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- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Composite Social Science
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- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Music
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- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Theatre
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  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - General Agriculture Option
  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Integrated Farm Management Option
  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Integrated Ranch Management Option
  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - International Agri-Business Option
  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Natural Resource Management Option
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  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Soil Science Option
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
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- Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry
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  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Professional Option
  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Pre-Pharmacy Option
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Technology Management
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science
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- Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science
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- Bachelor of Science Degree - Information Analytics
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- Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
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  - Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science Education - Biology Track
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- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Social Science Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Elementary Education
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- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Health Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - History Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Mathematics Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education
  - Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education - K-12 Choral Option
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- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Physical Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Technology Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
- Bachelor of University Studies Degree
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- Associate in Applied Science Degree - Administration
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- Associate in Arts Degree - Communication Option
- Associate in Arts Degree - Music Option
- Associate in Science Degree – Allied Health Option
- Associate in Arts Degree - Theatre Option
- Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service
  - Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Agricultural Business Management Option
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- Associate in Science Degree – Biology Option
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- Certificates of Completion
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- Agricultural Education Minor
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- Art Minor
- Biology Minor
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- Business Education Minor - Secondary Education
- Chemistry Minor
- Coaching Minor
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- Computer Science Minor - Traditional
- Earth Science Minor
- English Minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
- Equine Science Minor
- Exercise Science Minor
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Minor
- Geography Education Minor - Secondary Education
- Geography Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
- Graphic Design Minor
- History Education Minor - Secondary Education
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- Leadership Studies Minor
- Mathematics Education Minor - Secondary Education
- Mathematics Minor
- Music Minor
- Physical Education Minor - Elementary or Secondary Education
- Political Science Minor
- Psychology Minor - Elementary Education, Secondary Education or Non-teaching
- Social Science Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
- Sociology Minor
- Soil Science Minor
- Theatre Minor
- Technology Education Minor
- Writing Minor
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Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies
- Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service
- Associate in Applied Science Degree - Diesel Technology
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- Minors
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- Certificates
Department of Arts and Letters
- Art
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- English
- Graphic Design
  - Graphic Design Minor
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- Writing
  - Writing Minor
School of Business and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
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- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Business Education
- Bachelor of University Studies Degree
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- Certificates
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  - CPA Preparation Certificate of Completion
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School of Education
- Teacher Education Program Admission, Retention, and Exit Requirements
- Art Minor
- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Elementary Education
- Associate in Science Degree - Elementary Education Option
- Associate in Science Degree - Secondary Education Option
- Secondary Professional Education Sequence
- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Technology Education
- Technology Education Minor
School of Kinesiology
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science
  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science - Professional Track
  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science - Sports Management Track
- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Health Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Physical Education
- Minors
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Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
Department of Natural Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Composite Science
  - Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science
    - Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science Education - Biology Track
    - Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science Education - Earth Science Track
- Earth Science
  - Earth Science Minor
- Engineering
  - Associate in Science Degree – Engineering Option
- Environmental Science
  - Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science
    - Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science - Policy Track
    - Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science - Science Track
- Geology
  - Associate in Science Degree – Geology Option
- Allied Health
  - Associate in Science Degree – Allied Health Option
- Certificates
  - Allied Health Certificate
  - Physical Science Certificate
Department of Nursing
- Admission, Progression, and Graduation Requirements
- Associate in Applied Science Degree - Practical Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Department of Social Sciences
- Social Sciences
- History
- Geography
  - Geography Education Minor - Secondary Education
  - Geography Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
- Political Science
  - Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
    - Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science - International Relations Professional Option
    - Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science - Pre-Law Professional Option
  - Political Science Minor
- Psychology
Graduate School
- Graduate Studies
- Master of Arts in Teaching Degree
- Master of Business Administration Degree
- Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership
- Master of Education Degree in Elementary Education
- Master of Entrepreneurship Degree
- Master of Sport Administration Degree - Athletic Leadership
- Business Certificate
- Entrepreneurship Certificate
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