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Welcome
Programs of Study
Admission
Colleges and Departments
Degree Candidacy and Requirements for Graduation
Courses
Student Support Services and Resources
Off-Campus and Online Programs (Global Campus)
Policies and General Information
Registration
Academic Information and Supports
Updates and Corrections to the 20-21 Bulletin
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Welcome
Programs of Study
Admission
College of Medicine Admission
General Application Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study
Types of Admission
English Proficiency
Auditing Courses
Guest Students
Admission with Baccalaureate from Schools without Recognized Standing
Duration of Admission Status: Time for Completion of Degree
Good Standing
Period of Inactivity
Colleges and Departments
School of Accounting
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Department of Art and Design
Department of Biology
Biology, M.S.
Biology: Conservation Concentration, M.S.
M.S. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
M.S. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience
Ph.D. in the Science of Advanced Materials
Ph.D. in Earth and Ecosystem Science
School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, M.A.
College of Business Administration
Business Administration, M.B.A.
Enterprise Systems (SAP), Graduate Certificate
Department of Business Information Systems
Information Systems M.S.
Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry, M.S.
Teaching Chemistry: Teaching College Chemistry, M.A.
M.S. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Ph.D. in the Science of Advanced Materials
Ph.D. in Earth and Ecosystem Science
Department of Communication
Communication, M.A.
Financial Aid
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Speech-Language Pathology, M.A.
Audiology, Au.D.
Department of Computer Science
Computer Science, M.S.
Graduate Certificate in Data Mining
Department of Counseling and Special Education
Counseling, M.A.
Special Education: The Master Teacher, M.A.
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Ph.D. in Earth and Ecosystem Science
Department of Economics
Economics, M.A.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Department of Educational Leadership
College Teaching, Graduate Certificate
Educational Leadership, M.A.
Higher Education Administration, M.A.
General Educational Administration, Ed.S.
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
School of Engineering and Technology
Engineering, M.S.
Department of English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, M.A.
English Language and Literature: Creative Writing Concentration, M.A.
English Language and Literature: Children's/Young Adult Literature, M.A.
English Composition and Communication, M.A. (on hiatus)
Department of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Ventures, M.E.V.
Department of Fashion, Interior Design, and Merchandising
Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology, M.S.
Department of Finance and Law
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
Geographic Information Sciences (GISci), M.S.
Graduate Certificate in Data Mining
Ph.D. in Earth and Ecosystem Science
Master of Arts (M.A.) or Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management
School of Health Sciences
Exercise Physiology, M.S.
Public Health: Public Health Practice Concentration, M.P.H.
Health Administration, M.H.A.
Health Administration, D.H.A.
Health Systems Leadership, Graduate Certificate
International Health, Graduate Certificate
Administration, M.S.A.
Department of History
History, M.A.
European History, Graduate Certificate
Modern History, Graduate Certificate
United States History, Graduate Certificate
History, Joint M.A.
History, Joint Ph.D.
Master of Arts (M.A.) or Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Department of Journalism
Department of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Department of Marketing and Hospitality Services Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics, M.A.
Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D.
College of Medicine
Medicine, M.D.
School of Music
Music, M.M.
Department of Philosophy and Religion
Department of Physical Education and Sport
Sport Administration, M.A.
Department of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy, D.P.T.
Department of Physics
Physics, M.S.
Physics, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in the Science of Advanced Materials
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Public Administration, M.P.A.
Citizen Engagement, Graduate Certificate
Nonprofit Leadership, Graduate Certificate
Master of Arts (M.A.) or Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management
Department of Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Experimental Psychology, M.S.
Applied Experimental Psychology, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology, M.A.
Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, M.A.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D.
School Psychology
Specialist in Psychological Services, S.Psy.S.
School Psychology, Ph.D.
M.S. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience
Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration
Master of Arts (M.A.) or Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management
School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences
Athletic Training, M.S.A.T.
Physician Assistant Program, M.S.
Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S.
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Master of Arts (M.A.) or Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management
Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences
Statistics and Analytics, Ph.D.
Applied Statistics and Analytics, M.S.
Actuarial Science, Graduate Certificate
Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
Learning, Design, and Technology, Graduate Certificate
Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Concentration
Reading and Literacy K-12, M.A.
Teacher Leadership, M.A. (on hiatus)
Learning, Design, and Technology, M.A.
Educational Technology, D.E.T.
Department of Theatre and Dance
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Programs
Education, M.A.
Administration, M.S.A.
MSA Graduate Certificates
Acquisitions Administration Certificate
Administrative Essentials Certificate
Engineering Management Certificate
General Administration Certificate
Health Services Administration Certificate
Human Resources Administration Certificate
Information Resource Management Certificate
Integrated Homeland Security Certificate
International Administration Certificate
Leadership Certificate
Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Public Administration Certificate
Recreation and Park Administration Certificate
Research Administration Certificate
Training and Development Certificate
Data Mining, Graduate Certificate
Earth and Ecosystem Science, Ph.D.
Science of Advanced Materials, Ph.D.
Neuroscience
Neuroscience, M.S.
Neuroscience, Ph.D.
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, M.S.
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ph.D.
Degree Candidacy and Requirements for Graduation
Student Support Services and Resources
Academic Services and Resources
Military and Veterans Services
Office of Global Engagement
Student Academic Division Complaint Tracking Procedures
Student Enrichment
Student Disability Services
Student Ombuds Office
University Libraries
University Services and Resources
Bovee University Center
Child Care Options
CMU Student Health Services
Counseling Center
Residence Life Care Advocate Program
Diversity and Inclusion
Information Technology
Living on Campus
Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity
Outreach
Printing Services/Copy Centers
Student Ombuds Office
University Recreation (URec)
Varsity Athletics
Off-Campus and Online Programs (Global Campus)
Policies and General Information
General Information
Academic Overview
Accreditation, Assessment, and Faculty
Administration
CMU - A Brief History
CMU Today
Graduate Studies
University Calendar
Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Plan
Financial Policies and Information
Student Account Services and University Billing
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Financial Debt and Involuntary Withdrawal
Global Campus Prior Learning Assessment Credit Fees
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Military and Veteran Information
Refunds
Resident Status Policy
Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Applying for Financial Aid
Army ROTC Scholarships
Financial Aid Categories
Financial Aid for Students in the College of Medicine
Financial Aid Information
Fraud
General Requirements for Loans and Work Study
Global Campus Annual Awards
Graduate Assistantships
Indian Tuition Waiver
King/Chávez/Parks Future Faculty Program
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Scholarships
Small Grants and Awards
Employment for Students
Student Loans
Verification
Academic Policies and Information
Academic Dishonesty
Accommodation of Religious Obligations
Assignment to Advisor
Changing Degree Programs
Class Attendance
CMU Online Courses
Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures
1. Preamble
2. Student Rights
3. Responsibilities of Students
4. Official University Sanctions
5. Student Hearing Procedures for Charged Violation of Student Conduct Regulations
Courses of Unspecified Content or Variable Credit
Credit by Examination
Curriculum and Course Changes
Degree Plans
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Full-Time Status
General Regulations
Global Campus Information
Grade Grievance Policy
Grade, Incomplete and Deferred
Grades
Graduate Academic and Retention Standards
Graduate Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) Policy
Graduate Repeat Course Policy
Graduate Transfer Credit Policy
Independent Study and Thesis
Michigan Intercollegiate Graduate Studies (MIGS)
Missed Class Policy
Misrepresentation of Affiliation with the University
Non-Degree Courses
Official Transcript Requests
Policy on Academic Integrity
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Recomputing Grade Point Average
Residence Requirement
Standards Leading to Teacher Certification
Student Bereavement Policy
Student Records
Student Short-Term Military Service Policy
The Prior Learning Assessment Credit Process
Withdrawals from all Classes (Complete Semester Withdrawals)
Withdrawing from a Class After Drop/Add Period
Registration
Academic Information and Supports
Updates and Corrections to the 20-21 Bulletin