College of Science, Health & the Environment Departments & Degrees
MSUM's College of Science, Health and the Environment courses are taught by highly educated faculty with advanced expertise in their fields, who provide innovative theory and application throughout their course delivery. Students and faculty have access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology for creative investigation, advanced research and overall academic excellence. The College is committed to developing and supporting comprehensive majors and programs that are of the highest quality and that meet regional workforce needs.
Degree Options
- BA in Anthropology
- Archaeology emphasis
- Cultural Anthropology emphasis
- BS in Earth Science Education
- BS in Environmental & Human Geography
- BS in Environmental Geology
- Archaeological Resource option
- Cultural Ecology option
- Environmental Geography option
- Geographic Information Science option (GIS certificate courses)
- Sustainability option
- Water Science option
- BS in Geosciences
- Geoarchaeology emphasis
- BS in Sustainability
Minors
- Anthropology Minor
- Cultural Ecology Minor
- Environmental Geography Minor
- Environmental Geology Minor
- Geosciences Minor
- Sustainability Minor
Certificates
Biosciences Department Degree Options
Undergraduate Degrees
- BA in Biology
- BS in Biology
- Ecology & Evolutionary Biology emphasis
- Human Health Sciences emphasis
- Medical & Cellular Biology emphasis
- One Health emphasis
- BS in Life Science Education
Undergraduate Minors
- Minor in Biology
- Minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Minor in Health and Medical Sciences
- Minor in Public Health
Undergraduate Certificate
Bachelor & Graduate Degree in 5 Years Options
Graduate Certificate
Pre-Professional Pathways
Chemistry & Biochemistry Degree Options
- BA in Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry Emphasis
- Forensic Science Emphasis
- Pre-Health and Biochemistry Emphasis
- BS in Biochemistry & Biotechnology
- Biological Chemistry Emphasis
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Emphasis
- BS in Chemistry
- BS in Chemistry Education
- Engineering Dual Degree
- Biochemistry & Biotechnology Minor
- Chemistry Minor
- Chemistry Pre-Professional Certificate
- Chemistry Graduate Certificate
Health & Human Performance Degree Options
Health & Human Performance Minors
Physics & Astronomy Degree Options
- BS in Engineering Physics
- BS in Physics
- Astrophysics Emphasis
- Business Emphasis
- Medical Physics Emphasis
- BS in Physics Education
- BS in Sustainability
- Engineering Dual Degree
Minors
Pre-Chiropractic
Chiropractors take a natural, preventative approach to healthcare without the use of drugs or surgery. They primarily treat patients with health problems of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
Pre-Dentistry
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth. They also administer advice for care and prevention of future dental problems.
Pre-Medicine
Medical doctors promote, maintain and restore health through studying, diagnosing and treating illnesses, injuries and other ailments. There are three types of physicians in the United States: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.).
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists treat patients of all ages with injuries, illnesses or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
Pre-Optometry
Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eye, visual system and associated structures. They can specialize in many areas, including: contact lenses, vision therapy and ocular disease.
Pre-Pharmacy
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer them knowledge in the safe use of these drugs. They also, provide general health advice, conduct wellness screenings and give immunizations.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Physical therapists develop plans for patients who are limited in their ability to move and perform functional activities as well as they would like. They use techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.
Pre-Physician Assistant
Physician assistants are medical professionals who work alongside medical doctors. They perform examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret lab tests, perform procedures, provide patient education and more.
Pre-Veterinarian
Veterinarians care for the health of animals. Some specialize in small animals like cats, dogs, birds and fish, while others specialize in large animals like horses, cows, pigs and sheep.
Psychology Undergraduate Degree Options
Psychology Minors
Psychology Graduate Degree Options
Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Undergraduate Degree Options
- RN to BSN
- BS in Nursing (BSN)
- BA in Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies
- BS in Healthcare Management & Leadership (previously Health Services Administration)
- Emphasis in Long Term Care Administration
- BS in Business Administration emphasis in Healthcare Leadership
Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Undergraduate Double Major Options - Two Degrees in 4-Years
- Economics & Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies
- Project Management & Healthcare Management & Leadership
- Psychology & Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies
- RN-BSN & Healthcare Management and Leadership Studies
- Social Work & Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies
Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Bachelor & Graduate Degree in 4 or 5 Years Options
- BS in Healthcare Management & Leadership Administration & Masters in Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- BS in Biology with Health Human Services emphasis Masters in Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- RN to MSN
Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Minors
Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Certificates
- Global Health, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Certificate
- Healthcare Leadership, Quality and Patient Safety Certificate
- Informatics, Evidence-Based Practice, Project Management Strategy Certificate
- Innovation and Leadership in Aging Studies Graduate Certificate
- Innovation and Leadership in Healthcare Graduate Certificate
- Long-term Care Administration Certificate
- Nurse Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL) Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate
- Nurse Educator (NED) Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate
Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Masters Degrees
- Master of Business Administration with Healthcare
- Master of Healthcare Administration
- Long Term Care Emphasis (optional emphasis)
- Master of Science with Major in Nursing
- Nurse Educator Emphasis
- Nurse Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL) Emphasis
- Dual Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) & Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)