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GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES AND MAJORS
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SUBJECT AREA |
DEGREE |
MIN. CREDITS
FOR DEGREE |
MINOR |
TEACHER
CERTIFICATION |
HONORS
PROGRAM |
Accounting |
BBA |
120 |
- |
- |
BBA |
Actuarial Mathematics |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
- |
Africana Studies |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Aging/Gerontology or a Specialist in Aging Certificate |
|
|
Yes |
- |
|
American Literature (English) |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Anthropology |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Applied Psychology |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
BS |
Applied Science |
BAS |
124 |
- |
- |
BA |
Argumentation and Advocacy |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Art-Visual Arts Education |
BS |
126 |
- |
BS |
BS |
Art-Studio Art |
BFA |
124 |
Yes |
- |
BFA |
Art/Art History |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Biochemistry |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
BS |
Biology |
BS |
124 |
Yes |
- |
BS |
British Literature (English) |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Business |
BBA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BBA |
Chemistry |
BA/BS |
120/124 |
Yes |
- |
BS |
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
- |
Communication |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Computer Science |
BS |
124 |
Yes |
- |
BS |
Computer Information Systems |
BS |
124 |
Yes |
- |
- |
Criminal Justice |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
BA |
Crisis Intervention and Disaster Response |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Dance |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Earth Science |
- |
- |
Yes |
Minor* |
- |
Economics |
BA/BS** |
120/124 |
Yes |
- |
BA/BS** |
Education, Elementary |
BS |
128 |
- |
BS |
BS |
Education, Secondary |
BA/BS |
124 |
- |
BA/BS |
BS |
Energy and Sustainable Systems |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
- |
Engineering |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
BS |
English |
BA |
120 |
- |
BA/Minor |
BA |
English, Specialization in Composition Studies
& Foundation of Writing Instruction |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
English, Specialization in Creative Writing |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
English, Specialization in Linguistics |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
English, Specialization in Writing |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
- |
English, Specialization in Technical
& Professional Writing |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Entrepreneurship |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Environmental Health |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Environmental Science & Planning |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
BS |
Environmental Studies |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Field Biology |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Finance |
BBA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BBA |
French |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
BA/Minor |
BA |
French and Francophone Studies |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
French and International Studies |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
French and Linguistics |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
Geographic Information Science |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Health Care Administration |
BS |
124 |
Yes |
- |
BS |
Health Education |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
BS |
Health Education & Behavior |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Health Science |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
BS |
Hispanic Language and Literary Studies |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
History |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
BA/Minor |
BA |
Human Biology |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
Human Resources Management |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
BIS |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
International Business |
BBA |
120 |
- |
- |
|
International and Global Studies |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Journalism |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Law and Society |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Linguistics (English) |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Management |
BBA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
Marketing |
BBA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BBA |
Mathematics |
BA/BS |
120/124 |
Yes |
BA/BS/Minor |
BA/BS |
Mechanical Engineering |
BSE |
129 |
- |
- |
- |
Middle Eastern Studies |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
- |
Music |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Music Education |
BME |
122 |
- |
BME |
BME |
Music Performance |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
- |
Music Theatre |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Natural History |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
Nursing |
BSN |
120 |
- |
- |
BSN |
Philosophy |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Philosophy, Emphasis in Ethics, Social and Political |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
Philosophy & Psychology |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
Physical Geography |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Physics |
BA/BS |
120/124 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Political Science |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Psychology |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
Minor |
BA/BS |
Public Administration |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Public Health Sciences |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Radiation Therapy |
BS |
130 |
- |
- |
- |
Religious Studies |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Research Psychology |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
- |
Social Sciences, Joint Programs |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
Social Studies |
- |
- |
- |
BA |
- |
Social Work |
BSW |
124 |
- |
- |
BA |
Sociology |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Spanish |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
BA/Minor |
BA |
Spanish and International Studies |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
Spanish and Linguistics |
BA |
120 |
- |
- |
- |
Speech |
- |
- |
- |
BA/Minor |
BA |
Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
Theatre |
BA |
120 |
Yes |
- |
BA |
Theatre Design and Technology |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
BS |
Theatre Performance |
BFA |
126 |
- |
- |
- |
Visual Communication |
BFA |
124 |
Yes |
- |
BFA |
Wildlife Biology |
BS |
124 |
- |
- |
BS |
Women’s and Gender Studies |
- |
- |
Yes |
- |
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*The program in Earth Science has been placed in moratorium. This means that for an unspecified length of time the Departments are not accepting new students.
**Pending approval by President’s Council.
***Pending approval by HLC.
BA |
Bachelor of Arts |
BAS |
Bachelor of Applied Science |
BS |
Bachelor of Science |
BME |
Bachelor of Music Education |
BIS |
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
BSE |
Bachelor of Science in Engineering |
BBA |
Bachelor of Business Administration |
BSN |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
BFA |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
BSW |
Bachelor of Social Work |
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BACHELOR/ MASTER JOINT DEGREES
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Bachelor of Science /Master of Science
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
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Masters
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Master of Arts Administration |
Master of Liberal Studies
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Museum and Visual Arts |
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American Culture |
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Performance |
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Theatre and Community |
Master of Arts in Education
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Master of Public Administration |
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Specialization in Early Childhood Education |
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General Program in Public Administration |
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Specialization in Literacy Education |
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Concentration in Administration of Nonprofit Agencies |
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Specialization in Technology in Education |
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Concentration in Criminal Justice Administration |
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Specialization in Special Education |
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Concentration in Educational Administration |
Master of Arts in Elementary Education with Teacher Certification
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Concentration in Health Care Administration |
Master of Arts in Secondary Education with Teacher Certification |
Master of Public Health |
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Health Education Track |
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Health Administration Track |
Master of Arts in English
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Master of Science in Anesthesia
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Concentration in American Literature |
Master of Science in Biochemistry |
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Concentration in British Literature |
Master of Science in Biology
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Concentration in Composition and Rhetoric |
Master of Science in Chemistry |
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Concentration in Creative Writing |
Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems
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Concentration in Linguistics and Language |
Master of Science in Health Education
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Concentration in Multicultural Literature |
Master of Science in Nursing
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Concentration in Pedagogy in English |
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Concentration in Adult Nurse Practitioner
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Concentration in Twentieth-Century Studies |
Master of Business Administration
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Concentration in Women’s and Gender Studies |
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General Program in Business Administration
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Master of Arts in Mathematics |
Concentration in Accounting
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Master of Arts in Social Sciences
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Concentration in Computer Information Systems
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Global Studies Track |
Concentration in Finance
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Gender Studies Track |
Concentration in Health Care Management
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US History & Politics Track |
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Concentration in International Business
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Concentration in Marketing
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Concentration in Lean Manufacturing |
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Concentration in Organizational Leadership |
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Post Masters
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Doctoral - Professional
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Doctor of Anesthesia Practice*** |
Education Specialist
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Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Curriculum and Instruction |
Adult Nurse Practitioner Track |
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Education Leadership |
Family Nurse Practitioner Track |
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Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track |
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy |
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Clinical Physical Therapy Certificates |
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Orthopedics |
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Geriatrics |
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Neurology |
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Pediatrics |
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Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy |
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Pre-Professional Studies
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For information on preparation for study in Dentistry, Law, Medicinal Chemistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Radiation Therapy and Veterinary Medicine, consult the Index.
Undergraduate Study
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate programs of study lead to the degrees Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS), Bachelor of Music Education (BME), and Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from the College of Arts and Sciences; Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the School of Education and Human Services; Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the School of Health Professions and Studies; and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the School of Management. A comprehensive guide to programs and degrees is provided in the chart at the beginning of this Catalog section. See the following section for General Education Program information. Students must consult Catalog sections for the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and Human Services, the School of Health Professions and Studies, or the School of Management for additional regulations and requirements.
Graduation Requirements
Requirements for graduation include:
- Completion of 120 or more credits. The number of credits needed varies with the degree sought and the concentration program pursued.
- Completion of the General Education Requirements. (See the “General Education Program” section of this Catalog.)
- Completion of the additional requirements for a degree and a concentration program.
- Completion of a minimum number of credits in upper division courses (courses numbered 300 or above). Since this minimum number varies among academic units and programs, the student should consult the requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and Human Services, the School of Health Professions and Studies, or the School of Management, and also the requirements of the intended concentration program.
- Maintenance of a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average. Higher grade point averages are required by many programs.
- Maintenance of a minimum 2.0 grade point average in the major, minor and/or concentration.
- Completion of at least 45 credits while enrolled at the University of Michigan-Flint.
- Completion of all coursework. Course grades of “I” (incomplete), “*” (grade not yet submitted), or “Y” (in-progress) must be replaced with a final grade to confirm completion.
- Students must complete the final 30 credits at UM-Flint.
- Submission of the application for the diploma.
Graduate Study
See the “Graduate Study ” section in the back of this Catalog.
Office of Extended Learning
241 David M. French Hall
(810) 762-3200 or (866) 762-2177
Fax: (810) 766-6803
Email: olhelp@umflint.edu
Website: http://oel.umflint.edu
Director: Deborah White
Academic Online Programs: Nick Gaspar, Theresa Stevens, Andrea Becker, Mary Garrett, Ph.D.
Noncredit Professional Development Programs: Terri Blackwell,
Technical & Support Staff: Carson Waites, Zoe Lazar-Hale, Charles Wright
Secretarial Staff: Krista Heiser, Jessica Monschau
Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of Extended Learning is to provide nontraditional learning opportunities for academic and professional enrichment to serve lifelong learners. In collaboration with the UM-Flint community, OEL will expand alternative methods of educational delivery based on sound pedagogy and the University of Michigan’s high-quality standards and traditions.
Online Academic Course Offerings
OEL facilitates the development of online academic courses, which may be offered fully online or in mixed-mode requiring a few visits to campus. All academic online courses are instructor-led using the Web-based Blackboard course management system. In addition, many faculty in face-to-face classes use Blackboard to make assignments, documents, discussions and grades available to students via the Web. Online courses offered by UM-Dearborn’s College of Arts, Sciences and Letters may be included in UM-Flint’s degree programs. See the full list at http://www.umflint.edu/oel/umd/.
Online and Mixed-mode Academic Programs
- Africana Studies Certificate (fully online)
- Bachelor of Arts (upper level courses fully online) in journalism
- Bachelor of Business Administration (upper level courses fully online)
- Master of Arts in Education–Technology in Education (mixed-mode)
- Master of Arts in Education–Technology in Education Global Program (online with two 3-week summer residencies in Geneva, Switzerland)
- Master of Public Administration with a concentration in education administration (includes monthly Saturday sessions)
- NetPlus! Master of Business Administration (includes a weekend campus session every six weeks)
- RN-to-BSN (fully online)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (fully online)
- Post-professional Transitional DPT (fully online)
Satellite Locations
- Lansing Community College: Transfer students may complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in health care administration on the campus of LCC.
- St. Clair County Community College: Transfer students may complete a Bachelor of Arts in psychology on the St. Clair campus, and may also combine the degree with an online minor in business administration or substance abuse.
Student Support
OEL provides on-campus orientation sessions for students new to online learning prior to the start of each semester, and has a ” Tech PowerPack” tab in Blackboard with software downloads. OEL also staffs a help desk for online students, (810) 237-6691, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Non-Credit Professional Development
OEL provides professional development courses and certificate programs for accountants, business and healthcare professionals, and K-12 teachers and administrators. K-12 courses are approved by the Michigan Department of Education for State Board continuing education units (SB-CEUs). OEL is also a provider of CEUs for the International Association of Continuing Education and Training.
Additional Non-Credit Programs OEL
OEL also has the capability to customize training programs for business, industry, labor, public and not-for-profit and professional organizations.
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