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American Studies

English

Undergraduate Major Minor People & Culture

This interdisciplinary program encourages students to combine, cross, and stretch academic boundaries as they study the diversity and complexity of American history and cultures.

Ancient Greek

Classics

Undergraduate Minor People & Culture

Understanding ancient Greek is essential preparation for advanced work in classics, early Christianity and other historical fields.

Ancient Languages and Cultures

Classics

Graduate People & Culture

The ALC program was developed to assist graduate students seeking a richer education of pre-modern civilizations in order to gain necessary competencies for work with texts and documents in doctoral programs and professional settings.

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Anthropology (MS)

Anthropology

Graduate Caring & Service People & Culture

Information about the graduate program with a specialization in archaeology and cultural resource management offered through the USU Anthropology department. This program involves explicit orientation to a scientific archaeology as well as practical experience in related fields.

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Arabic Studies

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Minor Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Expand your understanding of the Arabic culture as you develop knowledge of the Arabic language, regions, the people that surround it and it's connection to Islam.

Archaeological Data Analytics

Anthropology

Graduate Certificate Caring & Service People & Culture

The Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Data Analytics is designed to prepare both fully matriculated graduate students and current professionals wishing to enhance their portfolios and implement data analytics within the context of cultural resource management.

Archaeology

Anthropology

Undergraduate Major Minor Caring & Service People & Culture

Information about the Archaeology study track offered for undergraduate anthropology students. This track emphasizes learning about past and present populations by studying the material culture they leave behind.

Archiving and Public Programming

English

Undergraduate Certificate Education Leadership & Communication

The Archiving and Public Programming certificate provides professionalization and skills for those seeking employment in public, state, and non-profit institutions.

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Asian Studies

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Major Minor People & Culture

A degree in Asian studies will help you improve your language skills, understand a diverse range of Asian cultures and communities, and open a window into countries of growing global importance.

Biological Anthropology

Anthropology

Undergraduate Major Minor Caring & Service People & Culture

Information about the Biological Anthropology track option for undergraduate Anthropology students. This option emphasizes learning the biological aspect of what makes us human and how we are more alike than we are different.

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Broadcast, Documentary, & Film

Journalism & Communication

Undergraduate Major Leadership & Communication

Learn how television and radio broadcasts are made - from rough drafts to final cuts - in the broadcast media program.

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Chinese Language & Culture

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Major Minor Education Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Develop reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills alongside language and cultural proficiency that will allow you to be a successful member of the global community.

Civilizations

Classics

Undergraduate Minor People & Culture

Study life and art during the Greco-Roman period and prepare to continue your research in graduate and Ph.D. programs.

Communication Studies

Undergraduate Major Minor Caring & Service Leadership & Communication

A well-rounded education in speech communication and its related areas, including courses in debate, conflict resolution, public speaking, and more.

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Communication Studies

Graduate Caring & Service Leadership & Communication

Deepen your understanding of effective communication through seminars, research and internship opportunities.

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Conflict Management and Facilitation

Communication Studies

Undergraduate Certificate Caring & Service Leadership & Communication

Become a spacemaker so you can discuss, manage and diffuse conflict in personal and professional environments.

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Creative Writing

English

Undergraduate Major Education Leadership & Communication

Read, write, and workshop original poetry, fiction, and nonfiction with your fellow students as you gain practical skills to launch your creative writing career.

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Creative Writing (MA/MS in English)

English

Graduate Education Leadership & Communication

The MA/MS in English with a Specialization in Creative Writing allows students to do advanced work in poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.

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Criminal Justice

Undergraduate Major Minor Caring & Service Politics & Perspective

Earn a Bachelor's or Minor Degree in Criminal Justice. Learn the practical and theoretical application of the Criminal Justice system from experienced practitioners.

Criminal Justice

Undergraduate Associate Caring & Service Politics & Perspective

The associate’s degree in Criminal Justice gives students an educational background of the vast criminal justice system.

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Cultural Anthropology

Anthropology

Undergraduate Major Minor Caring & Service People & Culture

Information about the cultural anthropology track offered to undergraduate anthropology students. This option emphasizes learning about diverse peoples and cultures by considering all voices and viewpoints in order to understand how societies vary and what they have in common.

Cultural Resource Management Policy

Anthropology

Graduate Certificate Caring & Service

This hybrid-delivery graduate certificate is for those seeking practical experience understanding and implementing cultural resource management, creating proposals and business plans, managing budgets and personnel, and increasing market share within existing legal and ethical frameworks surrounding CRM.

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Digital Writing and Publication

English

Undergraduate Certificate Education Leadership & Communication

The Digital Writing and Publication certificate program introduces students to competencies required to begin producing written work in a digital format.

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Doctorate of Sociology

Sociology

Graduate Caring & Service Education

The PhD program in sociology offers a specialization in one of three areas: Demography, Environment & Community, and Social Inequality.

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English Teaching

English

Undergraduate Major Minor Education

Future teachers of English in secondary schools study literature, writing, and pedagogy while having opportunities to gain practical experience through tutoring, action research, and professional development events.

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Environmental Advocacy

Community and Natural Resources Institute

Undergraduate Certificate

The Environmental Advocacy certificate helps students understand of contemporary social movements, environmental issues, and the role of technology.

Environmental Change, Community Engagement, and Wellness

Anthropology

Undergraduate Major Minor Caring & Service People & Culture

Learn to bridge human differences with respect and understanding with this study track offered through the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Utah State University.

Environmental Justice

Community and Natural Resources Institute

Undergraduate Certificate

The Environmental Justice certificate equips students to advocate for fair environmental outcomes in personal and professional contexts.

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French Language and Culture

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Major Minor Education Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Learn the tradition and perspectives of French-speaking communities while developing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

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Folklore

English

Undergraduate Minor People & Culture

Learn to analyze folktales, legends, jokes, personal experience narratives, proverbs, superstitions, festivals and celebrations, yard art, dance, and costume.

Forensic Testimony

Criminal Justice

Undergraduate Minor

The Forensic Testimony Minor is designed for students who wish to work as a forensic analyst within the criminal justice system.

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General Anthropology

Anthropology

Undergraduate Major Minor Caring & Service People & Culture

Learn what makes us human and what we all share as members of the human race – no matter our differences.

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General English

English

Undergraduate Major Minor Education Leadership & Communication

The General English option offers Statewide Campus students a broad range of courses across all areas of the English department.

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German Language and Culture

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Major Minor Education Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Develop German language skills that are highly sought after by employers. Learn about tradition and perspectives, business, and translation.

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Global Communication

Communication Studies

Undergraduate Major Caring & Service Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Learn about other cultures and become prepared to work and communicate effectively in an increasingly more global environment.

Global Peacebuilding

International Studies

Undergraduate Certificate Caring & Service Education Leadership & Communication Politics & Perspective

Supplement your major and minor studies with an understanding of historical and contemporary causes of conflicts and efforts to create peace.

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History

Undergraduate Major Minor Education People & Culture

Study change in U.S. and global regions by exploring race, gender, class, culture, environments, ethnicity, politics and religion.

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History

Graduate Education People & Culture

Further develop your historical research skills while participating in teaching and research opportunities.

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History Teaching

History

Undergraduate Major Minor Education People & Culture

Develop the habits of mind and instructional strategies necessary to teach effectively in a variety of settings—both in and outside the classroom.

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Interfaith Leadership

Anthropology

Undergraduate Certificate Caring & Service Leadership & Communication

Develop the competencies required to participate in effective interfaith cooperation and gain an appreciation for the many ways religion influences life.

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International Studies

Undergraduate Major Minor People & Culture Politics & Perspective

Expand your perspective and gain knowledge relating to complex global issues. Study language, address problems relating to security, ethnic conflict and human rights, and practice interdisciplinary skills.

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Japanese Language and Culture

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Minor Leadership & Communication People & Culture

The Japanese minor at USU provides students with the tools necessary for advanced Japanese language and culture study.

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Latin

Classics

Undergraduate Minor People & Culture

Gain proficiency in classical Latin grammar and syntax alongside courses on Roman culture and history.

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Latin American Studies

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Minor Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Supplement your major with knowledge of the culture and peoples of Latin America while becoming a responsible member of the international community.

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Latin Teaching

Classics

Undergraduate Minor Education People & Culture

Learn to teach Latin with a focus on the best and latest pedagogy. This minor, offered by the Department of History, goes well with a History Teaching major as well as many other degrees across the university.

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Law & Constitutional Studies

Political Science

Undergraduate Major Politics & Perspective

Study various aspects of constitutional thought with an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution. Learn about constitutional history, theory and rights and gain an understanding of politics.

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Law & Society Area Studies

Criminal Justice

Undergraduate Certificate Caring & Service Politics & Perspective

The Law and Society Area Studies Certificate provide students an opportunity to emphasize the study of the relationship between law and society from an interdisciplinary perspective.

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Leadership and Diplomacy

Political Science

Undergraduate Certificate Leadership & Communication

The Leadership and Diplomacy Certificate of Proficiency aims to increase student awareness, knowledge, and skills to make them more effective leaders, communicators, negotiators, and problem solvers in their respective careers and communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

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Legal and Business Translation and Interpretation

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Certificate Caring & Service Leadership & Communication

Supplement your degree with the Legal and Business Translation certificate at USU. This program provides students with practical experience through real-world scenarios, interactive exercises, and case studies.

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Linguistics

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Minor Leadership & Communication People & Culture

With courses ranging from language’s role in religion to second language acquisition, students will gain an appreciation of language and the societies they come from.

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Literature

English

Undergraduate Major Education Leadership & Communication

Learn the value of storytelling as you practice the writing, speaking, research, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills that prepare you for a career that matters.

Literature, Culture, and Composition (MA/MS in English)

English

Graduate Education Leadership & Communication

Work in a cohort to examine and analyze literature, cultural expression, and rhetorical argumentation's effect on the world.

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MA/MS in Folklore Studies

English

Graduate People & Culture

Folklorists may analyze folktales, legends, jokes, personal experience narratives, proverbs, superstitions, festivals and celebrations, or yard art, dance, and costume.

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Master of Political Science

Political Science

Graduate Politics & Perspective

Become an expert in government and political processes through engagement in meaningful discussion and research.

Master of Second Language Teaching

World Languages & Cultures

Graduate Education Leadership & Communication

The Master of Second Language Teaching (MSLT) is an innovative, interdisciplinary master's degree program with a strong practical emphasis.

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Master of Social Work (MSW)

Social Work

Graduate Caring & Service

Our advanced generalist MSW program is designed to produce practitioners who are skilled at every level of social work practice and prepared to take on leadership roles in their communities.

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Master of Technical Communication

English

Graduate Leadership & Communication

Focus your studies and participate in professional seminars while deepening your knowledge of technical communication.

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Medieval and Early Modern Studies

History

Undergraduate Certificate Education

Build your knowledge of the history, art, literature, religions and philosophical traditions of the human societies that existed from around 500 CE to 1800 CE.

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Middle East Studies

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Minor Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Gain an appreciation for the culture of the Arabic world while studying the language of the region.

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Museum Administration and Collections Management

Anthropology

Graduate Certificate Caring & Service

This unique program prepares professionals for the changing landscape of museum collections, which requires knowledge of cultural resource management to ensure continued stewardship and preservation of museum collections and records.

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Museum Studies

Anthropology

Undergraduate Certificate

This certificate educates students in museum administration, collections management and care, and interpretation and exhibition skills.

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Native American Studies

Anthropology

Undergraduate Minor Caring & Service People & Culture

Builds competency for students seeking cross-cultural experience in careers involving social justice, environmental policy, traditional knowledge, and cultural preservation among contemporary Native American communities.

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Nonprofit Organizations and Social Entrepreneurship

Communication Studies

Undergraduate Certificate Caring & Service Leadership & Communication

Supplement your major study by learning about and developing skills relating to nonprofit and corporate social change efforts.

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Organizational Communication

Communication Studies

Undergraduate Minor Leadership & Communication

Learn to work with non-profits, government bodies and corporations while developing effective communication techniques.

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PhD in Technical Communication and Rhetoric

English

Graduate Education Leadership & Communication

Become an expert on facilitating action through effective, persuasive, or intentionally rhetorical communication.

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PhD in Anthropology and Cultural Resource Management

Anthropology

Graduate

The PhD program in Anthropology and Cultural Resource Management trains a new generation of scholars to engage with and manage cultural resources and their derivative data in a time of rapidly changing political and biophysical environments.

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Philosophy

Undergraduate Major Minor Leadership & Communication Politics & Perspective

Master skills of critical thinking and clear writing while learning how to understand different perspectives. Develop effective communication skills, solve problems, and dive into the human condition.

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Philosophy, Politics, & Economics

Political Science

Undergraduate Certificate Caring & Service Leadership & Communication Politics & Perspective

Develop foundational knowledge related to these disciplines by studying the principal texts that define them.

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Political Communication

Political Science

Undergraduate Certificate

The Political Communication certificate program helps students interested in pursuing careers in politics by adding to their communication skills and improving how they disseminate messages through media.

Political Science

Undergraduate Major Minor Leadership & Communication Politics & Perspective

Reflect on your role as a citizen of the U.S. and the world and gain an understanding of government, politics, and political philosophy.

Political Science Accelerated Master's

Political Science

Graduate Politics & Perspective

Our accelerated degree program offers undergraduate students the ability to complete their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science in five years.

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Political Science Teaching

Political Science

Undergraduate Minor Education Politics & Perspective

Study the many aspects of political science and prepare to gain licensure to teach social studies.

Portuguese Language and Culture

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Major Minor Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Study the Portuguese language while gaining an appreciation for its culture while becoming an active member of a global society.

Print Journalism

Journalism & Communication

Undergraduate Major Leadership & Communication

Build stories that help people understand their communities and the world around them. Learn to enlighten, entertain and dig for details.

Print Journalism (Online)

Journalism & Communication

Undergraduate Major Leadership & Communication

You can earn your print journalism degree completely online and learn to ethically and effectively tell stories while taking care of family, working, or traveling the world.

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Public History

History

Graduate Education People & Culture

Focus your study of history to suit your interests and learn to collaborate with historians outside of a classroom environment.

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Public Relations

Journalism & Communication

Undergraduate Major Leadership & Communication

Develop skills to manage public perception of organizations, gain professional experience and prepare for careers in image building and media relations.

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Religious Studies

Undergraduate Major Minor People & Culture

The religious studies program at USU provides students with a neutral place to study religion and its role in society regardless of students' private religious beliefs.

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Russian Language and Culture

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Minor Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Supplement your major course study with study of the Russian language and its culture.

Social Analytics

Sociology

Undergraduate Certificate

The Certificate of Proficiency in Social Analytics facilitates a deeper understanding and the acquisition of new skillsets in the Social Analytics field.

Social Dimensions of Climate Change

Community and Natural Resources Institute

Undergraduate Certificate

This micro certificate in Social Dimensions of Climate Change prepares students to understand and address the challenge of climate change.

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Social Dimensions of Climate Change and Environmental Justice

Community and Natural Resources Institute

Undergraduate Minor

This minor in Social Dimensions of Climate Change and Environmental Justice prepares students to understand and address in their personal and professional lives some of the myriad aspects of climate change, a challenge that many deem to be the greatest of our time.

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Social Media

Journalism & Communication

Undergraduate Major Leadership & Communication

This program lays a foundation of theory and ethics to help build competent and creative social media professionals.

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Social Media

Journalism & Communication

Undergraduate Certificate Education

The Social Media Institutional Certificate provides students with the skills to succeed in effective social media content creation, analytics, and management.

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Social Work

Undergraduate Major Minor Caring & Service

Our BSW degree prepares students as beginning, generalist social workers who are equipped to work in a wide range of settings from community mental health centers to criminal justice agencies.

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Sociology

Undergraduate Major Minor Caring & Service Education

Gain a broad foundation for understanding human behavior and encourages the development of critical thinking. Learn to analyze, research, and articulate critical information.

Sociology (MS)

Sociology

Graduate Caring & Service Education

The MS in Sociology is focused on foundational courses in sociological theory, research methods and statistics, and a set of electives consistent with the student's career goals.

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Sociology Teaching

Sociology

Undergraduate Minor

USU Students have the opportunity to receive a teaching certificate and teaching minor in Sociology.

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Spanish Language

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Major Minor Education Leadership & Communication People & Culture

Master the world’s second-most spoken language! Uncover cultural, social, and literary trends of the Spanish-speaking world, and understand the world from a global perspective.

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Spanish Medical Translation

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Certificate Caring & Service Leadership & Communication

This course is designed to equip students with necessary skills and knowledge to become proficient in medical interpretation and gain national certification with the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

World Languages & Cultures

Undergraduate Certificate Leadership & Communication

The TESOL certificate helps students gain knowledge of pedagogic, linguistic, and cultural knowledge in second language classrooms.

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Technical Communication and Rhetoric

English

Undergraduate Major Minor Leadership & Communication

Develop your professional communication skills with an emphasis on current techniques relating to technology.