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East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
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Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, Doctor's degree, First-Professional degree
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Number of students: 45,520 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$35.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$9,690$8,843$8,172
Out of State$23,550$21,292$19,925
Books and Supplies$906$884$854
On-Campus
Room and board$6,726$6,094$5,788
Other Expenses$1,436$1,682$1,526
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 18% $3,276
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 73% $2,719
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 45% $3,030
Loans to students 43% $4,046
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Turf and Turfgrass Management
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Turf and Turfgrass Management: A program that focuses on turfgrasses and related groundcover plants and prepares individuals to develop ornamental or recreational grasses and related products; plant, transplant, and manage grassed areas; and to produce and store t...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Plant Sciences
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Plant Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural plant products. Includes instruct...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Landscaping and Groundskeeping: A program that prepares individuals to manage and maintain indoor and/or outdoor ornamental and recreational plants and groundcovers and related conceptual designs established by landscape architects, interior designers, enterprise ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Horse Husbandry + Equine Science and Management
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Horse Husbandry + Equine Science and Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage the selection, breeding, care, and maintenance of work, athletic, and show horses; and horse farms, stables, tracks and related equipment and operations. Includes instr...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Electrician
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Electrician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls,...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Dairy Science
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Dairy Science: A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of dairy animals and the production and handling of dairy products. Includes instruction in animal sciences, nutrition sciences, food s...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Animal + Livestock Husbandry and Production
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Animal + Livestock Husbandry and Production: A program that prepares individuals to select, breed, care for, process, and market livestock and small farm animals. Includes instruction in basic animal science, animal nutrition, and animal health as applied to vari...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Agricultural Business and Management
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Agricultural Business and Management, General: A general program that focuses on modern business and economic principles involved in the organization, operation, and management of agricultural enterprises.

Bachelor degree
Zoology + Animal Biology
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Zoology + Animal Biology: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbio...

Bachelor degree
Women's Studies
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Women's Studies: A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus ...

Bachelor degree
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management: A program that prepares individuals to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora and fauna therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. Includ...

Bachelor degree
Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures a...

Bachelor degree
Technical and Business Writing
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Technical and Business Writing: A program that focuses on the theory, methods, and skills needed for writing and editing scientific, technical and business papers and monographs.

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and...

Bachelor degree
Soil Science and Agronomy
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Soil Science and Agronomy, General: A program that generally focuses on the scientific classification of soils, soil properties, and their relationship to agricultural crops. Includes instruction in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil fertility, morphogenesis, mi...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social ...

Bachelor degree
Social Work
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in s...

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree
Science
Technology and Society
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Science, Technology and Society: A program that focuses on the contemporary social and public policy ramifications of science and technology, the interrelationship of science and engineering with the public policy process, and the social and ethical dimensions of scientific an...

Bachelor degree
Russian Language and Literature
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Russian Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Russian language. Includes instruction in Russian philology, Old Russian, Modern Russian and dialects, literature, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; sc...

Bachelor degree
Radio and Television
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Radio and Television: A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television sho...

Bachelor degree
Public Administration
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Public Administration: A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of th...

Bachelor degree
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Pre-Veterinary Studies: A program that prepares individuals for admission to a first-professional program in veterinary medicine.

Bachelor degree
Pre-Law Studies
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Pre-Law Studies: A program that prepares individuals for the professional study of law at the post-baccalaureate level.

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest group...

Bachelor degree
Physiology
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Physiology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all levels of complexity and integration. Includes instruction in ...

Bachelor degree
Physics
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, t...

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applicati...

Bachelor degree
Parks
Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, p...

Bachelor degree
Nutrition Sciences
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Nutrition Sciences: A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruct...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administrat...

Bachelor degree
Natural Resource Economics
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Natural Resource Economics: A program that focuses on the application of economic concepts and methods to the analysis of issues such as air and water pollution, land use planning, waste disposal, invasive species and pest control, conservation policies, and related environmen...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Therapy + Therapist
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Music Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals, in association with a rehabilitation team or in private practice, to use music in therapeutic relationships to address patients' physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social needs. Includes instructi...

Bachelor degree
Music Theory and Composition
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Music Theory and Composition: A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modu...

Bachelor degree
Music Performance
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Bachelor degree
Music Pedagogy
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Music Pedagogy: A program that prepares individuals to provide musical instruction and tutoring to clients in private and institutional settings. Includes instruction in music theory, music composition, mastery of one or more instruments, familiarity with various musical genr...

Bachelor degree
Microbiology
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Microbiology, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physi...

Bachelor degree
Merchandising and Buying Operations
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Merchandising and Buying Operations: A program that prepares individuals to function as professional buyers of resale products and product lines for stores, chains, and other retail enterprises. Includes instruction in product evaluation, merchandising, applicable aspects of ...

Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, ...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and othe...

Bachelor degree
Materials Science
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Materials Science: A program that focuses on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of the characteristics and behavior of solids, including internal structure, chemical properties, transport and energy flow properties,...

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of mar...

Bachelor degree
Manufacturing Engineering
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Manufacturing Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems. Includes instruction in materials science and engineering, manufacturing processes, process ...

Bachelor degree
Logistics and Materials Management
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Logistics and Materials Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and de...

Bachelor degree
Linguistics
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Linguistics: A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisiti...

Bachelor degree
Latin Language and Literature
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Latin Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Latin language and literature from its origins through its decline and its current ecclesiastical usage, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in Latin philology, related Italic dialects, Lat...

Bachelor degree
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD).
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD): A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, an...

Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development...

Bachelor degree
Journalism
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photoj...

Bachelor degree
International Relations and Affairs
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree International Relations and Affairs: A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security ...

Bachelor degree
International + Global Studies
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree International + Global Studies: A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields.

Bachelor degree
Interior Design
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applicat...

Bachelor degree
Humanities + Humanistic Studies
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies: A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.

Bachelor degree
Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organiza...

Bachelor degree
Hospitality Administration + Management
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Hospitality Administration + Management, General: A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includ...

Bachelor degree
Horticultural Science
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Horticultural Science: A program that focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; bre...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; stud...

Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Mid...

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemist...

Bachelor degree
Geography
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, r...

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in busines...

Bachelor degree
Forestry
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Forestry, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to manage and develop forest areas for economic, recreational, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in forest-related sciences, mapping, statistics, harvesting and production technology, natural resourc...

Bachelor degree
Food Science
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Food Science: A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in ...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial i...

Bachelor degree
Fashion + Apparel Design
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Fashion + Apparel Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; a...

Bachelor degree
Family and Consumer Sciences + Human Sciences
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Family and Consumer Sciences + Human Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on family and consumer sciences, including how individuals develop and function in family, work, and community settings and how they relate to their physical, social, emotional, and intellec...

Bachelor degree
Family and Community Services
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Family and Community Services: A program that focuses on the development and implementation of public, private, and voluntary support services for individuals, families, and localities and that prepares individuals to function in a variety of occupations promoting family life,...

Bachelor degree
Environmental Studies
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Environmental Studies: A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, ...

Bachelor degree
Environmental Science
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Environmental Science: A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and ...

Bachelor degree
Environmental Biology
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Environmental Biology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and natural history of living populations, communities, species, and ecosystems in relation to dynamic environmental processes. Includes instruction i...

Bachelor degree
Entomology
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Entomology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of insect species and populations in respect of their life cycles, morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, population dynamics, and environmental and economic impacts. Includes instruction in applicable b...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Engineering
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.

Bachelor degree
Engineering Mechanics
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Engineering Mechanics: A program with a general focus on the application of the mathematical and scientific principles of classical mechanics to the analysis and evaluation of the behavior of structures, forces and materials in engineering problems. Includes instruction in st...

Bachelor degree
Electrical
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, ...

Bachelor degree
Education
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the soci...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with emotional conditions which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such st...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with specific learning disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to t...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with hearing impairments including deafness which adversely affect their educational performance, and that may prepare individuals to tea...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, m...

Bachelor degree
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other: Any instructional program in East Asian languages, literatures, and linguistics not listed above, including such languages as Formosan, Miao, Yuan, Manchu, Ainu, and others.

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or...

Bachelor degree
Dietetics + Dietitian (RD)
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Dietetics + Dietitian (RD): A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instructi...

Bachelor degree
Construction Management
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Construction Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process from concept development through project completion on timely and economic bases. Includes instruction in commercial, residential, mechanical, highway/he...

Bachelor degree
Computer Engineering
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Computer Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis o...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be conf...

Bachelor degree
Computational Mathematics
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Computational Mathematics: A program that focuses on the application of mathematics to the theory, architecture, and design of computers, computational techniques, and algorithms. Includes instruction in computer theory, cybernetics, numerical analysis, algorithm development...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, or...

Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
Michigan State University

General Description for:
Michigan State University Bachelor degree Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on...

Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering
General
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Civil Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control sy...

Bachelor degree
City + Urban
Community and Regional Planning
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree City + Urban, Community and Regional Planning: A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, and to function as professional planners. Includes instruc...

Bachelor degree
Child Development
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Child Development: A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; pare...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Chemical Physics
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Chemical Physics: A program that focuses on the scientific study of structural phenomena combining the disciplines of physical chemistry and atomic/molecular physics. Includes instruction in heterogeneous structures, alignment and surface phenomena, quantum theory, mathematic...

Bachelor degree
Chemical Engineering
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Chemical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy ...

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, acc...

Bachelor degree
Botany + Plant Biology
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Botany + Plant Biology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of plants, related microbial organisms, and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and structure, phytochemistry, cytology, plant genetics, plant morphology and physi...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of...

Bachelor degree
Biological and Physical Sciences
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Biological and Physical Sciences: A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.

Bachelor degree
Biochemistry
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Biochemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and...

Bachelor degree
Biochemistry + Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Biochemistry + Biophysics and Molecular Biology: An integrated, combined program that focuses on the structure, function, and dynamic behavior of the components of biological systems at the submolecular, molecular, and supramolecular levels and their influence on biological ac...

Bachelor degree
Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist: An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech patholo...

Bachelor degree
Astrophysics
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Astrophysics: A program that focuses on the theoretical and observational study of the structure, properties, and behavior of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Includes instruction in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, con...

Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Art History
Criticism and Conservation
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Art History, Criticism and Conservation: A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Applied Economics
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Applied Economics: A program that focuses on the application of economic principles and analytical techniques to the study of particular industries, activities, or the exploitation of particular resources. Includes instruction in economic theory; microeconomic analysis and mo...

Bachelor degree
Anthropology
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleont...

Bachelor degree
Animal Sciences
General
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Animal Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal science...

Bachelor degree
Ancient Studies + Civilization
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Ancient Studies + Civilization: A program that focuses on Western and Non-Western cultures and related topics in the periods of Pre-history and Antiquity. Includes such disciplines as ancient languages, archeology, history, art history, geography, population studies, environm...

Bachelor degree
American + United States Studies + Civilization
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree American + United States Studies + Civilization: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies.

Bachelor degree
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in agriculture, agricultural operations, and related sciences not listed in the Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, General category.

Bachelor degree
Agricultural Economics
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Agricultural Economics: A program that focuses on the application of economics to the analysis of resource allocation, productivity, investment, and trends in the agricultural sector, both domestically and internationally. Includes instruction in economics and related subfiel...

Bachelor degree
Agricultural Communication + Journalism
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Agricultural Communication + Journalism: A program that prepares individuals to apply journalistic, communication, and broadcasting principles to the development, production, and transmittal of agricultural information. Includes instruction in basic journalism, broadcasting, ...

Bachelor degree
Agricultural Business and Management
General
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Agricultural Business and Management, General: A general program that focuses on modern business and economic principles involved in the organization, operation, and management of agricultural enterprises.

Bachelor degree
Agricultural + Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Agricultural + Biological Engineering and Bioengineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems, equipment and facilities used to produce, process and store agricultu...

Bachelor degree
Advertising
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Advertising: A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, ...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax acco...

Master's degree
Zoology + Animal Biology
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Master's degree Zoology + Animal Biology: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbio...

Master's degree
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Michigan State University

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Michigan State University Master's degree Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management: A program that prepares individuals to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora and fauna therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. Includ...

Master's degree
Vocational Rehabilitation Counse