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      • Education Minor 20–21 credits
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      • Accelerated M.Ed. in English as a Second Language (PreK-6) 36 credits
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      • Accelerated M.Ed. in Specialist Teacher of Reading (All Levels) 36 Credits
      • Accelerated M.Ed. in Teacher of Visual Art (PreK-8) or (5-12) 36 credits
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      • Arts in Education
        • M.Ed. in Arts, Community, and Education 36 credits
        • M.Ed. in Teacher of Visual Art (PreK-8) or (5-12)
        • Licensure Only in Teacher of Visual Art (PreK-8) or (5-12) 25 credits
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        • M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
      • Early Childhood Education
        • M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in Early Childhood
          • M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2)
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        • M.Ed. Programs Leading to Professional Teacher License in Early Childhood
          • M.Ed. in Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood 33 credits
      • Elementary Education
        • M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in Elementary (1-6)
          • M.Ed. in Elementary Education (1-6)
          • M.Ed. in Elementary Education (1-6) with Add-License Preparation for English as a Second Language (PreK-6)
        • Licensure-Only Program Leading to Initial Teacher License in Elementary (1-6)
          • Licensure Only: Elementary Education (1-6) 34 credits
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        • M.Ed. Individually Designed Program for Educators 33 credits
      • Middle School and High School Education
        • Middle School Education
          • M.Ed. in Middle School Education (5-8)
          • Licensure Only: Middle School Education (5-8) 18-28 credits
        • High School Education
          • M.Ed. in High School Education (8-12)
          • Licensure Only: High School Education (8-12) 18-25 credits
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          • M.Ed. in Middle/High School Education (5-12)
          • Licensure Only: Middle/High School Education (5-12) 25 credits
      • PhD in Educational Studies Program
        • PhD in Educational Studies: Educational Leadership Specialization 45 Credits
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        • Specialist Teacher of Reading
          • M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial License in Specialist Teacher of Reading
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          • Licensure Only: Specialist Teacher of Reading (All Levels)
        • Literacy for Classroom Teachers
          • M.Ed. in Language and Literacy 30 credits
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      • Special Education
        • M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in Special Education
          • M.Ed. in Inclusive Special Education
          • M.Ed. in Inclusive Special Education: Dual License Program 50 credits
        • Non-Degree/Licensure-Only Programs Leading to Initial Licensure in Special Education
          • Add-License Preparation for Inclusive Special Education Moderate Disabilities (15 credits)
        • M.Ed. Non-licensure Program in Special Education
          • Masters of Education in Bilingual Special Education
          • M.Ed. in Moderate or Severe Disabilities: Individually Designed 33 credits
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      • CAGS in Educational Studies 36 credits
      • CAGS in Specialist Teacher of Reading (All Levels) 36 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Arts Integration Strategies 15 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Allies and Advocates 12 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Developing Literacy Expertise through Responsive Classroom Teaching (K-8) 18 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Family and Community Engagement in Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Education 12 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood 12 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coaching and Teacher Leadership 12 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Literacy for the Classroom Teacher (K-8) 15 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education 18 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Science in Education 15 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 18 credits
      • Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Learning 12 credits
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    • Majors
      • Human Services - Bachelor of Science
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      • Human Services - Bachelor of Science (Off-Campus Community College Partnerships)
      • Psychology - Bachelor of Arts
      • Psychology - Bachelor of Arts (Online)
      • Psychology - Bachelor of Arts (Off-Campus Partnerships)
      • Social Work - Bachelor of Social Work
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      • Art Therapy Minor
      • Certificate in Child Homelessness Studies Minor
      • Counseling Minor
      • Dance/Movement Therapy Minor
      • Expressive Arts Therapy Minor
      • Certificate in Holistic Health and Wellness Minor
      • Holistic Psychology Minor
      • Human Services Minor 15 credits
      • Psychology Minor
      • Social Work Minor 15 credits
    • Dual Degree Programs
      • Expressive Therapies Dual Degree Programs
      • Counseling Dual Degree Program
    • Accelerated Programs
      • Accelerated Master's: BA in Psychology with Specialization in Holistic Psychology or Art Therapy & MA in Mindfulness Studies
    • Graduate Programs
      • Department of Counseling and Psychology
        • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 60 credits
        • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Holistic Studies Specialization 60 credits
        • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School and Community Specialization 60 credits
        • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Trauma Studies Specialization 60 credits
        • M.A. in Counseling Psychology, School Counseling Specialization 48 credits
        • PhD in Counseling and Psychology 48 credits
        • M.A. in Human Relations- Non-Licensure, 42 Credits
        • Post-Master's Programs
          • Post-Master's Program for Initial Licensure in School Counseling
      • Department of Expressive Therapies
        • Department of Expressive Therapies Prerequisites
        • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Art Therapy (60 credits)
        • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Expressive Arts Therapy (60 credits)
        • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Dance/Movement Therapy (60 credits)
        • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Drama Therapy (60 credits)
        • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Music Therapy (60 credits)
        • M.A. in Expressive Therapies- Non-Licensure, 48 Credits
        • PH.D. Program in Expressive Therapies - Low Residency 45 credits
      • Mindfulness Studies
        • M.A. in Mindfulness Studies (36 Credits)
      • Social Work Department
        • Master of Social Work (60 credits)
    • Certificates
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      • Graduate Certificate in Arts in Health
      • C.A.G.S. in Expressive Therapies 36 credits
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      • Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Studies 15 credits
      • Graduate Certificate for Professional Development in Counseling and Psychology
      • Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies in Counseling and Psychology
  • Art and Design
    • Accelerated M.Ed. in Teacher of Visual Art (PreK-8) or (5-12) 36 credits
    • College of Art and Design
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      • Animation - Bachelor of Fine Arts
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      • Art - Bachelor of Arts
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      • Film - Bachelor of Fine Arts
      • Game Design & Immersive Technologies - Bachelor of Fine Arts
      • Graphic Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts
      • Illustration - Bachelor of Fine Arts
      • Studio Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts
      • UI/UX Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts
      • Visual Effects (VFX) - Bachelor of Fine Arts
      • Visual Narrative - Bachelor of Fine Arts
    • Minors
      • Animation - Minor
      • Art History - Minor
      • Book Art - Minor
      • Ceramics/3D - Minor
      • Design - Minor
      • Drawing - Minor
      • Film - Minor
      • Game Design & Immersive Technologies - Minor
      • Graphic Design (Online) - Minor
      • Illustration - Minor
      • Painting - Minor
      • Photography - Minor
      • Printmaking - Minor
      • User Experience (Online) - Minor
      • Visual Effects - Minor
      • Web Design (Online) - Minor
    • Graduate Programs
      • College of Art and Design
      • Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
      • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
        • Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing
    • Professional Certificates
      • Certificate in Graphic Design- online (18 credits)
      • Certificate in User Experience- online (18 credits)
      • Certificate in Web Design- online (18 credits)
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    • Liberal Arts and Business
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      • Biology Programs
      • Biology - Bachelor of Arts (47-48 credits + 6 credits internship)
      • Business - Bachelor of Science (36 Credits)
      • Business - Bachelor of Science (Online)
      • Business - Bachelor of Science (at Bunker Hill CC)
      • Children, Youth, & Family Studies - Bachelor of Arts (36 Credits)
      • Creative Writing - Bachelor of Arts (36 Credits + 6 Credits Experiential Learning)
      • Earth and Environmental Science - Bachelor of Arts (44 - 46 credits + 6 credits Internship)
      • English - Bachelor of Arts (36 Credits)
      • History - Bachelor of Arts (36 Credits + 6 Credits Experiential Learning)
      • Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies
      • Liberal Studies - Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts (LCAL Only) (30 credits)
      • Mathematics - Bachelor of Arts (35-36 credits + 6 credits Internship)
      • Self-Designed Major 30 credits (Minimum)
    • Minors
      • Africana Studies Minor 15 credits
      • Biology Minor 17-20 Credits
      • Business Practice Minor 12 Credits
      • Creative Writing Minor 15 credits
      • Drama Minor 16 credits
      • Earth and Environmental Science Minor 17-19 credits
      • Financial Planning Minor 21 credits
      • Gender, Race, and Sexuality Studies Minor 15 credits
      • Global Studies Minor 15 credits
      • Health Minor 16 credits
      • History Minor (15 credits)
      • Literature Minor 15–16 credits
      • Mathematics Minor 15 credits
      • Political Science Minor 15 credits
      • Sociology Minor 12 credits
      • Spanish for the Professions: Community Engagement Minor 15 Credits
      • Visual Narrative Minor 15 Credits
      • World Language Minor (Individually-Designed) 15 credits
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      • Accelerated Master of Business Administration
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      • Master of Business Administration (39 credits)
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