Michigan State University (MSU) is a prestigious public research university with a comprehensive Career Services Network that integrates career development across campus. As a large Research 1 university with approximately 50,000 students, MSU provides innovative career services through a centralized/hybrid organization of offices strategically located in central and college-based locations
50000
total students
42000
undergraduate students
17000
campus jobs
MSU's Career Services Network provides comprehensive career development support through a seamless connection of career service professionals. The network offers extensive services including one-on-one advising, career assessments, internship connections, and employer engagement opportunities. The program emphasizes both individual career planning and broad industry connections, supported by dedicated career advisors and extensive employer partnerships
hundreds
career events
25+
career fairs
high
employer engagement
17000
student employment
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Pioneering Venezuelan Filmmaker, Scholar, and Digital Media Innovator
Alexandra Hidalgo is a distinguished Venezuelan filmmaker, writer, and academic who currently serves as Associate Professor and Crow Chair of English at the University of Pittsburgh. With a PhD in English from Purdue University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Naropa University, she has made significant contributions to documentary filmmaking and feminist media scholarship. Her documentaries have garnered international recognition, screening at festivals across 15 countries, with her short film "Teta" being selected for 30 film festivals in 13 countries and receiving 8 awards. She is notably the recipient of the inaugural Carole Joyce Award for Excellence in Documentary Storytelling for "A Family of Stories." Her scholarly work includes the award-winning video book "Cámara Retórica: A Feminist Filmmaking Methodology for Rhetoric and Composition," which received the 2018 Computers and Composition Distinguished Book Award. Her work has been featured in prestigious outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, IndieWire, NPR, The Criterion Collection, and Women and Hollywood. As co-founder and editor-in-chief of both agnès films and the peer-reviewed journal constellations, she continues to champion women and feminist filmmakers while exploring themes of family relationships, identity, and cultural connections through her various creative and academic endeavors
Digital Arts and Game Design Specialist at Michigan State University
Andrew Dennis serves as a Professor of Practice at Michigan State University, bringing his extensive expertise as a CG (Computer Graphics) generalist to the Department of Media and Information. His comprehensive skill set spans multiple areas of digital art and design, allowing him to teach a diverse range of courses. As an accomplished artist and designer, he specializes in instructing students in various aspects of digital creation, including modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, look development, environment design, character art, game art, architectural visualization, and 3D printing. Through his courses on Coursera, including "Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production," "Low Poly Art For Video Games," and "Pixel Art for Video Games," he continues to share his knowledge with a global audience, helping to shape the next generation of digital artists and game developers