New Academic Programs Introduced

Social Media Minor

FSU now offers a Social Media minor for students who are adept at sharing and communicating information. The minor prepares individuals to use social media to form communities, build brands and fortify social activism efforts while applying analytical tools for better decision-making. In addition to major courses and General Education requirements, the Social Media minor includes 24-credit hours of coursework, with opportunities to take part in internship or work study positions with campus and community partners.

Accelerated Pharmacy Track

FSU and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore have formed a new academic partnership offering students an accelerated track to becoming pharmacist in six years. The cooperative undergraduate/professional program agreement will allow students to complete their pharmacy degree seamlessly with the reduction of instruction time by as many as two years and consequently save students the comparable cost of extra tuition.

Chemistry majors at FSU who meet the requirements and have strong academic credentials may gain preferential admission to UMES’ professional degree program after just three years of undergraduate study. FSU students who choose to pursue the UMES pharmacy track and successfully complete the “3 + 3” program will earn two degrees, one from each institution – a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from FSU and a Doctor of Pharmacy from UMES.

UMES’s pharmacy program, one of 15 in the nation that offers year-round instruction, enables students to earn a doctorate in three years instead of the traditional four. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the pharmacy licensing exam.

Working Professional Certificates

In an effort to provide real-world, high-quality training to working adults, FSU has launched the Working Professional Certificates program in Manufacturing Leadership, Retail Management, Small Business Management and Nonprofit Management. The Working Professional Certificates program is designed to take one year of part-time study, earning 12-18 credits. Coursework will be entirely online, with accessible scheduling for working adults. Since courses are offered for undergraduate credit, students can take the certification or apply the courses toward a bachelor’s degree in the future. A major component of every certificate will be the newly created capstone seminar. Discussions with practicing business professionals will provide insights that students can use on the job. Assignments will directly apply to professionals’ careers and throughout the program, classes will consider the latest business innovations and challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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