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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC MAJORS/MINORS/CONCENTRATIONS/CERTIFICATES
AA= Associate of Arts
AS= Associate of Science
BA = Bachelor of Arts
BBA= Bachelor of Business Administration
BAS = Bachelor of Applied Science
BFA = Bachelor of Fine Arts
BS = Bachelor of Science
BSN = Bachelor of Science Nursing
BSSD = Bachelor of Science Software Development
BSW=Bachelor of Social Work
GRADUATE ACADEMIC MAJORS/CONCENTRATIONS/CERTIFICATES
MA= Master of Arts
MS= Master of Science
MBA= Master of Business Administration
MSSD=Master in Software System Design
MSW= Master of Social Work.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business, Media and Technology
- School of Education
- Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
- Interdepartmental Programs
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Associate Degree Options
General Engineering (AS)
Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA)
Music (AA)
Social Behavioral Sciences (AA)
Bachelors and Minor Degree Options
Department of Biology
Biology (BA, BS, or Minor)
Concentration:
- Teaching
Wildlife Biology and Conservation (BS)
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry (BA, BS, or Minor)
Concentration:
- Biochemistry (BA)
Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Computer Science (BA, BS, or Minor)
Concentrations:
- Individualized Program (BA, BS)
- Information Systems (BA)
- Software/Hardware Systems (BS)
- Mathematics (BA, BS, or Minor)
MATH/Computer Science for Secondary School Teachers (BA)
MATH/Computer Science for Elementary School Teachers (Minor)
Physics (Minor)
Department of English and Philosophy
English (BA or Minor)
English Writing (Minor)
Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences
Health (BA or Minor)
Concentrations:
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Pre -professional Allied Health
Human Performance and Sport (BA, or Minor)
Concentrations:
- Exercise Science
- Physical Education
- Recreation and Sport Management
Coaching (Minor)
Recreation (Minor)
Department of Forestry
Forestry (BS)
Concentrations:
- Wildland Fire (Concentration and Minor)
- Forestry Management (Concentration and Minor)
Conservation Management (BA)
Minors:
- Wildland Fire
- Wildlife Management
- Forestry Management
Certificate Only:
- Forest Watershed Management (Certificate)
Department of History and Political Science
History (BA or Minor)
Political Science (BA or Minor)
Concentrations:
- Law Emphasis
- Liberal Arts
Organizational Leadership in Public Safety (BA)
Certificate:
- Public Safety
Public Safety (Minor)
Department of Languages and Culture
Spanish (BA or Minor)
Native American/Hispanic Cultural Studies (Minor)
Department of Natural Resources Management
Environmental Geology (BS)
Concentrations:
- Geology
- Water Resources
- Environmental Science
Minors:
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Minor, or Certificate)
Department of Nursing
Nursing (BSN) (Licensed RNs only)
Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
Sociology/Anthropology (BA)
Concentrations:
- American Indian Studies
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Social Justice
Criminal Justice Studies (BA, or Minor)
Sociology (Minor)
Anthropology (Minor)
Social Justice (Minor)
Department of Psychology
Psychology (BA, BS, or Minor)
Concentrations:
- General Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts (BA, BFA, or Minor)
Concentrations:
- Pre-Professional (BFA)
- Interdisciplinary (BFA)
- Liberal Arts (BA)
Music (BA, BFA, or Minor)
Concentrations:
- Music Technology and Composition (BA)
- Music Education (BA)
- Music Vocal Performance (BFA)
- Music Production (BFA)
- Universal Music (BA)
Art (Minor)
Art History (Minor)
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Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Concentrations:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- General Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Media Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Minors:
- Accounting
- Finance
- General Business
- Management
- Marketing
Certificates:
- Accounting
- Emerging Business Markets
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership in Public Safety
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Bachelor of Applied Science in General Business
Department of Media Arts and Technology
Software Systems Design (BSSD, or Minor)
Media Arts (BA, or Minor)
Media Arts (BFA)
Concentrations:
- Multimedia and Interactivity
- Photographic Imaging
- Visual Communication
- Video and Audio
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Department of Teacher Education
Elementary Education (BA)
Dual Major-Elementary/Special Education
Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA, BA, or Minor)
Concentration:
- Age 3 to Grade 3
- Birth to Age 4 (Non-Licensure Option/NLIC)
- Birth to Age 4 (Licensure Option)
English as a Second Language (Minor)
Bilingual/TESOL Education (Minor)
Secondary Education (Minor, or Certificate)
Department of Special and Gifted Education
Special Education (BA, Minor, or Certificate)
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Bachelor of Social Work
Social Work (BSW)
University Studies (BA)
General Science for Secondary Teachers (BA)
Cognitive Science (Minor)
Combined Science (Minor)
General Science for Elementary Teachers (Minor)
Gender and Women’s Studies (Minor)
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business, Media and Technology
- School of Education
- Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
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Department of Biology (MS)
Natural Sciences
Concentration:
- Biology (thesis and non-thesis option)
Department of Chemistry (MS)
Applied Chemistry
Department of Computer & Mathematical Sciences
Master of Arts or Science in Media Arts and Computer Science (MA or MS)
Media Arts and Computer Science (MA/MS)
Concentration:
- Computer Science
Department of English (MA)
Concentrations:
- Creative Writing
- Linguistics, Literacy and Composition
- Literature
Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences (MA)
Human Performance and Sport
Optional Concentrations:
- Teacher Education
- Sports Administration
Department of Forestry (MS)
Natural Sciences
Concentrations:
- Environmental Science and Management
Department of History and Political Science (MA)
Public Affairs
Concentrations:
- Applied Sociology
- History
- Political and Governmental Processes
Southwest Studies (MA)
Concentrations:
- History/Political Science
Department of Natural Resources Management (MS)
Natural Sciences
Concentrations:
- Environmental Science and Management
- Geology
Certificate in:
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Department of Nursing (MSN)
Family Nurse Practitioner
Department of Psychology (MS)
Psychology
Concentrations:
- General Psychology
- Clinical Psychology/Counseling
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
Public Affairs (MA)
Public Affairs Concentration:
- Applied Sociology
Criminology (MA)
Cultural Resource Management (MA)
Southwest Studies (MA)
Department of Art & Music
Emphasis Areas only:
- Music*
- Art Education*
*(The above emphasis areas can only be combined with the MA in Curriculum & Instruction)
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Fine Arts
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Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Concentrations:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- General Business
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Dual Degree MSW/MBA
Certificates:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing
Media Arts and Computer Science (MFA)
Concentrations:
- Cultural Technology
Software Systems Design (MSSD)
Software Systems Design
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Department of Counseling Counseling (MA)
Concentrations:
- Clinical Mental Health
- Clinical Rehabilitation
- School
- Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Counseling with Specialization in Vocational Evaluation
Certificates:
- Addictions Counseling
- Professional Counseling
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- School Counseling
Department of Educational Leadership (MA)
Educational Leadership
Concentration:
- Mathematics Teacher Leadership
Certificate:
- Educational Leadership
Department of Special Education (MA)
Special Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction (MA)
Emphasis areas:
- Bilingual Education
- Reading
- English as a Second Language
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
- Early Childhood Multicultural Education
- Alternative Teacher Licensure (ATCP)
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Or a specific content area (e.g., math, English, history, science, etc…)
Certificates:
- Advanced Placement
- Alternative Teacher Licensure (ATCP)
- Bilingual Education
- Reading
- Secondary Education leading to Licensure
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
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Master of Social Work
Concentrations:
- Clinical Practice
- Bilingual/Bicultural Clinical Practice
- Leadership and Administration
- Dual Degree, MSW/MBA