services. This certificate is designed for any student who wishes to develop competencies required to create solutions based on web technologies.
Undergraduate Certificate in Web Development - Web developers create solutions that tie client-side and server-side components such as data sources and dynamic scripts together, typically to be presented in a browser view. This certificate is designed for any student who wishes to develop competencies required to create solutions based on web technologies.
Undergraduate Certificate in Integration of Science, Technology, and Engineering (InSciTE) - The InSciTE certificate prepares students for careers in STEM by addressing the “21st-century skills” needed for students to succeed professionally. These skills include working in a diverse team of people from different fields, communicating effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and experiencing STEM challenges to discover creative solutions.
Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media (return from hiatus) - The purpose of the Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media is to prepare students to understand the history and development of social media, identify the cultural, legal and ethical impact of using social media in society, develop effective social media content, and to analyze its benefits in order to strategically incorporate it in the public or private sector.
New graduate certificate
Health Geographic Information Systems - The Health Geographic Information Systems (GIS) graduate certificate aims to prepare students with advanced knowledge and skills in applying GIS concepts and technology to key issues
in population health and epidemiology.
New majors
Event and Recreation Management Major - The program provides students with the combination of skills and knowledge needed to be successful as an event manager in a range of event planning settings. Event managers are found in education,
government, private business and industry, and the non-profit sectors.
Outdoor and Environmental Recreation Major - If you love the outdoors, feel connected to the environment, and enjoy educating people, you can turn that passion into a career in outdoor recreation. Our outdoor and environmental recreation
students combine class and practical application in the field to prepare for careers in parks, protected areas, camps, and outdoor or environmental education programs — including at national parks or adventure programs.
Recreational Therapy and Rehabilitation Major - The goal of the Recreational Therapy and Rehabilitation Major is to prepare students to serve as competent practitioners in the role of Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS). Students in this program develop skills to work with individuals with disability and chronic illness in diverse health care settings.
New minor
Social and Criminal Justice Minor - Students graduating with a Social & Criminal Justice minor will demonstrate a thoughtful, critical perspective on crime and social & criminal justice.
Public Law Minor - This minor provides students with working knowledge of the American justice system along with means of legal advocacy for traditionally marginalized groups. Practical skills are developed and enhanced that allow students to work more effectively in and alongside the judicial system, acquire intimate knowledge of advocacy within legal institutions, and pursue justice for historically underrepresented people.
Creative Writing Minor - This 24-credit hour minor is designed for undergraduate students who desire to gain greater competency in the writing of poetry, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction, as well as screenwriting, scriptwriting, and playwriting. It also prepares students to study creative writing at the graduate level.
New concentrations
Public Health: Public Health Education Concentration - This concentration is designed to provide students with public health skills and prepare graduates for employment in the public health workforce in a variety of official, voluntary, community-based organizations, private health agencies and hospitals. Graduates can inform and motivate people about healthy lifestyles and help communities develop healthy environments.
Public Health: Pre-Health Professional Concentration - Undergraduate students who plan to apply to medical and graduate training programs and would like to gain public health skills can benefit from the pre-health professional concentration.
Fashion Buying Concentration - focuses on providing career competencies related to fashion buying, sourcing, supply chain operations, and brand and retail management.
Program changes approved for 2023-2024
Health Fitness and Performance Minor (formerly Health Fitness Minor) - This minor is designed for the Exercise Science major (Clinical Exercise Science or Kinesiology options), or Athletic Training/Sports Medicine or Athletic Training (BSAT) majors preparing to work in the fitness or sports performance industry and intending to obtain certifications available in the field of health fitness, e.g., personal training, health fitness professional and strength, and conditioning.
Nonprofit Leadership and Service Minor (formerly Public Administration Minor) – this minor leads students to rewarding careers at any level of government, from city manager to policy analyst to contract
specialist. Many of our graduates combine this minor with other interests to pursue a career in a variety of fields.
Public Health Major (formerly Public Health Education) - The purpose of this major is to prepare students for careers in a variety of official, voluntary, community-based organizations, private health agencies,
health departments, and hospitals. Some career possibilities include, but are not limited to, the education of the public regarding chronic and communicable disease prevention; the promotion of wellness; assessing, planning and implementing
programs within communities; and organizing communities regarding health issues.
Teaching English Learners Minor (formerly English as a Second Language Minor) - This minor will lead to a PK-12 ESL endorsement.
Teaching English Language Arts Grades 5-12 Major (formerly English Major for the B.S. in Ed) - The Teaching English Language Arts Grades 5-12 Major prepares CMU students for teaching certification within the state of
Michigan
Teaching English Language Arts Grades 5-9 Minor (formerly English Minor for the B.S. in Ed) - The Teaching English Language Arts Grades 7-12 Minor prepares CMU students for teaching certification within
the state of Michigan.
Teaching English Language Arts Grades 7-12 Minor (formerly English Minor for the B.S. in Ed) - The Teaching English Language Arts Grades 7-12 Minor prepares CMU students for teaching certification
within the state of Michigan.
Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-12 Major (formerly Mathematics Major for the B.S. in Ed) - The Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-12 Major prepares CMU students for teaching certification within the state of Michigan
Teaching Mathematics Grades 7-12 Minor (formerly Mathematics Minor for the B.S. in Ed) - The Teaching Mathematics Grades 7-12 Minor prepares CMU students for teaching certification within the state of Michigan.
Native American and Indigenous Studies (formerly American Indian Studies Undergraduate Certificate) - This 18-credit hour certificate is designed for degree-seeking students in any major and non-degree-seeking
students who want to become more proficient in this in-depth area of global studies, an area of expertise sought after by businesses; local, state, and federal government agencies; nonprofit and nongovernmental (NGO) organizations; health
care and social service professions; and any other workplace or setting that requires people to talk across cultural differences. Students will gain greater competency in their understanding of diverse Native American histories and cultures. The
certificate will also help students gain greater and understanding and appreciation of current issues relevant to Native American people and steps Native Americans are taking to build and strengthen their communities.
Exercise Science Major, Health Fitness and Performance Option (formerly Health Fitness Option) - The Health Fitness and Performance option is for students intending to pursue a career as a health fitness professional,
personal trainer, or strength and conditioning coach.
Health Fitness and Performance Minor (formerly Health Fitness) - This minor is designed for the Exercise Science major (Clinical Exercise Science or Kinesiology options), or Athletic Training/Sports Medicine or Athletic Training (BSAT) majors preparing to work in the fitness or sports performance industry, and intending to obtain certifications available in the field of health fitness, e.g., personal training, health fitness professional and strength and conditioning.
Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-9 Minor (formerly Mathematics Minor for the B.S. in Ed) - The Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-9 Minor prepares CMU students for teaching certification within the state of Michigan.
Bachelor of Science in Education: Secondary Standard Certificate (formerly B.S. in Ed. Secondary Standard Certificate) - Completion of this degree will qualify a student for recommendation to the Michigan State Board of Education for a Standard Certificate, which will permit the holder to teach in the corresponding levels of the major.