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Respiratory Care
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1. 15 month internship 2. partnership with Sanford 3. 12 students in program
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Radiologic Sciences
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1. 2 yr internship 2. can specialize 3. Career Opportunities
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Pharmacy
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1. 6-7 yr program 2. Rotations/Internships 3. Differential Tuition
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Medical Laboratory Science
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1. 1 yr internship 2. Great lab settings 3. Selective Admission
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Nursing
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1. Selective Admission (48/48) 2. Great spaces/lab 3. Partnership @ Sanford
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Pre-Professional and Health Programs
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1. Extra Curriculars 2. Great Advising 3. Major in something else (Not degree granting)
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Women and Gender Studies
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1. Interdisciplinary Studies 2. Great faculty 3. Internship
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Visual Arts
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1. Studio based 2. Wide Coursework 3. Large Art Community in FM Area
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Theater Arts
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1. Specialize - costume, set, production, mgmt 2. Large Production Companies on Campus 3. Scholarships
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Sociology
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1. Internships 2. Large coursework range 3. Specialized Faculty
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Public Relations and Advertising
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1. Project Based Coursework 2. PRSSA 3. Internships
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Pre-Law
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1. Pre-Law Club 2. Many options in electives 3. Great Faculty/Advising
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Political Science
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1. Public Service Option 2. Large/Diverse Career Opportunities 3. Pre-Law Club
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Philosophy
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1. Large range in coursework 2. Senior thesis/study 3. Ethics
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New Media and Web Design
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1. Social Media/Web Design 2.Internship 3. Requires some prior programming knowledge
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Music
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1. Master/Ph.D. Programs 2. Many choices in ensembles 3. Emphasis choice - instrumental, vocal, piano
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Modern Languages
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1. Study Abroad Required 2. French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Japanense, Chinese - Tri-College 3. Helps in the job market
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Management Communications
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1. Large Career Possibilities 2. Internship for Credit 3. Two honor societies
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Language Studies
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1. Helpful in job markets 2. French, German, Spanish 3. Take history of country
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Landscape Architecture
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1. Five year accredited program 2. Field trips in US/Canada 3. Individual studios
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Journalism
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1. Two tracks - print/broadcast 2. Internship for credit 3. TV station/ radio/print student orgs
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History
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1. Large diverse job choices 2. Variety of courses - North American, European, World, Plains 3. Public History Track
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Health Communications
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1. Internship 2. Wide Variety of Career Opportunities 3. Good pairing with a minor
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English
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1. Choice of tracks - ed, lit, lang, writing 2. Dept Scholarships 3. Technical writer career market on the rise
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Emergency Management
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1. Labs collaborate with ND Division of Emergency Management 2. Internship opportunity 3. Interdisciplinary coursework
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Criminal Justice
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1. FM Community agencies student internship 2. Relationship with Police Academy 3. Investigations minor
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Architecture
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1. Differentiate Tuition 2. 5 yr program to earn a masters 3. Renaissance Hall
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Anthropology
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1. Research integrated into classroom 2. Archaeology Technology Lab 3. Field School Trips
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Agricultural Communications
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1. Combo of ag and comm classes 2. Internships for credit 3. Honor societies/ACT
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Management Information Systems
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1. Huge Career Demand 2. Great Facilities 3. Selective Admission
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Management
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1. HR Track 2. Practicum 3. Accredited
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Finance
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1. Selective Admission 2. Practicum 3. Large Career Potential
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Business Adminstration
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1. Personalized Program 2. Entrepreneurship 3. Range of courses
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Accounting
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1. 5 yr program getting a Masters - CPA 2. Personal Internship Fair "Meet the Firms" 3. Specialize - Tax, Audit, etc.
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Marketing
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1. Lots of groupwork/projects 2. Internships 3. Practicum
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Zoology
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1. Pick a track 2. Good prep for med school 3. Faculty and Facilities
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Statistics
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1. Research/Assessment 2. Career Opportunities 3. Can specialize
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Psychology
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1. Research opportunity 2. Customize able/COOLs 3. Field Experience
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Pre-Actuarial Science
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1. Senior yr all prep for exam 2. Huge demand 3. Invested faculty
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Physics
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1. good minor to pair 2. internship/ co-op 3. coursework broad
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Mathematics
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1. broad and tons of job opportunities 2. pick a track 3. broad coursework
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Geosciences
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1. Field trips 2. Research based classes 3. Lab areas
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Computer Science
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1. Can work on campus 2. Partnership w/ Microsoft 3. Research
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Chemistry
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1. One of the oldest majors at NDSU 2. accredited/certified 3. Tech Park/Labs
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Biological Sciences/Environmental Science
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1. Research focused 2. specific focuses 3. large career opp
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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1. Labs - research 2. Technology base 3. Large coursework
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Fisheries and Wildlife
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1. Helps student with recommend field experience 2. The Wildlife Society 3. Govt/State agencies or private resource group employment
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Veterinary Technology
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1. Limited enrollment profession program 2. Work with diverse group of animals including pets, rodents, and farm 3. Clinical Externship
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Sport and Urban Turfgrass Management
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1. Requirement to participate in an internship 2. Turf Club 3. Newly constructed greenhouses for research and training
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Soil Science
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1. Emphasize real world application of biology, chemistry, physics and math 2. eligible to receive the status of soil scientist with USDA/govt agencies 3. Student learning is enhanced by incorporation of current research in classrooms
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Range Science
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1. Students are introduced to a broad array of planets, soil, and animal science 2. Employment in Federal/State agencies, private industry, foreign assignments 3. Part time/Work Study
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Pre-Vet Medicine Program
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1.Not a degree-granting program 2. Prepares students for admission to all vet colleges 3. Pre-Vet Club
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Natural Resources Management
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1. integrates the social, physical and biological aspects of natural resources 2. one of two emphasis areas of interest chosen by student 3. many opportunities to work govt/public service
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Microbiology
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1. get preparation for vet/med school 2. Faculty are active researchers and devoted research mentors 3. Cutting edge research in nationally funded labs
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Horticulture
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1. 5 options 2. Horticulture and Forestry Club 3. Facilities include an arboretum, green house, research farm
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General Agriculture
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1. helps students explore various career options before selecting a major 2. Exploratory program for helping to choose one of the 19 majors 3. Coursework is completed in students choice of 4 disciplines
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Food Science
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1. Program draws on the expertise of faculty in several depts 2. Opportunity for industrial experience through internships 3. Large career opportunity includes food scientist
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Food Saftey
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1. One of the most comprehensive and integrated food safety educational programs in the nation 2. Faculty participants from 5 colleges 3. Coursework includes economics, biology, communication, and ag
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Equine Studies
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1. Draws course from sciences, humanities and general ed 2. NDSU Horsemen's Association/Rodeo Club 3. Part-time work/Work Study
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Economics
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1. Two tracks 2. 1 yr of economic theory taken 3. Top 5 majors wanted by business
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Crop and Weed Sciences
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1. High demand for agronomists 2. Many opportunities for internships through companies and university 3. Agronomy Club
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Biotechnology
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1. Joint program through ag and science/math 2. Required to perform a research project in lab with advisor (senior thesis) 3. Individual faculty advisor based on your area of interest
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Botany
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1. Can pursue individual interests 2. Chance to do individual research/work with ongoing faculty research 3. Facilities include greenhouses, growth chambers, herbarium, field equipment
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Animal Science
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1. 5 study options 2. 5% of students go on to grad school 3. S, 4H, FFA, Judging Club, Dairy Club, Rodeo Club
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Agricultural Systems Management
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1. Hands-on work with technology 2. Employment is diverse: Sales, Marketing, Manager, Education, Business 3. ASM Club
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Agribusiness
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1.Employs close to 1/4 of US labor force 2. Agribusiness decision making in 3 areas: finance, management, marketing 3. Require to participate in an internship
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Agricultural Economics
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1. Students trained to be decision makers through coursework 2. Program is flexible many minors, choice in coursework, emphasis 3. Faculty has received numerous prestigious awards for teaching and research
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Mechanical Engineering
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1. Selective Admission 2. Cooperative Education Program 3. Great partnerships with businesses
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Manufacturing Engineering
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1. 12 labs 2. Differentiate Tuition 3. Career Opportunities
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Industrial Engineering and Management
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1. 12 labs 2. accredited 3. small dept, caring faculty
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Electrical Engineering
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1. Areas to specialize in 2. Cooperative Education Program 3. Career Opportunities
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Coating and Polymeric Materials
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1. only a minor 2. Research Opportunities 3. Career Advancement
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Construction Management
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1. Business minor automatically 2. Student Orgs 3. Facilities
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Construction Engineering
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1. tons of student orgs 2. differentiate tuition 3. scholarship opportunities
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Computer engineering
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1. accredited program 2. great facilities used in research 3. Cooperative Education Program
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Civil Engineering
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1. well recognized faculty 2. great labs and equipment 3. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
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Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
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1. accredited program 2. Co-ops 3. Choose a concentration
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Gerontology
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1. minor 2. pair with HDFS 3. Broad Curriculum
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Teacher Ed Program
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1. can specialize in 16 areas 2. Student North Dakota Education Association (SNDEA) 3. Elementary Ed/Middle School Endorsement
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Social Science Ed
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1. Certification 2. Student Teaching 3. Career Opp
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Physical Ed
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1. recommend double major 2. technology advanced 3. career opp
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Health Ed
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1. Must double major 2. CHES certification 3. Pair with Physical Ed
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Family and Consumer Science Ed
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1. Student teaching 2. only program in the state 3. Career opp
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Biological Science ed
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1. Student teaching 2. accredited teaching 3. Career opp
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Agricultural Ed
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1. Only program in the state 2. Collegiate FFA 3. Student teaching
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Sport Management
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1. Leadership Association 2. Internship 3. Career Opportunities
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Pre-Physical Therapy
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1. 4 yr program prior to higher schooling 2. Affiliate with local programs 3. Great advisors
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Interior Design
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1. small class size 20-25 2. Selective Admission/Accredited 3. Personal Studio Space
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Wellness
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1. Only a minor 2. All areas of wellness (mental, spiritual, emotional) 3. good pair of physical ed.
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Elementary Ed
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1. collaboration with Valley City State U 2. Student Teaching 3. Certification grades 1-6
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Social Work
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1. Collaboration with Minot State U 2. 450 hours of practice 3. Student Social Work Club
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Human Development and Family Science
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1. Large variety of coursework 2. Great lab research areas 3. Use the community for class exp.
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Hospitality and Tourism Management
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1. Well-connected faculty 2. Study Tours 3. Minor in business
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Exercise Science
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1. Used for Pre-PT/Athletic Training 2. Large choice in career environment 3. Internships
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Dietetics
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1. Two tracks options: educational/didactic 2. Large career opportunity 3. Healthcare inclined w/o sciences
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Retail Merchandising
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1. Earn a business minor 2. Large Career opportunities 3. Emily Reynolds Collection
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Apparel Studies
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1. lots of field trips 2. tied to FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) 3. Textile Labs
