45 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Lake Superior State University has one of the longest running and most successful Parks and Recreation programs in the country. Having consistently placed students in the parks systems around the region and nation, this program continues to set the standard.

The Secondary Education program from Lake Superior State University is highlighted by in-depth study in a subject major with or without a minor, extended field experience in secondary school settings, and focused development of the knowledge and skills critical for effective teachers. The program leads to a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in the student’s major area.

The Criminal Justice program from Lake Superior State University has been in place for over thirty years and we have an outstanding reputation for producing well educated and well trained criminal justice practitioners.

The B.S. in Forensic Chemistry from Lake Superior State University combines elements of criminal justice and biology with a strong chemistry program. The forensic chemist analyzes and interprets materials collected at crime scenes, accidents, and at sites of terrorist activities.

The Individualized Studies degree from Lake Superior State University may be appropriate if you desire an unusually specialized program. The purpose of the degree is to provide you an opportunity to specialize in two or more academic areas. 

The BS in Conservation Biology from Lake Superior State University prepares students for careers where they can make a contribution to mitigating wide-ranging challenges such as invasive species, altered landscapes, species extinctions, or the restoration of degraded aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Located on the edge of the Canadian Shield and Michigan Basin, Lake Superior State University offers a highly innovative, project-centered curriculum in Geology that was developed with the financial support of the National Science Foundation. Our classes and field courses emphasize learning through active participation and hands-on experience.

The Fisheries and Wildlife Management program from Lake Superior State University places a strong emphasis on understanding relationships between organisms and their habitats by blending a conceptual understanding of fish and wildlife ecology and population dynamics with practical skills obtained during laboratory and field exercises.

Featuring small classes, lots of reading, many opportunities for writing and research, and supervision by faculty who know their students, the Language Arts program at Lake Superior State University emphasize the human letters and language study.

The bachelor of science in Cannabis Chemistry at Lake Superior State University equips graduates with the skills necessary to gain employment in the emerging cannabis markets in Michigan, the United States, and beyond.

With a Mechanical Engineering degree from Lake Superior State University, career opportunities are wide open including such areas as product design, component design, automotive systems design and testing, packaging and manufacturing design, process design, and product and/or process development.

Political science is one of a number of liberal arts majors that prepare students for a broad range of career opportunities. Political Science majors at Lake Superior State University choose one of three tracks or concentrations: general political science, pre-law, or public administration. 

The Nursing program at Lake Superior State University offers a challenging and rewarding program of study that reflects the standards of professional nursing.

The Computer Engineering program from Lake Superior State University blends practical computer science courses in computer organization, databases, operating systems, and networks with traditionally hands on electrical engineering courses in digital circuits, digital system, embedded microprocessor systems, computer programming, and digital signal processing.

The major in International Business from Lake Superior State University is intended to develop a student’s ability to meet the challenges of the global business environment.

A Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Lake Superior State University prepares students for a wide range of opportunities. Options range across the fields of clinical health sciences, sport management, health and fitness, as well as many other occupations associated with physical activity and health.

Students completing the Accounting degree from Lake Superior State University will be eligible to sit for various professional certification examinations. The program complies with current educational requirements for the CPA certification.

This emphasis in Fire Science - Generalist Non Certification at Lake Superior State University is designed for students preparing for professional fire service positions in public and private sectors. 

At Lake Superior State University, in the Elementary Education program you will learn to ignite children’s learning by specializing in areas of concentration such as early childhood, mathematics, language arts or learning disabilities.

The Social Science degree from Lake Superior State University helps prepare students to be effective citizens and develops skills useful in various employment areas, both in the public and private sectors.