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Art
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Art Education (Single Subject Pre-Credential Preparation)
BA in Art (Studio Arts Methods)
BA in Art History
BA in Art Studies (Single Subject Pre-Credential Preparation)
BFA in Studio Art
Certificate in Curatorial Studies
MA in Art
MFA in Studio Art
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BA in Arts and Letters
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BA in Communication Studies (General Communication)
BA in Public Relations
MA in Communication Studies
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Film
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BA in Film (Digital Film/Video Production)
BA in Film (Film Studies)
Minor in Film
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BA in Political Science and Journalism
BA in Journalism
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BA in Design Studies
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English
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BA in English
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Certificate in Teaching Composition
Certificate in TESOL
MA in Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing
MA in English (Creative Writing)
MA in English (Literature)
MA in TESOL
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Minor in English
Minor in TESOL
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Hellenic Studies
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History
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BA in History
MA in History (Comprehensive Option)
MA in History (Specialized Option)
MA in Public History
Minor in History
Minor in Latin American Studies
Ph.D. in Public History
Subject Matter Program (History)
Humanities and Religious Studies
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BA in Humanities
BA in Humanities (Religious Studies)
MA in Humanities
Minor in Humanities
Minor in Religious Studies
Middle East and Islamic Studies
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Minor in Middle East and Islamic Studies
Music
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BA in Music
Bachelor of Music (Instrumental)
Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies)
Bachelor of Music (Keyboard)
Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
Bachelor of Music (Theory/Composition)
Bachelor of Music (Voice)
Master of Music (Composition)
Master of Music (Conducting)
Master of Music (Performance)
Minor in Music
The Performer's Certificate
Philosophy
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BA in Philosophy (Ethics, Politics, and Law)
BA in Philosophy (General Concentration)
BA in Philosophy (Honors)
BA in Philosophy (Logic and Philosophy of Science)
Minor in Philosophy
Theatre and Dance
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BA in Dance
BA in Theatre
Minor in Dance
Minor in Musical Theatre
Minor in Theatre
World Languages and Literatures
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Chinese
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Minor in Chinese
French
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BA in French
Minor in French
Subject Matter Program
German
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Minor in German
Subject Matter Program
Italian
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Minor in Italian
Japanese
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Minor in Japanese
Spanish
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BA in Spanish
Certificate Program in Healthcare Spanish
MA in Spanish
Minor in Spanish
Subject Matter Program
College of Business
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Accounting
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BS in Business Administration (Accountancy)
MS in Accountancy
Business
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Business Honors Program
Concurrent Master's and Juris Doctoral Programs
Concurrent Master's Program
MBA (Business Analytics in Healthcare)
MBA (General)
MBA for Executives (EMBA)
MBA International (IMBA)
Minor in Business
Finance
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BS in Business Administration (Finance)
MBA (Finance)
Minor in Real Estate and Land Use Affairs
Minor in Risk Management and Insurance
MS in Finance
Information Systems and Business Analytics
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BS in Business Administration (Business Analytics)
BS in Business Administration (Management Information Systems)
MS in Business Analytics
Management and Organization
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BS in Business Administration (Management of Human Resources & Organizational Behavior)
Minor in Management of Human Resources & Organizational Behavior
Marketing and Supply Chain Management
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BS in Business Administration (Marketing)
BS in Business Administration (Supply Chain Management)
Minor in Marketing
Strategy and Entrepreneurship
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BS in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)
BS in Business Administration (General Management)
BS in Business Administration (International Business)
MBA (Entrepreneurship and Global Business)
College of Continuing Education
College of Education
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Graduate and Professional Studies in Education
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Certificate in Ethnic Studies
Certificate in Maker Education
Certificate of Competency in Educational Technology
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Certificate of Competency in Reading
Certificate of Competency in Teaching Reading to Adults
Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.)
Ed.S. in School Psychology
MA in Education (Behavioral Sciences Gender Equity Studies)
MA in Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
MA in Education (Educational Leadership)
MA in Education (Educational Technology)
MA in Education (Higher Education Leadership)
MA in Education (Language and Literacy)
MA in Education (Workforce Development Advocacy)
MA in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (Higher Education Leadership)
MA in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (TK-12 Educational Leadership)
MA in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (Workforce Development Leadership)
MA in Gender Equity Studies in Education
MA in Language and Literacy
MA in Multicultural Education
MA in School Psychology
MS in Counseling (Career Counseling)
MS in Counseling (Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling)
MS in Counseling (Rehabilitation Counseling)
MS in Counseling (School Counseling with Embedded PPS Credential)
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Preliminary Administrative Services Internship Credential
Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Credential
Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Internship Credential
Pupil Personnel Services School Psychology Endorsement Credential
Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential
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Early Childhood Special Education - Added Authorization
Education Specialist Credential Program: Mild/Moderate with Multiple Subject
Master of Arts in Special Education Teaching (Education Specialist Early Childhood)
Master of Arts in Special Education Teaching (Extensive Support Needs)
Master of Arts in Special Education Teaching (Extensive Support Needs) with Multiple Subject
Master of Arts in Special Education Teaching (Mild to Moderate Support Needs)
Master of Arts in Special Education Teaching (Mild to Moderate Support Needs) with Multiple Subject
Master of Arts in Teaching (Multiple Subject)
Master of Arts in Teaching (Single Subject)
Undergraduate Studies in Education
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BA in Child and Adolescent Development (Educational Contexts)
BA in Child and Adolescent Development (Social and Community Contexts)
BA in Deaf Studies
BS in Career and Technical Studies
MA in Child and Adolescent Development
Minor in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies
Minor in Bilingual/Multicultural Education
Minor in Child and Adolescent Development
Minor in Counseling
Minor in Teacher Education (Teaching, Equity, and Engagement)
Multiple Subject Matter Waiver
College of Engineering and Computer Science
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Civil Engineering
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BS in Civil Engineering
MS in Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
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BS in Computer Engineering
MS in Computer Engineering
Computer Science
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BS in Computer Science
Certificate in Advanced Programs - Graduate
Certificate in Computer Architecture - Graduate
Certificate in Computer Engineering - Graduate
Certificate in Computer Networks and Communications - Graduate
Certificate in Cyber Defense and Operations
Certificate in Data Management Systems - Graduate
Certificate in Data Mining - Graduate
Certificate in Game Engineering
Certificate in Information Assurance and Security
Certificate in Information Assurance and Security - Graduate
Certificate in Intelligent Systems - Graduate
Certificate in Software Engineering
Certificate in Software Engineering - Graduate
Certificate in Systems Software
Certificate in Systems Software - Graduate
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Information Security and Computer Forensics
MS in Computer Science
MS in Software Engineering
Construction Management
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BS in Construction Management
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Certificate in Electric Power Systems and Engineering
Certificate in Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuit Design
MS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering
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Minor in Engineering
Introductory Supplementary Authorization in Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
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Blended BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering Program
BS in Mechanical Engineering
MS in Mechanical Engineering
College of Health and Human Services
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BS in Health Science
Communication Sciences and Disorders
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BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Doctor of Audiology
MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Criminal Justice
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BS in Criminal Justice
Certificate in Law Enforcement
Minor in Criminal Justice
Minor in Forensics Investigations
MS in Criminal Justice
Kinesiology
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BS in Exercise Science (Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation Specialist)
BS in Exercise Science (Health Fitness/Strength Conditioning)
BS in Kinesiology (Athletic Administration)
BS in Kinesiology (Athletic Care)
BS in Kinesiology (Athletic Coaching Education)
BS in Kinesiology (Physical Activity and Wellness)
BS in Kinesiology (Physical Education)
Certificate in Personal Trainer Strength and Conditioning
Credential in Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Minor in Coaching
Minor in Supplementary Authorization in Physical Education
MS in Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Program is Scheduled for Discontinuation/Suspension. MS in Kinesiology (Movement Studies)
Single Subject Credential in Physical Education K-12
Subject Matter Program Athletic Training
Nursing
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BS in Nursing (Pre-Licensure)
MS in Nursing
LVN 30 Unit Option Non-Degree Program
RN-BSN and ADN-BSN Collaborative Tracks
School Nurse Credential
Special Teaching Authorization in Health (STAH)
Physical Therapy
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Public Health
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BS in Public Health (Community Health Education)
BS in Public Health (Health Care Administration)
BS in Public Health (Occupational Health and Safety)
Master of Public Health
Minor in Occupational Health and Safety
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
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BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management
BS in Recreation Administration
BS in Recreation Administration (Recreation and Park Management) - Being discontinued, see BS in Recreation Administration
BS in Recreation Administration (Recreation Therapy) - Being discontinued, see BS in Recreation Therapy
BS in Recreation Therapy
Certificate in Event Planning
Certificate in Natural Resources Administration
Certificate in Non-Profit Administration
Certificate in Outdoor Adventure Administration
Minor in Non-Profit Management
Minor in Recreation Management
MS in Recreation Administration
Social Work
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BA in Social Work
Master of Social Work
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Biological Sciences
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BA in Biological Science
Biological Sciences Honors Program
BS in Biological Science (Biomedical Sciences)
BS in Biological Science (Cell and Molecular Biology)
BS in Biological Science (Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
BS in Biological Science (Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation)
BS in Biological Science (General Biology)
BS in Biological Science (Microbiology)
Certificate in Issues in Natural Resource Management
Cooperative Education Program (Work Experience)
MA in Biological Science (General)
MA in Biological Science (Stem Cell)
Minor in Biological Science
MS in Biological Science (Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation)
MS in Biological Science (General)
MS in Biological Science (Molecular and Cellular Biology)
MS in Marine Science
Subject Matter Program (Biology)
Chemistry
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BA in Chemistry (Biochemistry)
BA in Chemistry (Forensic Chemistry)
BA in Chemistry (General)
BS in Biochemistry
BS in Chemistry
Chemistry Honors Program
Minor in Chemistry
MS in Chemistry
MS in Chemistry (Biochemistry)
Subject Matter Program (Chemistry)
Geography
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BA in Geography (Geographic Information Systems and Analysis)
BA in Geography (Human Geography)
BA in Geography (Metropolitan Area Planning)
BA in Geography (Physical Geography)
Certificate in Pre-Planning
Minor in Geographic Information Systems
Minor in Geography
Geology
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BA in Earth Science
BA in Earth Science
BA in Geology
BS in Geology
BS in Geology (Hydrogeology)
Minor in Geology
MS in Geology
Mathematics and Statistics
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BA in Mathematics
Integrated Mathematics Major/Single Subject Credential Program
MA in Mathematics
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Statistics
Physics and Astronomy
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Astronomy
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Minor in Astronomy
Physics
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BA in Physics
BA in Physics (Teacher Preparation)
BS in Physics
BS in Physics (Applied Physics)
Certificate in Scientific Computing and Simulation
Certificate in Scientific Instrument Development
Minor in Physics
Prehealth Professional Program
Science Subject Matter
Subject Matter Program (Foundational Level General Science)
Subject Matter Program (Physics)
College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
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African Studies
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Certificate in African Studies
Minor in African Studies
Anthropology
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BA in Anthropology (Archaeology and Biological Anthropology)
BA in Anthropology (Culture, Language and Society)
BA in Anthropology (General Anthropology)
MA in Anthropology
Minor in Anthropology
Asian Studies
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BA in Asian Studies
BA in Asian Studies (Chinese Studies)
BA in Asian Studies (Japanese Studies)
BA in Asian Studies (Korean Studies)
Minor in Asian Studies
Minor in Korean Studies
Minor in South and Southeast Asian Studies
Program is Scheduled for Discontinuation/Suspension. BA in Asian Studies (South and Southeast Asian)
California Studies
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Minor in California Studies
Economics
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BA in Economics
Certificate in Economics Education
MA in Economics
Minor in Economics
Environmental Studies
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BA in Environmental Studies
BS in Environmental Studies
Minor in Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
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BA in Ethnic Studies (Asian American Studies)
BA in Ethnic Studies (Chicanx/Latinx Studies)
BA in Ethnic Studies (General)
BA in Ethnic Studies (Native-American Studies)
BA in Ethnic Studies (Pan African Studies)
BA in Ethnic Studies (Teachers in Bilingual Education)
BA in Ethnic Studies (Teachers in Urban Settings)
Certificate in Pan African Studies
Minor in Asian American Studies
Minor in Chicanx and Latinx Studies
Minor in Ethnic Studies
Minor in Native American Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
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BS in Family Studies and Human Development
BS in Fashion Merchandising and Management
BS in Nutrition and Food
BS in Nutrition and Food (Dietetics)
Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences
Minor in Fashion Merchandising and Management
Minor in Nutrition and Food
MS in Nutrition and Food
Single Subject Matter Program (Family and Consumer Sciences Education)
Family Life Education
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Certificate in Family Life Education
Gerontology
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BS in Gerontology
Certificate in Gerontology
Minor in Gerontology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Labor Studies
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Minor in Labor Studies
Liberal Studies
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BA in Liberal Studies (Art)
BA in Liberal Studies (Human Development)
BA in Liberal Studies (Linguistics/Composition)
BA in Liberal Studies (Literature)
BA in Liberal Studies (Mathematics)
BA in Liberal Studies (Multicultural Studies)
BA in Liberal Studies (Music)
BA in Liberal Studies (Natural Science)
BA in Liberal Studies (Physical Education)
BA in Liberal Studies (Theatre)
BA in Liberal Studies (United States History)
BA in Liberal Studies (World History)
Military Studies
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Minor in Military Studies
Peace and Conflict Resolution
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Minor in Peace and Conflict Resolution
Peace Corps Prep Certificate
Political Science
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BA in International Relations
BA in Political Science
BA in Political Science and Journalism
Capital Fellows Certificate in Applied Policy and Government
MA in Political Science (California and its Political Environment)
MA in Political Science (International Relations/Comparative Government)
MA in Political Science (Political Theory)
Minor in Political Science
Psychology
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BA in Psychology
Certificate in Behavior Analysis
MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
MA in Psychology (General Psychology)
MA in Psychology (Industrial-Organizational Psychology)
Minor in Psychology
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
Public Policy and Administration
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Certificate in Applied Policy and Government
Certificate in Collaborative Governance
Certificate in Judicial Administration
Master of Public Policy and Administration
Social Science
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BA in Social Science
Sociology
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BA in Sociology
MA in Sociology
Women's and Gender Studies
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BS in Women's and Gender Studies
Minor in LGBTQ Studies
Minor in Women's and Gender Studies
Office of Academic Affairs
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General Education
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Certificate in Global and Multicultural Perspectives
General Education (Fall 2018 to Spring 2021)
General Education (Prior to Fall 2018)
General Education Honors Program
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Minor in Honors Global Engagement and Leadership
GE Honors Certificate
ROTC
Special Major/Minor
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Special Major (Graduate)
Special Major (Undergraduate)
Office of the President
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Art (ART)
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Asian Studies (ASIA)
Astronomy (ASTR)
Athletics (ATIC)
Biological Sciences (BIO)
Business Administration (BUS)
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Chemistry (CHEM)
Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD)
Chinese (CHIN)
Civil Engineering (CE)
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSAD)
Communication Studies (COMS)
Computer Engineering (CPE)
Computer Science (CSC)
Construction Management (CM)
Criminal Justice (CRJ)
Dance (DNCE)
Deaf Studies (DEAF)
Decision Sciences (DS)
Design (DSGN)
Economics (ECON)
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (EDD)
Education (ED)
Education (EDUC)
Education - Bilingual/Multicultural (EDBM)
Education - Counselor Education (EDC)
Education - Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI)
Education - Graduate Professional Studies in Education (EDGR)
Education - Language and Literacy (EDLL)
Education - Multiple Subject (EDMS)
Education - School Psychology (EPSY)
Education - Single Subject (EDSS)
Education - Special Education (EDSP)
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EDLP)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
Engineering (ENGR)
English (ENGL)
Entrepreneurship (ENTR)
Environmental Studies (ENVS)
Ethnic Studies (ETHN)
Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA)
Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)
Family Studies and Human Development (FSHD)
Fashion Merchandising and Management (FASH)
Film (FILM)
Finance (FIN)
French (FREN)
General Management (GM)
General Studies (GNST)
Geography (GEOG)
Geology (GEOL)
German (GERM)
Gerontology (GERO)
Graphic Design (GPHD)
Greek (GREK)
Health and Human Services (HHS)
Health Science (HLSC)
History (HIST)
Honors Program (HONR)
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Human Resources/Organizational Behavior (HROB)
Humanities and Religious Studies (HRS)
Interdisciplinary Studies (ID)
Interior Design (INTD)
International Business (IBUS)
International Masters in Business Administration (IMBA)
Italian (ITAL)
Japanese (JAPN)
Journalism (JOUR)
Kinesiology (KINS)
Korean (KORN)
Labor Studies (LBRS)
Learning Communities (LCOM)
Learning Skills (LS)
Liberal Arts (LIBA)
Liberal Studies (LBST)
Linguistics (LING)
Management (MGMT)
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Marine Sciences (MSCI)
Marketing (MKTG)
Masters Business Admin (MBA)
Math Learning Skills (MLSK)
Mathematics (MATH)
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Military Science (MILS)
MS Business Analytics (MSBA)
Music (MUSC)
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM)
Nursing (NURS)
Nutrition and Food (NUFD)
Operations Management (OPM)
Overseas Student Program (REG)
Philosophy (PHIL)
Photography (PHOT)
Physical Science (PHSC)
Physical Therapy (PT)
Physics (PHYS)
Political Science (POLS)
Psychology (PSYC)
Public Health (PUBH)
Public Policy and Administration (PPA)
Punjabi (PUNJ)
Real Estate & Land Use (RELU)
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration (RPTA)
ROTC - Aerospace Studies (AERO)
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Sociology (SOC)
Sp Ed, Rehab, School Psychology & Deaf Studies (EDS)
Spanish (SPAN)
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