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Minot State University

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Four schools comprise the university's academic offering. Nine master's degrees and one education specialist degree are offered in areas such as communication disorders, management, and mathematics. A mix of liberal arts and professional programs offers more than 60 majors at the undergraduate level. MSU is a North Dakota University System member.

Minot State's mascot is the beaver, the school colors are red and green (though Maroon has been used at times in the past), and the campus newspaper is the Red and Green. The MSU campus is at the base of Minot's North Hill, just west of Broadway (U.S. Route 83).

HistoryEdit

MSU was established as a two-year normal school devoted to preparing teachers for service in northwestern North Dakota. In 1924, the Normal School at Minot began issuing baccalaureate degrees, necessitating a name change to Minot State Teacher's College. Over time, the range of academic offerings expanded; as a result, the school's name was changed to Minot State College in 1964. The school officially attained university status in 1987 and was rebranded to its current name.

AcademicsEdit

The university awards undergraduate degrees in more than 60 courses of study and graduate degrees in 10 fields of study.

MSU is composed of four main academic divisions: <ref>Structure</ref>

  • School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
    • 3 academic departments
  • School of Business, Math, and Technology
    • 2 academic departments
  • School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
    • 2 academic departments
  • School of Science and Health
    • 3 academic departments
  • Teacher Licensure Program
  • Graduate School

University rankingsEdit

The school was ranked 976th on the 2013–2014 PayScale College Salary Report<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and 1,346th on the 2013 PayScale College Education Value Rankings.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

AccreditationEdit

MSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Business Programs at MSU and the College of Business Graduate School are fully accredited by the IACBE. The Bachelor's and master's degrees in Business Education are accredited by NCATE.

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Gordon B. Olson LibraryEdit

Completed in the spring of 1992, the Gordon B. Olson Library presently serves an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The three-story facility features seating for 800 students, as well as computer labs.

Dr. Gordon B. Olson came to Minot State University during the summer of 1967 and led the university through growth and change. In 1967, enrollment was slightly more than 2,000. During Dr. Olson's tenure, MSU added many undergraduate and graduate programs. New undergraduate degrees included nursing, social work, and criminal justice. Graduate programs expanded from only one in 1967 to 13. Each of these programs addresses societal needs and the needs of students who pursue careers in these fields.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

AthleticsEdit

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The MSU Dome houses numerous athletic events and served as a shelter during the 2011 Flood

Minot State University athletics compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) which is a part of NCAA Division II<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref>

MSU's sports program offers football, both men's and women's club hockey, basketball, cross country, indoor/outdoor track and field, golf, baseball, wrestling, women's soccer, volleyball, and fastpitch softball.

Minot State's ice hockey team won the ACHA Men's Division I national championship in 2013, 2019, and 2023, with a runner-up finish in 2021.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Wellness CenterEdit

The Wellness Center has rock climbing, exercise equipment, weight rooms, intramural gym space, group exercise classes, and wellness events.

FacilitiesEdit

Campus facilities include a theater, indoor theatre, recital hall, the Gordon B. Olson library, a football field, the MSU Wellness Center, and the MSU Dome arena. The Student Union includes a bookstore, convenience store, dining center, and lounge areas. MSU has four student residence halls and three apartment complexes.

TransportationEdit

MSU is located north of downtown Minot, approximately halfway between the Amtrak station and the airport. This allows students and faculty easy access to intercity travel. Within Minot, Minot City Transit provides bus service to campus on weekdays via the North, North Central, and West routes.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Notable alumniEdit

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Gen. David C. Jones, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Notable administrators and facultyEdit

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  • Ernst Ising – professor (1947–48); physicist credited with developing Ising model<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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