MIE Writing Exemption Policy
The Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department (M&IE) programs each have a writing course requirement as part of the curriculum. M&IE students must complete an intensive writing course totaling 3 or more credits.
Preapproved Courses to Meet This Requirement Are:
| WRIT 101W | College Writing I |
| WRIT 201W | College Writing II |
| WRIT 221 | Intermediate Technical Writing |
| HONR 202IH | Text & Critics (Only if not being used for IH Core) |
| HONR 400-409 | Honors Seminar (Only if not being used for IS or IH core or for EGEN 310R requirement) |
Students exempt from MSU writing requirement must still meet the minimum credit requirement for their degree. The additional credits needed should be satisfied by taking college-level free electives.
We encourage you to choose carefully these college-level free electives to feed your passions, identify new interests, explore new disciplines, take risks, and make your degree even more valuable. Recommended below are some of the courses for you to consider. This list is not an exhaustive list but is designed to get you started. Please discuss this further with your academic advisor before finalizing your college-level free electives to meet the minimum credit requirement for your degree.
RECOMMENDED COLLEGE-LEVEL FREE ELECTIVES
*Course has pre-requisites Check MSU online catalog for details
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WORLD
| AMST 101D |
Introduction to American Studies |
| AMST 201IH | American Identity, American Dreams |
| ANTY 101D | Anthropology & the Human Experience |
| ASTR 110IN | Intro to Astronomy: Mysteries of the Sky |
| COA 205 | Introduction to Coaching |
| GPHY 121D | Human Geography |
| GPHY 141D | Geography of World Regions |
| HSTA 101IH | American History I |
| HSTA 102IH | American History II |
| HTR 101IH | Western Civilization I |
| LIT 285D | Mythologies |
| LS 194D | Intro to Africana Studies |
| MUSI 101IA | Enjoyment of Music |
| MUSI 203IA | American Popular Music |
| NASX 105D | Introduction to Native American Studies |
| NAXS 205D | Native Americans in Contempory Society |
| NASX 232D | MT Indiands: Cultures Histories, Current Issues |
| PSCI 210IS | Introduction to American Government |
| PSYX 100IS | Intro to Psychology |
| RLST 203D | Buddhist Traditions |
| SOCI 101IS | Introduction to Sociology |
Having a strong understanding of the world and its people as well as world history and events is critical to the development of solutions to global problems in a global economy.
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA
| ANTY 225IS | Culture, Language, & Society |
| COMX 111US | Introduction to Public Speaking |
| CRWR 240RA | Introduction to Creative Writing* |
| CS 145RA | Web Design |
| LIT 110IH | Introduction to Literature |
| PHL 101IH | Intro to Philosophy: Reason and Reality |
| PHL 110IH | Intro Ethics: Good & Evil |
| PSCI 230D | Introduction to International Relations |
Communications & Media play a fundamental role in business both externally and internally. These courses can boost your understanding of why and how we communicate with others.
SCIENCE/DATASCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY/IT
| BIOB 105CS | Introduction to Biotechnology |
| EGEN 125CS | Technology, Innovation, & Society |
| ERTH 101IN | Earth System Sciences |
| ERTH 212RN | Yellowstone: Scientific Lab |
| GEO 111IN | Dinosaurs |
| TE 250CS | Technology and Society |
| CSCI 107 | Joy & Beauty of Computing |
| CSCI 127 | Joy & Beauty of Data |
| CSCI 132 | Basic Data Structures & Algorithms* |
| CSCI 232 | Data Structures & Algorithms* |
| CSCI 246 | Discrete Structures* |
Science & technology play an increasing role in business and society. Learning more in these areas can open doors to unique career opportunities. Technology has a large impact on business operations.
SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT
| ARCH 231CS | Issues in Sustainability |
| BIOB 170IN | Principles of Biological Diversity |
| BIOE 103CS | Environmental Science & Society |
| ECHM 205CS | Energy and Sustainability |
| SFBS 146 | Intro to Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems |
| ENSC 110 | Land Resources & Environmental Sciences |
| ENSC 272CS | Water Resources |
| NRSM 101 | Natural Resource Conservation |
| NRSM 240 | Natural Resource Ecology* |
Students who have a deeper understanding of how an organization operates in the ecological, social and economic environment can create huge long-term value-add for the company.
DESIGNTHINKING &CREATIVITY
| ARCH 121IA | Introduction to Design |
| FILM 101IH | Understanding Film & Media |
| MART 145RA | Web Design |
| MUST 217 | Entertainment Business |
| PHOT 113RA | Understanding Photography |
| PHOT 154IA | Exploring Digital Photography |
Organizations today operate in a highly competitive, global environment, making these areas crucial for success. These are highly sought after skills for those looking to be employed in business.
LAW
| HSTA 102IH | American History II |
| PSCI 210IS | Introduction to American Government |
| SOCI 221IS | Criminal Justice System |
WELLNESS & HEALTH
| ACT 104 | Beginning Bowling |
| ACT 120 | Beginning Alpine Skiing |
| ACT 150 | Beginning Yoga |
| AHMS 158 | Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Healthcare |
| HDFS 101IS | Indiv and Def: Lifespan |
| CNTH 205 | Drugs and Society |
| CNTH 245 | Physical Activity, Nutrition & Health in Aging |
| CNTH 210 | Foundations in Community Health |
| NUTR 221CS | Basic Human Nutrition |
Work and life balance is important. Be sure to take advantage of these classes that can help you improve your own individual physical and mental health.