Academic Programs and Degrees
SMSU offers a wide variety of undergraduate academic programs that lead to bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of applied science, associate of science, and associate of arts degrees specific to your chosen major or area of study. The list below includes links to the program’s webpage as well as curriculum in the academic catalog. Scroll down to browse the alphabetical list or use the search bar to filter results.
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| Program | Type | Level | Offered Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Emphasis (150 SH) Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Accounting, AS | Associate Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Accounting, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Accounting, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Acting/Directing, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Adapted Physical Activity, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Adapted Physical Education/DAPE, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Administration and Management for Peace Officers, BAS | Bachelor Degree | ||
| Advertising Design Communication, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agribusiness Management, AS | Associate Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agribusiness Management, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agribusiness Management, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agricultural Communications and Leadership, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agricultural Economics, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agricultural Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agricultural Solutions, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agriculture, BAS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agronomy, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Agronomy, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Animal Science, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | |
| Applied Computational Mathematics, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Art Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Art, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
| Biochemistry, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Biology Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Biology, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Biology, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Biology, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Business Administration for Non-Business Majors, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Business Administration, AS | Associate Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Business: Graduate - MBA | Type Masters | Graduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Charter School Leadership, Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Off-Campus |
| Chemistry Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Chemistry, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Chemistry, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Chemistry, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Coaching, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Coaching, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Communication Arts and Literature Education, BS - English | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | |
| Communication Arts and Literature Education, Communication Studies, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Communication Studies, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Communication Studies, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Communication Studies: Broadcasting and Digital Media, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Communication Studies: Public Relations, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Community Psychology and Health Promotion, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Computer Science, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Computer Science, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Creative Writing, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Criminal Justice, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Culinology, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
| Cybersecurity, MS | Type Masters | Graduate | Online |
| Data Science, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Data Science, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | |
| Design/Technical Theatre, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Digital Media Design, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Digital Media Design, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Early Childhood Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Early Childhood Special Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Education Specialist, Post-Graduate - Educational Administration & Leadership | Post Graduate | Graduate | Off-Campus |
| Education, MS | Type Masters | Graduate | Off-Campus, Online |
| Educational Studies, BS (Non-Licensure) | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Elementary Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online, Off-Campus |
| Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
| English, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Entrepreneurship, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | Online |
| Entrepreneurship, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Environmental Education, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Environmental Science, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Environmental Science, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Event and Meeting Management, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Exercise Science, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Off-Campus |
| Exercise Science, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Filmmaking, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Finance, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Finance, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| General Studies, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Graduate Licensures | Other Programs | Graduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Graphic Design, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Health Communication, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Health Communication, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Health Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Healthcare Administration, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Healthcare Administration, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Hispanic Studies, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| History, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| History, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Honors Program: Experiential Pathway | Other Programs | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Honors Program: Traditional Pathway | Other Programs | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Honors Program: Transfer Pathway | Other Programs | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Hospitality Management, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Hotel Revenue Management, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Hotel/Lodging Management, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Human Resource Management, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Human Resource Management, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Human Services, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Indigenous Nations and Dakota Studies, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Individualized Interdisciplinary, BA & BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Interdisciplinary Fine Arts, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Justice Administration, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| K-12 or 5-12 Licensure | Other Programs | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| K-12 Principal, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Off-Campus |
| Learning Disabilities, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA | Associate Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Literature Studies, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
| Literature, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Management, BAS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Management, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Management, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Marketing, AS | Associate Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Marketing, BAS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Marketing, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Marketing, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Mathematics Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Mathematics, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Mathematics, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
| Mathematics, Minor (Non-Teaching) | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Mathematics, Minor - Gr. 5-8 | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| MBA, General Concentration | Type Masters | Graduate | On-Campus, Online |
| MBA, Marketing Concentration | Type Masters | Graduate | On-Campus, Online |
| MBA, Organizational Leadership Concentration | Type Masters | Graduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Medical Laboratory Science, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Middle School Communication Arts, Minor - Gr. 5-8 | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Middle School Science, Minor - Gr. 5-8 | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Music Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Music, BA (with Emphasis in Management) | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Music, BA (with Specialized Music Emphases) | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Music, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Nursing, BSN | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | Online |
| Nursing, MSN - Nurse Educator | Type Masters | Graduate | |
| Nutrition, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Philosophy, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Philosophy, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Physical Education, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Physical Education, BS - Teaching | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Physical Education, MS - Coaching of Sport | Type Masters | Graduate | Online |
| Physics, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Political Science, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Political Science, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Chiropractic | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Dentistry | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Engineering | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Law | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Law, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Medicine | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Mortuary Science | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Nursing | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Optometry | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Pharmacy | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Physical Therapy | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Pre-Veterinary Medicine | Type Pre-Professional | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Professional Writing and Communication, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Professional Writing, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Professional Writing, Online Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | Online |
| Psychology, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Psychology, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Public Administration, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Public Relations, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Reading, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
| Reading, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Religious Studies, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Religious Studies, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Social Studies, Minor - Gr. 5-8 | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Social Work, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Sociology, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Sociology, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Spanish, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Special Education Director, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Off-Campus |
| Special Education, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Special Education, MS | Type Masters | Graduate | Online |
| Special Education-Academic & Behavioral Strategist, BS | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Sport and Performance Psychology, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Strength and Conditioning, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | |
| Strength and Conditioning, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | |
| Studio Arts, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Superintendent, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Off-Campus |
| Supply Chain Management, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Supply Chain Management, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), BS - K-12 | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
| Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Minor - K-12 | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Online |
| Teaching K-12 Multilingual Learners, Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate | |
| Technology for Training and Learning, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
| Theatre Arts, BA | Bachelor Degree | Undergraduate | On-Campus, Off-Campus |
| Theatre Arts, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Women's Studies, Minor | Minor | Undergraduate | On-Campus |
| Writing Studies, Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate | Graduate | Online |
A
- Accounting Emphasis (150 SH) Certificate
- Accounting, AS
- Accounting, BS
- Accounting, Minor
- Acting/Directing, Minor
- Adapted Physical Activity, Minor
- Adapted Physical Education/DAPE, Minor
- Advertising Design Communication, Minor
- Agribusiness Management, AS
- Agribusiness Management, BS
- Agribusiness Management, Minor
- Agricultural Communications and Leadership, BS
- Agricultural Economics, Minor
- Agricultural Education, BS
- Agricultural Solutions, BS
- Agriculture, BAS
- Agronomy, BS
- Agronomy, Minor
- Animal Science, Minor
- Applied Computational Mathematics, BS
- Art Education, BS
- Art, BA
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Graduate Certificate
B
- Biochemistry, BS
- Biology Education, BS
- Biology, BA
- Biology, BS
- Biology, Minor
- Business Administration for Non-Business Majors, Minor
- Business Administration, AS
- Business: Graduate - MBA
C
- Charter School Leadership, Certificate
- Chemistry Education, BS
- Chemistry, BA
- Chemistry, BS
- Chemistry, Minor
- Coaching, Certificate
- Coaching, Minor
- Communication Arts and Literature Education, BS - English
- Communication Arts and Literature Education, Communication Studies, BS
- Communication Studies, BA
- Communication Studies, Minor
- Communication Studies: Broadcasting and Digital Media, BS
- Communication Studies: Public Relations, BA
- Community Psychology and Health Promotion, BA
- Computer Science, BS
- Computer Science, Minor
- Creative Writing, Minor
- Criminal Justice, Minor
- Culinology, BS
- Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate
- Cybersecurity, MS
D
- Data Science, BS
- Data Science, Minor
- Design/Technical Theatre, Minor
- Digital Media Design, Minor
- Digital Media Design, Minor
E
- Early Childhood Education, BS
- Early Childhood Special Education, BS
- Education Specialist, Post-Graduate - Educational Administration & Leadership
- Education, MS
- Educational Studies, BS (Non-Licensure)
- Elementary Education, BS
- Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Graduate Certificate
- English, BA
- Entrepreneurship, Certificate
- Entrepreneurship, Minor
- Environmental Education, Minor
- Environmental Science, BS
- Environmental Science, Minor
- Event and Meeting Management, Certificate
- Exercise Science, BS
- Exercise Science, Minor
F
- Filmmaking, Minor
- Finance, BS
- Finance, Minor
- Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation, Certificate
- Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation, Minor
G
H
- Health Communication, Certificate
- Health Communication, Minor
- Health Education, BS
- Healthcare Administration, Certificate
- Healthcare Administration, Minor
- Hispanic Studies, Minor
- History, BA
- History, Minor
- Honors Program: Experiential Pathway
- Honors Program: Traditional Pathway
- Honors Program: Transfer Pathway
- Hospitality Management, BS
- Hotel Revenue Management, Certificate
- Hotel/Lodging Management, Minor
- Human Resource Management, Certificate
- Human Resource Management, Minor
- Human Services, Minor
I
- Indigenous Nations and Dakota Studies, Minor
- Individualized Interdisciplinary, BA & BS
- Interdisciplinary Fine Arts, Minor
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K
L
- Learning Disabilities, Graduate Certificate
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA
- Literature Studies, Graduate Certificate
- Literature, Minor
M
- Management, BAS
- Management, BS
- Management, Minor
- Marketing, AS
- Marketing, BAS
- Marketing, BS
- Marketing, Minor
- Mathematics Education, BS
- Mathematics, BA
- Mathematics, Graduate Certificate
- Mathematics, Minor (Non-Teaching)
- Mathematics, Minor - Gr. 5-8
- MBA, General Concentration
- MBA, Hospitality Concentration
- MBA, Marketing Concentration
- MBA, Organizational Leadership Concentration
- Medical Laboratory Science, BA
- Middle School Communication Arts, Minor - Gr. 5-8
- Middle School Science, Minor - Gr. 5-8
- Music Education, BS
- Music, BA (with Emphasis in Management)
- Music, BA (with Specialized Music Emphases)
- Music, Minor
N
P
- Philosophy, BA
- Philosophy, Minor
- Physical Education, BS
- Physical Education, BS - Teaching
- Physical Education, MS - Coaching of Sport
- Physics, Minor
- Political Science, BA
- Political Science, Minor
- Pre-Chiropractic
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Law, Minor
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Mortuary Science
- Pre-Nursing
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Professional Writing and Communication, BA
- Professional Writing, Minor
- Professional Writing, Online Certificate
- Psychology, BA
- Psychology, Minor
- Public Administration, Minor
- Public Relations, Minor
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S
- Social Studies, Minor - Gr. 5-8
- Social Work, BS
- Sociology, BA
- Sociology, Minor
- Spanish, Minor
- Special Education Director, Graduate Certificate
- Special Education, Minor
- Special Education, MS
- Special Education-Academic & Behavioral Strategist, BS
- Sport and Performance Psychology, Minor
- Strength and Conditioning, Certificate
- Strength and Conditioning, Minor
- Studio Arts, Minor
- Superintendent, Graduate Certificate
- Supply Chain Management, Certificate
- Supply Chain Management, Minor
T
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), BS - K-12
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Graduate Certificate
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Minor - K-12
- Teaching K-12 Multilingual Learners, Certificate
- Technology for Training and Learning, Graduate Certificate
- Theatre Arts, BA
- Theatre Arts, Minor
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Graduate Studies
Online Academics
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Geared towards professionals who want to gain additional information in Entrepreneurship.
Event and Meeting Management Certificate
The certificate is designed for professionals who need MEEC (meeting, events, exposition, and convention) industry skills and knowledge and provides the necessary expertise to expand or change their career paths.
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation Certificate
The forensic accounting & fraud examination certificate at SMSU is structured to advance the knowledge-base of qualified undergraduate and graduate students, and working professionals.
Health Communication Certificate
The Health Communication certificate aims to provide experience in both information/persuasive campaigns intended to change population behaviors toward more healthy choices and improved interpersonal communication between providers and patients.
Healthcare Administration Certificate
Geared towards professionals who want to gain additional information in the healthcare administration field, or those preparing for the national AAHAM CRCS certification exams* and want to gain information to reinforce their knowledge-base.
Hotel Revenue Management Certificate
The certificate is designed to help professionals who want to expand, or change understand fundamentals of hotel operations and the most critical hotel revenue management techniques and strategies.
Human Resources Certificate
Geared towards professionals who want to gain additional information in the human resources field, or those preparing for the national SHRM-CP certification exams* and want to gain information to reinforce their knowledge-base. Alumni, past students, and potential students are welcome.
Professional Writing Certificate
The 12-credit, all online Certificate in Professional Writing maximizes your marketability by showcasing your skills in writing and communication.
Supply Chain Certificate
Geared towards professionals who want to gain additional information in the supply chain field, or those preparing for the national PMI certification exams* and want to gain information to reinforce their knowledge-base. Alumni, past students, and potential students are welcome.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Certificate
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate is a stand-alone certificate, documentable on official transcripts for professional development. Those interested in licensure should refer to the ASD Licensure page.
Cybersecurity Certificate
There is considerable demand for experts in the field of cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity Certificate is a stand-alone certificate, documentable on official transcripts for professional development.
Emotional Behavioral Disorder Certificate
The Emotional Behavioral Disorder Certificate is a stand-alone certificate, documentable on official transcripts for professional development. Those interested in licensure should refer to the EBD Licensure page.
Learning Disabilities Certificate
The Learning Disabilities Certificate is a stand-alone certificate, documentable on official transcripts for professional development. Those interested in licensure should refer to the LD Licensure page.
Literature Studies Certificate
This Certificate in Literature Studies can be attractive for graduate students with a passion for lifelong learning and literature. The certificate will assist high school concurrent enrollment teachers looking to meet the faculty credentialing requirements set by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Mathematics Certificate
This Certificate in Mathematics can be attractive for graduate students with a passion for lifelong learning and mathematics! The certificate will assist high school concurrent enrollment teachers looking to meet the faculty credentialing requirements set by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Reading Certificate
The Reading Certificate is a stand-alone certificate, documentable on official transcripts for professional development.
Technology for Training & Learning Certificate
The Technology for Training & Learning (TTL) Certificate is a stand-alone certificate, documentable on official transcripts for professional development.
Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate
The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate is a stand-alone certificate, documentable on official transcripts for professional development.
Writing Studies Certificate
This Certificate in Writing Studies can be attractive for graduate students with a passion for lifelong learning and literature. The certificate will assist high school concurrent enrollment teachers looking to meet the faculty credentialing requirements set by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Pre-Professional Coursework
Students wishing to specialize in certain professional areas in which Southwest Minnesota State University does not offer professional degree programs may take sufficient pre-professional work to prepare for admission into a professional program.
Requirements vary significantly from institution to institution. Therefore, if you are interested in pre-professional coursework, you should seek out an advisor in that area. That advisor can then discuss with you the specific details about courses and other requirements for the program and school(s) which interest you.
Southwest Minnesota State University offers pre-professional coursework in the following areas (followed by the recommended major/program advisor):
Pre-Chiropractic Coursework
Chiropractors care for patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients' health concerns, such as back and neck pain.
Pre-Dentistry Coursework
Dentistry is the science and art of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, jaws and mouth.
Pre-Engineering Coursework
The Pre-Engineering program provides Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science courses for engineering students. This path allows students to take required, elective, or pre-requisite courses economically in small class environment.
Pre-Law Program
The practice of law is one of the most esteemed professions that one can undertake. The profession is broad in regards to areas of practice, and at the same time, richly rewarding.
Pre-Medicine Coursework
Medicine is the science and practice of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Contemporary medicine applies biomedical sciences and research, genetics, and medical technology to diagnose, treat, and prevent injury and disease.
Pre-Mortuary Science (B.S.) Coursework
Mortuary Science combines behavioral, physical, and applied sciences to prepare graduates for careers as funeral service professionals. Students perusing Mortuary Science may earn a bachelor’s degree. However, two years of college level coursework is typically required for admission into the program.
Pre-Nursing Coursework
There are a variety of ways to start a career in nursing. It is up to each individual to determine which pathway best matches their interest and goals. The information below is designed for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) degree straight out of high school.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Coursework
Occupational Therapy (OT) is an applied science and health profession that provides skilled treatment to help individuals achieve and maintain independence in all facets of their lives. OT gives people the “skills for the job of living” necessary for independent and satisfying lives.
Pre-Optometry Coursework
Optometry is a profession concerned with the eyes and related structures as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans. Optometrists are trained to prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision and diagnose and treat various eye diseases.
Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs. It is a health profession that links health sciences with chemical sciences and aims to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs.
Pre-Physical Therapy Coursework
Physical therapy or physiotherapy is the health care profession primarily concerned with the remediation of impairments and disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention.
Pre-Physician Assistant Coursework
A physician’s assistant (PA) is a nationally certified and state-licensed medical professional. PAs practice medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other medical specialists. Physician’s assistants diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider.
Pre-Veterinary Coursework
Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals.
Academic Catalog
Southwest Minnesota State University’s Academic Catalog is an important resource for SMSU students. The catalog contains brief descriptions for all courses offered through the University, graduation requirements, Core Curriculum requirements, academic policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
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