Newly-Approved Academic Programs for 2026-2027

New undergraduate certificate

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 minor

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

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.