1869
Saint Cloud, MN

School Details

Saint Cloud State University is a four-year, public, not-for-profit institution of higher learning located in the city of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Saint Cloud State University was founded in 1869 and is the largest school in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. Saint Cloud State began as a Normal school. In 1898, the school began to offer junior college courses, and in 1914, the school purely developed a higher education curriculum. In 1921, the school changed its name to St. Cloud State Teachers College and awarded bachelor’s degrees and later master’s degrees. Its mission is to “…prepare our students for life, work, and citizenship in the twenty-first century.”

Undergraduate and graduate academic and pre-professional programs are offered through the following colleges and schools:

  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • Herberger Business School
  • School of Education
  • School of Health and Human Services
  • School of Public Affairs

SCSU online degrees are available at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Faculty who teach online are dedicated to designing and delivering quality online education. All those faculty are supported by a special team dedicated to supporting faculty development opportunities. They introduce faculty to innovative educational technologies and improve the online learning experience.

Accreditation & Licensing

Saint Cloud State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Graduate Certificate in Planning & Community Development
Graduate Certificate in Political Science for Educators
Graduate Certificate in Writing Center Administration

Business

Graduate Certificate in Economics for Educators
Master of Business Administration

Education

Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration
Graduate Certificate in Library Media Foundations
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction
Master of Science in Educational Leadership & Technology
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
Master of Science in Library Media

Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Executive Master of Engineering Management
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Professional Science Master's in Software Engineering

Math & Science

Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Graduate Certificate in Geography for Educators

Psychology & Human Services

Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis