In addition to the new majors, minors and concentrations for this year, there are slight changes to existing programs. Below is a general summary of changes which impact student programs and course requirements for entering students.

Continuing students who may wish to explore these new program changes should consult with their advisor for specific guidance and next steps.

Elementary Education and Health and Physical Education

The Education department revamped and changed a few requirements within these programs for the 20227 year. These changes are intended to better prepare majors for their careers post-graduation and changes do not change time to completion for students.

Exercise Science

The Exercise Science program made small changes to program requirements for the Strength and Conditioning Concentration. These changes added EXS 350 as a required course and adding a requirement to complete three 1-credit coaching courses. EXS 340 was also renamed Risk Management for Exercise Science.

Forensic Science

A capstone course was added to the major to complete the changes to the program.

These changes highlight many of the curriculum updates that are now effective for the 2026-27 academic year. These changes do not impact current students on prior catalogs but in some instances, faculty may recommend a catalog change for students to facilitate their studies. Students should consult with their advisors to determine if curriculum requirements would be in their best interest based on their path to degree completion.