Sample Electives
Elective courses will provide you with opportunities either to broaden your knowledge
in areas you have already explored or introduce you to new subject areas. While elective
courses do not fulfill University, College, or Department/School course requirements,
they do apply toward the fulfillment of the 120 minimum total credit requirement for
a Bachelors degree. Listed below are suggestions for elective courses you may want
to take.
An extensive list of potential electives can be found here: D2L NSO Elective Sheet
If you are interested in languages offered at MSU, you can find them here: Languages at MSU
Additionally, below are some common 1-credit courses for NatSci students.
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BLD 150: Introduction to Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing (1) Analysis of diagnostic testing (hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, transfusion services, medical microbiology, molecular diagnostics) within case studies of pathological conditions to understand how diagnostic testing is employed in the clinical decision-making process. |
FOR 110: Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Forests and the Environment (1) Role of forests in environmental quality and human well-being. |
KIN 101-118: Physical Education activity courses (1) Examples: Great Lakes Sailing, Aerobic Exercise, General Conditioning, Power Walking, Weight Training, Distance Running, Boxing Conditioning, Golf, Yoga, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball, Wheelchair Sports, Kayaking & Canoeing, and more! |
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MUS 116: Campus Band (1) Rehearsal and performance of broad range of band literature chosen from baroque period to the present. |
MUS 123: Campus Choir (1) Rehearsal and performance of representative literature for mixed choir with emphasis on world music. |
MUS 125: Glee Club, Men & Women (1) Rehearsal and performance of broad range of choral literature chosen from medieval period to the present. |
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OST 401: Selected Topics in Osteopathic Medicine (1) Classical, current and innovative osteopathic medical trends inpatient treatment and care.
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UGS 110 First-Year Seminar (1) Developing effective intercultural and interpersonal skills, analytical and critical thinking in the university experience, identifying campus resources, and determining one's academic and professional goals. Fall 2026
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