Iowa State University will soon merge several academic programs.
The Iowa Board of Regents recommended the decision be approved at Wednesday’s meeting. The changes include graduate programs in applied physics, astrophysics and nuclear physics.
ISU officials cited low enrollment as a reason for ending the programs. Several programs will be merged.
“Students will still be able to pursue one of the areas of specialization but will graduate with a doctorate in physics,” according to Board of Regents documents regarding the completion of Iowa State’s graduate degrees in astrophysics. “Merging these programs effectively streamlines the administrative burden of multiple degrees into one.”
Students registered now in these programs will be able to obtain their diploma.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that several programs are merging rather than being removed entirely.
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