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Board Approves Psychology, Archaeology Degrees
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MARCH 5, 2004 -- The Michigan Technological University Board of Control approved two new degrees at its meeting March 5. The board also approved the reinstatementof a Master of Science in Business Administration degree, starting in September.
The board gave final approval to a new bachelor of science program in psychology. Students will enroll in the new program for the 2004-05 academic year.
A new PhD degree in industrial heritage and archeology receive preliminary approval. The proposal now goes to the State Board of Academic Officers, then will need final approval by Michigan Tech's board.
Susan Amato-Henderson, assistant professor of education psychology, said there has already been considerable interest in the new psychology undergraduate degree.
"Fundamentally, engineers build products that are used by humans," she said. "Psychology looks at the human side of that equation. Thus, this degree will be an excellent fit with Michigan Tech, providing a perfect complement to our existing strengths."
Bruce Seely, chair of the social sciences department, has received a number of inquiries from students interested in a PhD program in industrial heritage and archaeology. The department already offers a popular master's program in the field. Seely said this would be the only PhD program of its kind in the nation.
The School of Business of Economics will again offer the master of science in business administration beginning in September. The department shelved the program several years ago, but both faculty and prospective students have expressed an interest in restoring the degree.
Michigan Tech (www.mtu.edu) is ranked among the top 50 public universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report. The university has one of the largest engineering programs in the country and offers quality programs in the sciences, business, communications, and forestry and environmental sciences.
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