Southwest Minnesota State University’s mission is to provide a quality liberal arts education while preparing students to excel in a world changed constantly by technology. The University encourages its students to be involved, and the University’s size allows for dynamic one-on-one interaction with professors. Making sure students don’t get lost in the crowd is important to faculty and staff. SMSU, designed to be totally accessible, opened 43 years ago, and the University prides itself as a leader in educating students with disabilities. SMSU challenges students in a nurturing environment. SMSU is affordable excellence.
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Associate's Degrees
Associate's in Accounting
Associate's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Accounting
Bachelor's in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Bachelor's in Art Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Chemistry Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Bachelor's in Creative Writing
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Environmental Science
Bachelor's in Finance, General
Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Bachelor's in Health Teacher Education
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Bachelor's in Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Bachelor's in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Bachelor's in Mathematics Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Music Management
Bachelor's in Music Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Philosophy
Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Public Administration
Bachelor's in Radio and Television
Bachelor's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Master's Degrees
Master's in Business Administration and Management, General
Master's in Education, General
Master's in Special Education and Teaching, General