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Faculty/Academic Staff at a Glance

5,600+
faculty and academic staff
1600+
Faculty and staff engaged in international
research, teaching and outreach
MSU offers more than 400 programs of study across 17 degree-granting colleges.
For descriptions of each academic program, please see the Academic Programs Catalog.
MSU School's & Colleges

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
At MSU’s first college, researchers and students have been tackling some of the world’s biggest problems related to food, energy and the environment for more than 160 years.

College of Arts and Letters
At CAL, students put the arts, letters, humanities and culture into action to create meaningful impact in our world.

Eli Broad College of Business and Eli Broad Graduate School of Management
Consistently ranked among the best business schools in the nation, the Broad College prepares students to be innovative and entrepreneurial leaders in the ever-changing world of business.

College of Communication Arts and Sciences
The first college of communication in the country — and now one of the largest and most respected — ComArtSci pioneers new ways to use communication for the common good.

College of Education
Graduate programs ranked No. 1 in the nation for 25 years, as well as innovative undergraduate teaching and kinesiology programs, prepare education leaders who make an impact around the world.

College of Engineering
Spartan engineers learn to solve technical, social and economic problems by combining a firm knowledge of engineering fundamentals and methods with solid project management and communication skills.

Graduate School
The Graduate School provides strategic leadership to MSU’s master’s and doctoral degree programs and helps emerging scholars and professionals thrive.

Honors College
One of the nation’s most distinctive and extensive honors programs, the Honors College offers a close-knit, flexible and enriched academic environment that fosters active and innovative learning.

College of Human Medicine
Nationally recognized as a pioneer in community-based medical education, the college offers clinical practice, research and education at eight campuses across Michigan through affiliations with local health care providers.

International Studies and Programs
ISP — the hub for international research, teaching and outreach at MSU — works with faculty, staff and students across campus to support international activities and collaborations.

James Madison College
This residential college focuses on public affairs, with students examining the major political, legal, social and economic issues affecting our world.

College of Law
An open, collaborative environment, a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities and an exceptional curriculum prepare MSU Law graduates to be tomorrow’s legal advocates and leaders.

Lyman Briggs College
Lyman Briggs is a residential college where science and the humanities meet, and students are inspired to become lifelong learners, engaged citizens and effective leaders.

College of Music
World-renowned musicians, scholars, educators and composers and a national reputation for innovation in nurturing musical excellence come together in the music college.

College of Natural Science
NatSci promotes a basic scientific understanding of nature through excellence in research, teaching and public service across the biological, physical and mathematical sciences.

College of Nursing
Spartan nurses work to improve outcomes in chronic illnesses, promote healthy lifestyles and enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families across the world.

College of Osteopathic Medicine
Known for primary care education, the college emphasizes patient-centered medical care and helping students achieve expertise in working with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Residential College in the Arts and Humanities
RCAH is a residential college for students interested in the global connections between literature, history, language, the arts and civic engagement.

College of Social Science
Home to the social, behavioral and economic sciences, the college — the largest at MSU — works to understand and predict behavior and to develop effective solutions in local and global communities.

Undergraduate Education
The office oversees academic policies for MSU’s nearly 40,000 undergraduate students, and coordinates programs and initiatives to help students achieve success.

College of Veterinary Medicine
Unparalleled training for future veterinarians, world-class care for animals and groundbreaking research come together in the state’s only veterinary college.
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