- Agribusiness
The Agribusiness Program at Morehead State University is an Option of the Area of Concentration in Agricultural Sciences. Agriculture core courses are provided as the framework for the degree with ancillary courses in accounting, management, finance, and marketing. It is a diverse agricultural program providing "hands-on" opportunities in various animal and plant laboratories with a significant contribution of business courses offered in the College of Business and Public Affairs.
- Agriculture Education
The Agriculture Education Program at Morehead State University is an Option of the Area of Concentration in Agricultural Sciences. Agriculture core courses are provided as the framework for the degree with ancillary courses in agricultural mechanics, agronomy, horticulture, agribusiness, animal sciences, and education. It is a diverse agricultural program providing "hands-on" opportunities in various animal and plant laboratories with a significant contribution of education courses offered in the College of Education.
- Agriculture Major
The Major in Agriculture is a bachelor degree program covering all aspects of agriculture. Agriculture core courses are provided as the framework for the degree with ancillary courses in animal sciences, horticulture, agronomy, agribusiness, and agricultural mechanics. Students will gain a working knowledge of production systems in the region. It is a diverse agricultural program providing "hands-on" opportunities in various animal and plant laboratories. This program requires a minor.
- Agronomy
The Agronomy Program at Morehead State University is an Option of the Area of Concentration in Agricultural Sciences. Agriculture core courses are provided as the framework for the degree with ancillary courses in weed science, soil conservation, feeding and other related courses. This program provides "hands-on" opportunities in various plant laboratories.
- Animal Science
The Animal Science Program at Morehead State University is an Option of the Area of Concentration in Agricultural Sciences. It is a bachelor degree program covering all aspects of agricultural enterprises in association with livestock in the Region. Agriculture core courses are provided as the framework for the degree with ancillary courses in animal production and management, reproduction, breeding, and nutrition. This program provides "hands-on" opportunities in various animal laboratories and at the Derrickson Agriculture Complex, the University's 325 acre working farm, which houses horses, beef cattle, swine, and sheep.
- Astrophysics - Bachelor of Science
B.S. in Physics/Area of Concentration in Astrophysics draws upon courses in physics, astronomy, and mathematics...the program is designed to prepare students for graduate level work in astrophysics.
- Biology
The program in Biology is broad-based with many career options. The hallmark of the program is a core set of courses that all students must take, thus assuring uniformity in the basic fields of biology. Students could choose a career in one of the following fields: pharmacy, medicine, optometry, environmental science, physical therapy, chiropractic, dentistry, physician assistant, teaching, podiatry and other fields as qualified.
- Biology Area
The Biology Area of Concentration is designed for students interested in environmental and organismal science. The courses cover the range of Biology form Molecules to cells to organisms to interactions between organisms.
- Biology Teaching Area
The Biology Teaching Area is very similar to the Biology Area, but education courses are added into the curriculum and the electives ensure broad knowledge so that the studeing is able to teach broadly within the discipline.
- Biomedical Chemistry Area
The Biomedical Chemistry Area is somewhat the mirror image of the Biomedical Sciences Area, except that it is for students interested in Chemistry. Chemistry students pursuing this degree will be prepared for health-professional school, a career in biomedical chemistry, or entry into graduate school in a biomedical chemistry area.
- Biomedical Sciences Area
The biomedical sciences area was developed specifically for students intent on attending a health professional school, pursuing a career in biomedicine, or pursuing graduate education in biomedical disciplines. The courses are heavily weighted toward biomedical subjects.
- Career and Technical Education - MSCTE
MS - Career and Technical Education
- Chemistry
The Chemistry program is diverse, allowing students choices such as pursuing a degree in the health-care industry, working as an environmental chemist, or entering graduate school. The Chemistry Area Concentration possesses great depth and prepares students for a career in chemistry whereas the Chemistry Major usually prepare students for a field related to chemistry, such as pharmacy, optometry, medical or teaching.
- Chemistry Teaching Major
The Chemistry Teaching Major is similar to the General Chemistry Major, except that education courses are added to the curriculum.
- Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance - BS in Imaging Sciences
The Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Program at Morehead State University is an Area of Concentration in the Imaging Sciences baccalaureate degree program. During the program, students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform procedures using specialized computer equipment, ionizing radiation, and magnetic resonance to produce sectional anatomy images of various parts of the body. Along with lecture courses, the program provides hands-on training opportunities in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and clinical education centers associated with the program. The program prepares graduates who seek employment in hospitals and imaging centers as CT Technologists and/or MR Technologists.
The program has a selective admission process and limited enrollment. Students are admitted once a year (April), with classes beginning in the second summer session of each year. The qualified applicant must be a radiographer (registry-eligible or registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) and have completed all prerequisites prior to entry (see ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for additional information.) Following official acceptance, the program consists of 13 months (full-time) of lecture courses, laboratory courses, and clinical practice.
- Computer Science Area of Concentration, General Computer Science Option, Bachelor of Science
The Computer Science Area of Concentration is designed for those who wish to enter graduate school in computer science or a related discipline.
- Computer Science Area of Concentration, Computer and Network Security Option, Bachelor of Science
This option is intended for those with a strong interest in computer and network security.
- Computer Science Area of Concentration, Computer Gaming Option, Bachelor of Science
This option is designed for those students with a strong interest in the design and implementation of computer games.
- Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in computer science provides an in-depth study of many aspects of a computing system. Knowledge is gained in programming languages, operating systems, computer electronics, database systems, graphics, and software development.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography - BS in Imaging Sciences
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Morehead State University is an Area of Concentration in the Imaging Sciences baccalaureate degree program. Sonography is the use of sound waves to generate an image for the assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions. Sonography is commonly associated with obstetrics and the use of ultrasound imaging during pregnancy, but this technology has many other applications in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions throughout the body. Along with lecture courses, the program provides "hands-on" opportunities in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and during clinical assignments at health care agencies associated with the program. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers' (ARDMS) national certifying examinations in the areas of sonographic physics and instrumentation, abdomen and obstetrics/gynecology. The program prepares graduates who seek employment in hospitals, imaging centers, and physicians' offices as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
The program has a selective admission process and limited enrollment. Students are admitted once a year (April), with classes beginning in the second summer session of each year. The qualified applicant must be a radiographer (registry-eligible or registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) and have completed all prerequisites prior to entry (see ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for additional information.)
Following official acceptance, the program consists of 13 months (full-time) of didactic coursework and clinical practice averaging 30 - 36 hours per week. The student will begin courses during Summer II. All classes and labs are scheduled Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, including a lunch break. During the first eight weeks of the spring and fall semesters, the student will attend classes and labs Monday through Thursday and will attend clinicals on Fridays. During the second eight weeks of each fall and spring semester, the student will be assigned to a clinical affiliate on Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. A third and fourth clinical is required during the summer near the end of the curriculum with the student attending Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. The total number of class and lab hours in the sonography program is 456, while 1,016 are required for clinical. This may vary slightly each year due to the University's academic calendar.