# Metropolitan State University — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-23T16:59:18.016Z from a crawl of metrostate.edu. 195 records (195 programs · 0 resource pages). > > Built and maintained by Team Tailwind (https://teamtailwind.com), an AI-native higher-ed advisory firm. # Academic Writing **Degree** Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/academic-writing --- # Accounting BS **Degree** · 120 credits Explore how completing a BS in Accounting degree from Metro State can provide you with a strong foundation for a variety of business careers. ## Courses - ACCT 210 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - MATH 115 - MIS 100 - STAT 201 - MKTG 300 - MIS 310 - MGMT 310 - FIN 390 - DSCI 434 - ACCT 311 - ACCT 312 - ACCT 320 - ACCT 340 - ACCT 510 - ACCT 512 - ACCT 520 - ACCT 530 - MGMT 499 - ACCT 515 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/accounting-bs --- # Accounting Minor The College of Management offers an accounting minor to students interested in supplementing their degrees with skills in accounting. The two core required courses provide students with an understanding of the financial statements and how these statements are used by managers to make decisions. Students will choose from two additional electives to suit their interests. Electives include the subjects of management accounting, accounting information systems, federal taxation and financial reporting. Students completing the minor will have the minor requirements indicated on their transcript. ## Courses - MATH 115 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - ACCT 311 - ACCT 320 - ACCT 312 - ACCT 340 - ACCT 510 - ACCT 515 - ACCT 520 - ACCT 530 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/accounting-minor --- # Adult Education Graduate Certificate **Certificate** · 14 credits Explore our Adult Education Certificate program, which consists of four courses that focus on improving adult foundational skills in a global environment. ## Courses - ADED 640 - ADED 660 - ADED 690 - ADED 620 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/adult-education-certificate --- # Advanced Dental Therapy (MSADT) **Degree** · 4 credits Learn about Metro State’s Advanced Dental Therapy master’s program, which prepares licensed dental hygienists for advanced dental therapy jobs. ## Courses - DENH 420 - DENH 600 - DENH 610 - DENH 620 - DENH 625 - DENH 640 - DENH 650 - DENH 665 - DENH 680 - DENH 685 - DENH 690 - DENH 695 - DENH 693 - DENH 698 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/advanced-dental-therapy-msadt --- # Advertising Minor The advertising minor is designed to educate students about the major activities involved in the planning, design, integration and implementation of marketing communications programs. Course topics include understanding consumer behavior, advertising and campaign planning, graphics design and copywriting and designing and writing on the web. Familiarity with these activities helps to prepare students for careers in advertising agencies, marketing positions in private, nonprofit and government organizations, as well as careers in public relations firms.This minor cannot be combined with the ma… ## Courses - MKTG 300 - MKTG 310 - MKTG 343 - MKTG 348 - TCID 373 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/advertising-minor --- # Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL) **Degree** · 40 credits Metro State offers three Advocacy and Political Leadership MAPL degree concentrations. Learn about the program and how you can enroll! ## Courses - MAPL 610 - MAPL 611 - MAPL 612 - MAPL 613 - MAPL 652 - MAPL 620 - MAPL 621 - MAPL 625 - MAPL 630 - MAPL 631 - MAPL 640 - MAPL 641 - MAPL 660 - MAPL 661 - MAPL 662 - MAPL 663 - MAPL 664 - MAPL 667 - MAPL 668 - MAPL 671 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/advocacy-and-political-leadership-mapl --- # Advocacy and Political Leadership BA **Degree** · 40 credits Why Advocacy and Political Leadership?The Advocacy and Political Leadership BA is an ideal course of study for students interested in:Advancing social justice: Creating a more equitable and just worldBuilding community power: Working in communities to bring people together to solve problems that impact their livesDeveloping leadership capacity: Cultivating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective and equitable leadership within our communitiesWhat will I do in the major?The Advocacy and Political Leadership BA program prepares students for careers in political and social c… ## Courses - POL 101 - APL 300 - APL 301 - APL 302 - APL 311 - APL 312 - APL 360I - ANSO 343 - POL 305 - POL 311 - POL 343 - POL 383 - SSCI 411 - MAPL 610 - MAPL 611 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/ba-advocacy-political-leadership --- # Alcohol and Drug Counseling BS **Degree** · 60 credits Interested in an alcohol and drug counseling career? Learn how to respond to a range of issues as part of Metro State’s Alcohol and Drug Counseling BS program. ## Courses - HSCD 200 - HSCD 300 - HSCD 306 - HSER 346 - HSER 368 - HSCD 303 - HSER 348 - HSCD 309 - HSCD 302 - HSCD 353 - HSCD 400 - HSCD 450 - HSCD 320 - HSCD 380 - HSCD 390 - HSCD 301 - HSCD 304 - HSCD 308 - HSER 333 - HSER 350 - HSER 354 - PSYC 343 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/alcohol-and-drug-counseling-bs --- # Anthropology and Sociology BA **Degree** · 40 credits Why Anthropology and Sociology?The Anthropology and Sociology Major is an ideal course of study for students interested in:The great diversity and equality of human cultures and societies Understanding how and why differences of culture, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation shape societiesApplying anthropological and sociological approaches to solving social problemsAnalyzing how culture and society shape our lives, often in invisible waysDeveloping career skills in sociocultural analysis, data literacy, research translation, systems thinking, communication and dialogue skills, project… ## Courses - SSCI 300 - SSCI 311 - SSCI 411 - SSCI 451 - SSCI 452 - ANSO 360I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/ba-anthropology-sociology --- # Anthropology and Sociology Minor Why Anthropology and Sociology?The Anthropology and Sociology minor is an ideal course of study for students interested in:The great diversity and equality of human cultures and societiesUnderstanding how and why differences of culture, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation shape societiesApplying anthropological and sociological approaches to solving social problemsAnalyzing how culture and society shape our lives, often in invisible waysDeveloping career skills in sociocultural analysis, data literacy, research translation, systems thinking, communication and dialogue skills, project… Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/anthropology-minor --- # Applied AI for Business Microcredential Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how work gets done across industries—from automating routine tasks to supporting smarter, faster decision-making. The Applied AI for Business microcredential at Metro State is designed for professionals, career-changers, and students who want to understand how AI is used in the workplace and how to apply it effectively and responsibly in real-world business settings. No advanced technical background is required.This 6-credit microcredential focuses on practical, hands-on applications of AI rather than programming or theory alone. Learners explore ho… Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/applied-ai-for-business-graduate-cert --- # Applied Linguistics (TEFL-TESOL) Certificate **Certificate** · 20 credits Got the travel bug and dream of teaching English to clients overseas? Or are you a homebody, eager to make use of rapidly changing apps and technologies to tutor English in real time from your home office?Or maybe you’re a fan of language, its mechanics, and its intersections with cutting-edge new artificial intelligence applications and software. You’re interested in laying the groundwork for later graduate work in linguistics.These are all reasons why you might be interested in earning the Applied Linguistics (TEFL-TESOL) Certificate. Our certificate prepares students to meet professional s… ## Courses - LING 316 - LING 326 - LING 360 - LING 401 - LING 402 - LING 403 - LING 404 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/applied-linguistics-tefl-tesol --- # Applied Statistics Minor Since our world is becoming more quantitative and data-focused, job opportunities in statistics are plentiful and projected to increase worldwide. The applied statistics minor will provide students with knowledge and skills needed for a future career involving data evaluation and data analysis. The applied statistics minor offers students a program of study in core areas of statistics with an emphasis on applications. This minor is designed to complement other majors where additional statistical knowledge is beneficial.Graduates will be able to apply statistical methods to design of experimen… ## Courses - STAT 201 - STAT 301 - STAT 311 - DATA 211 - STAT 252 - MATH 320 - STAT 321 - STAT 331 - STAT 341 - STAT 353 - STAT 411 - STAT 480 - CFS 380 - DSCI 434 - ECON 497 - ICS 311 - MIS 335 - MIS 380 - MKTG 420 - PSYC 312 - SSCI 311 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/applied-statistics-minor --- # Biochemistry BS **Degree** · 70 credits Metro State’s BS in Biochemistry degree provides a foundation in experimental design, literature research, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning skills. ## Courses - MATH 115 - MATH 120 - CHEM 111 - CHEM 112 - BIOL 111 - CHEM 231 - CHEM 231L - PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 - STAT 201 - BIOL 211 - MATH 208 - MATH 210 - MATH 211 - BIOL 304 - CHEM 332 - CHEM 332L - CHEM 325 - CHEM 327 - CHEM 341 - CHEM 429 - CHEM 350I - BIOL 302 - BIOL 330 - CHEM 351 - CHEM 407 - CHEM 421 - CHEM 425 - CHEM 433 - CHEM 435 - CHEM 437L - CHEM 441 - CHEM 469 - CHEM 488 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/biochemistry-bs --- # Biology BA **Degree** · 57 credits A BA in Biology degree opens the door to a range of professions in health care, food science, public health, biotechnology, conservation, and more. ## Courses - MATH 115 - MATH 120 - BIOL 111 - BIOL 112 - BIOL 211 - CHEM 111 - CHEM 112 - MATH 208 - STAT 201 - PHYS 110 - PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 - BIOL 302 - BIOL 304 - CHEM 325 - CHEM 327 - BIOL 310 - BIOL 312 - BIOL 315 - BIOL 316 - BIOL 320 - BIOL 311 - BIOL 322 - BIOL 324 - BIOL 330 - BIOL 221 - BIOL 222 - BIOL 225 - BIOL 350I - BIOL 406 - BIOL 415 - BIOL 416 - BIOL 417 - BIOL 426 - BIOL 469 - BIOL 479 - BIOL 489 - CHEM 407 - CHEM 421 - CHEM 429 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/biology-ba --- # Biology BS **Degree** · 68 credits A BS in Biology degree from Metro State opens the door to a range of career fields including health care, food science, public health, and biotechnology. ## Courses - MATH 115 - MATH 120 - BIOL 111 - BIOL 112 - BIOL 211 - CHEM 111 - CHEM 112 - MATH 208 - MATH 210 - CHEM 231 - CHEM 231L - PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 - CHEM 332 - CHEM 332L - BIOL 302 - BIOL 304 - CHEM 325 - CHEM 327 - BIOL 310 - BIOL 312 - BIOL 315 - BIOL 316 - BIOL 320 - BIOL 311 - BIOL 322 - BIOL 324 - BIOL 330 - BIOL 221 - BIOL 222 - BIOL 225 - BIOL 350I - BIOL 406 - BIOL 415 - BIOL 416 - BIOL 417 - BIOL 426 - BIOL 430 - BIOL 469 - BIOL 479 - BIOL 489 - CHEM 407 - CHEM 421 - CHEM 429 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/biology-bs --- # Biology Minor The biology minor offers students a strong foundation in modern biological science to complement their major. The minor includes coursework in biology, chemistry and mathematics, with one semester of advanced study in an area of student interest. ## Courses - BIOL 111 - BIOL 112 - BIOL 211 - CHEM 111 - CHEM 112 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/biology-minor --- # Business Administration (MBA) **Degree** · 8 credits Discover Metro State’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, which can be completed in two years, and is available to part-time students. ## Courses - ACCT 210 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ECON 611 - STAT 201 - ACCT 620 - DSCI 681 - ECON 696 - FIN 601 - MGMT 600 - MGMT 620 - MKTG 600 - MIS 600 - DSCI 620 - DSCI 630 - DSCI 691 - ACCT 515G - FIN 511G - FIN 550G - FIN 560G - FIN 595G - DSCI 640 - IBUS 690 - DSCI 652 - DSCI 653 - MIS 671 - MIS 687 - MIS 685 - MIS 686 - MIS 688 - MIS 693 - HRM 566G - MGMT 699 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/business-administration-mba --- # Business Administration BS **Degree** · 24 credits Courses in Metro State’s Business Administration (BS) degree program are taught by award-winning faculty who are ready to help you get to where you want to go! ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - MKTG 300 - MIS 310 - MGMT 310 - FIN 390 - DSCI 434 - ACCT 320 - BLAW 320 - MGMT 320 - MGMT 360 - MGMT 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/business-administration-bs --- # Business Administration BS+MBA (Combined BS + MBA) **Degree** · 60 credits The objective of Metro State University's MBA is to prepare qualified students for assuming impactful leadership roles in business organizations. We achieve this with industry-leading instructors, cutting edge curriculum, real-life management scenarios, and an emphasis on ethical decision-making and sustainable business practices.The BS+MBA program allows students to overlap up to sixteen credits of coursework between their bachelor of science (BS) degree in business and their MBA, reducing the total credits needed for these two degrees from 160 to 144 and enabling students to complete their… ## Courses - ACCT 210 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ECON 611 - STAT 201 - MGMT 600 - ACCT 620 - DSCI 681 - ECON 696 - FIN 601 - MGMT 620 - MIS 600 - MKTG 600 - DSCI 620 - DSCI 630 - DSCI 691 - ACCT 515G - FIN 511G - FIN 550G - FIN 560G - FIN 595G - DSCI 640 - IBUS 690 - DSCI 652 - DSCI 653 - MIS 671 - MIS 687 - MIS 685 - MIS 686 - MIS 688 - HRM 566G - MIS 693 - MGMT 699 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/business-administration-bsmba-combined --- # Business Administration Minor The College of Management offers a business administration minor to students interested in supplementing their degrees with core business courses. This minor requires courses in each of the functional business areas including management, marketing, accounting and finance. In addition, the courses in the minor incorporate legal, ethical, global and multicultural perspectives. Students completing the minor requirements will have the minor designated on their transcripts.This program can be completed on campus, online, or by combining on campus and online courses. Program requirements are the sa… ## Courses - MATH 115 - ECON 202 - STAT 201 - ACCT 210 - FIN 390 - MGMT 310 - MKTG 300 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/business-administration-minor --- # Business Analytics Minor The need for business analytics-related professionals is growing rapidly across industries and occupations.This minor focuses on data analytics competencies across business domains and industries. Courses in management of information systems, statistics, database management, business intelligence and analytics, prediction modelling, and analytics consulting make this an important credential for majors across the university.The Business Analytics Minor develops data analytics skills in a business context using courses in management of information systems, statistics, database management, busin… ## Courses - STAT 201 - MIS 310 - DATA 211 - MIS 335 - MIS 380 - MIS 480 - STAT 301 - STAT 311 - STAT 480 - DATA 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/business-analytics-minor --- # Chemistry BS **Degree** · 64 credits Chemistry B.S. students at Metro State get a broad introduction to the discipline of chemistry with detailed exploration in at least one area of interest. ## Courses - MATH 115 - MATH 120 - CHEM 111 - CHEM 112 - MATH 210 - MATH 211 - CHEM 231 - CHEM 231L - PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 - CHEM 332 - CHEM 332L - CHEM 341 - CHEM 351 - CHEM 325 - CHEM 327 - CHEM 407 - CHEM 421 - CHEM 429 - CHEM 433 - CHEM 435 - CHEM 311 - CHEM 311L - CHEM 355 - CHEM 357 - CHEM 361 - CHEM 441 - CHEM 350I - CHEM 425 - CHEM 437L - CHEM 469 - CHEM 479 - CHEM 479L - CHEM 489 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/chemistry-bs --- # Chemistry Minor The chemistry minor provides students with a broad introduction to the discipline of chemistry combined with detailed exploration of at least one area of interest. The chemistry minor complements other majors where additional chemistry knowledge is of benefit. The chemistry minor prepares students to apply scientific methodology to solve chemical problems, to relate chemistry to their daily life and environment, to think critically and quantitatively, and to understand the experimental methods, techniques and instrumentation used in chemistry. ## Courses - CHEM 111 - CHEM 112 - CHEM 231 - CHEM 231L - CHEM 341 - CHEM 311 - CHEM 311L - CHEM 325 - CHEM 327 - CHEM 332 - CHEM 332L - CHEM 351 - CHEM 361 - CHEM 407 - CHEM 421 - CHEM 425 - CHEM 429 - CHEM 437L - CHEM 441 - CHEM 469 - CHEM 479 - CHEM 479L - CHEM 489 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/chemistry-minor --- # Child Psychology Minor The child psychology minor is designed for students who are interested in the theory and application of psychology to children. Such students might be interested in working with quality child care programming, education, prevention/early intervention work or in areas of social services in which a working knowledge of children's development and emotional needs is essential. The minor fits well with other majors including social work, human services and education. ## Courses - PSYC 100 - PSYC 308 - PSYC 330 - PSYC 327 - PSYC 385 - PSYC 356 - PSYC 102 - PSYC 305 - PSYC 306 - PSYC 339 - PSYC 359 - PSYC 390 - PSYC 393 - PSYC 212 - PSYC 313 - PSYC 360 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/child-psychology-minor --- # Civic Engagement Minor If you are interested in changing your community for the better, you may want to consider a minor in civic engagement. Through the minor you will be able to develop a combination of knowledge, skills, values, and experiential learning that will allow you to promote socially responsible daily behavior; community, and economic development; community service; and grass-roots activity and advocacy that will benefit you and those around you. The minor requires 20 credits of course work. ## Courses - IDST 310 - COMM 320 - CJS 350 - ETHS 304 - ETHS 303 - HIST 309 - HIST 315 - HSER 325 - HSG 384 - IDST 321 - POL 301 - POL 304 - POL 312 - POL 333 - RELS 307 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/civic-engagement-minor --- # Co-occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling (Combined BS + MS) Accelerated Pathway **Degree** · 14 credits Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. ## Courses - HSCD 300 - HSCD 302 - HSCD 306 - HSCD 309 - HSCD 353 - HSER 346 - HSCD 400 - HSCD 450 - HSCD 320 - HSCD 380 - HSCD 390 - HSCD 301 - HSCD 304 - HSCD 308 - HSER 333 - HSER 350 - HSER 354 - PSYC 343 - WRIT 330 - PSYC 360 - HSCD 590G - HSCD 610 - HSCD 611 - HSCD 621 - HSCD 632 - HSCD 650 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/codrc-accelerated --- # Co-occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling (MS) **Degree** · 8 credits Metro State’s Co-occurring Disorders master’s program graduates counselors who are change agents committed to supporting individuals and their communities. ## Courses - HSCD 580G - HSCD 590G - HSCD 600 - HSCD 601 - HSCD 602 - HSCD 603 - HSCD 611 - HSCD 650 - HSCD 610 - HSCD 612 - HSCD 613 - HSCD 620 - HSCD 630 - HSCD 631 - HSCD 632 - HSCD 635 - HSCD 640 - PSYC 611 - PSYC 618 - PSYC 648 - HSCD 651 - HSCD 685 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/co-occurring-disorders-recovery --- # Communication Specialist Track, Professional Communication BA **Degree** · 36 credits Communication specialists develop and apply a wide range of communication skills spanning health communication, organizational communication, media studies, and public relations. Communication specialists are flexible and adaptive, attuned to issues of equity and diversity. They utilize their skills to serve and improve their organizations and their communities. ## Courses - COMM 103 - COMM 103P - INFS 315 - COMM 333 - COMM 352 - COMM 372 - COMM 381 - COMM 452 - COMM 472 - COMM 479 - MDST 485 - COMM 350I - COMM 320 - COMM 331 - COMM 332 - COMM 351 - COMM 385 - MDST 361 - MDST 420 - MDST 487 - TCID 375 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/communications-specialist --- # Community and Applied Social Psychology Minor The Community and Applied Social Psychology (CASP) minor is designed for individuals seeking to gain knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of advocacy, service, civic, community, and/or business fields, as well as aid those who considering a career change to such a field. This minor program may complement diverse majors such as criminal justice, social sciences, individualized studies, management, ethnic studies, human services, and so on.With careful elective course selection, this minor would be a good preparation for non-psychology majors who would like to pursue the MA in Ps… ## Courses - PSYC 100 - PSYC 336 - PSYC 363 - PSYC 314 - PSYC 334 - PSYC 344 - PSYC 346 - PSYC 347 - PSYC 370 - PSYC 372 - PSYC 387 - PSYC 374 - PSYC 402 - PSYC 312 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/community-and-applied-social-psychology --- # Community Organizing and Development Minor Why a minor in Community Organizing and Development?The Community Organizing and Development minor is ideal course of study for students interested in organizing, developing and sustaining community, and institutional and social change. The minor provides a holistic overview of community organizing and development. Students in the minor will:Develop foundational skills for community organizing and development;Explore approaches to community empowerment and social justice; andUnderstand how public policy reflects community values and distributes power, status, and resources unequally among soc… ## Courses - ANSO 343 - APL 312 - POL 311 - POL 312 - POL 343 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/community-organizing-and-development-minor --- # Computer Forensics BAS **Degree** · 26 credits Explore the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Forensics offered through Metro State’s Computer Science and Cybersecurity department. ## Courses - STAT 201 - MATH 208 - MATH 210 - MATH 215 - CFS 160 - ICS 140 - ICS 265 - CFS 262 - CFS 264 - CFS 280 - CJS 101 - CJS 210 - CRIM 220 - CFS 380 - CYBR 332 - CFS 484 - CFS 499 - BLAW 320 - CFS 345 - CFS 445 - CFS 485 - CJS 305 - CJS 366 - CJS 371 - CYBR 362 - CYBR 412 - CYBR 442 - CYBR 445 - MIS 380 - MIS 450 - MIS 480 - ACCT 340 - ACCT 512 - BLAW 310 - CJS 310 - CJS 320 - CJS 344 - CJS 345 - CJS 365 - CJS 375 - CJS 387 - CRIM 312 - CRIM 314 - CRIM 316 - CRIM 328 - CRIM 329 - CRIM 367 - CYBR 521 - HRM 310 - HRM 370 - PHIL 301 - PHIL 320 - PHIL 325 - PHIL 327 - POL 301 - POL 331 - POL 333 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/computer-forensics-bas --- # Computer Forensics Certificate **Certificate** · 24 credit The computer forensics certificate is a 24 credit program that is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree and would like to re-shape their skills and knowledge in the field of computer forensics that prepares students with knowledge in computer forensics, digital incident investigation, cyberspace ethics, and computer laws. ## Courses - CFS 160 - ICS 140 - ICS 265 - CFS 262 - CFS 264 - CFS 280 - CFS 345 - CFS 380 - CFS 445 - CYBR 332 - CFS 485 - CYBR 362 - CYBR 371 - CYBR 412 - CYBR 445 - CYBR 482 - ICS 311 - ICS 325 - CFS 484 - ACCT 340 - BLAW 310 - BLAW 320 - CJS 305 - CJS 310 - CJS 320 - CJS 344 - CJS 345 - CJS 365 - CJS 366 - CJS 371 - CJS 375 - CJS 387 - CRIM 312 - CRIM 314 - CRIM 316 - CRIM 328 - CRIM 329 - CRIM 367 - HRM 370 - MIS 380 - PHIL 320 - PHIL 325 - PHIL 327 - POL 331 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/computer-forensics-certificate --- # Computer Forensics Minor This minor program is a 24-credit program that prepares students with knowledge in computer forensics, digital incident investigation, cyberspace ethics, and computer laws. ## Courses - CFS 160 - ICS 140 - ICS 265 - CFS 262 - CFS 264 - CFS 280 - CFS 345 - CFS 380 - CFS 445 - CFS 485 - CYBR 332 - CYBR 362 - CYBR 371 - CYBR 412 - CYBR 445 - CYBR 482 - ICS 311 - ICS 325 - CFS 484 - ACCT 340 - BLAW 310 - BLAW 320 - CJS 305 - CJS 310 - CJS 320 - CJS 344 - CJS 345 - CJS 365 - CJS 366 - CJS 375 - CJS 387 - CRIM 312 - CRIM 314 - CRIM 316 - CRIM 328 - CRIM 329 - CRIM 367 - HRM 370 - MIS 380 - PHIL 320 - PHIL 325 - PHIL 327 - POL 331 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/computer-forensics-minor --- # Computer Information Technology BS **Degree** · 16 credits A Computer Information Technology bachelor’s degree from Metro State prepares students to become information technology professionals. ## Courses - MATH 115 - MATH 120 - ICS 140 - ICS 265 - MATH 215 - ICS 141 - ICS 225 - CFS 262 - CFS 264 - CYBR 332 - CYBR 362 - ICS 240 - ICS 311 - ICS 370 - ICS 377 - ICS 499 - ICS 325 - ICS 425 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/computer-information --- # Computer Science (MS) **Degree** · 28 credits Considering graduate school? Metro State’s MS in Computer Science program provides advanced study in the theory and practice of Computer Science. ## Courses - ICS 440 - ICS 460 - ICS 462 - ICS 611 - ICS 613 - ICS 625 - ICS 640 - ICS 661 - ICS 662 - ICS 663 - ICS 666 - ICS 668 - ICS 612 - ICS 682 - ICS 686 - ICS 631 - ICS 650 - ICS 652 - ICS 664 - ICS 670 - ICS 672 - ICS 690 - MATH 605 - MATH 611 - MATH 615 - MATH 620 - MATH 625 - MATH 640 - MATH 650 - MATH 671 - STAT 621 - ICS 698 - ICS 660I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/computer-science-ms --- # Computer Science (PSM) **Degree** · 4 credits The Professional Science Master’s in Computer Science from Metro State is a 38-credit program combining computer science with professional skill courses. ## Courses - ICS 611 - ICS 613 - ICS 625 - ICS 640 - ICS 661 - ICS 662 - ICS 663 - ICS 666 - ICS 668 - ICS 612 - ICS 682 - ICS 686 - ICS 652 - ICS 670 - ICS 672 - DSCI 620 - DSCI 630 - ICS 631 - ICS 698 - ICS 650I - ICS 660I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/computer-science-psm --- # Computer Science BS **Degree** · 16 credits Metro State’s computer science program in Minnesota provides students with a firm foundation in computing principles. ## Courses - ICS 140 - ICS 265 - MATH 120 - MATH 215 - ICS 141 - ICS 232 - ICS 240 - MATH 208 - MATH 210 - ICS 311 - ICS 340 - ICS 365 - ICS 372 - ICS 440 - ICS 460 - ICS 462 - ICS 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/computer-science-bs --- # Creative Writing BA **Degree** · 41 credits The Creative Writing program at Metro State University is one of the richest and most diverse in the nation. Both our B.A. and minor in Creative Writing include workshops in fiction, poetry, memoir, and creative non-fiction; in writing children's literature, writing very short creative works, writing humor, writing the graphic novel, writing for publication and profit, and advanced creative writing. As a creative writing student at Metro State, you will gain experience in drafting, analyzing, and editing creative works of writing.Our stellar faculty is award-winning, widely published literary… ## Courses - WRIT 251 - WRIT 359 - WRIT 352 - WRIT 353 - WRIT 354 - WRIT 357 - WRIT 358 - WRIT 481 - WRIT 390 - INFS 315 - LIT 301 - LIT 302 - SCRW 320 - THEA 400 - WRIT 300 - WRIT 324 - WRIT 355 - WRIT 356 - WRIT 598 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/creative-writing-ba --- # Creative Writing Minor The Creative Writing minor offers students experience in drafting, analyzing, and editing creative works of writing. Students in the minor may take classes in fiction, poetry, memoir and creative non-fiction, writing children's literature, writing very short creative works, writing humor, writing for publication and profit, and advanced creative writing.The Creative Writing minor provides a familiarity with the joys and challenges of the art of writing imaginatively, including developing an individual writing process, setting writing goals, understanding the opportunities available in print a… ## Courses - WRIT 251 - WRIT 359 - WRIT 300 - WRIT 324 - WRIT 352 - WRIT 353 - WRIT 354 - WRIT 355 - WRIT 356 - WRIT 357 - WRIT 358 - WRIT 390 - WRIT 481 - WRIT 598 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/creative-writing-minor --- # Criminal Justice and Public Safety Leadership (MS) **Degree** · 12 credits Program note: The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is not accepting applications at this time; instead, we offer a 12 credit Focus Area of Study in Criminal Justice. While we presently do not offer our full Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree, the need to understand the criminal justice system, and how to transform it, has never been greater. The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice now offers a 12 credit Focus Area of Study in Criminal Justice as part of the Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Individualized Studies. Our graduate focus area in criminal justice… ## Courses - CJS 600 - CJS 610 - CJS 615 - CJS 620 - CJS 625 - CJS 635 - CJS 640 - CJS 645 - CJS 665 - CJS 680 - CJS 690 - CJS 660I - PADM 600 - PADM 650 - PADM 675 - MPNA 620 - MPNA 660 - MPNA 680 - MPNA 690 - MAPL 661 - MAPL 668 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/criminal-justice-ms --- # Criminal Justice BA **Degree** · 30 credits Students who get a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Metro State are well-prepared for employment in a range of criminal justice careers. ## Courses - CJS 101 - CJS 201 - CJS 210 - CJS 300 - CJS 305 - CRIM 330 - CJS 301 - CJS 320 - CJS 360 - CJS 375 - CJS 350 - CJS 354 - CJS 489 - CJS 490 - CJS 202 - CJS 303 - CJS 304 - HSER 346 - CJS 371 - CJS 387 - CRIM 314 - CRIM 316 - CRIM 329 - CRIM 367 - CJS 315 - CJS 333 - CJS 335 - CJS 344 - CJS 356 - HSVP 300 - HSVP 301 - CJS 340 - CJS 358 - CJS 365 - CRIM 326 - CRIM 327 - PSYC 341 - CJS 318 - CJS 325 - CJS 346 - CJS 370 - CRIM 280 - CJS 465 - CJS 310 - CJS 345 - CJS 366 - CRIM 312 - CRIM 328 - CRIM 331 - CJS 360I - CJS 365I - CJS 377 - CJS 382 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/criminal-justice-ba --- # Criminal Justice BA with Police Studies UCERT **Degree** · 30 credits Metro State’s POST certified law enforcement BS Track 1 in Minnesota is part of a leading bachelor’s program for professional peace officer education. ## Courses - CJS 101 - CJS 201 - CJS 301 - CJS 320 - CRIM 205 - CJS 360 - CJS 375 - CJS 465 - CJS 489 - CJS 490 - CRIM 220 - CRIM 280 - CRIM 321 - CRIM 322 - CRIM 050 - CRIM 224 - CRIM 225 - CRIM 227 - CRIM 228 - CRIM 229 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/criminal-justice-ba-with-police-studies --- # Criminal Justice Minor The criminal justice minor offers an opportunity to study crime and criminal justice while pursuing a major in another discipline. This minor offers an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and competencies that are useful in a variety of career settings, including corrections, human services, social work, as well as public and social service administration. The minor can be an especially good fit for students majoring in psychology, human services or social work. All majors are welcome to consider the benefits of a criminal justice minor. ## Courses - CJS 101 - CJS 201 - CJS 300 - CJS 305 - CJS 320 - CJS 360 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/criminal-justice-minor --- # Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Schooling: Urban Education (MS) **Degree** · 12 credits Learn about Metro State’s innovative Curriculum, Pedagogy and Schooling concentration, and how you can earn an Urban Education master’s degree. ## Courses - EDU 600 - EDU 614 - EDU 606 - EDU 610 - EDU 615 - EDU 630 - EDU 632 - EDU 633 - EDU 635 - EDU 646 - EDU 651 - EDU 652 - EDU 653 - EDU 682 - SPED 600 - SPED 601 - SPED 602 - SPED 610 - SPED 620 - SPED 630 - SPED 633 - SPED 640 - EDU 670 - EDU 688 - EDU 698 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-education-cps --- # Cyber Operations (MS) **Degree** · 36 credits Metro State’s Cyber Operations Master’s degree, a 36-credit program, offers advanced study in the theory and practice of cyber offense and defense strategies. ## Courses - CYBR 621 - CYBR 641 - CYBR 698 - CYBR 671 - CYBR 672 - CYBR 681 - CYBR 611 - CYBR 635 - CYBR 645 - CYBR 675 - CYBR 665 - CYBR 679 - MIS 675 - MIS 694 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/cyber-operations-ms --- # Cyber Operations Graduate Certificate **Certificate** · 17 credits Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. ## Courses - CYBR 641 - CYBR 679 - MIS 675 - MIS 694 - CYBR 611 - CYBR 635 - CYBR 645 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/cyber-operations-graduate-certificate --- # Cybersecurity BS **Degree** · 16 credits Metro State cybersecurity degree students in Minnesota learn to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, and do so much more! ## Courses - CFS 262 - CFS 264 - ICS 140 - ICS 265 - MATH 215 - STAT 201 - CFS 280 - CYBR 332 - CYBR 362 - CYBR 412 - CYBR 432 - CYBR 442 - ICS 232 - ICS 311 - CYBR 498 - CYBR 499 - CFS 380 - CFS 484 - CFS 485 - CYBR 325 - CYBR 345 - CYBR 350I - CYBR 371 - CYBR 375 - CYBR 378 - CYBR 425 - CYBR 445 - CYBR 482 - CYBR 490 - ICS 325 - MIS 450 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/cybersecurity-bs --- # Cybersecurity Certificate **Certificate** · 24 credits Cybersecurity is a computing-based field that prepares individuals for careers in securing computer systems. It is an interdisciplinary course of study, including instruction in information technology and assurance, computer architecture, programming and systems analysis; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting, often in the context of adversaries.Learn more about the accelerated combined (BS + MS) degree in Cybersecurity OperationsMetro State's Cybersecurity… ## Courses - CYBR 332 - CYBR 412 - CYBR 442 - CYBR 362 - ICS 460 - CFS 380 - CFS 484 - CFS 485 - CYBR 325 - CYBR 345 - CYBR 350I - CYBR 371 - CYBR 375 - CYBR 378 - CYBR 425 - CYBR 432 - CYBR 445 - CYBR 482 - CYBR 490 - MIS 412 - MIS 450 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/cybersecurity-certificate --- # Cybersecurity Minor Cybersecurity is a computing-based field that prepares individuals for careers in securing computer systems. It is an interdisciplinary course of study, including instruction in information technology and assurance, computer architecture, programming and systems analysis; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting, often in the context of adversaries.Learn more about the accelerated combined (BS + MS) degree in Cybersecurity OperationsMetro State's Cybersecurity… ## Courses - CYBR 332 - CYBR 412 - CYBR 442 - CYBR 362 - ICS 460 - CFS 380 - CFS 484 - CFS 485 - CYBR 325 - CYBR 345 - CYBR 371 - CYBR 375 - CYBR 378 - CYBR 350I - CYBR 425 - CYBR 432 - CYBR 445 - CYBR 482 - CYBR 490 - MIS 412 - MIS 450 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/cybersecurity-minor --- # Cybersecurity Operations (Combined BS + MS) **Degree** · 140 credits Metro State’s Cybersecurity Operations program allows students to earn a BS and MS in while studying at an accelerated pace. Learn more about the program! ## Courses - CFS 262 - CFS 264 - ICS 140 - ICS 265 - MATH 215 - STAT 201 - CYBR 332 - CYBR 362 - ICS 232 - ICS 311 - CYBR 412 - CYBR 432 - CYBR 621 - CYBR 641 - CYBR 671 - CYBR 672 - CYBR 681 - CYBR 498 - CYBR 499 - CYBR 611 - CYBR 635 - CYBR 645 - CYBR 665 - CYBR 675 - CYBR 679 - MIS 675 - MIS 694 - CYBR 698 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/cybersecurity-operations --- # Data Science BS **Degree** · 20 credits Students graduating with the Data Science Bachelor of Science degree from Metro State gain a bevy of helpful skills and knowledge essential for industry. ## Courses - ICS 140 - STAT 201 - MATH 215 - DATA 211 - MATH 315 - STAT 301 - STAT 311 - DATA 401 - ICS 141 - ICS 240 - ICS 311 - ICS 352 - MIS 380 - MIS 480 - STAT 331 - STAT 341 - STAT 411 - ICS 340 - ICS 411 - ICS 412 - ICS 432 - ICS 455 - MIS 310 - MIS 320 - MIS 335 - STAT 480 - DATA 499 - DATA 350I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/data-science-bs --- # Dental Hygiene BSDH **Degree** · 15 credits Metro State’s Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program provides dental hygienists with an associate’s degree a chance to complete a four-year degree. ## Courses - DENH 300 - DENH 310 - DENH 320 - DENH 330 - DENH 410 - DENH 430 - DENH 340 - DENH 420 - STAT 201 - WRIT 331 - PHIL 301 - PHIL 321 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/dental-hygiene-bsdh --- # Design of User Experience Graduate Certificate **Certificate** · 16 credits The Design of User Experience graduate certificate is a 16-credit, online program that prepares professionals to design compelling user interfaces and digital experience. Subject matter areas include but are not limited to user experience design, design thinking, research methods, content strategy, and information architecture.This program:offers a deep understanding of the conceptual and theoretical foundations of user experience Immerses students in the scholarship and best practices of user experienceenables students to discover user goals, design prototypes, and conduct multi-faceted user… ## Courses - TCID 574G - TCID 631 - TCID 677 - TCID 564G - TCID 678 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/design-of-user-experience-certificate --- # Design of User Experience Minor The Design of User Experience minor is a 20-credit program that provides students with knowledge and skills in designing and improving user experience of information products. Through this minor, students acquire analytical thinking and hands-on skills to work in a wide range of industries, particularly in information technology services and digital innovation. This minor can be an excellent complement to a degree in communication, business, computer science and psychology. Learn more at our upcoming information session on February 19 at 11 a.m. ## Courses - TCID 378 - TCID 564 - TCID 574 - TCID 577 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/design-of-user-experience-minor --- # Digital Marketing Certificate **Certificate** · 12 credits Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. ## Courses - MKTG 300 - MKTG 325 - MKTG 425 - MKTG 343 - MDST 485 - MDST 487 - TCID 302 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/digital-marketing-certificate --- # Digital Media Minor The Digital Media minor combines theory and practice in the ever-expanding world of digital communication.Classes in the minor provide background in writing, communication and visual theory, while focusing on the production of digital media.Students choose from a menu of classes in multimedia, social media and web and information design. They complete a prerequisite course on how to identify, locate and use tools for producing digital communication. ## Courses - TCID 280 - ARTS 115 - ARTS 203 - ARTS 316 - ARTS 323 - MDST 420 - MDST 487 - SCRW 213 - SCRW 315 - SCRW 410 - TCID 390 - TCID 392 - TCID 393 - TCID 395 - MDST 210 - MDST 485 - TCID 302 - TCID 303 - TCID 341 - TCID 372 - TCID 373 - TCID 378 - TCID 564 - TCID 350I - MDST 350I - ARTS 350I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/digital-media-minor --- # Disability Studies Minor The Disability Studies Minor provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the disability movement, current issues relevant to disabilities, and an in-depth exploration of resources and trends. In addition, the Disability Studies Minor is designed to address and analyze policies and societal barriers that impact people with disabilities. The Disability Studies Minor embraces the philosophy of the Disability Rights Movement that focuses on self-determination, civil rights and culture. The field of disability studies is relatively new and is an outgrowth of civil rights for people with di… ## Courses - HSDS 304 - HSDS 305 - HSDS 306 - HSDS 307 - HSDS 308 - HSER 303 - HSVP 309 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/disability-studies-minor --- # Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) **Degree** · 20 credits Metro State’s Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) offers an exciting alternative to a PhD program. Learn about the program and what it offers! ## Courses - DBA 700 - DBA 705 - DBA 708 - DBA 709 - DBA 710 - DBA 712 - DBA 720 - DBA 725 - DBA 730 - DBA 745 - DBA 760 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/business-administration-dba --- # Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP) **Degree** · 75 credits The DNP program at Metro State provides a great opportunity for nurses to expand their practice and become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). ## Courses - NURS 603 - NURS 609 - NURS 610 - NURS 616 - NURS 616L - NURS 627 - NURS 628 - NURS 636 - NURS 637 - NURS 638 - NURS 647 - NURS 684 - NURS 697 - NURS 703 - NURS 708 - NURS 722 - NURS 722P - NURS 723 - NURS 723P - NURS 724 - NURS 724P - NURS 741 - NURS 742 - NURS 749 - NURS 750 - NURS 751 - NURS 760 - NURS 770 - STAT 621 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/family-nurse-practitioner-dnp --- # Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia (DNP) **Degree** · 1 credits View Metro State’s Nurse Anesthetist DNP, which prepares students to practice in a variety of settings with diverse methods of administering safe anesthetics. ## Courses - ANES 623P - ANES 629 - ANES 634 - ANES 635 - ANES 638 - ANES 644 - ANES 649 - ANES 713 - ANES 734P - ANES 735P - ANES 736P - ANES 737P - ANES 738P - ANES 741 - ANES 742 - ANES 745 - ANES 746 - ANES 747 - ANES 748 - ANES 750 - ANES 752 - ANES 760 - ANES 770 - ANES 791 - ANES 792 - ANES 793 - NURS 616 - NURS 616L - NURS 637 - NURS 647 - NURS 703 - NURS 708 - NURS 749 - NURS 751 - STAT 621 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/nurse-anesthesia-dnp --- # Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post-Master's (DNP) **Degree** Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/nursing-post-masters-dnp --- # Early Childhood Studies BAS **Degree** · 40 credits Program overviewEarly Childhood Studies is designed for students seeking career enhancements in the field of child development including early care and education. It is expected that all students receiving a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree with a major in early childhood studies will develop knowledge and skills at the upper-division level related to:child development and learning;early childhood curriculum development and implementation;family and community relationships;assessment and evaluation of young children;professional and ethical issues in early childhood; andapplication of… ## Courses - PSYC 100 - PSYC 355 - PSYC 308 - PSYC 356 - PSYC 357 - PSYC 359 - EDU 321 - EDU 331 - PSYC 415 - PSYC 416 - PSYC 417 - PSYC 418 - PSYC 420 - EDU 341 - EDU 361 - EDU 325 - PSYC 102 - PSYC 305 - PSYC 306 - PSYC 353 - PSYC 393 - PSYC 421 - PSYC 422 - PSYC 425 - PSYC 426 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/early-childhood-studies-bas --- # Economics BS **Degree** · 20 credits Prepare for a career in business management with an Economics BS degree from Metro State, which offers two in-demand degree tracks. ## Courses - MIS 100 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ECON 300 - MATH 210 - MATH 208 - ECON 351 - ECON 352 - ECON 420 - ECON 497 - ECON 311 - ECON 313 - ECON 314 - ECON 315 - ECON 316 - ECON 317 - ECON 490 - ECON 496 - ACCT 210 - FIN 390 - FIN 550 - ENTR 490 - MKTG 420 - DSCI 431 - DSCI 434 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/economics-bs --- # Economics Minor The economics program area offers a minor in economics that allows students to go deeper in learning how to apply the basic concepts gained from taking the principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics. The economics minor provides a balance of theory and practice in order to increase students' ability to solve problems in their fields.The economics minor is offered primarily to the following categories of students:students from business and management fields in the College of Managementstudents from human services and public administration, andstudents from the liberal arts who desire to i… ## Courses - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ECON 300 - ECON 311 - ECON 313 - ECON 314 - ECON 315 - ECON 316 - ECON 317 - ECON 351 - ECON 352 - ECON 420 - ECON 490 - ECON 496 - ECON 497 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/economics-minor --- # Educational Psychology Minor The educational psychology minor is designed for those students who are interested in the theory and application of psychology in education. Such students might be interested in working with early childhood development programming, education, prevention/early intervention work or in areas of training and education within an organizational setting. The minor fits well with other majors including social work, human services, education, and human resources.To complete the educational psychology minor, students are required to take a minimum of 20 credits of psychology, at least 12 of these credi… ## Courses - PSYC 100 - PSYC 385 - PSYC 327 - PSYC 330 - PSYC 384 - PSYC 324 - PSYC 301 - PSYC 305 - PSYC 339 - PSYC 357 - PSYC 392 - PSYC 390 - PSYC 393 - PSYC 212 - PSYC 313 - PSYC 415 - PSYC 360 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/educational-psychology-minor --- # Electronic Discovery Certificate **Certificate** · 20 credits Metro State's Electronic Discovery Certificate is a 20-credit program intended for students who have already graduated with an earned bachelor's degree and would like to reshape their skills and knowledge in the field of electronic discovery, or also known as e-discovery. Students without a bachelor's degree in any field are not eligible for pursuing this certificate.The Electronic Discovery certificate prepares working professionals with knowledge in digital evidence recovery, including assisted review, predictive coding, and digital litigation support. This certificate is beneficial but not… ## Courses - CFS 345 - CFS 445 - BLAW 320 - CFS 484 - CJS 366 - CJS 387 - INFS 315 - ACCT 340 - BLAW 310 - BLAW 430 - CJS 305 - CJS 345 - ENTR 300 - HRM 310 - HRM 370 - HSCD 353 - IDST 371 - INFS 340 - MGMT 310 - MIS 335 - MIS 450 - PHIL 327 - POL 331 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/electronic-discovery-certificate --- # Electronic Discovery Minor This minor program is a 20-credit program that prepares students with knowledge in electronic discovery, including assisted review, predictive coding, and digital litigation support. This minor is beneficial but not limited to the students who are studying the majors in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, Health System Studies, Human Resource Management, Human Services, Human Services Leadership and Administration. ## Courses - CFS 345 - CFS 445 - BLAW 320 - CFS 484 - CJS 366 - CJS 387 - INFS 315 - ACCT 340 - BLAW 310 - BLAW 430 - CJS 305 - CJS 345 - ENTR 300 - HRM 310 - HRM 370 - HSCD 353 - IDST 371 - INFS 340 - MGMT 310 - MIS 335 - MIS 450 - PHIL 327 - POL 331 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/electronic-discovery-minor --- # English as a Second Language Minor for K-12 ESL licensure The English as Second Language (ESL) minor is designed for students interested in the knowledge, skills, methods, and strategies for working with urban English Language Learners in K-12 schools. With completing a few more courses and practicum experience, students will meet the requirements to add a K-12 ESL teaching license to the initial teaching license being completed as part of your major and Bachelors degree. This minor can also be a program of interest for those who work with English learners outside of the school setting. ## Courses - EDU 200 - EDU 203 - LING 316 - EDU 435 - EDU 451 - EDU 452 - EDU 453 - EDU 454 - EDU 483 - EDU 456 - EDU 457 - EDU 458 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/english-as-a-second-language-minor-for-k --- # English as a Second Language with K-12 Licensure: Urban Education (MS) **Degree** · 3 credits Expand your credentials to serve the needs of increasing immigrant and refugee populations to learn English for success in school and life. Gain an additional Minnesota teaching license for grades K-12 ESL and your Masters degree. Our flexible program also allows you to complete only the additional K12 ESL licensure program if you are not interested in the Masters, or only the Masters degree without licensure if you just want more understanding and skill in working with English learners of any age.Sign up and learn more about the Urban Education MS at one of our Zoom information sessions.Our… ## Courses - EDU 600 - LING 316 - LING 326 - EDU 483 - EDU 614 - EDU 635 - EDU 651 - EDU 652 - EDU 653 - EDU 654 - EDU 670 - EDU 688 - EDU 698 - EDU 383 - EDU 481 - SPED 600 - EDU 606 - EDU 311 - EDU 615 - EDU 630 - EDU 487 - EDU 450 - EDU 650 - EDU 656 - EDU 657 - EDU 658 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-ed-ESL --- # English BA **Degree** · 40 credits The English major guides students through the reading, analysis, and interpretation of powerful and beautiful works of literature. Students engage in close reading of literary texts, write significant interpretations about a text's implications, and create oral presentations establishing a thematic link between texts and works of art from the same cultural era. Best of all, students have the opportunity to share appreciation of great works with a community of fellow students and enthusiastic faculty in this popular and useful major.The abilities to analyze content, engage in critical thinking… ## Courses - LIT 311 - LIT 363 - LIT 341 - LIT 342 - LIT 371 - LIT 372 - HUM 364 - LIT 315 - LIT 361 - LIT 362 - LIT 364 - LIT 368 - LIT 383 - HUM 308 - HUM 317 - HUM 318 - HUM 326 - HUM 370 - HUM 380 - LIT 326 - LIT 373 - LIT 369 - LIT 401 - LIT 502 - LIT 480 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/english-ba --- # English for Teaching BS **Degree** · 37 credits The BS in English for Teaching major is designed to provide broad knowledge of literacy and communication. Many students will also pursue an additional program of study that leads to a Minnesota teaching license: Communication Arts and Literature (Grades 5-12).The English for Teaching major includes study in the following disciplines:Writing - the writing process, composition theory, and the ability to write in different genres for a variety of purposes and audiences;Reading - reading theory, the nature of reading comprehension, literary interpretation, and evaluating texts;Literature - the a… ## Courses - COMM 103 - WRIT 121 - WRIT 131 - WRIT 132 - WRIT 231 - TCID 261 - TCID 271 - LIT 300 - LIT 311 - LIT 332 - WRIT 251 - WRIT 331 - LING 316 - LING 326 - LIT 312 - LIT 361 - LIT 362 - LIT 364 - LIT 368 - LIT 363 - LIT 383 - LIT 401 - LIT 315 - LIT 369 - LIT 373 - LIT 341 - LIT 342 - LIT 371 - LIT 372 - COMM 231 - COMM 233 - COMM 333 - COMM 351 - LIT 400 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/english-for-teaching-bs --- # English Minor The English minor helps students grow intellectually while polishing analytical, interpretative, and reasoning skills. Students from many fields learn how works of literature address urgent social, political, and personal issues of our time. ## Courses - LIT 341 - LIT 342 - LIT 371 - LIT 372 - LIT 363 - LIT 315 - LIT 362 - LIT 361 - LIT 364 - LIT 368 - LIT 383 - HUM 364 - HUM 308 - HUM 317 - HUM 318 - HUM 326 - HUM 370 - HUM 380 - LIT 326 - LIT 373 - LIT 369 - LIT 401 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/english-minor --- # English Teacher Preparation for Grades 5-12 licensure: Urban Education (MS) **Degree** · 12 credits Share your passion and teach Grades 5-12 ESL urban youth language arts with a master’s degree and Minnesota licensure from Metro State. ## Courses - EDU 600 - EDU 606 - EDU 311 - EDU 610 - EDU 614 - EDU 615 - EDU 630 - EDU 632 - EDU 635 - EDU 450 - LAED 445 - LAED 450 - EDU 650 - EDU 670 - EDU 688 - EDU 698 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-ed-secondary-english --- # Entrepreneurship and Innovation BS **Degree** · 24 credits Ready to turn your business ideas into reality? Get a BS degree from Metro State’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation program, which boasts award-winning faculty. ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - MKTG 300 - MIS 310 - MGMT 310 - FIN 390 - DSCI 434 - ACCT 320 - ENTR 490 - MGMT 320 - ENTR 498 - ENTR 400 - ENTR 491 - MGMT 350I - MKTG 325 - MKTG 348 - ENTR 310 - MGMT 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/entrepreneurship-innovation-bs --- # Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor The Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation helps students build their dreams by providing students the knowledge, skills, experience, and career opportunities to create or energize a business. Whether the dream is to start a new business, launch a career as an innovative manager within an existing organization, support a family business, become a franchisee, or build inner leadership skills, this discipline will help students achieve their economic and personal goals.Regardless of a student's major discipline of study, these courses will help them expand their career options and competitive… ## Courses - MGMT 310 - FIN 390 - MKTG 300 - ENTR 490 - ENTR 498 - ENTR 400 - ENTR 491 - MGMT 350I - MKTG 325 - MKTG 348 - ENTR 310 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/entrepreneurship-and-innovation-minor --- # Environmental Communication Minor Environmental communication is a growing career field. The environmental communication minor provides an understanding of environmental communication trends, policies, and practices to equip students in a variety of majors with the necessary knowledge and skills to become effective managers and leaders in business, and in public and nonprofit organizations.Environmental issues are complex, and every sector of society has a stake in clearly and effectively relating their messages or concerns to the public. The courses include both theory and practice and focus on the achievement of effective e… ## Courses - TCID 375 - ETHS 304 - NSCI 204 - HIST 363 - HIST 333 - LIT 349 - HUM 380 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/environmental-communication-minor --- # Environmental Science BS **Degree** · 57 credits Students studying for an Environmental Science BS at Metro State in Minnesota gain scientific knowledge, laboratory skills, research experience, and more! ## Courses - MATH 115 - MATH 120 - BIOL 111 - BIOL 112 - CHEM 111 - CHEM 112 - MATH 208 - STAT 201 - ECON 202 - GEOL 110 - GEOL 118 - PHYS 110 - PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 - BIOL 310 - ESCI 315 - BIOL 316 - ESCI 320 - CHEM 311 - CHEM 311L - GEOL 314 - ESCI 317 - ECON 311 - BIOL 415 - BIOL 416 - ESCI 417 - ESCI 426 - ESCI 469 - ESCI 479 - ESCI 489 - BIOL 311 - BIOL 312 - BIOL 324 - ESCI 350I - ESCI 375 - STAT 353 - ETHS 304 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/environmental-science-bs --- # Environmental Science Minor The environmental science minor provides students with a broad introduction to the discipline of environmental science, with coursework in biology, chemistry, geology and integrated environmental science. The environmental science minor complements other majors and prepares students to apply scientific methods to solve environmental problems, to think critically and quantitatively, to relate science to current issues, and to understand the experimental methods, techniques and instrumentation used in environmental science. ## Courses - MATH 115 - MATH 120 - BIOL 112 - CHEM 112 - GEOL 110 - BIOL 310 - BIOL 315 - BIOL 320 - ESCI 315 - ESCI 320 - CHEM 311 - CHEM 311L - ESCI 317 - GEOL 314 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/environmental-science-minor --- # Ethical Game Design **Certificate** · 2 credits The Ethical Game Designer Certificate taps into industry and community demands to increase the diversity of characters in games as well as create more ethical gaming environments for players and game makers. Through this certificate, students will gain skills and abilities in balancing and adjusting gameplay, providing useful feedback, creating core game mechanics, critical thinking, devising compelling missions and challenges, keeping ideas fluent, and originality. ## Courses - TCID 391 - TCID 392 - TCID 395 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/ethical-game-design --- # Ethnic Studies BA **Degree** · 36 CREDITS This degree program spotlights diverse ethnic communities in the United States within a globalized, transnational context. Our program centers on the experiences, voices, collective memories and in-group diversity of ethnic and racialized communities of color, as well as their coalitions and allies.Students learn analytical and critical thinking skills through comparing and contrasting the experiences of African American, Asian American, Latina/o, and American Indian groups and individual members, as well as concentrating on experiences of individuals and groups in one particular ethnic group… ## Courses - ETHS 100 - ETHS 200 - ETHS 400 - ETHS 499 - ETHS 302 - ETHS 303 - ETHS 304 - ETHS 305 - ETHS 306 - ETHS 309 - ETHS 311 - ETHS 315 - ETHS 316 - ETHS 318 - ETHS 324 - ETHS 326 - ETHS 327 - RELS 333 - ETHS 380 - ETHS 381 - COMM 372 - GNDR 375 - HIST 315 - HIST 364 - HIST 372 - HIST 372A - HIST 373 - HSER 395 - HSFS 338 - HUM 333 - HUM 335 - HUM 364 - LING 326 - LIT 362 - LIT 363 - LIT 364 - LIT 368 - LIT 383 - PHIL 362 - PHIL 366 - PSYC 328 - RELS 308 - RELS 380 - SCRW 320 - TCID 391 - THEA 300 - WRIT 300 - ETHS 307 - ETHS 244 - ETHS 270 - ETHS 342 - ETHS 370 - ETHS 375 - LIT 361 - HIST 311 - ETHS 231 - ETHS 232 - ETHS 332 - ETHS 334 - ETHS 335 - DKTA 100 - HIST 310 - OJIB 100 - OJIB 101 - ETHS 262 - ETHS 361 - ETHS 363 - ETHS 364 - ETHS 250 - ETHS 252 - ETHS 352 - ETHS 354 - ETHS 332A - ETHS 350I - ETHS 360I - ETHS 365I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/ethnic-studies-ba --- # Ethnic Studies Minor Ethnic Studies is a study of people of color and their experience in all dimensions of life. Our curriculum aims to understand and pose questions that critically consider notions of and meanings regarding race, sexuality, gender, class, nation, indigeneity and immigration. ## Courses - ETHS 100 - ETHS 200 - ETHS 302 - ETHS 303 - ETHS 304 - ETHS 305 - ETHS 306 - ETHS 307 - ETHS 309 - ETHS 311 - ETHS 315 - ETHS 316 - ETHS 318 - ETHS 324 - ETHS 326 - ETHS 327 - ETHS 380 - ETHS 381 - ETHS 244 - ETHS 270 - ETHS 342 - ETHS 370 - ETHS 375 - ETHS 231 - ETHS 232 - ETHS 332 - ETHS 334 - ETHS 335 - DKTA 100 - HIST 310 - HUM 335 - LIT 363 - OJIB 100 - OJIB 101 - ETHS 262 - ETHS 361 - ETHS 363 - ETHS 364 - ETHS 250 - ETHS 252 - ETHS 352 - ETHS 354 - ETHS 332A - ETHS 350I - ETHS 360I - ETHS 365I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/ethnic-studies-minor --- # Evidence-Based Practices in Corrections Certificate **Certificate** · 12 credits The Evidence-Based Practices Certificate builds in-demand skills for working effectively with individuals and groups across social services, behavioral health, and justice-related fields. Designed for students in criminal justice, police science, psychology, social work, human services, and related majors, the program focuses on practical strategies to support behavior change, improve outcomes, and engage diverse populations. Classes are offered fully online, providing the flexibility to build career-ready skills on your schedule.Students develop practical competencies in:applying evidence-ba… ## Courses - CJS 202 - CJS 303 - CJS 304 - HSER 346 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/evidence-based-practices-in-corrections --- # Family Studies Minor The family studies minor prepares students to understand family function, structure, and complexity with the intent to increase competence when working with, and on behalf of, diverse families.A minor in family studies can serve as a support area for a student majoring in one of the social or behavioral sciences, such as psychology or sociology. In addition, a minor in this area can serve as an ideal complement for students in a professional field, such as social work, nursing, education, or criminal justice. ## Courses - HSFS 343 - HSFS 338 - HSFS 339 - HSFS 341 - HSFS 342 - HSVP 308 - HSFS 370 - HSER 351 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/family-studies-minor --- # Finance BS **Degree** · 20 credits Become a finance major at Metro State, where you can earn your BS degree by completing courses at our urban campus or online from anywhere! ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - DSCI 434 - FIN 390 - MGMT 310 - MIS 310 - MKTG 300 - FIN 392 - FIN 511 - ACCT 311 - ACCT 515 - ECON 300 - ECON 317 - ECON 352 - ECON 420 - ECON 497 - FIN 496 - FIN 550 - FIN 560 - FIN 595 - MATH 301 - MATH 315 - MATH 340 - MATH 450 - RMI 300 - REST 395 - REST 495 - MGMT 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/finance-bs --- # Finance Minor The ultimate objective of any firm is to create value for its stakeholders. The Finance minor will equip students with the financial knowledge and quantitative skills to evaluate economic value and risk, and analyze the financial impact of alternative strategies and business decisions. A solid introduction to investment theory will also be of lifelong help to a student in the management of their personal finances.A Finance minor can serve as a useful supplement to students majoring in any area of business. For example, an economics major who plans to work in the area of macroeconomics would b… ## Courses - ACCT 210 - ECON 202 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - FIN 390 - FIN 392 - FIN 511 - ACCT 311 - ACCT 515 - ECON 300 - ECON 317 - ECON 352 - ECON 420 - ECON 497 - FIN 496 - FIN 550 - FIN 560 - FIN 595 - MATH 301 - MATH 315 - MATH 340 - MATH 450 - RMI 300 - REST 395 - REST 495 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/finance-minor --- # Forensic Science Minor The Forensic Science minor is designed for Natural Sciences majors (Biochemistry BS, Chemistry BS, and Biology BS) interested in applying their scientific knowledge to working in police forensic laboratories, such as the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Through specialized training in law enforcement procedures, students will gain the skills necessary to analyze evidence, interpret data, and contribute to solving criminal cases. The program emphasizes the critical role of forensic scientists in the justice system, including testifying in court and adhering to best practices in… ## Courses - CHEM 341 - CJS 101 - CJS 210 - CJS 360 - CRIM 205 - CRIM 367 - CJS 375 - CJS 377 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/forensic-science-minor --- # Game Design emphasis, Professional Writing and Interaction Design BA **Degree** · 20 credits This major prepares students for a wide range of careers in professional writing and interaction design. It enables learners to write for professional and technical contexts and produce multimodal and intelligent content. In addition to completing a core curriculum, learners choose to specialize in one or more of these emphases: technical communication, science and medical writing, user experience design, and game design. Game Design Emphasis:The Game Design emphasis helps students produce interactive and static writing artifacts that showcase their ability to write creatively, technically, a… ## Courses - TCID 280 - TCID 301 - TCID 302 - TCID 303 - TCID 371 - TCID 372 - TCID 373 - TCID 390 - TCID 391 - TCID 392 - TCID 393 - TCID 394 - TCID 395 - TCID 396 - TCID 564 - TCID 574 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/game-design-emphasis-professional --- # Game Marketing Expert **Certificate** · 2 credits This interdisciplinary certificate, Game Marketing Expert, is designed for anyone who wants to create their own games or work on the business, publishing, or marketing side of the games industry. Students will learn the principles and processes that go into writing a marketing report and go through the process with their own game (or as part of a group, if desired). Students will gain skills and abilities in team building and leadership, critical thinking, visual design, problem solving, giving feedback, keeping ideas fluent, working towards commercial success of a product, and communicating… ## Courses - TCID 396 - MKTG 300 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/game-marketing-expert --- # Game Scholar **Certificate** · 2 credits The Game Scholar Certificate is designed for students who have an academic and scholastic interest in games. The certificate is designed to deepen your understanding of games and fun on a meta-level, improve your ability to analyze and critique games, and provide you the opportunity to tap into current topics of interest in the game community. ## Courses - TCID 390 - TCID 391 - TCID 394 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/game-scholar --- # Game Studies Minor The Game Studies minor is a 16-credit program that gives students insight into the cultures, ethics, and writing in and around video games. This minor is for students interested in learning how the video games function as rhetorical, technical, symbolic, and interactive medium that influences much of our world. Video games have quickly become the most lucrative and influential entertainment media, as well as an enormous powerhouse in the technology industry. Gaining a deeper understanding of the complex interactions between the games industry, game designers, games themselves, and players is… ## Courses - TCID 390 - TCID 391 - TCID 392 - TCID 393 - TCID 394 - TCID 395 - TCID 396 - ETHS 324 - GNDR 270 - HIST 305 - HUM 313 - HUM 321 - LIT 327 - MDST 485 - MDST 490 - MDST 580 - THEA 400 - SCRW 314 - WRIT 251 - WRIT 300 - MDST 363 - SCRW 213 - SCRW 315 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/game-studies-minor --- # Gender Studies BA **Degree** · 40 CREDITS Gender Studies offers students an interdisciplinary examination of the role of gender across the spectrum of human experience. The program investigates how gender functions and shapes the lives and experiences of women and men, including the institutional, social, and scientific forces that create meaning around gender; the struggles and achievements of women across cultures and time; and the study of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) identity and communities.Courses in the Gender Studies Program invite students to explore topics such as:the social construction of femininity and m… ## Courses - INFS 115 - INFS 315 - GNDR 201 - GNDR 345 - GNDR 375 - GNDR 399 - GNDR 365 - GNDR 367 - ETHS 400 - HIST 301 - SSCI 311 - LIT 502 - ANSO 302 - ANSO 325 - BIOL 106 - COMM 321 - CJS 318 - ECON 315 - ETHS 354 - ETHS 363 - GNDR 220 - GNDR 270 - GNDR 300 - GNDR 320 - GNDR 350I - GNDR 360I - GNDR 369 - GNDR 376 - GNDR 380 - HIST 309 - HIST 328 - HIST 339 - HIST 357 - HIST 394 - HIST 451 - LING 346 - LIT 312 - LIT 315 - LIT 362 - LIT 365 - PHIL 306 - PSYC 331 - PSYC 335 - PSYC 367 - RELS 377 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/gender-studies-ba --- # Gender Studies Minor The minor in Gender Studies allows students to study gender and sexuality while pursuing a major in another area.Students majoring in psychology, human services, criminal justice, and many other disciplines who minor in gender studies gain practical and theoretical knowledge that helps prepare them for a diverse workplace. ## Courses - GNDR 201 - GNDR 399 - GNDR 270 - GNDR 345 - GNDR 365 - GNDR 367 - GNDR 375 - ANSO 302 - ANSO 325 - BIOL 106 - CJS 318 - COMM 321 - ECON 315 - ETHS 354 - ETHS 363 - GNDR 220 - GNDR 300 - GNDR 320 - GNDR 350I - GNDR 360I - GNDR 369 - GNDR 376 - GNDR 380 - HIST 309 - HIST 328 - HIST 339 - HIST 357 - HIST 394 - HIST 451 - HSVP 307 - LING 346 - LIT 312 - LIT 315 - LIT 362 - LIT 365 - PHIL 306 - PSYC 331 - PSYC 335 - PSYC 367 - RELS 377 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/gender-studies-minor --- # Global Studies BA **Degree** · 40 credits Why Global Studies?The Global Studies BA is an ideal course of study for students interested in:Critical issues, conflicts, and opportunities relating to globalizationCultural change resulting from global flows of people, goods, wealth, and ideasCareers that meet global challengesWhat will I do in the major?Courses in Global Studies will explore:Global issues including human rights, environmental concerns, conflict and violence, and inequalities among nations;Citizenship and social movements in global perspectives;Local, national, and international changes due to globalization and multicultur… ## Courses - GEOG 201 - ANSO 302 - ANSO 304 - ANSO 328 - POL 301 - POL 321 - POL 304 - SSCI 300 - SSCI 311 - SSCI 411 - SSCI 451 - SSCI 452 - GLBL 360I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/ba-global-studies --- # Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate **Certificate** · 16 credits Supply chain management is one of the fastest growing career fields in business. Specialists in this field have a deep understanding of the structures and rhythms of global supply chains, how to optimize them, manage costs and assure uninterrupted commodity, component, and product supplies, and streamline systems integration. Students undertaking this certificate will master the basics of international trade and regulations, transportation and logistics, customer service, order fulfillment, sales and operations planning, ecommerce/omni-channel, warehousing and inventory management, and, suppl… ## Courses - DSCI 681 - DSCI 640 - DSCI 652 - DSCI 653 - IBUS 690 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/global-supply-chain-management-gcert --- # Health Communication track, Professional Communication BA **Degree** · 36 credits The lack of health equity in the U.S. is a pressing social problem. Individuals from underrepresented groups often have worse health outcomes and receive substandard care compared with those from dominant groups. Therefore, professionals who have an expertise in health equity are needed to help improve this problem. Health Communication professionals encompass a wide variety of roles. These include hospital or healthcare communication specialists, grant-writers, advocates and health communicators in nonprofit organizations and government agencies, among others. Students will learn the skills… ## Courses - COMM 103 - COMM 103P - INFS 315 - COMM 333 - COMM 372 - COMM 331 - COMM 352 - MDST 485 - COMM 472 - COMM 479 - COMM 350I - COMM 386 - PSYC 346 - TCID 375 - TCID 377 - WRIT 331 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/health-communication --- # Health Systems Studies BS **Degree** · 120 credits The Health Systems Studies program at Metro State offers a bachelor’s degree that’s a popular option for nursing health systems management professionals. ## Courses - HSCI 301 - HSCI 309 - HSCI 358 - HSER 368 - HSER 369 - HSCI 410 - PSYC 363 - ANSO 302 - ETHS 302 - ETHS 304 - MGMT 360 - COMM 372 - MGMT 310 - MGMT 320 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/health-systems-studies-bs --- # Health, Humanities, and Community Minor The Health, Humanities, and Community minor is designed for students majoring in the Natural Science Department who intend to pursue healthcare professional programs (such as medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, physician’s assistant programs, veterinary school, and others). In completing this minor, students will engage in discussion-based critical-thinking coursework investigating some of society’s most pressing concerns. Students will take psychology and anthropology courses and will select from multiple humanities disciplines to broaden their perspective on these issues, framin… ## Courses - PSYC 100 - PSYC 300 - PSYC 311 - PSYC 343 - PSYC 345 - PSYC 346 - ANSO 302 - ANSO 305 - ANSO 328 - ANSO 329 - ANSO 325 - ANSO 320 - ANSO 321 - COMM 372 - ETHS 302 - ETHS 304 - ETHS 311 - ETHS 318 - HIST 305 - HIST 310 - HIST 311 - HIST 320 - HIST 329 - HIST 333 - HIST 339 - HIST 363 - HIST 394 - HSCI 309 - HSCI 358 - IDST 321 - HUM 333 - LIT 312 - LIT 315 - LIT 364 - LIT 368 - LING 326 - PHIL 301 - PHIL 321 - PHIL 354 - POL 313 - RELS 333 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/health-humanities-and-community-minor --- # History BA **Degree** · 3 credits "Who controls the past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past." —George OrwellHistory is, along with philosophy and mathematics, one of the oldest academic disciplines still practiced today. History and astronomy are the only contemporary disciplines with their own Greek Muses (Ours is Clio).The study of history helps students to develop skills such as reading comprehension, analysis, cross-cultural comparison and written argumentation that are useful in a range of careers and avocations. The practice of law, political activity, policy studies, library science, and mu… ## Courses - WRIT 131 - HIST 101 - HIST 102 - HIST 103 - HIST 104 - HIST 140 - HIST 200 - HIST 301 - HIST 401 - HIST 490 - HIST 303 - HIST 304 - HIST 305 - HIST 309 - HIST 310 - HIST 311 - HIST 312 - HIST 313 - HIST 315 - HIST 320 - HIST 327 - HIST 328 - HIST 329 - HIST 331 - HIST 333 - HIST 334 - HIST 335 - HIST 336 - HIST 337 - HIST 339 - HIST 341 - HIST 342 - HIST 344 - HIST 348 - HIST 350 - HIST 351 - HIST 354 - HIST 355 - HIST 357 - HIST 361 - HIST 362 - HIST 363 - HIST 364 - HIST 366 - HIST 370 - HIST 371 - HIST 372 - HIST 373 - HIST 380 - HIST 382 - HIST 383 - HIST 389 - HIST 391 - HIST 394 - HIST 395 - HIST 398 - HIST 340 - HIST 353 - HIST 372A - HIST 350I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/history-ba --- # History Minor "Who controls the past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past." —George OrwellHistory is, along with philosophy and mathematics, one of the oldest academic disciplines still practiced today. History and astronomy are the only contemporary disciplines with their own Greek Muses. (Ours is Clio.)The study of history helps students to develop skills such as reading comprehension, analysis, cross-cultural comparison and written argumentation that are useful in a range of careers and avocations. The practice of law, political activity, policy studies, library science, and m… ## Courses - HIST 101 - HIST 102 - HIST 103 - HIST 104 - HIST 140 - HIST 200 - HIST 301 - HIST 303 - HIST 304 - HIST 305 - HIST 309 - HIST 310 - HIST 311 - HIST 312 - HIST 313 - HIST 315 - HIST 320 - HIST 327 - HIST 328 - HIST 329 - HIST 331 - HIST 333 - HIST 334 - HIST 335 - HIST 336 - HIST 337 - HIST 339 - HIST 341 - HIST 342 - HIST 344 - HIST 348 - HIST 350 - HIST 351 - HIST 354 - HIST 355 - HIST 357 - HIST 361 - HIST 362 - HIST 363 - HIST 364 - HIST 366 - HIST 370 - HIST 371 - HIST 372 - HIST 373 - HIST 380 - HIST 382 - HIST 383 - HIST 389 - HIST 391 - HIST 394 - HIST 395 - HIST 398 - HIST 401 - HIST 490 - HIST 340 - HIST 353 - HIST 372A - HIST 350I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/history-minor --- # Human Resource Management BS **Degree** · 20 credits Study in the human resource management program online or in person at Metro State to earn a bachelor’s degree that will prepare you for a variety of careers. ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - MGMT 310 - MGMT 320 - MKTG 300 - MIS 310 - FIN 390 - HRM 310 - HRM 520 - HRM 530 - HRM 540 - HRM 544 - HRM 330 - HRM 335 - HRM 350I - HRM 370 - HRM 550 - HRM 566 - HRM 585 - MGMT 360 - ECON 313 - PSYC 344 - MGMT 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/human-resource-management-bs --- # Human Resource Management Minor Human Resource Management (HRM) is a growing career field. Students who wish to work as HRM professionals are encouraged to major or minor in HRM. In addition, all managers and professionals in organizations benefit from an understanding of how to effectively utilize human capital. The Human Resource Management minor provides an understanding of HRM philosophy, trends, policies and practices to equip students in other majors with the necessary knowledge and skills to become effective managers and leaders in business, public and nonprofit organizations. The HRM courses include both theory and… ## Courses - HRM 310 - MGMT 310 - MGMT 320 - HRM 370 - HRM 335 - HRM 520 - HRM 530 - HRM 540 - HRM 544 - HRM 566 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/human-resource-management-minor --- # Human Services BS **Degree** · 36 credits Explore our Human Services major (BS), designed for students preparing for a career as helping professionals, broadly trained to provide direct service, advocacy, coordination of services, and community care. ## Courses - PSYC 100 - ANSO 103 - HSER 002 - HSER 355 - HSER 346 - HSER 348 - HSER 351 - HSER 353 - HSER 395 - HSER 455 - HSER 368 - HSER 369 - HSER 320 - HSER 331 - HSG 374 - HSVP 300 - HSVP 301 - HSVP 302 - HSVP 307 - HSVP 308 - HSVP 309 - HSFS 343 - HSER 352 - HSFS 338 - HSFS 339 - HSFS 342 - HSFS 370 - HSER 303 - HSDS 304 - HSDS 305 - HSDS 306 - HSDS 307 - HSDS 308 - HSA 362 - HSA 363 - HSA 370 - HSTD 389 - HSTD 390 - HSTD 393 - HSER 354 - HSER 325 - HSER 350 - HSCD 301 - HSCD 300 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/human-services-bs --- # Human Services Family Studies BHS **Degree** · 4 credits Metro State offers a Human Services Family Studies degree for those interested in studying the social health of all families. Come study with us! ## Courses - PSYC 100 - ANSO 103 - HSER 002 - HSER 355 - HSER 346 - HSER 368 - HSER 395 - HSER 455 - HSER 351 - HSER 353 - HSER 325 - HSFS 343 - HSFS 338 - HSFS 339 - HSFS 341 - HSFS 342 - HSG 374 - HSVP 308 - HSFS 370 - HSER 320 - HSER 331 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/human-services-family-studies-bhs --- # Human Services Leadership and Administration BHS **Degree** · 57 credits The Human Services Leadership and Administration degree program is for those interested in leadership and administration jobs in human services organizations. ## Courses - PSYC 100 - ANSO 103 - HSER 002 - HSER 355 - HSER 346 - HSER 353 - HSER 395 - HSER 455 - HSA 362 - HSA 363 - HSER 369 - HSA 370 - HSER 354 - HSTD 389 - HSTD 390 - HSTD 393 - HSER 320 - HSER 331 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/human-services-leadership-bhs --- # Humanities Minor The humanities minor explores connections among the literature, art, architecture, philosophy, music, and popular culture of a given era or topic. The program supports majors in many disciplines by honing critical thinking skills and providing educational breadth or opportunities for personal enrichment. ## Courses - HUM 308 - HUM 317 - HUM 318 - HUM 321 - HUM 326 - HUM 333 - HUM 335 - HUM 360I - HUM 364 - HUM 370 - HUM 380 - HUM 386 - HUM 390 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/humanities-minor --- # Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies (MA/MS) **Degree** · 16 credits Want to design your own graduate course of study? Students may earn a Master of Arts or a Master of Science in Individualized Studies from Metro State. ## Courses - IDST 600 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/ma-and-ms-individualized-studies --- # Individualized Studies + Masters in Advocacy and Political Leadership **Degree** · 90 credits Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/masters-in-individualized-studies --- # Individualized Studies Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) **Degree** · 120 credits For students who want to create their own academic path with an occupational focus, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Individualized Studies program places the aspirations and dreams of those students at the center of their educational journey. Since 1971, our students have been able to design individual degree programs to meet their educational, professional, and personal goals. Your unique Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree can be customized to build on what you have already learned and accomplished in school, work, and in life. CIS offers you a chance to: Incorporate courses from a… ## Courses - PRSP 301 - PRSP 499 - METR 100 - METR 101 - METR 110 - METR 111 - METR 310 - PRSP 002 - PRSP 310 - IDST 302T - IDST 310 - IDST 317 - IDST 321 - IDST 323 - IDST 325 - IDST 327 - IDST 330 - IDST 355 - IDST 370 - IDST 371 - IDST 380 - IDST 385 - IDST 396T - IDST 490 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/bachelor-of-applied-science-in --- # Individualized Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) **Degree** · 120 credits Study for an Individualized Studies bachelor’s degree that can be customized to fit what you have already accomplished in school, work, and in life. ## Courses - PRSP 301 - PRSP 499 - METR 100 - METR 101 - METR 110 - METR 111 - METR 310 - PRSP 002 - PRSP 310 - IDST 302T - IDST 310 - IDST 317 - IDST 321 - IDST 323 - IDST 325 - IDST 327 - IDST 330 - IDST 355 - IDST 370 - IDST 371 - IDST 380 - IDST 385 - IDST 396T - IDST 490 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/individualized-studies-ba --- # Industrial & Applied Mathematics BS **Degree** · 20 credits Metro State offers an Industrial and Applied Mathematics BS degree as part of a flexible and innovative program to prepare graduates for the workforce. ## Courses - ICS 140 - STAT 201 - MATH 210 - MATH 215 - STAT 311 - MATH 211 - MATH 230 - MATH 310 - MATH 315 - MATH 320 - MATH 330 - MATH 355 - MATH 390 - DATA 401 - MATH 430 - DATA 211 - STAT 252 - STAT 480 - MATH 499 - STAT 350I - MATH 350I - DATA 350I - MATH 301 - MATH 350 - MATH 375 - MATH 405 - MATH 471 - STAT 301 - STAT 321 - STAT 331 - STAT 341 - STAT 353 - STAT 411 - PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 - PHYS 351 - PHYS 355 - PHYS 357 - ICS 311 - ICS 340 - ICS 365 - ICS 372 - ICS 411 - ICS 440 - ICS 460 - ICS 462 - FIN 390 - MIS 380 - MIS 480 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/industrial-applied-mathematics --- # Industrial & Applied Mathematics Minor The Industrial and Applied Mathematics Minor is a flexible program designed to enhance the quantitative capacities of students pursuing degrees in diverse fields. The minor integrates coursework in mathematics and statistics, including mathematical modeling and statistical programming. Two elective courses allow students to customize the program depending on their educational and career-related objectives. ## Courses - STAT 201 - MATH 210 - MATH 211 - MATH 230 - DATA 211 - STAT 252 - MATH 215 - MATH 310 - MATH 315 - MATH 320 - MATH 330 - MATH 350 - MATH 355 - MATH 430 - STAT 301 - STAT 311 - STAT 321 - STAT 331 - STAT 341 - STAT 353 - STAT 411 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/industrial-applied-mathematics-minor --- # Industrial and Organizational Psychology Minor The industrial and organizational psychology minor is designed for students who are interested in the application of psychology in an organizational setting.The minor involves that application of the methods, facts and principles of psychology to people at work. This minor may be of particular interest to students in human resource management or human services administration and to students who are working or aspire to work in public or private organizational settings.To complete the industrial and organizational psychology minor, students are required to take a minimum of 20 credits, at leas… ## Courses - PSYC 100 - PSYC 344 - PSYC 303 - PSYC 307 - PSYC 317 - PSYC 327 - STAT 201 - PSYC 314 - PSYC 319 - PSYC 212 - PSYC 107 - PSYC 360 - PSYC 323 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/industrial-and-organizational-psychology --- # Industrial Engineering BS **Degree** · 20 credits Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. ## Courses - IENG 200 - MATH 210 - MATH 211 - BIOL 111 - CHEM 111 - STAT 201 - MATH 310 - MATH 315 - PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 - IENG 211 - IENG 310 - IENG 320 - IENG 330 - IENG 390 - IENG 420 - IENG 455 - IENG 470 - IENG 480 - IENG 498 - IENG 499 - DSCI 420 - DSCI 434 - BIOL 426 - CHEM 112 - DATA 401 - ICS 240 - ICS 311 - IENG 350I - MATH 350 - PHYS 351 - PHYS 355 - STAT 341 - STAT 411 - DSCI 440 - DSCI 455 - ECON 202 - ENTR 300 - ENTR 498 - MIS 380 - MGMT 360 - PHIL 320 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/industrial-engineering-bs --- # Information Assurance BAS **Degree** · 20 credits Learn about the Information Assurance BAS degree at Metro State, which is recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence by Homeland Security and the NSA. ## Courses - PSYC 303 - PSYC 317 - PSYC 319 - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ACCT 210 - MGMT 310 - MIS 310 - MIS 320 - MIS 335 - MIS 412 - MIS 450 - MIS 462 - DSCI 455 - MIS 467 - MIS 498 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/information-assurance-bas --- # Intelligence and Security Analysis UCERT **Diploma** · 26 credits Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. ## Courses - CJS 366 - INSA 308 - INSA 451 - BIOL 211 - BIOL 330 - CFS 380 - CFS 485 - CHEM 421 - CHEM 441 - CJS 320 - CJS 340 - CJS 387 - CRIM 312 - CRIM 329 - CYBR 325 - CYBR 345 - CYBR 371 - CYBR 375 - CYBR 378 - CYBR 412 - CYBR 425 - CYBR 432 - CYBR 442 - CYBR 445 - CYBR 490 - DATA 401 - ICS 370 - ICS 377 - ICS 425 - ICS 440 - ICS 460 - ICS 462 - MATH 315 - MATH 320 - MATH 390 - MATH 430 - MIS 380 - MIS 450 - MIS 456 - MIS 462 - MIS 467 - STAT 411 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/intelligence-and-security-analysis-ucert --- # Interactive Narrative Specialist **Certificate** · 2 credits The Interactive Narrative Specialist certificate is created to give students a chance to explore the creative and technical world of interactive narrative writing. This type of writing, often called writing in decision trees, takes unique skills that are applicable in a wide range of fields including Game Design. Students will gain skills and abilities in usability testing, critical thinking, creating core game mechanics, balancing and adjusting gameplay, design thinking, creative writing, devising complex challenges, providing and utilizing feedback, visual design, and editing. ## Courses - TCID 390 - TCID 392 - TCID 393 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/interactive-narrative-specialist --- # International Business BS **Degree** · 120 credits Learn about Metro State’s International BS degree, which starts with coursework emphasizing political, economic, and legal environments in foreign nations. ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - DSCI 434 - FIN 390 - MGMT 310 - MIS 310 - MKTG 300 - IBUS 311 - IBUS 312 - ECON 314 - IBUS 350 - BLAW 320 - ECON 317 - FIN 550 - POL 321 - MGMT 499 - IBUS 490 - MKTG 480 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/international-business-bs --- # International Business Minor This minor is highly suitable for students with majors in languages, liberal arts, and business and management fields who are interested in broadening their career opportunities.The program offers a solid background in the ways in which firms operate in the global economy. The courses taken will provide the basic knowledge and skills needed by managers in companies doing business internationally, and will enhance students' employment prospects with such companies by providing a structured program in International Business theory and practice. ## Courses - IBUS 311 - IBUS 312 - ECON 314 - IBUS 350 - BLAW 320 - IBUS 490 - MKTG 480 - ECON 317 - FIN 550 - POL 321 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/international-business-minor --- # Learner Experience Design Graduate Certificate **Certificate** · 16 credits The Learner Experience Design Graduate Certificate prepares learners to develop, assess, and deliver effective learner-centered and workplace-focused digital learning experiences that promote learner retention and application. Program emphasis is on hands-on experience to support online learning in organizational settings, with topics such as strategies for creating and producing learning experiences, methodologies of interactive digital learning, needs assessment, user experience, and design thinking. ## Courses - TCID 564G - TCID 631 - TCID 661 - TCID 662 - TCID 571G - TCID 671 - TCID 673 - TCID 674 - TCID 676 - TCID 677 - HRM 530G - DSCI 620 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/learner-experience-design-graduate --- # Liberal Arts BA **Degree** · 32 credits The Liberal Arts Major (LAM) provides an opportunity for students to pursue an individualized major within the College of Liberal Arts. Through this interdisciplinary, liberal arts program, students customize their degree based on individual interests and educational goals.The liberal arts major consists of at least 33 upper-division credits for which the student can articulate a rationale of coherence in writing. With the support of an advisor, students will select 32 credits of interdisciplinary work for the core of their LAM program. In addition, students in their final semester will compl… Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/liberal-arts-ba --- # Liberal Studies (MA) **Degree** · 12 credits "In the age of tunnel vision and specialization, graduate liberal arts education can help prepare one for the full range of human perspectives in our global community. It works to extend the individual's reach beyond the sum total of all his/her parts," Akmed Khalifa, Master of Liberal Studies program graduate.The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is a student-centered, interdisciplinary graduate program designed for individuals who have successfully completed a bachelor's degree. Admitted students progress from an introductory seminar through a series of team-taught courses to explore advanc… ## Courses - MLS 600 - MLS 620 - MLS 620A - MLS 690 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/liberal-studies-ma --- # Life Sciences Teaching BS **Degree** · 47 credits Metro State students who complete the Life Sciences Teaching BS education degree program get certification to teach science classes from grades 5–12. ## Courses - MATH 115 - MATH 120 - BIOL 111 - BIOL 112 - CHEM 111 - CHEM 112 - BIOL 211 - STAT 201 - GEOL 110 - PHYS 110 - PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 - BIOL 302 - BIOL 304 - BIOL 310 - BIOL 312 - ESCI 315 - BIOL 311 - BIOL 322 - BIOL 330 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/life-sciences-teaching-bs --- # Life/General Science Teacher Preparation for Grades 5-12 licensure: Urban Education (MS) **Degree** · 12 credits Make a difference for urban youth as an ESL science teacher for grades 5-12. Earn your master’s degree and Minnesota teaching license from Metro State. ## Courses - EDU 600 - EDU 606 - EDU 311 - EDU 610 - EDU 614 - EDU 615 - EDU 630 - EDU 632 - EDU 635 - SCED 450 - EDU 450 - EDU 650 - EDU 670 - EDU 688 - EDU 698 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-ed-secondary-life-science --- # Management BS **Degree** · 24 credits Earn a bachelor of science degree in Management to prepare for a career as a business manager. Complete this program in person at Metro State or online! ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - MKTG 300 - MIS 310 - MGMT 310 - FIN 390 - DSCI 434 - MGMT 320 - MGMT 340 - MGMT 360 - ACCT 320 - BLAW 320 - HRM 310 - DSCI 420 - MGMT 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/management-bs --- # Management Information Systems (MSMIS) **Degree** · 12 credits Continue your higher education journey and advance your career prospects with a MS in Management Information Systems from Metro State. ## Courses - ICS 141 - MIS 328 - MIS 600 - MKTG 600 - MIS 671 - DSCI 620 - MIS 694 - MIS 699 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/master-management-information-systems --- # Management Information Systems BS **Degree** · 120 credits Discover how earning a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems degree from Metro State can lead to exciting career choices in business. ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - MKTG 300 - MIS 310 - MGMT 310 - FIN 390 - DSCI 434 - MIS 320 - MIS 328 - MIS 335 - MIS 467 - MIS 329 - MIS 370 - MIS 380 - MIS 450 - MIS 456 - MIS 459 - MIS 462 - MIS 463 - MIS 480 - MIS 498 - MIS 533 - MIS 412 - MIS 499 - MGMT 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/management-information --- # Management Information Systems Generalist Graduate Certificate **Certificate** · 22 credits A Management Information Systems Generalist Graduate Certificate, which pairs well with an existing business degree, opens a range of IT and MIS opportunities. ## Courses - MIS 600 - DSCI 620 - MIS 671 - MIS 675 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/management-information-certificate --- # Management Information Systems Minor The Management Information Systems minor is useful for students majoring in any discipline that uses technology. In business disciplines (e.g. Accounting, Human Resource Management, Finances, etc.) it provides a foundation of technical concepts and practical concepts that will aid in designing, building and supporting the use of technology to achieve functional goals in an organization. The MIS minor can also be used as an enhancement to career paths in other disciplines that are overwhelmed by the application of technology, (e.g. Nursing, Human Services and Social Work).Students wanting to p… ## Courses - MIS 100 - MIS 310 - MIS 320 - MIS 335 - ACCT 340 - MIS 328 - MIS 329 - MIS 350I - MIS 370 - MIS 380 - MIS 450 - MIS 456 - MIS 459 - MIS 462 - MIS 463 - MIS 467 - MIS 498 - MIS 533 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/management-information-systems-minor --- # Marketing BS **Degree** · 16 credits Marketing activities play a critical role in the achievement of an organization's missions and objectives. Students in the marketing major will study the demographic, psychographic, social, economic, technological, environmental and cultural factors that influence the demands for consumer and industrial goods and services.This program offers courses related to marketing principles, buyer behavior, marketing research, marketing communications, international marketing, and others. All of the courses in this major are designed to enhance students' understanding of marketing as a multifaceted and… ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - MKTG 300 - MIS 310 - MGMT 310 - FIN 390 - DSCI 434 - MKTG 310 - MKTG 325 - MKTG 343 - MKTG 420 - MKTG 480 - BLAW 430 - COMM 381 - MKTG 425 - MKTG 348 - MGMT 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/marketing-bs --- # Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) **Degree** · 2026 Credits Learn about the Nursing Entry Level MSN program at Metro State, which provides an opportunity for students to shift their career trajectory to nursing. ## Courses - NURS 304 - NURS 304L - NURS 304P - NURS 325L - NURS 410 - NURS 306 - NURS 309 - NURS 400P - NURS 400L - NURS 414 - NURS 404 - NURS 604 - NURS 409 - NURS 409L - NURS 600P - NURS 460 - NURS 601 - NURS 639P - NURS 405 - NURS 648 - NURS 656 - NURS 656P - NURS 603 - NURS 462 - NURS 623 - NURS 623L - NURS 690P - NURS 696 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/nursing-entry-level-msn --- # Mathematics BA **Degree** · 20 credits Metro State’s Mathematics Bachelor of Arts program offers rigorous study in mathematics that integrates both depth and breadth. Learn more today! ## Courses - MATH 210 - MATH 215 - ICS 140 - STAT 201 - MATH 211 - MATH 301 - MATH 310 - MATH 315 - MATH 320 - MATH 350 - MATH 471 - MATH 499 - DATA 211 - PHYS 211 - MATH 230 - MATH 330 - MATH 355 - MATH 370 - MATH 375 - MATH 390 - MATH 405 - MATH 430 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/mathematics-ba --- # Mathematics Teacher Preparation for Grades 5-12 licensure: Urban Education (MS) **Degree** · 12 credits Make a difference by earning a master’s degree and a Minnesota teaching license for grades 5-12 Mathematics from Metro State’s School of Urban Education. ## Courses - EDU 600 - EDU 606 - EDU 311 - EDU 610 - EDU 614 - EDU 615 - EDU 630 - EDU 632 - EDU 635 - MAED 450 - EDU 450 - EDU 650 - EDU 670 - EDU 688 - EDU 698 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-ed-secondary-math --- # Mathematics Teaching BS **Degree** · 20 credits Metro State offers undergraduates who want to teach middle or high school mathematics classes a major to earn a BS mathematics teaching degree. ## Courses - STAT 201 - MATH 210 - MATH 211 - MATH 215 - MATH 230 - MATH 301 - MATH 310 - MATH 315 - MATH 330 - MATH 370 - MATH 471 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/mathematics-teaching-bs --- # Media Literacy Minor The Media Literacy minor prepares students to be critical consumers of the wide range of media that envelops them every day.Students also learn about audience, media globalization, emergence and convergence of media trends, media and education, and learn theory appropriate for critical analysis. Electives in the program also offer students opportunities to learn creative skills that will help sift through or create the messages/content that informs, educates, or entertains. ## Courses - MDST 363 - MDST 361 - INFS 315 - INFS 338 - INFS 340 - MDST 370 - MDST 371 - MDST 378 - MDST 420 - MDST 487 - MDST 560 - TCID 381 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/media-literacy-minor --- # Media Studies Track, Professional Communication BA **Degree** · 36 credits The Media Studies major is designed to merge practical application of media technology and production practices with a basis for practice built on critical thinking and awareness of the latest in media theory. As a Media Studies major, you obtain broadly applicable skills and knowledge for a wide variety of communications careers.Professionals with a degree in Media Studies apply their sophisticated knowledge of media theories, digital production skills, and analytical abilities to plan and create media-based communication solutions for corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, and advoc… ## Courses - COMM 103 - COMM 103P - INFS 315 - COMM 333 - MDST 361 - COMM 320 - MDST 333 - MDST 363 - MDST 375 - MDST 378 - MDST 420 - MDST 485 - MDST 487 - SCRW 315 - COMM 351 - COMM 372 - COMM 472 - MDST 350I - MKTG 325 - TCID 375 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/media-studies-track-professional --- # Mental Health Psychology Minor The mental health psychology minor is designed for students who are interested in psychological theory and applications to mental health issues. Such students might be interested in working with chronically mentally ill, wellness efforts, chemical dependency (with dual diagnosis), social work positions or in areas of social services or institutions in which a working knowledge of mental health is essential. The minor fits well with other majors including social work, nursing and human services.To complete the mental health psychology minor, students are required to take a minimum of 20 credit… ## Courses - PSYC 100 - PSYC 300 - PSYC 212 - PSYC 305 - PSYC 313 - PSYC 327 - PSYC 330 - PSYC 343 - PSYC 345 - PSYC 346 - PSYC 347 - PSYC 360 - PSYC 390 - PSYC 400 - PSYC 402 - PSYC 406 - PSYC 508 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/mental-health-psychology-minor --- # Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) **Degree** · 40 credits Program overviewA completely online option is available. You can complete your master’s degree in nonprofit leadership and management without ever setting foot on our campuses by taking online classes.Metro State University's Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) program prepares students for a wide range of career and leadership opportunities in the nonprofit sector. The state-of-the-art curriculum addresses the most critical challenges faced by nonprofit managers and leaders, program professionals, and directors on nonprofit boards.The MNLM program offers:a broadly based prof… ## Courses - MPNA 600 - NPM 600 - MPNA 620 - MPNA 635 - MPNA 660 - MPNA 680 - MPNA 690 - NPM 650 - NPM 675 - MPNA 695 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/master-of-nonprofit-leadership --- # Nursing Prelicensure BSN **Degree** · 3 credits The Metro State University Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a four-year undergraduate program that prepares graduates to provide holistic, person-centered care to individuals, families, and communities from diverse backgrounds. This Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is based on a set of core competencies that graduates learn, through a variety of clinical experiences, to adapt to changing healthcare needs and advance health equity through interdisciplinary collaboration, civic engagement, self-care and life-long learning. Graduates of the program are eligible… ## Courses - WRIT 131 - PSYC 100 - CHEM 105 - METR 101 - BIOL 221 - BIOL 225 - PSYC 311 - WRIT 231 - WRIT 330 - BIOL 222 - PHIL 321 - COMM 372 - NURS 220 - HSCI 201 - NURS 230 - NURS 232 - NURS 233 - NURS 234 - STAT 201 - NURS 312 - NURS 313 - NURS 314 - NURS 414 - NURS 333 - NURS 334 - NURS 336 - NURS 406 - NURS 444 - NURS 422 - NURS 423 - NURS 424 - NURS 425 - HSCI 309 - NURS 466 - NURS 491 - NURS 492 - NURS 493 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/prelicensure-bsn --- # Nursing RN to BSN Metro State offers a holistic Nursing RN to BSN program for registered nurses with a previous degree who want to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. ## Courses - NURS 301 - HSCI 358 - NURS 335 - HSCI 309 - NURS 456 - NURS 456P - NURS 420 - HSCI 330 - NURS 465 - NURS 488 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/nursing-rn-to-bsn --- # Organizational Administration BAS **Degree** · 20 credits Be prepared to take on greater responsibility with an Organizational Administration degree from Metro State. Study in person or online! ## Courses - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 202 - ECON 201 - MIS 100 - ACCT 210 - MKTG 300 - MIS 310 - MGMT 310 - FIN 390 - DSCI 434 - ENTR 490 - MGMT 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/organizational-administration-bas --- # Organizational Communication Minor The minor in Organizational Communication develops skills in building teams, coaching, analyzing information flow, resolving conflicts, presenting information, and understanding organizational systems and culture. ## Courses - COMM 103 - COMM 351 - COMM 352 - COMM 350I - COMM 331 - COMM 332 - COMM 333 - COMM 452 - COMM 479 - MDST 485 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/organizational-communication-minor --- # Organizational Communication track, Professional Communication BA **Degree** · 36 credits Professionals in organizational communication analyze how internal communication solutions promote organizational success.Organizational communicators are observers, auditors, interviewers, managers, and coaches who build and train teams, bridge information gaps, coordinate efforts, analyze information flow, resolve conflicts, and understand and work to improve organizational systems and cultures. ## Courses - COMM 103 - COMM 103P - INFS 315 - COMM 333 - COMM 352 - COMM 332 - COMM 351 - COMM 452 - COMM 472 - MDST 485 - COMM 320 - COMM 331 - COMM 350I - COMM 381 - COMM 372 - COMM 479 - COMM 499 - HSTD 390 - MDST 487 - TCID 375 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/organizational-communication --- # Philosophy BA **Degree** · 4 credits Philosophy, meaning “the love of wisdom,” is the systematic and critical study of fundamental questions arising both in everyday life and in the practice of other academic disciplines. It is the most ancient of the academic disciplines, with sources from around the world dating back thousands of years.The philosophy major is designed to develop your ability to think clearly, carefully, constructively, and critically about a wide range of issues including questions about:what is real (and what merely fictional or mythical): Does God exist? Am I just a material body, or am I also an immaterial… ## Courses - PHIL 204 - PHIL 303 - PHIL 306 - PHIL 352 - PHIL 362 - PHIL 364 - PHIL 365 - PHIL 366 - PHIL 375 - PHIL 376 - PHIL 378 - PHIL 379 - PHIL 499 - PHIL 100 - PHIL 102 - PHIL 105 - PHIL 106 - PHIL 107 - PHIL 301 - PHIL 302 - PHIL 308 - PHIL 310 - PHIL 334 - PHIL 354 - PHIL 360I - PHIL 320 - PHIL 321 - PHIL 327 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/philosophy-ba --- # Philosophy Minor The Philosophy minor allows students to explore questions about knowledge, value, meaning, and reality, and to develop and improve their capacities for analysis, reflection, careful reading, and clear writing. It includes courses in the history of philosophy, in philosophical approaches to race, gender, and sexuality, and in philosophical methods, and it has room for two elective courses in philosophy. It offers the student a more wide-ranging set of courses than our other minor (the Practical Ethics minor).This minor can complement a degree in virtually any field. Up to 9 credits can be tran… ## Courses - PHIL 204 - PHIL 303 - PHIL 306 - PHIL 352 - PHIL 362 - PHIL 364 - PHIL 365 - PHIL 366 - PHIL 375 - PHIL 376 - PHIL 378 - PHIL 379 - PHIL 100 - PHIL 102 - PHIL 105 - PHIL 106 - PHIL 107 - PHIL 301 - PHIL 302 - PHIL 308 - PHIL 310 - PHIL 320 - PHIL 321 - PHIL 327 - PHIL 334 - PHIL 354 - PHIL 360I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/philosophy-minor --- # Physics Minor The physics minor provides students with a broad introduction to the discipline of physics combined with further exploration of at least one area of interest. The minor introduces students to the fundamental laws that govern nature and the universe and complements other majors where additional physics knowledge is of benefit. It prepares students to apply scientific methodology to solve physics problems, to think critically and quantitatively, to relate physics to their daily life and environment, and to understand the experimental and theoretical methods used in modern physics. ## Courses - PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 - PHYS 350I - PHYS 351 - PHYS 355 - PHYS 357 - PHYS 469 - PHYS 479 - PHYS 489 - MATH 230 - MATH 350 - MATH 390 - MATH 430 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/physics-minor --- # Police Science BS **Degree** · 30 credits Metro State’s School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (SLC) originated in the Minnesota legislature, by statute, to “advance the profession of law enforcement.” SLC has been a leader in professional peace officer education and applied police research for over 30 years. Our program, certified by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board), prepares students for the rigors of 21st Century policing by emphasizing social and racial justice, ethical, evidence-based policing, community engagement, and peace officer health and wellness.We offer three possible degr… ## Courses - CJS 201 - CJS 301 - CJS 320 - CRIM 205 - CJS 360 - CJS 375 - CJS 465 - CJS 340 - CRIM 314 - CRIM 316 - CRIM 327 - CRIM 328 - CRIM 329 - CRIM 330 - CRIM 331 - CRIM 367 - CJS 489 - CJS 490 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/police-science-bs --- # Police Studies UCERT **Certificate** · 31 credits Designed for career-changers and working adults, the Professional Peace Officer Education program at Metro State can be completed in just one academic year. ## Courses - CJS 101 - CJS 375 - CRIM 280 - CRIM 220 - CRIM 321 - CRIM 322 - CRIM 050 - CRIM 224 - CRIM 225 - CRIM 227 - CRIM 228 - CRIM 229 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/police-studies-ucert --- # Political Science BA **Degree** · 40 credits Why political science?Political science is an ideal field of study for students interested in:Social justice: Building a more equitable worldRule of law: Ensuring that no one is above the law and laws are applied equally to allUnderstanding institutions: Identifying points of access and how power can be applied to change outcomesSystems of inequality: Understanding how opportunities and benefits in society are unequally distributed among groups, privileging some while subordinating othersWhat will I do in the major?Students in the Political Science major will choose between courses in three g… ## Courses - POL 301 - POL 321 - SSCI 300 - SSCI 311 - SSCI 411 - SSCI 451 - SSCI 452 - POL 360I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/ba-political-science --- # Political Science Minor Why political science?Political science is an ideal field of study for students interested in:Social justice: Building a more equitable worldRule of law: Ensuring that no one is above the law and laws are applied equally to allUnderstanding institutions: Identifying points of access and how power can be applied to change outcomesSystems of inequality: Understanding how opportunities and benefits in society are unequally distributed among groups, privileging some while subordinating othersWhat will I do in the minor?Courses in the Political Science Minor will teach:The origins and development… ## Courses - POL 101 - POL 301 - POL 321 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/political-science-minor --- # Practical Ethics Minor The Practical Ethics minor is designed to familiarize students with the nature and varieties of moral reasoning that are applied to areas of everyday experience, such as:business, marketing, management, and sales;medicine and the delivery of health care;criminal justice; media and public relations;social service careers;civic life; andintimate life in the roles of friend, lover, partner, parent, child, man or woman, and racialized person.Practical ethics is a 20-credit minor meant to complement a degree in any professional field, such as marketing, management, counseling, nursing, or human se… ## Courses - PHIL 107 - PHIL 301 - PHIL 354 - PHIL 379 - PHIL 306 - PHIL 352 - PHIL 362 - PHIL 364 - PHIL 365 - PHIL 366 - PHIL 310 - PHIL 320 - PHIL 321 - PHIL 325 - PHIL 327 - PHIL 100 - PHIL 102 - PHIL 105 - PHIL 106 - PHIL 204 - PHIL 302 - PHIL 303 - PHIL 308 - PHIL 334 - PHIL 375 - PHIL 376 - PHIL 378 - PHIL 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/practical-ethics-minor --- # Project Management Graduate Certificate **Certificate** · 12 credits Project management is one of the fastest growing career fields in business. Organizations are increasingly using projects as a means of achieving their strategic objectives. In response to this need, the College of Management is offering a graduate certificate and concentration in Project Management. The required courses prepare students for the challenging field of Project Management by providing them with tools, skills, and knowledge necessary to initiate, plan, and implement projects successfully.Some of the major skills areas covered include:Project planning, implementation, and control u… ## Courses - DSCI 620 - DSCI 630 - DSCI 691 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/project-management-gcert --- # Project Management Minor Project management is concerned with the overall planning and coordination of a particular project from inception to completion. It is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of the project and ensure completion on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Project management knowledge and practices are best described in terms of five component process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, and Closing. The goal of project management is to implement projects successfully with sy… ## Courses - DSCI 420 - DSCI 421 - DSCI 444 - BLAW 310 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/project-management-minor --- # Psychology BA **Degree** · 40 credits Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior. Students completing the BA in Psychology are prepared for careers in many diverse areas including management, social services, research, non-profit organizations, mental health, rehabilitation, public service, prevention, community service, consulting, recreation/activities, sales, and many other areas. Students are also prepared to pursue masters and doctoral study in professional areas such as counseling, clinical social work, research psychology, higher education, psychotherapy and psychological services. ## Courses - PSYC 100 - PSYC 200 - PSYC 212 - PSYC 312 - PSYC 405 - PSYC 407 - PSYC 336 - PSYC 363 - PSYC 309 - PSYC 317 - PSYC 330 - PSYC 345 - PSYC 391 - PSYC 300 - PSYC 332 - PSYC 301 - PSYC 302 - PSYC 308 - PSYC 311 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/psychology-ba --- # Psychology Minor The psychology minor is designed for students who want to document a significant learning in the science of psychology without completing the full major program.To complete a psychology minor, students are required to take a minimum of 20 credits of psychology. At least 12 of these 20 credits must be taken at Metro State, and at least 12 credits must be upper division. ## Courses - PSYC 100 - PSYC 307 - PSYC 312 - PSYC 317 - STAT 201 - PSYC 336 - PSYC 363 - PSYC 309 - PSYC 330 - PSYC 345 - PSYC 391 - PSYC 300 - PSYC 332 - PSYC 301 - PSYC 302 - PSYC 308 - PSYC 311 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/psychology-minor --- # Public Administration (MPA) **Degree** · 40 credits A completely online option is available. You can complete your master’s degree in public administration without ever setting foot on our campuses by taking online classes.Metro State University's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program prepares you for a wide range of career and leadership opportunities in the field of public administration. The state-of-the-art curriculum addresses the most critical challenges that public administrators and their respective councils or boards face at all levels of government.The MPA program offers:a broadly based professional degree that demonstrates y… ## Courses - MPNA 600 - PADM 600 - MPNA 620 - MPNA 635 - MPNA 660 - MPNA 680 - MPNA 690 - PADM 650 - PADM 675 - MPNA 695 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/master-of-public-administration-mpa --- # Public and Nonprofit Administration (MPNA) **Degree** · 40 credits A completely online option is available. You can complete your master’s degree in public and nonprofit administration without ever setting foot on our campuses by taking online classes.Metro State University's Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration (MPNA) program prepares you for the widest range of career opportunities in the public and nonprofit sectors. The state-of-the-art curriculum addresses the most critical challenges that public and nonprofit professionals face. The MPNA program will:deliver a broadly based professional degree that prepares you for the widest range of career o… ## Courses - MPNA 600 - PADM 600 - NPM 600 - MPNA 620 - MPNA 635 - MPNA 660 - MPNA 680 - MPNA 690 - NPM 650 - PADM 650 - NPM 675 - PADM 675 - MPNA 699 - MPNA 695 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/master-of-public-and-nonprofit-administration-mpna --- # Public Relations Minor The minor in public relations gives students the opportunity to develop competence in oral, written and visual communication as well as the critical thinking skills necessary to make strategic choices while developing communications campaigns. Students are introduced to a core set of skills and theories, best practices in communication, and professional standards relevant to the practice of public relations.Note: This minor may be combined with the Professional Communication-Organization Track, but not with the Professional Communication-Public Relations Track. ## Courses - COMM 381 - COMM 385 - COMM 386 - COMM 481 - COMM 320 - COMM 351 - INFS 315 - MDST 361 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/public-relations-minor --- # Public Relations track, Professional Communication BA **Degree** · 36 credits Public relations practitioners use their sophisticated communication skills, theoretical knowledge, and analytical abilities to conduct advocacy campaigns, lobby, and develop strategic relationships. ## Courses - COMM 103 - COMM 103P - INFS 315 - COMM 333 - COMM 381 - COMM 320 - COMM 385 - MDST 361 - COMM 386 - COMM 481 - COMM 350I - COMM 351 - COMM 479 - MDST 420 - MDST 487 - MKTG 325 - MGMT 310 - TCID 375 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/public-relations-track-professional --- # Real Estate and Community Development Minor The goal of Metro State University’s Minor in Real Estate and Community Development is to build students’ understanding in the areas of community development, real estate, and the important intersection between them. We achieve this through a flexible combination of business courses focused on real estate and entrepreneurship, and social science courses focusing on organizing, developing and sustaining community to form a common foundation and allow students to pursue their personal and professional interests.This program does not prepare a person for real estate licensure in Minnesota or in… ## Courses - POL 343 - REST 394 - REST 395 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/real-estate-and-community-development-minor --- # Real Estate and Community Development Undergraduate Certificate **Certificate** · 30 credits The goal of Metro State University’s Undergraduate Certificate in Real Estate and Community Development is to build students’ understanding in the areas of community development, real estate, and the important intersection between them. We achieve this through a flexible combination of business courses focused on real estate and entrepreneurship, and social science courses focusing on organizing, developing and sustaining community to form a common foundation and allow students to pursue their personal and professional interests.This program does not prepare a person for real estate licensure… ## Courses - POL 343 - REST 394 - REST 395 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/real-estate-and-community-development-certificate --- # Religious Studies Minor Religion is a central part of all cultures. From an academic perspective, the study of religion offers powerful insights into human behavior and cultures. Religious beliefs inform what people value and how they act. Religious differences are often used for political purposes, such as those seen in international conflicts and in American politics. On a personal level, many students have grown up with religious beliefs that sometimes sustain, and sometimes restrain, their development. Studying religion provides students, no matter what their upbringing, opportunities to expand both their person… ## Courses - RELS 301 - RELS 302 - RELS 303 - RELS 304 - RELS 305 - RELS 306 - RELS 307 - RELS 308 - RELS 309 - RELS 312 - RELS 314 - RELS 322 - RELS 323 - RELS 333 - RELS 344 - RELS 355 - RELS 366 - RELS 377 - RELS 380 - RELS 390 - RELS 555 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/religious-studies-minor --- # Research and Information Studies Minor The Research and Information Studies Minor explores information studies as a discipline. Students develop professional level research skills and strategies using research libraries, online databases, print and media collections, special collections and archives.In addition to the joy of intellectual curiosity, courses cover many current issues including privacy, censorship, international sources, public communication, the evaluation of arguments and information, and the publishing industry.This is a useful minor for students interested in continuing their post-BA studies in the fields of libr… ## Courses - INFS 315 - INFS 338 - INFS 340 - ARTS 300 - ARTS 302 - MDST 420 - MDST 487 - MDST 580 - HIST 301 - LIT 332 - INFS 350I - INFS 518 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/research-and-information-studies-minor --- # Risk Management and Insurance Minor The Risk Management and Insurance minor provides the student an in-depth study of the risk management process and the operational, legal, moral, and social issues surrounding the life, health, property, and casualty insurance industries along with the employee benefits area.The financial consequences of being exposed to pure risk are explored for individuals and businesses. The tools for handling these exposures are critically analyzed along with the process of implementing financial and other strategies to prepare for possible outcomes. This minor introduces students to the risk management d… ## Courses - ACCT 210 - RMI 300 - RMI 304 - RMI 306 - BLAW 310 - ECON 316 - HRM 544 - MKTG 435 - MKTG 456 - FIN 101 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/risk-management-and-insurance-minor --- # Science and Medical Writing emphasis, Professional Writing and Interaction Design BA **Degree** · 20 credits This major prepares students for a wide range of careers in professional writing and interaction design. It enables learners to write for professional and technical contexts and produce multimodal and intelligent content. In addition to completing a core curriculum, learners choose to specialize in one or more of these emphases: technical communication, science and medical writing, user experience design, and game design. Science and Medical Writing Emphasis:The Science and Medical Writing emphasis enables learners to produce content for science and medical writing situations in research, gov… ## Courses - TCID 280 - TCID 301 - TCID 302 - TCID 303 - TCID 371 - TCID 372 - TCID 373 - TCID 345 - TCID 346 - TCID 377 - TCID 375 - ICS 140 - PHIL 321 - COMM 372 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/science-and-medical-writing-emphasis --- # Screenwriting BA **Degree** · 30 credits Focused on exceptional visual storytelling and inspirational content, the Screenwriting Program at Metro State teaches artistic individuals how to create commercially viable, socially conscious media (scripts, films, TV shows, documentaries, web series, etc.) by building creative & technical skills, offering critical perspectives, and providing practical preparation for a career in professional screenwriting, filmmaking and/or media production.The only of its kind in the state of Minnesota, our Screenwriting BA Program is unique because it covers every step in the creative process. Led by div… ## Courses - SCRW 213 - SCRW 314 - SCRW 315 - SCRW 320 - SCRW 415 - SCRW 416 - SCRW 300 - SCRW 350I - SCRW 402 - SCRW 410 - IDST 370 - MDST 370 - MDST 375 - MDST 378 - THEA 321 - THEA 345 - THEA 346 - THEA 390 - THEA 400 - WRIT 251 - WRIT 353 - WRIT 358 - WRIT 359 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/screenwriting-ba --- # Screenwriting Minor The Screenwriting minor is intended for the student who is interested in learning the basics of writing a screenplay.A course of study presents screenwriting as a creative art form. The minor may complement other fields such as theater or creative writing, or it may be appropriate for someone who simply loves movies. Electives provide critical and practical perspectives with offerings in digital film production and film theory. ## Courses - SCRW 213 - SCRW 300 - SCRW 314 - SCRW 315 - SCRW 320 - SCRW 350I - SCRW 410 - SCRW 415 - SCRW 416 - SCRW 402 - MDST 330 - MDST 370 - TCID 392 - TCID 393 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/screenwriting-minor --- # Secondary Education Licensure with English for Teaching BS **Degree** · 3 credits Gain a Minnesota teaching license for grades 5-12 in one of four major content areas. Share your passion for learning and make a difference in the lives of urban youth. Empower yourself with the content knowledge, multicultural teaching skills, urban field experiences, and professionalism you need to give urban secondary students a high-quality, equitable education. The Urban Secondary Education licensure program within the School of Urban Education (UED) is designed to meet the needs of urban middle and high schools for teachers who can improve students' educational achievement. The UED prep… ## Courses - EDU 200 - EDU 203 - EDU 306 - EDU 311 - EDU 310 - EDU 415 - EDU 414 - EDU 430 - EDU 432 - EDU 435 - LAED 445 - LAED 450 - EDU 450 - EDU 460 - EDU 470 - LIT 400 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/secondary-education-english --- # Secondary Education Licensure with Life Sciences Teaching BS **Degree** · 6 credits Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. ## Courses - EDU 200 - EDU 203 - EDU 306 - EDU 311 - EDU 310 - EDU 415 - EDU 414 - EDU 430 - EDU 432 - EDU 435 - SCED 450 - EDU 450 - EDU 460 - EDU 470 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/secondary-education-life-science --- # Secondary Education Licensure with Math Teaching BS **Degree** · 3 credits Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. ## Courses - EDU 200 - EDU 203 - EDU 306 - EDU 311 - EDU 310 - EDU 415 - EDU 414 - EDU 430 - EDU 432 - EDU 435 - MAED 450 - EDU 450 - EDU 460 - EDU 470 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/secondary-education-math --- # Secondary Education Licensure with Social Studies for Teaching BS **Degree** · 3 credits Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students. ## Courses - EDU 200 - EDU 203 - EDU 306 - EDU 311 - EDU 310 - EDU 415 - EDU 414 - EDU 430 - EDU 432 - EDU 435 - SSED 450 - EDU 450 - EDU 460 - EDU 470 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/secondary-education-social-studies --- # Social Science BA **Degree** · 40 credits Why the Social Science BA?The Social Science BA is a great choice for students interested in:Developing a broad understanding of anthropology, geography, sociology, and political scienceExamining social issues from an interdisciplinary perspectiveWhat will I do in the major?Students in this major take courses in a variety of social science disciplines, including:AnthropologyGeographyPolitical ScienceSociologyStudents in the Social Science BA program learn fundamental skills in social science research and conduct their own research to complete their degrees.What can I do with the degree?The So… ## Courses - SSCI 300 - SSCI 311 - SSCI 411 - SSCI 451 - SSCI 452 - SSCI 360I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/ba-social-science --- # Social Studies for Teaching BS **Degree** · 46 credits Why Social Studies for Teaching?The Social Studies for Teaching Major (BS) is ideal for students who wish to become a social studies teacher (grades 5-12). The major is designed to provide students with both a strong foundation in social science disciplines and the intellectual skills necessary for excellence as a social studies teacher, grades 5 through 12.The Social Studies for Teaching major is committed to the following principles; that effective social studies teachers:share with other liberally educated people the ability to think critically and communicate care deeply about their subje… ## Courses - GEOG 201 - POL 101 - ANSO 103 - HIST 101 - HIST 102 - HIST 103 - HIST 104 - ECON 200 - HIST 394 - ANSO 302 - ANSO 329 - ETHS 302 - ETHS 309 - ETHS 311 - ETHS 232 - ETHS 332 - POL 301 - POL 321 - HIST 301 - SSCI 401 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/social-studies-for-teaching-bs --- # Social Studies Teacher Preparation for Grades 5-12 licensure: Urban Education (MS) **Degree** · 12 credits Share your enthusiasm with grades 5-12 urban students who speak English as a second language by getting a master’s degree to teach them from Metro State. ## Courses - EDU 600 - EDU 606 - EDU 311 - EDU 610 - EDU 614 - EDU 615 - EDU 630 - EDU 632 - EDU 635 - SSED 450 - EDU 450 - EDU 650 - EDU 670 - EDU 688 - EDU 698 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-ed-secondary-social-studies --- # Social Work BSW **Degree** · 120 credits The mission of the Social Work program is to integrate the values, knowledge and skills inherent to social work into an academic program that will enable multi-culturally competent bachelor's level students to engage in generalist social work practices that will meet the needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities communities.This program will prepare students for generalist social work practice with client systems of various sizes and types with special emphasis on Native Americans and communities of color. This program will build on a Liberal Arts base and will provide a curriculum founda… ## Courses - SOWK 321 - SOWK 333 - SOWK 522 - SOWK 341 - SOWK 542 - SOWK 360 - SOWK 351 - SOWK 552 - SOWK 391 - SOWK 591 - SOWK 592 - SOWK 381 - SOWK 582 - SOWK 584 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/social-work-bsw --- # Special Education with K-12 Licensure: Urban Education (MS) **Degree** · 34 credits Serve students with exceptionalities in grades K-12 with a Minnesota teaching license and master’s degree in Special Education-ABS from Metro State. ## Courses - SPED 600 - SPED 601 - EDU 311 - SPED 602 - SPED 633 - SPED 620 - SPED 630 - EDU 614 - EDU 670 - EDU 688 - EDU 698 - EDU 483 - EDU 487 - SPED 610 - SPED 640 - EDU 450 - SPED 690 - PSYC 385 - EDU 325 - MAED 106 - MAED 440 - EDU 630 - EDU 635 - SPED 490 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-ed-SPED --- # Studio Arts BA **Degree** · 120 credits The Bachelor of Arts in studio arts at Metro State University gives students the opportunity to cultivate their creativity while developing marketable skills.A core curriculum in drawing, painting, and digitally-based arts is supplemented by other media and techniques, community-based internships, and coursework in related disciplines.Under the guidance of accomplished arts faculty with national and international exhibition histories, students will prepare for graduate school and/or careers in the visual arts. ## Courses - ARTS 106 - ARTS 207 - ARTS 300 - ARTS 400 - ARTS 401 - ARTS 115 - ARTS 203 - ARTS 140 - ARTS 301 - ARTS 302 - ARTS 304 - ARTS 306 - ARTS 307 - ARTS 311 - ARTS 316 - ARTS 319 - ARTS 320 - ARTS 323 - ARTS 350I - ARTS 360I - ARTS 370 - ARTS 402 - SCRW 315 - TCID 377 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/studio-arts-ba --- # Studio Arts Minor Since the beginning of human history, people have had a need to create images and objects. These impulses emerge for different reasons--communication, commerce, an act of devotion, necessity for utilitarian wares, personal expression, decoration, therapy, and so on.Courses offered in studio arts allow students of various skill levels to examine the history of art and craft, sharpen critical thinking skills, and explore the possibilities of the sometimes instinctive and elusive creative process. To these ends, a minor is offered in studio arts. ## Courses - ARTS 106 - ARTS 207 - ARTS 115 - ARTS 203 - ARTS 140 - ARTS 300 - ARTS 301 - ARTS 302 - ARTS 304 - ARTS 306 - ARTS 307 - ARTS 311 - ARTS 316 - ARTS 319 - ARTS 320 - ARTS 323 - ARTS 360I - ARTS 370 - ARTS 402 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/studio-arts-minor --- # Substance Use Disorders Post-baccalaureate UCERT **Certificate** · 41 credits Metro State’s Substance Use Disorders Counseling Post-baccalaureate certificate is for individuals wanting to become Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Minnesota. ## Courses - HSCD 200 - HSCD 300 - HSER 346 - HSER 348 - HSCD 302 - HSCD 303 - HSCD 309 - HSCD 353 - HSCD 320 - HSCD 380 - HSCD 390 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/substance-use-disorders-post --- # Supply Chain and Operations Management BS **Degree** · 20 credits Why Metro State’s Supply Chain and Operations Management Bachelor of Science (BS)? Our Supply Chain and Operations Management program (BS) is designed to connect students directly with industry and real-world problem solving. Students choose Metro State because they will: Earn a STEM-designated, ACBSP and HLC accredited bachelor’s degree respected by employers and graduate schoolsAffordable tuition that delivers excellent return on investmentFlexible options including evening, online, and hybrid courses designed for working professionals and transfer studentsCollaborate with industry professi… ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - ECON 201 - ECON 202 - ACCT 210 - MKTG 300 - MIS 310 - MGMT 310 - FIN 390 - DSCI 434 - DSCI 440 - DSCI 452 - DSCI 455 - MGMT 340 - MIS 456 - DSCI 420 - DSCI 449 - DSCI 451 - MIS 370 - DSCI 350I - ACCT 320 - BLAW 310 - IBUS 311 - MGMT 499 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/supply-chain-and-operations-management --- # Supply Chain and Operations Management Minor Supply chain management and operations management are concerned with the flow of materials, information, and money between suppliers, producers and servicing organizations, and customers. The procurement of goods and services, management of inventories, transportation to and from production and service facilities, distribution of goods and services, and information systems support are all key issues in supply chain and operations management. Also, organizations are increasingly seeking improvements in operations through many different initiatives, such as quality management, lean systems, and… ## Courses - MIS 100 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - MGMT 310 - DSCI 434 - DSCI 440 - DSCI 452 - DSCI 455 - DSCI 420 - DSCI 449 - DSCI 451 - MGMT 340 - MIS 456 - MIS 370 - ACCT 320 - BLAW 310 - IBUS 311 - DSCI 350I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/supply-chain-and-operations-minor --- # Systems Analysis Graduate Certificate **Certificate** · 4 credit Discover the MIS Systems Analysis and Design Graduate Certificate program from Metro State, which is tailored toward MIS and IT technical audiences. ## Courses - MIS 600 - DSCI 620 - MIS 621 - MIS 635 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/systems-analysis-gcert --- # Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) **Degree** · 43 credits The BS Teaching ESL (English as Second Language) major is designed for students interested in the knowledge, skills, methods, and strategies for working with urban multilingual language users in K-12 schools. This program is designed so that students can meet the requirements to obtain an initial K-12 ESL teaching license as part of a major and bachelor’s of science degree. This major can also be a program of interest for those who work with multilingual language users outside of the school setting.Program HighlightsDesigned to provide flexibility for working adult studentsCreate a flexible s… ## Courses - EDU 200 - EDU 203 - LING 316 - LING 326 - SPED 300 - EDU 306 - EDU 311 - EDU 383 - EDU 415 - EDU 430 - EDU 481 - EDU 483 - EDU 435 - EDU 451 - EDU 452 - EDU 453 - EDU 454 - EDU 450 - EDU 487 - EDU 460 - EDU 470 - EDU 495 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/teaching-english-as-a-second-language --- # Technical Communication (MS) **Degree** · 32 credits The Master of Science in Technical Communication is an innovative program that provides advanced training in the professional practice and theory of technical communication. The program has been designed to:help you succeed in this exciting, challenging, and evolving profession, within a global marketplace;enable you to solve complex communication problems for a variety of audiences, in a variety of media.In addition to being useful to technical communication professionals, this program may also help people in a variety of fields, including education, graphic design, training, marketing, mult… ## Courses - TCID 571G - TCID 671 - TCID 673 - TCID 674 - TCID 564G - TCID 575G - TCID 660I - TCID 631 - TCID 661 - TCID 662 - TCID 672 - TCID 676 - TCID 677 - TCID 678 - DSCI 620 - TCID 691 - HRM 530G Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/technical-communication-ms --- # Technical communication emphasis, Professional Writing and Interaction Design BA **Degree** · 20 credits This major prepares students for a wide range of careers in professional writing and interaction design. It enables learners to write for professional and technical contexts and produce multimodal and intelligent content. In addition to completing a core curriculum, learners choose to specialize in one or more of these emphases: technical communication, science and medical writing, user experience design, and game design. Technical Communication Emphasis: The technical communication emphasis enables learners to write and produce multimodal and intelligent content for technical problem-solving… ## Courses - TCID 280 - TCID 301 - TCID 302 - TCID 303 - TCID 371 - TCID 372 - TCID 373 - TCID 271 - TCID 374 - TCID 574 - TCID 393 - INFS 315 - MDST 420 - MDST 485 - MDST 487 - LIT 349 - ICS 140 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/technical-communication-emphasis --- # Technical Communication Graduate Certificate **Certificate** · 12 credits Make complex information clear—advance your career with practical, high-impact skillsThe Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their writing, editing, and content design skills for the workplace—especially when working with complex topics, digital tools, and diverse audiences. Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this certificate offers a flexible, applied, and academically grounded pathway into one of today’s most in-demand communication careers.This hybrid program includes in-person seat time, mea… ## Courses - TCID 671 - TCID 673 - TCID 674 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/technical-communication-graduate-certificate --- # Technical Communication Minor The technologies around us change rapidly and constantly, and the Technical Communication minor teaches students how to communicate about technology to a wide range of audiences, using print and online media.The goal of the minor is to strengthen students' abilities to write about technology and to use technology to write. You will learn basic principles of editing, document design, and web design.Students pursuing degrees in many areas (such as computer science, natural science, business, or liberal arts) may enhance their marketability due to the applied nature of the minor.Graduates will b… ## Courses - TCID 271 - TCID 301 - TCID 302 - TCID 371 - TCID 372 - TCID 373 - TCID 374 - TCID 574 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/technical-communication-minor --- # Theater BA **Degree** · 120 credits The Theater Program is designed to provide students with an understanding of and critical appreciation for the basic elements of theater, including acting, directing and playwriting. This program does not emphasize specific tracks in theater, and among the hallmarks of the theater degree is an emphasis on students creating original work, allowing valuable insight into the creative process and its practical applications. Additionally, a study of the great traditions of theater and the development of skills can empower students toward their own clear and original voice—a valuable asset in any p… ## Courses - THEA 351 - THEA 321 - THEA 390 - THEA 400 - THEA 441 - THEA 445 - THEA 303 - THEA 331 - THEA 345 - THEA 350I - THEA 360I - THEA 540 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/theater-ba --- # Theater Minor Skills and insights acquired through the study of theater can be life enhancing. A Theater Minor can be focused beyond the basic requirements to provide for an individualized study, encouraging the integration of theater skills and tools within many other disciplines. Specifically, in the minor, students acquire a basic understanding of, and critical appreciation for, contemporary theater art. Additionally, an appreciation of the great traditions of the theater experience on and off stage, and studies in playwriting, acting, improvisation, directing, etc. can enhance creativity, aesthetic eng… ## Courses - THEA 321 - THEA 345 - THEA 390 - THEA 400 - THEA 303 - THEA 331 - THEA 351 - THEA 360I Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/theater-minor --- # Urban Early Childhood Education BS for Birth-Grade 3 Licensure **Degree** · 120 credits Make a difference in the lives of kids with the Urban Early Childhood Education BS from Metro State that’s designed for MN Birth-Grade 3 teaching licensure. ## Courses - EDU 200 - EDU 203 - PSYC 308 - PSYC 417 - EDU 321 - EDU 331 - EDU 341 - EDU 361 - EDU 383 - PSYC 357 - PSYC 359 - EDU 323 - EDU 311 - EDU 325 - EDU 333 - EDU 330 - EDU 481 - EDU 483 - EDU 484 - EDU 486 - EDU 487 - EDU 450 - LAED 440 - EDU 430 - PSYC 356 - EDU 485 - EDU 490 - EDU 475 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-early-childhood --- # Urban Elementary Education BS for K-6 Licensure **Degree** · 3 credits Interested in teaching? Check out Metro State’s Urban Elementary Education BS for Kindergarten through Grade 6 Licensure program. ## Courses - EDU 200 - EDU 203 - PSYC 308 - MATH 110 - MATH 115 - STAT 201 - BIOL 101 - BIOL 105 - CHEM 107 - CHEM 108 - PHYS 101 - PHYS 105 - PHYS 110 - GEOL 110 - GEOL 118 - NSCI 201 - NSCI 204 - NSCI 206 - GEOG 201 - HIST 101 - HIST 102 - HIST 103 - HIST 104 - POL 101 - EDU 331 - EDU 341 - EDU 361 - EDU 383 - EDU 323 - EDU 311 - EDU 330 - EDU 333 - EDU 345 - MAED 106 - EDU 435 - EDU 481 - EDU 483 - EDU 487 - EDU 450 - LAED 440 - SSED 440 - EDU 430 - MAED 440 - SCED 440 - EDU 484 - EDU 495 - PSYC 357 - PSYC 359 - EDU 325 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-elementary-education-bs --- # Urban Special Education BS for K-12 ABS licensure **Degree** · 13 credits This is an undergraduate licensure program, intended to certify educators with an initial certification to work as academic and behavior strategist (ABS), in addition to earning a Bachelor of Science degree. The ABS certification program provides experiences in foundations, methods, content, and practicum experiences associated with teaching urban students with exceptionalities, urban students with disabilities, and urban students with gifts and talents.Special emphasis of the undergraduate ABS program focuses on the legal aspects of educating urban students with disabilities, characteristics… ## Courses - EDU 200 - EDU 203 - PSYC 308 - SPED 300 - EDU 325 - MAED 106 - EDU 311 - SPED 301 - SPED 302 - PSYC 385 - EDU 430 - EDU 483 - MAED 440 - SPED 410 - SPED 420 - EDU 487 - SPED 430 - SPED 433 - SPED 440 - EDU 450 - EDU 435 - SPED 490 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/urban-special-education-bs-for-abs-licensure --- # User Experience Design emphasis, Professional Writing and Interaction Design BA **Degree** · 20 credits This major prepares students for a wide range of careers in professional writing and interaction design. It enables learners to write for professional and technical contexts and produce multimodal and intelligent content. In addition to completing a core curriculum, learners choose to specialize in one or more of these emphases: technical communication, science and medical writing, user experience design, and game design. User Experience Design Emphasis:The user experience design emphasis enables learners to analyze, design, and evaluate the user experience of content. Learners use various me… ## Courses - TCID 280 - TCID 301 - TCID 302 - TCID 303 - TCID 371 - TCID 372 - TCID 373 - TCID 378 - TCID 393 - TCID 564 - TCID 574 - TCID 577 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/user-experience-design-emphasis --- # Violence Prevention and Intervention Minor The Human Services Violence Prevention and Intervention (VPI) minor is a multidisciplinary 20-credit curriculum focusing on violence prevention and intervention. Because the prevention of violence requires efforts across many disciplines, the VPI minor draws on a number of fields to prepare students to work in a broad range of human services. The VPI concentration can increase students' competence in a variety of areas including general human services, public health, corrections and criminal justice, public policy, education, sociology, psychology, and gender studies. These disciplines work t… ## Courses - HSVP 300 - CJS 356 - HSVP 301 - HSVP 309 - HSVP 307 - HSVP 302 - HSVP 308 - CJS 354 Source: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/violence-prevention-and-intervention-minor