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Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI 48710

Official telephone: (989) 964-4000
Website: https://www.svsu.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 78%
Student:Faculty ratio: 16:1
Total faculty: 268 men, 331 women
Full-time faculty: 135 men, 126 women
Part-time faculty: 133 men, 205 women
Graduation rate: 51% within six years

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Applied Mathematics, General
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Chemistry, General
  • Chemistry, Other
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • Geography
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • History Teacher Education
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Management Science
  • Marketing, Other
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Neuroscience
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Optics/Optical Sciences
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health Education and Promotion
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Education, Other
  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Long Term Care Administration/Management
  • Marketing, Other
  • Social Work
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Diplomas

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Human Services, General
  • Nursing Administration
  • Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Psychology, Other
  • Social Work
Doctorates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Nursing Practice
Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Teacher Education
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Human Services, General
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Management Science
  • Nursing Administration
  • Nursing Education
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health Education and Promotion
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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