Central Michigan University

Overview

Central Michigan University (CMU) is a public institution that is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The university was established in 1892 and has become one of the largest in Michigan with a student body that includes both undergraduate and graduate students. CMU also has satellite sites in 15 states and 10 countries.

Academics

CMU students can choose between eight schools and 27 degree programs. Students can enroll in various bachelor's master's, and doctoral programs. Graduate students can choose from more than 70 programs. CMU's eight academic divisions include the following:

• The College of Business Administration
• The College of Communication and Fine Arts
• The College of Education and Human Services
• The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
• The College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences
• The College of Science and Technology
• The College of Graduate Studies
• The College of Medicine

The Charles V. Park houses one million books for students to use.

The Center for Professional and Personal Ethics is an institute at CMU that invites speakers to visit the university. The center has created an academic integrity handbook and produces a weekly Internet radio show.

Research

Current research focuses on Alzheimer's disease, parent-child interaction therapy, and forensic interviewing.