Newly-Approved Academic Programs for 2025-2026

New undergraduate certificate

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

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

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.