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Degrees/Majors: Name Changes

  Academic Year 2006-07

  • The name of the major in School Guidance and Counseling for the M.Ed. to the major in School Counseling (06/13/2007)

  Academic Year 2005-06

  • The name of the major in Microbiology and Immunology for the MS and PhD to the major in Immunobiology (2-2-06)

  • The name of the major and minor for the Bachelor of Science in General Biology to Biology (3-10-2006)

  • Change the AMD Latin translation of the Doctor of Musical Arts to the more familiar DMA Doctor of Musical Arts. (Internal systems change only as of 11/9/2005)

  • The name of the major and degree for the Bachelor of Sciences in Natural Resources with a major in Wildlife, Watershed and Rangeland Resources to the Bachelor of Science with a major in Natural Resources (3/10/2006)

  • The name of the major for the MA, EdD and PhD in Special Education and Rehabilitation to the major in Special Education (4/28/2006)

  • The name of the major and minor for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Agricultural Economics and Management to the Bachelor of Science with a major in Agribusiness Economics and Management (5/10/2006)
  • The name of the major for the Doctor of Nursing Practice with a major in Nursing Practice changed to the Doctor of Nursing Practice with a major in Nursing as requested by the College of Nursing (6/27/2006)
  • Master of  Science in Applied Bioscience with a major in Applied Biosciences changed to the Professional Science Master’s with a major in Applied Biosciences (5/10/2006)
  • Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences with a major in Mathematical Sciences changed to the Professional Science Master’s with a major in Mathematical Sciences (5/10/2006)
  • Master of  Science in Applied and Industrial Physics with a major in Applied and Industrial Physics changed to the Professional Science Master’s with a major in Applied and Industrial Physics  (5/10/2006)

  Academic Year 2004-05

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a major in Physiological Sciences to the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a major in Physiology. (11/19/04)
  • Pre-major in Physiological Sciences to the pre-major to Physiology (11/19/04)

  Academic Year 2003-04

  • The name of the major and minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences for the BS, MS and PhD to the major and minor in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (3/4/04)
  • The name change of the major and minor in Renewable Natural Resources to the major and minor in Natural Resources for the MS and PhD degree. (2/3/04)
  • The degree name Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources to the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources (B.N.R.) (1/22/04)

  Academic Year 2002-03

  • The name of the major in Biochemistry for the BS and MS degree to the major in Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics. Neither the BA, PHD nor minors shall change their name. (4/25/2003)
  • The name of the major and minor in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering for the BS degree to the major and minor in Biosystems Engineering for the BS degree. (4/25/2003)

  Academic Year 2001-02

  • The Bachelor of Science with a major in optics to the Bachelor of Science in Optical Sciences & Engineering with a major in optical sciences & engineering (see Degrees/Majors: Change in Responsible Unit, Academic Year 2001-02 for responsible unit) (05/13/02)
  • The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (BSP) with a major in Public Management to Public Management and Policy (6/21/2002)

  Academic Year 1999-00

  • The major in retailing and consumer studies for the B.S.F. degree to the major in retailing and consumer science (6/7/00)
  • The major and minor in family studies for the B.S.F. degree to the major and minor in family studies and human development (6/7/00)
  • The major in family and consumer resources for the M.S. and Ph.D. degree to the major in family and consumer sciences (6/7/00)
  • The major in counseling and guidance for the M.Ed. degree to the major in school counseling and guidance (6/7/00)
  • All programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) or the Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Resources (BSF) to programs leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS) beginning with the graduating class of 12/2000.

  Academic Year 1998-99

  • The major in dramatic theory for the B.A. degree to the major in theatre arts (4/16/99)

  Academic Year 1997-98

  • The degree name Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences (B.S.S.) to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (5/5/98)
  • The degree name Bachelor of Science in Geosciences (B.S.G.) to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (5/5/98)
  • The degree Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a major in physical education to Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in physical education (5/5/98)
  • The undergraduate major name and degree name Bachelor of Science in Hydrology (HYD) to the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources (EHY) (5/5/98)
  • The undergraduate minor in African American studies to Africana Studies (5/5/98)
  • The program educational administration to educational leadership, within the department of educational administration and higher education (5/5/98)

  Academic Year 1996-97

  • The major in home economics education for the B.S. in Family and Consumer resources degree to family and consumer sciences education (8/20/96)
  • The major in exercise sciences for the B.S. in Health Sciences degree to physiological sciences (8/20/96)
  • The major in human resources management for the BSBA degree to business management (5/31/1996)
  • The major in German for the B.A. and M.A. degree to German Studies (2/13/97)
  • The major in library science for the M.A., and Ph.D. degrees and the undergraduate minor to information resources and library science (2/13/97)
  • The major in soil and water science for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to soil, water and environmental science (5/30/97)

  Academic Year 1995-96

  • Anatomy for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to cell biology and anatomy (11/28/95)
  • The major in human resources management for the B.S.B.A. degree to business management (5/31/96)
  • The B.A. in Art to the B.A. degree; the B.A. in Media Arts to the B.A. degree; the B.A. in Music to the B.A. degree; and the B.A. in Theatre Arts to the B.A. degree (5/31/96)

  Academic Year 1994-95

  • General fine arts studies major for the B.F.A. degree to fine arts studies (9/27/94)
  • Electrical engineering major for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to electrical and computer engineering (10/27/94)
  • Merchandising and consumer studies major for the B.S. in Family and Consumer Resources degree to retailing and consumer studies (4/27/95)

  Academic Year 1992-93

  • Comparative literature and literary theory major to comparative culture and literary studies (6/12/92)
  • Personnel management major for the B.S. in Business Administration degree to human resources management (12/17/92)
  • Elementary and secondary education major for the M.A. , Ed.D., and Ph.D. degrees to teaching and teacher education (12/17/92)
  • Agricultural economics major for the B.S. in Agriculture and the M.S. degree to agricultural and resource economics (2/18/93)
  • General agriculture major for the B.S. in Agriculture to agricultural technology management (2/18/93)

  Academic Year 1991-92

  • General home economics major for the B.S. in Family and Consumer Resources to family and consumer resources (7/19/91)
  • Geological engineering major for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to geological and geophysical engineering (1/17/92)
  • Rehabilitation major for the B.S. in Education degree to special education and rehabilitation (3/12/92)
  • Reliability engineering major for the M.S. degree to reliability and quality engineering (5/1/92)

  Academic Year 1990-91

  • Black studies undergraduate minor to African-American studies (9/15/90)
  • English education major for the Ph.D. degree to rhetoric, composition and teaching of English (10/12/90)
  • Business administration major for the Ph.D. degree to management (2/22/91)

  Academic Year 1989-90

  • Drama education major for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree to theatre arts education (7/14/89)
  • Drama production major for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree to theatre production (7/14/89)
  • Drama-musical theatre major for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree to musical theatre (7/14/89)
  • The B.A. degree in Drama to the B.A. in Theatre Arts (7/14/89)
  • Drama major for the M.A. and M.F.A. degrees to theatre arts (7/14/89)
  • Agricultural engineering major for the B.S. in Agricultural Engineering degree to the agricultural and biosystems engineering major for the B.S. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering degree (11/17/89)
  • Irrigation major for the B.S. in Agriculture degree to agricultural and biosystems technology (11/17/89)
  • Agricultural engineering major for the M.S. degree to agricultural and biosystems engineering (11/17/89)
  • Irrigation engineering major for the Ph.D. degree to agricultural and biosystems engineering (11/17/89)
  • Theory and composition major for the Bachelor of Music degree to composition (3/19/90)
  • Bilingual/bicultural education major for the M.A. degree to bilingual/multicultural education (4/6/90)
  • Special education major for the Ed.S. degree to special education and rehabilitation (4/6/90)
  • Reading major for the MA., Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. degrees to language, reading and culture (4/6/90)

  Academic Year 1988-89

  • Systems engineering major for the Ph.D. degree to systems and industrial engineering (6/2/88)
  • Microbiology major for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to microbiology and immunology (1/6/89)
  • General studies major for the B.A. degree to interdisciplinary studies (5/19/89)

  Academic Year 1987-88

  • Speech communication major for the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees to communication, and a change of the undergraduate degree from a B.A. in Speech Communication to a B.A. (12/13/86)
  • Child development and family relations major for the B.S. in Family and Consumer Resources degree to family studies (3/12/88)
  • Animal health science major for the B.S. in Agriculture degree to veterinary science (4/22/88)

  Academic Year 1986-87

  • Consumer studies and home management major for the B.S. degree to consumer studies and family resource management (1/20/87)
  • Radio-television major for the B.A. degree to media arts (3/20/87)

  Academic Year 1985-86

  • Cellular and developmental biology major for the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees to molecular and cellular biology (4/25/86)

  Academic Year 1984-85

  • Urban planning major for the M.S. degree to planning (12/14/84)
  • Management major for the M.S. degree to management and policy (12/14/84)
  • The B.S. in Home Economics degree to the B.S. in Family and consumer Resources (12/14/84)
  • Agri-mechanics and irrigation major for the B.S. in Agriculture degree to irrigation (12/14/84)
  • Metallurgical engineering major for the B.S. in Materials Science Engineering, the M.S. and the Ph.D. degrees to materials science and engineering (3/1/85)
  • Home economics major for the M.S. and M.Ed. degrees to family and consumer resources (3/1/85)
  • Physical education major for the M.A. and M.S. degrees to exercise and sport sciences (3/1/85)
  • Pharmacy major for the M.S. degree offered through the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences to pharmaceutical sciences (3/22/86) [Note: the existing major in pharmacy for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees available through the Department of Pharmacy Practice will continue to be offered.]

  Academic Year 1981-82

  • Geology major for the B.A. degree to geosciences (7/10/81)

  Academic Year 1979-80

  • Agricultural biochemistry and nutrition major for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to nutritional sciences (9/8/79)
  • Preparation for research in family economics and home management major for the B.S. in Home Economics degree to consumer studies and home management (12/8/79)