The Simulation, Animation and Gaming (SAG) Program at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is a distinctive interdisciplinary program created by faculty from several departments throughout campus.  The SAG degree prepares students for careers in designing and developing traditional and digital animation, games, entertainment, film and videos, 3D models, realistic simulations and programming. The SAG program is based on the reality that the entertainment industry is the fastest growing industry today, according to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA)1 and the program contains a unique facet “not specifically addressed by other colleges” in the State of Michigan. The distinctive feature of the proposed program is the simulation component.  Also, in the May 2009 issue of the U.S. News and World Report, simulation developer was considered a professional career that was “Ahead of the Curve.”