Newly-Approved Academic Programs for 2025-2026
New undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate Certificate in Indigenous Studies for Social Studies Educators - Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to engage in evidence-based inquiries about societal change related to cultural complexities (local, national, tribal, and international). Explain the complexity of historical events based on evidence and multiple and inclusive perspectives with special attention to local, state, national, and global historical traumas, such as Residential Boarding Schools and evaluate the role of resources on conflict and cooperation between Indigenous populations and/or regions.
Undergraduate Certificate in Marketing Environmental Sustainability - This undergraduate certificate combines environmental studies and marketing to provide students with a distinct credential that prepares them to promote environmental sustainability effectively and ethically in corporate, non-profit, and governmental organizations and the broader community.
Undergraduate Certificate in Casino Gaming Operations - This certificate provides students with focused instruction on the casino gaming industry, developing the knowledge and skills instrumental to success in the industry.
New minor
Applied Artificial Intelligence Minor - The minor in applied artificial intelligence prepares graduates to responsibly develop, deploy, and evaluate applications utilizing artificial intelligence. The minor includes requisite coursework to develop the computational thinking and programming skills needed to develop solutions that utilize artificial intelligence, to understand sources of bias and explainability in such applications, and to consider points of failure. The program provides a broad overview of many approaches to artificial intelligence such as supervised machine learning, unsupervised machine learning, reinforcement learning, and generative artificial intelligence. Proficiency with associated tools and software suites is developed throughout the program’s curriculum culminating in a capstone project.
Sports Analytics Minor - The Sports Analytics minor is designed for students interested in a career with professional sports or other sports-focused organizations. Sports Analysts use data to advise players, coaches, and teams on how to improve performance and gain a competitive advantage.
Casino Game Operations Minor - This minor provides students with focused instruction on the casino gaming industry, developing the knowledge and skills instrumental to success in the industry.
New concentrations/options
M.S. Nutrition and Dietetics - Option IV - Plan B: Experiential Track - A Pathway to RDN - The M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics is designed to provide advanced training in nutritional sciences for new and experienced professionals. Its objectives are to enhance the graduate’s knowledge base and expertise in the continually advancing field of nutrition and clinical dietetics and to provide graduates with the quantitative and methodological knowledge necessary to better interpret the scientific literature and nutritional research. This option provides a path provides a path for individuals interested in becoming Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). It has the required coursework and supervised experiential learning (SELs) to meet all the eligibility requirements to become an RDN. In this track, students complete specific didactic competencies requirements and supervised SEL requirements and pass the RDN credentialing exam to become an RDN.
Program changes approved for 2025-2026
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (Accelerated Admissions) - CMU Undergraduate Exercise Science students can pursue a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Exercise Physiology while still fulfilling the requirements for their Bachelor's degree. The accelerated option allows students to apply up to 15 credits (500 or 600 level courses) towards graduate requirements in both their undergraduate and graduate degree programs
Master of Science in Information Systems (Accelerated Admissions) - Students admitted to the Master's Degree Program may earn up to eighteen (18) hours of graduate credits (500 or 600-level courses) toward the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Degree for courses taken during their senior year. These courses will count towards both their undergraduate degree and their MSIS Degree. The student must be admitted to the program and have completed the agreed-upon study plan.
Sustainability, Environment, and Society Major (formerly Environmental Studies Major) - The Sustainability, Environment, and Society Major prepares tomorrow’s workers, leaders, and engaged citizens to create and promote sustainability policy and practice in commercial, governmental, and non-profit organizations.
Teaching Chemistry Grades 7-12 Minor (formerly Chemistry Minor, Teaching) - The Teaching Chemistry Grades 7-12 Minor reflect the new Michigan Department of Education Teacher Preparation Standards and the new grade bands for Teaching Grades 7-12. It also aligns with teaching certification requirements within the state of Michigan. Students obtaining this minor will also be completing the Integrated Science Major (grade band 5 -12), and will concurrently take their teaching methods course(s) through the Integrated Science Program.
Teaching Biology Grades 7-12 Minor (formerly Biology Standard Secondary Education Minor) - The Michigan Department of Education changed the certification structure and standards for teacher preparation. The changes in the Biology minor address these changes and align with the Teaching Science Grades 5-12 major.
NOTE: Further information on program offerings can be obtained from the academic department of record.