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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
# CATALOGUE 2003-2004
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Kentucky State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 406-679-4501) and awards undergraduate and graduate degrees.
It is the policy of Kentucky State University not to discriminate against any individual in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, age, religion, or marital status.
The information in this Catalogue is current at the time of publication. Curricula, courses, degree requirements, fees, and policies are subject to constant review. Specific details may vary from the statements printed here without further notice. If you are pursuing a degree, you are obliged to fulfill the requirements as they were listed in the Catalogue for the semester in which you enrolled in the program. If the requirements changed after you enrolled in the program, see the policy "Catalogue of Record" in the Academic Policies section of this Catalogue.
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## CAMPUS DIRECTORY
## Campus Operator - (502) 597-6000
| Campus Address | EXT |
| Office of the President | Hume Hall, Suite 201 | 6260 |
| Vice President for Academic Affairs | Hume Hall, Suite 202 | 6442 |
| Vice President for Student Affairs | Hume Hall, Suite 103 | 6671 |
| Chief Financial Officer | Hume Hall, Suite 201 | 6343 |
| Vice President for University Advancement | Hume Hall, Suite 102 | 6760 |
| College of Arts and Sciences |
| Office of the Dean | Carver Hall, Room 135 | 5977 |
| Behavioral and Social Sciences | Hathaway Hall, Room 225 | 5922 |
| Fine Arts | Bradford Hall, Room G-5 | 6496 |
| Literature, Languages, and Philosophy | Hathaway Hall, Room 317 | 6990 |
| Mathematics and Sciences | Carver Hall, Room 132 | 6603 |
| Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences | Aquaculture Research Center | 8103 |
| College of Professional Studies |
| Office of the Dean | Hathaway Hall, Room 202 | 5900 |
| Computer and Technical Sciences | Hathaway Hall, Room 410B | 6384 |
| Industrial Technology | Shauntee Hall, Room 113 | 6652 |
| Education and Human Services | Hathaway Hall, Room 215 | 5919 |
| Applied Human Services | Hathaway Hall, Room 414 | 6184 |
| Health, Physical Education, and Recreation | Exum Center, Room 270 | 5867 |
| Nursing | Betty White Health Center | 5957 |
| Social Work and Criminal Justice | Hathaway Hall, Room 220 | 6890 |
| School of Business |
| Office of the Dean | Bradford Hall, Room 105 | 6708 |
| Administrative Support Services | Bradford Hall, Room 105 | 6708 |
| School of Public Affairs |
| Office of the Dean | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 334 | 6117 |
| The Graduate Center | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 334 | 6117 |
| Whitney M. Young, Jr. College of Leadership Studies |
| Office of the Dean | Carver Hall, Room 133 | 6411 |
| Integrative Studies | Hathaway Hall, Room 313 | 5924 |
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## University Resources
| Academic Advising | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 303 | 6400 |
| Academic Computing | Acad. Services Bldg., Room 526 | 6938 |
| Admissions | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 312 | 6813 |
| Alumni Relations | Hume Hall, Suite 102 | 6511 |
| Alumni Stadium | Athletic Drive | 6011 |
| Aquaculture Research Facility | Athletic Drive | 8103 |
| Athletic Director | Alumni Stadium, Room 137 | 6014 |
| Blazer Library | Blazer Library | 6852 |
| Bookstore | Student Center, Lobby | 6352 |
| Cafeteria | Carl M. Hill Student Center | 6398 |
| Cashier | Acad. Services Bldg., 3rd level | 6250 |
| Center for Professional & Career Preparation | Hathaway Hall, Rooms 109 | 6206 |
| Center of Excellence for the Study of Kentucky African Americans (CESKAA) | Jackson Hall, Room 103 | 6315 |
| Communication Skills Center | Hathaway Hall, Room 101 | 6680 |
| Community Recruitment | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 312 | 6350 |
| Comprehensive Counseling | Betty White Health Center | 6970 |
| Continuing and Distance Education | Acad. Services Bldg., Room 526 | 5611 |
| Counseling and Placement | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 241 | 5948 |
| Developmental Programs | Hathaway Hall, Room 432 | 6432 |
| Distance Learning/Videoconferencing | Acad. Services Bldg., Room 526 | 5050 |
| Exam Center | Exam Center | 5847 |
| Financial Aid | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 349 | 5960 |
| First Year Experience | Hathaway Hall, Room 102 | 6217 |
| Health Services | Betty White Health Center | 6271 |
| Land Grant Programs | Cooperative Extension Bldg. | 6310 |
| Registrar | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 323 | 6340 |
| Residence Halls | Chandler Hall | 6256 |
| Combs Hall | 6920 |
| Hunter Hall | 6171 |
| Kentucky Hall | 5952 |
| McCullin Hall | 6973 |
| Young Hall | 6838 |
| Student Financing and Collections | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 349 | 6278 |
| Student Housing | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 317 | 5951 |
| Student Life/Organization | Carl M. Hill Student Center | 6989 |
| Testing Services | Hathaway Hall, Rooms 109-111 | 6206 |
| Transcript Evaluation Center | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 323 | 5795 |
| University Police | Exam Facility, Room 248 | 6878 |
| Video Conferencing | Acad. Services Bldg., Suite 526 | 5050 |
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## CONTENTS
Campus Directory ..... ii
A Letter from the President ..... 1
Accreditation ..... 2
University Academic Calendar ..... 3
The University: A History of Public Service ..... 6
More than a Century of Excellence in Higher Education ..... 6
Mission ..... 7
The Uniqueness of Kentucky State University ..... 7
The Setting ..... 10
On the Hill ..... 10
The State Capital: An Extended Campus ..... 11
The Land Grant Mission ..... 12
Community Research Service ..... 12
Cooperative Extension Program ..... 12
The Center of Excellence for the Study of Kentucky African Americans ..... 14
Admission to the University ..... 15
Requirements for Admission ..... 15
Application Procedures for Freshman Admission ..... 15
Application Forms ..... 15
Application Fee ..... 15
Transcripts ..... 15
Academic Scholarship Consideration ..... 15
Financial Aid Application ..... 15
Academic Criteria ..... 15
Early Admission ..... 16/5
Freshman Admission ..... 16
Admissions Index ..... 16
Unconditional Admission for First-Time Freshmen ..... 16
Conditional Admission for First-Time Freshmen ..... 16
Denied Admission – Appeal Process ..... 16
Pre-College Curriculum (PCC) ..... 16
Advanced Standing and Credit ..... 17
Admission of Transfer Students ..... 17
Admission of Transient/Visiting Students (Non-Degree Candidates) ..... 17
Admission of International Students ..... 17
Readmission ..... 18
Home-School Students ..... 18
Senior Citizens ..... 18
Graduate Programs ..... 18
Health Examination and Immunizations ..... 18
Student Classifications ..... 18
Kentucky Resident ..... 18
Non-resident ..... 18
International ..... 18
Non-Degree Student ..... 18
First-Time Freshman ..... 18
Freshman Transfer ..... 18
Transfer ..... 18
Liberal Studies and the University ..... 19
The Academic Program ..... 20
Placement Tests and Remediation ..... 20
University Orientation ..... 20
University Requirements ..... 20
Liberal Studies Requirements (General Core) ..... 21
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Liberal Studies Requirements (Whitney Young College Honors Program) ..... 21
Class Scheduling Policy ..... 22
Pre-Professional Programs ..... 22
Cooperative Education Program ..... 22
Independent Study ..... 22
Foreign Study ..... 22
Student Exchange ..... 23
The University Library ..... 23
Veterans' Educational Benefits ..... 23
Military Science Program ..... 24
Army ROTC ..... 24
Air Force ROTC ..... 24
Academic Transcript Requests ..... 24
Kentucky State University Students as Transients at Other Schools ..... 24
Academic Support Services ..... 25
Computing Opportunities ..... 25
Continuing and Distance Education ..... 25
Interactive TV (ITV) ..... 25
Pre-Recorded Television Programs (KET) ..... 26
Internet-Accessed Online Courses (KYVU) ..... 26
First-Year Experience (FYE) Program ..... 26
Academic Advisement ..... 27
General Education Transfer Policy ..... 28
The 33-Hour Core Component ..... 29
Common Questions ..... 29
Policies ..... 30
Procedures ..... 30
Academic Regulations and Policies ..... 31
General Definitions ..... 31
Definitions of Majors, Minors, and Areas of Specialization ..... 31
Academic Requirements for Graduation ..... 32
Academic Load ..... 33
Double/Multiple Majors ..... 34
Subsequent Degrees ..... 34
Classification of Students ..... 34
Course Numbering System ..... 34
Grading System ..... 34
Withdrawal from a Course ..... 36
Withdrawal from the University ..... 36
Registration ..... 36
Changes in Registration ..... 37
Class Attendance ..... 37
Academic Honesty ..... 38
Academic Standing ..... 39
Appeal Procedures and Deadlines ..... 39
Academic Bankruptcy ..... 41
Policy on ACT and SAT Scores ..... 41
Catalogue of Record ..... 42
Credit by Examination/Certification and Credit for Life Experience ..... 43
Academic Unit Challenge Examinations ..... 43
Advanced Placement Program ..... 44
College Level Examination Program ..... 45
Proficiency Examination Programs ..... 46
Credit for Life Experience (CLE) ..... 46
Armed Service Certification Credit ..... 46
Vocational School Articulation Agreement ..... 46
Tech Prep Articulation ..... 46
Certified Professional Secretaries' (CPS) Designation ..... 46
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Testing Service (Office of Testing) ..... 47
Student Expenses ..... 48
Schedule of Fees and Expense ..... 49
Course and Laboratory Fee ..... 49
Computer Usage Fee ..... 50
Other Fees ..... 50
Testing ..... 50
Deferred Payment Plan: Fees and Payment Schedule ..... 50
Returned Check Policy ..... 51
Tuition and Fee Refund Policy ..... 51
Refund Process ..... 51
Refund Period ..... 51
Room and Board Refunds ..... 52
Refund Appeal Process ..... 52
Fee Assessment: Classification of Students ..... 52
University Residency Process and Appeals ..... 52
Financial Aid and Scholarships ..... 59
Applying for Financial Aid ..... 59
New Freshmen and Transfer Students ..... 59
Continuing Students ..... 59
Cooperative Education Classes ..... 59
Summer Sessions ..... 59
Types of Financial Aid ..... 59
Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements for Financial Aid Recipients ..... 61
Maximum Time Allowance ..... 62
Tax Credits ..... 62
Institutional Scholarship Policies ..... 63
Types of Academic Scholarships ..... 64
Other Academic Scholarships and Awards ..... 68
Kentucky State University Foundation Scholarships ..... 68
Non-Academic Scholarship Policies ..... 69
Types of Non-Academic Scholarships ..... 70
Student Affairs ..... 72
Student Life ..... 72
Student Government Association ..... 72
Student Organizations ..... 72
Office of Residence Life ..... 72
Student Health Services ..... 73
Student Health Insurance ..... 73
Counseling and Career Placement ..... 74
University Police ..... 74
Academic Fields of Study ..... 75
The College of Arts and Sciences ..... 77
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Student-designed Major) ..... 77
The Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences ..... 79
African American Studies ..... 79
History ..... 79
Political Science ..... 79
Psychology ..... 80
Sociology ..... 80
The Division of Fine Arts ..... 81
Art ..... 81
Music ..... 83
Music Education ..... 83
Speech, Communication, and Theatre ..... 85
The Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy ..... 86
English ..... 86
Modern Foreign Languages ..... 88
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Philosophy ..... 88
The Division of Mathematics and Sciences ..... 90
Allied Health and Pre-Health Programs ..... 90
Allied Health ..... 90
Medicine and Dentistry ..... 90
Veterinary Medicine ..... 91
Optometry ..... 91
Pharmacy ..... 92
Physical Therapy ..... 92
Biology ..... 93
Aquaculture (Minor) ..... 94
Chemistry ..... 94
Mathematics and Physics ..... 95
Pre-Engineering ..... 95
The Whitney M. Young, Jr. College of Leadership Studies ..... 97
Institute for Liberal Studies ..... 97
Endowed Chair ..... 97
Integrative Studies ..... 98
International Studies ..... 98
Honors Curriculum ..... 99
Teacher Education Program ..... 100
Pre-professional Programs ..... 100
Whitney Young Courses/Liberal Studies Requirements Equivalents ..... 101
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Whitney Young Honors Program) ..... 102
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Student Designed) ..... 103
Liberal Studies Pre-Law Curriculum ..... 105
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (Whitney Young Honors Program) ..... 105
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (General Liberal Studies Core) ..... 105
The College of Professional Studies ..... 106
The Division of Education and Human Services ..... 107
Teacher Education ..... 107
Admission to Teacher Education ..... 107
Admission to Supervised Teaching ..... 108
Degree Requirements ..... 109
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) ..... 110
Elementary Education (grades P-5) ..... 110
Secondary Education (grades 8-12) ..... 110
(Biology, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies) ..... 110
P-12 Certification (Art, Music, and Physical Education) ..... 111
PRAXIS II and PLT ..... 111
Post-Baccalaureate Students ..... 112
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation ..... 113
Applied Human Sciences ..... 114
Child Development and Family Relations ..... 114
The Division of Computer and Technical Sciences ..... 115
Computer Science ..... 115
Industrial Technology ..... 116
Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology ..... 116
Computer Electronics Technology ..... 116
The Department of Nursing ..... 118
Admission Requirements ..... 118
Articulation Agreement for LPN's ..... 119
Bachelor of Science in Nursing ..... 119
The Division of Social Work and Criminal Justice ..... 121
Criminal Justice ..... 121
Social Work ..... 121
Admission Requirements ..... 121
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Minor in Gerontology ..... 121
The School of Business ..... 123
Accreditation ..... 133
Degree Programs ..... 126
Policies Governing the Degree ..... 124
The Curricula for Majors ..... 124
Accounting Specialization ..... 124
General Business ..... 125
Management Specialization ..... 125
Marketing Specialization ..... 125
Programs Leading to a Minor ..... 125
Administrative Support Services ..... 126
Certified Professional Secretaries ..... 126
Tech Prep Articulation Agreements ..... 126
The School of Public Administration ..... 127
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration ..... 127
Graduate Programs ..... 128
Master of Public Administration ..... 128
Accreditation ..... 128
Admission to Graduate Program ..... 128
Requirements for the Master of Public Administration Degree ..... 130
Degree Schematic ..... 130
Specialty Areas in the Master of Public Administration Degree Program ..... 130
Human Resource Management Specialty ..... 131
Management Information Systems Specialty ..... 131
International Administration and Development Specialty ..... 131
Academic Regulations and Policies ..... 131
Graduate Student Assistantships ..... 132
Center for Public Policy Research ..... 132
Master of Science in Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences ..... 133
Admission ..... 133
Degree Requirements ..... 136
Graduate Student Assistantships ..... 137
Honors and Awards ..... 139
Course Descriptions ..... 143
University Board of Regents ..... 188
Presidents of the University ..... 189
University Administrative Officers ..... 190
Faculty of the University ..... 191
Faculty Emeriti ..... 196
University Map ..... 197
Index ..... 198
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# A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
##### “Come grow with us...in KSU's different world!”
James Allen, writing in As a Man Thinketh (1922), said it best; an expression of KSU's mission: "People hold within themselves the key to every situation they face...[they] contain within themselves that transforming and regenerative agency by which they make of themselves what they will."
If it is your will – as a prospective student – to have Kentucky State University be the conduit through which you will either change and/or rejuvenate yourself, then it simply delights me to imagine you browsing through this stockpile of information about our esteemed institution of higher education, one that is a marvel both of tradition and change.
I am extremely fortunate – as a Kentuckyian -- to welcome you to this window to the unique world of KSU. My sincere hope is that you will peer through this paper portal and examine carefully the rich opportunities in what we call the “different world of KSU.” Then, after you choose KSU -- as our honorable saying broadcasts to our students – come on in, “Enter to Learn, Go out to Serve.”
KSU, the Commonwealth's most unique liberal arts public college, offers an extensive variety of professional degree programs at the associates, bachelors, and masters levels. KSU's Program of Distinction – Aquaculture – is housed in its 1890 Land Grant program, the taproot of its status as a historically black college (HBCU). KSU may well be the nation's most multi-ethnic campus: our student body, faculty and staff represents people from all walks of life, from scores of points around the globe.
As a KSU student, you will be treated in the manner that gardeners cultivate plots, leading them towards fulfillment. Your needs and desires will be tended to – almost solicitously. When you leave KSU, you will have discovered that you are the master gardener of your soul, the director of your life, and the shaper of your own personality, condition and future.
As an educational institution, KSU prides itself for providing the human and organizational resources to help students make of themselves what they will. Come on in. Come to KSU: join the long chain of successful women and men who've embraced her honored traditions and benefitted from her resolve to always be on the cutting edge of change.
| FALL SEMESTER 2003 | SPRING SEMESTER 2004 |
| August 11-12 | Monday—Tuesday—New student orientation | January 5-6 | Monday—Tuesday—New student orientation |
| August 12 | Tuesday—Registration for new students | January 6 | Tuesday—Registration for new students | Wednesday—Friday—Continuing students register or complete registration |
| August 13-15 | Wednesday—Friday—Continuing students register | January 7-9 | Wednesday—Friday—Continuing students register or complete registration |
| August 18 | Monday—Classes begin | January 12 | Monday—Classes begin |
| August 22 | Friday—Last day of late registration | January 16 | Friday—Last day of late registration |
| August 29 | Friday—Last day to add/change registration | January 19 | Friday—Last day to add/change registration |
| September 1 | Monday—Fall payment deadline | January 23 | Monday—Academic holiday (Observation of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday) |
| September 12 | Monday—Academic holiday (Labor Day) | February 6 | Friday—Spring payment deadline |
| September 19 | Friday—Last day to submit Application for Degree to Departments for the Spring Semester 2004 | February 13 | Friday—Last day to submit Application for Degree to Departments for the Summer Session and Fall Semester 2004 |
| October 6-11 | Monday—Saturday—Midterm examinations | March 1-6 | Monday—Saturday—Midterm examinations |
| October 13 | Monday—All Midterm Warnings to be input by departments no later than 12:00 noon | March 8-14 | Monday—Sunday—Spring vacation |
| October 17 | Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from Spring & Summer Sessions 2003 due in the Office of the Registrar | March 15 | Monday—All Midterm Warnings to be input by departments no later than 12:00 noon |
| October 18 | Saturday—Homecoming | March 22-26 | Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from Fall 2003 semester due in the Office of the Registrar |
| October 24 | Friday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W" | March 26 | Rising Junior Assessment |
| October 27-31 | Rising Junior Assessment | Mar. 20-Apr. 9 | Friday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W" |
| November 3 | Monday—Preregistration for Spring 2004 semester begins | April 5 | Student evaluations of faculty |
| November 3-14 | Student evaluations of faculty | April 24-30 | Monday—Preregistration for Summer 2004 session and Fall 2004 semester begins |
| November 26 | Wednesday—Thanksgiving holiday begins at 12:00 noon for faculty and students | May 1 | Saturday—Friday—Final examinations for prospective graduates |
| December 1 | Monday—Classes resume | May 1-7 | Saturday—Last day of classes |
| December 6 | Saturday—Last day of classes | May 3 | Saturday—Friday—Final examinations |
| December 8-13 | Monday—Saturday—Final examinations | May 5 | Monday—All grades for prospective graduates to be input by faculty not later than 12:00 noon |
| December 9 | Tuesday—Academic Holiday (Governor's Inauguration)—no exams except for Tuesday evening classes | May 7 | Wednesday—Reading Day (no exams except for Wednesday evening classes) |
| December 13 | Saturday—Semester ends | May 8 | Friday—Semester ends |
| December 15 | Monday—All grades to be input by faculty not later than 12:00 noon | May 10 | Saturday—Monday—All grades due to be input by faculty not later than 12:00 noon |
# UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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## SUMMER SESSION 2004
June 4 Friday—Regular registration for Summer session
June 7 Monday—Classes begin
June 9 Wednesday—Last day of late registration
Wednesday—Last day to add/change registration
June 30-July 3 Wednesday-Saturday—Midterm examinations
July 5 Monday—Academic holiday (Observance of Independence Day)
July 12 Monday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W"
July 28-31 Wednesday-Saturday—Final examinations
July 31 Saturday—Session ends
August 2 Monday—All grades to be input by faculty not later than 12:00 noon
## FALL SEMESTER 2004
August 16-17 Monday-Tuesday—New student orientation
Office of the Registrar
October 25-29 Rising Junior Assessment
October 29 Friday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a “W”
November 1 Monday—Preregistration for the Spring 2005 semester begins
November 1-12 Student evaluations of faculty
November 2 Tuesday—Academic Holiday (Election Day)
November 24 Wednesday—Thanksgiving holiday begins at 12:00 noon
November 29 Monday—Classes resume
December 11 Saturday—Last day of classes
Dec. 13-18 Monday—Saturday—Final examinations
December 15 Wednesday—Reading Day (no exam except for Wednesday evening classes)
December 18 Saturday—Semester ends
December 20 Monday—All grades to be input by faculty not later than 12:00 noon
| August 10 17 | Monday—Tuesday—New student orientation |
| August 17 | Tuesday—Registration for new students |
| August 18-20 | Wednesday—Friday—Continuing students register or complete registration |
| August 23 | Monday—Classes begin |
| August 27 | Friday—Last day of late registration |
| Friday—Last day to add/change registration |
| September 3 | Friday—Fall payment deadline |
| September 6 | Monday—Academic holiday (Labor Day) |
| September 10 | Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to Departments for the Spring 2005 semester |
| September 17 | Friday—Last day for Departments to submit Applications for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Spring 2005 semester |
| October 8 | Friday—Academic Holiday (Founders Day) |
| October 9 | Saturday—Homecoming |
| October 11-16 | Monday—Saturday—Midterm assessment/examinations |
| October 15 | Friday—Last day for students to submit work for Incomplete grade received in Spring & Summer 2004 semester/session |
| October 18 | Monday—All Midterm Warnings to be input by departments no later than 12:00 noon |
| Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from Spring & Summer Sessions 2004 due in the |
## SPRING SEMESTER 2005
January 10-11 Monday-Tuesday—New student orientation
January 11 Tuesday—Registration for new students
January 12-14 Wednesday-Friday—Continuing students register or complete registration
January 17 Monday—Academic holiday (Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday)
January 18 Tuesday—Classes begin
January 21 Friday—Last day of late registration Friday—Last day to add/change registration
January 28 Friday—Spring payment deadline
February 4 Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to Departments for the Summer session and Fall semester 2005
February 11 Friday—Last day for Departments to submit an Application for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Summer session and Fall semester 2005
March 7-12 Monday—Saturday—Midterm assessment/examinations
March 11 Friday—Last day for students to submit work for an Incomplete grade received in the Fall 2004 semester.
March 14-20 Monday-Sunday—Spring vacation
March 21 Monday—All Midterm Warnings to be input by departments no later than 12:00 noon
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| March 21-25 | Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from Fall 2004 semester due in the Office of the Registrar |
| Mar. 28-Apr. 9 | Rising Junior Assessment Student evaluations of faculty |
| April 1 | Friday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W" |
| April 4 | Monday—Preregistration for Summer 2005 session and Fall 2005 semester begins |
| May 2-7 | Monday-Saturday—Final examinations for prospective graduates |
| May 7 | Saturday—Last day of classes |
| May 7-13 | Saturday-Friday—Final examinations |
| May 9 | Monday—All grades for prospective graduates to be input by faculty not later than 12:00 noon |
| May 11 | Wednesday—Reading Day (no exams except for Wednesday evening classes) |
| May 13 | Friday—Semester ends |
| May 14 | Saturday—Commencement Convocation |
| May 16 | Monday—All grades to be input by faculty not later than 12:00 noon |
## SUMMER SESSION 2005
June 3 Friday—Regular registration for Summer session
June 6 Monday—Classes begin
June 8 Wednesday—Last day of late registration
Wednesday—Last day to add/change registration
Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Summer session and Fall semester 2005
Jun 29-Jul 2 Wednesday-Saturday—Midterm examinations
July 4 Monday—Academic holiday (Independence Day)
Monday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W"
July 27-30 Wednesday-Saturday—Final examinations
July 30 Saturday—Session ends
August 1 Monday—All grades to be input by faculty not later than 12:00 noon
Students should check the Schedule of Classes each semester for any calendar changes which may have been approved after the publication of this Catalogue.
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# THE UNIVERSITY: A HISTORY OF PUBLIC SERVICE
MORE THAN A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
From its modest beginnings as a small normal school for the training of black teachers for the black schools of Kentucky, Kentucky State University has grown and evolved to become the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution, serving students without regard to their race, age, sex, national origin, or economic status.
The University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky. During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, when vivid recollections of the Civil War remained, the city's 4,000 residents were keenly interested in having the new institution located in Frankfort. Toward that end, the city donated $1,500—a considerable amount in 1886 dollars—and a site on a scenic bluff overlooking the town. This united display of community enthusiasm and commitment won the day. The new college was located in Frankfort in spite of competition from several other cities.
Recitation Hall (now Jackson Hall), the college's first building, was erected in 1887. The new school opened on October 11, 1887 with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.
In 1890 the institution became a land grant college, and the departments of home economics, agriculture, and mechanics were added to the school's curriculum. The school produced its first graduating class of five students in the spring of that year. A high school was organized in 1893. This expansion continued into the twentieth century in both name and program. In 1902, the name was changed to Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Persons. The name was changed again in 1926 to Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons. In the early 1930's the high school was discontinued, and in 1938 the school was named the Kentucky State College for Negroes. The term "for Negroes" was dropped in 1952. Kentucky State College became a university in 1972, and in 1973 the first graduate students enrolled in its School of Public Affairs.
Over the past 20 years more than 30 new structures or major building expansions have enhanced Kentucky State University's 511-acre campus, which includes a 203-acre agricultural research farm.
Kentucky State University is the smallest of Kentucky's public universities with an enrollment of approximately 2,300 students and 130 full-time instructional faculty members. During a typical academic year, the University's student and faculty composition indicates a substantial racial balance:
Kentucky State University today has more than 35 campus structures to serve its family, 11 of which are used for instructional purposes. Many courses are taught each academic year in off-campus classes throughout Franklin County and the surrounding six-county service area. The University's student-faculty ratio is the lowest among public institutions of higher learning in Kentucky.
| University Courses | Hours |
| ACC | 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC | 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ADM | 100 | Elementary Keyboarding | 3 |
| ADM | 103 | Intermediate Keyboarding | 3 |
| ADM | 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ADM | 230 | Word Processing | 3 |
| BIO | 220 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| BUA | 101 | Computer Applications in Business | 3 |
| COS | 100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COS | 101 | Programming in BASIC | 3 |
| COS | 108 | Principles of Computer Science I | 4 |
| COS | 109 | Principles of Computer Science II | 4 |
| COS | 180 | Advanced Programming in BASIC | 3 |
| COS | 230 | Programming in COBOL | 3 |
| COS | 240 | File Processing | 3 |
| ECO | 311 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| EDU | 294 | Introduction to Teaching* | 3 |
| HED | 221 | Personal Health & Lifetime Fitness | 2 |
| INT | 101 | Engineering Drafting I | 3 |
| INT | 102 | Engineering Drafting II | 3 |
| INT | 124 | Basic Electricity (AC and DC) | 3 |
| INT | 126 | Motors and Controls | 3 |
| INT | 128 | Solid State Devices | 3 |
| INT | 130 | Digital Logic Circuits | 3 |
| INT | 208 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| MAT | 103 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT | 104 | Foundations of Mathematics II | 3 |
| MAT | 110 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| MAT | 120 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MAT | 125 | Linear Algebra and Differential Calculus with Bus. Applications | 3 |
| MAT | 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MAT | 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MUS | 101 | Music Theory to 1450 | 3 |
| MUA | 120 | Minor Applied I | 1 |
| MUA | 220 | Minor Applied II | 1 |
| PUA | 170 | Public Sector Management | 3 |
Examinee MUST document the field component of this course in order to receive academic credit.
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## ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is offered in participating high schools across the country. High school students should consult with their guidance counselor or principal regarding the availability of AP courses in their school, how to register for them, and AP testing schedules and fees.
Currently, Kentucky State University awards semester credit hours for 15 of the AP examinations. (Some examinations provide credit for two courses.) Code 1368 should be used by the examinee to have the University designated as an AP examination score recipient.
Following are the University courses for which Advanced Placement Program credit is given, plus the appropriate AP examination for each and the minimum score required to receive University credit:
| University Courses | Semester Credit Hours | AP Exam | Minimum Score |
| ART | 201, 202 | Art History Survey I and II | 6 | History of Art |
| BIO | 101 | Life Science | 3 | Biology |
| BIO | 111 | Principles of Biology | 4 | Biology |
| CHE | 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 | Chemistry |
| ECO | 201 | Principles of Economics I | 3 | Microeconomics |
| ECO | 202 | Principles of Economics II | 3 | Macroeconomics |
| ENG | 101 | English Composition I | 3 | English Language & Composition |
| ENG | 101, 102 | English Composition I & II | 3 | English Language & Composition |
| FRE | 101 | Elementary French I | 3 | French Language |
| FRE | 101, 102 | Elementary French I and II | 6 | French Language |
| HIS | 201 | U.S. History to 1865 | 3 | American History |
| HIS | 201, 202 | U.S. History to 1865 & since 1865 | 6 | American History |
| MAT | 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 | Calculus AB |
| MAT | 131, 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I & II | 10 | Calculus BC |
| PHY | 111 | Introduction to Physics I | 3 | Physics B |
| PHY | 211 | General Physics I | 5 | Physics C: Mechanics |
| PHY | 212 | General Physics II | 5 | Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism |
| SPA | 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 | Spanish Language |
| SPA | 101, 102 | Elementary Spanish I and II | 6 | Spanish Language |
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## COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a series of standardized examinations recognized by many colleges and universities. Successful completion of these examinations enables students to receive credit for courses for which they have gained commensurate knowledge through reading and other experiences. Currently, Kentucky State University awards semester credit hours for 21 University courses through CLEP examinations.
The CLEP examinations are given at the University by appointment. Students should take the appropriate CLEP examination the semester before the one in which they would otherwise take the corresponding Kentucky State University course. If unsuccessful on the CLEP examination, students can register for the course during the next semester. Registration for CLEP examinations should be completed with the University's Office of Testing.
For most of the CLEP examinations, Kentucky State University uses the minimum passing score on the objective portions recommended by the Commission on Educational Credit of the American Council on Education.
More information, including the current fees, is available at the University's Testing Service. The University courses for which CLEP credit is given, as well as the appropriate CLEP examination for each minimum score required to receive University credit, are the following:
| Course and Laboratory Fees |
| Administrative Support Services | $18/course | 427, 505, 509, 511, 527, 560 |
| ADM 100, 103, 222, 225, 228, 230, 231 | | |
| Apparel Retail Marketing | $18/course | Chemistry $31/course |
| ARM 221,222 | | CHE 110, 120, 210, 220, 203, 307, 308, 314, 350 |
| Art | $18/course | Child Dev. and Family Relations $18/course |
| ART 101, 113, 240, 245, 305, 306, 307, 315, 317, 319, 340, 345, 405, 407, 415, 417, 419, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 451, 452, 453 | CDF 206, 407, 408 | |
| Biology | $18/course | Computer Science $13/course |
| BIO 101, 107, 108, 111, 204, 210, 212, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 317, 318, 406, 408, 410, 411, | COS 100, 101, 108, 109, 180, 200, 230, 240, 250, 300, 301, 312, 340, 350, 380, 410, 420, 460, 470, 490 | |
| Industrial Technology $18/course | |
| INT 101, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 208, 210, 212, | |
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215, 226, 227, 229, 230, 231, 235, 240, 245, 246, 250, 255, 290, 299
## Music
| Semester | WYC Honors Courses | Hours | Equivalent Liberal Studies Courses (Not Reciprocal) | Hours |
| 1 | WYC 111 Lang. I Greek & English OR | | | |
| WYC 115 Lang. I Latin & English | 4 | Foreign Language | 3 |
| WYC 121 Math-Science I | 4 | Math Requirement | 3 |
| WYC 101 Liberal Studies Seminar I | 4 | IGS 200 | 3 |
| 2 | WYC 112 Lang. II Greek & English OR | | | |
| WYC 116 Lang. II Latin & English | 4 | Foreign Language | 3 |
| WYC 122 Math-Science II | 4 | Science Requirement | 3 |
| WYC 102 Liberal Studies Seminar II | 4 | HIS 103 | 3 |
| 3 | WYC 211 Lang. III British Lit. | 4 | ENG 102 | 3 |
| WYC 221 Math-Science III | 4 | Science Requirement | 3 |
| WYC 201 Liberal Studies Seminar III | 4 | IGS 201SPE 1031ENG 1012 | 33 |
| 4 | WYC 212 Lang. IV Modern Lit. English | 4 | ENG 211 | 3 |
| WYC 222 Math-Science IV | 4 | Science Requirement | 3 |
| WYC 202 Liberal Studies Seminar IV | 4 | IGS 300IGS 301, 302, 303, or 3043ART or MUS4ECO or POS5PSY or SOC6 | 333333 |
1 SPE 103 fulfilled through accumulation of 3 semester hours of credit from WYC 101, 102, and 201 (1 semester credit hour each).2 ENG 101 fulfilled through accumulation of 3 semester hours of credit from WYC 111 or 115, 112 or 116, and 211.3 IGS 301, 302, 303, or 304 fulfilled through completion of WYC core.4 ART 130 or MUS 130 fulfilled through completion of WYC core.5 ECO 200 or POS 101 fulfilled through completion of WYC core.6 PSY 200 or SOC 203 fulfilled through completion of WYC core.
NOTE: All students completing the WYC core are exempt from the Health Education or Physical Education activity course(s) required by the University.
HONORS CORE PROGRAM
THE FRESHMAN YEAR
Liberal Studies Seminar I and II, WYC 101 and
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102, 4 semester credit hours each semester, is the central course in the first year of studies. During a portion of the fall semester, students focus on the history of the ancient world from the dawn of civilization in Egypt and Mesopotamia to the classical periods of Greece and China. During a portion of the spring semester, students focus on the history of ancient Rome, India, and the medieval period of the Christian and Islamic worlds. The remainder of each semester is devoted to classroom discussion of excellent books from each period, as well as of European and African art. The instructor keeps the discussion focused, but the emphasis is always on student participation.
The Freshman Language Tutorial has two components:
1) WYC 131 and 132 or WYC 141 and 142, 3 semester credit hours each semester, instruction in the elements of the grammar of Greek or Latin with particular application to translation; and
2) WYC 143 and 144, 1 semester credit hour each semester, an English writing component, emphasizing composition and rhetoric.
The Mathematics-Science Tutorial, WYC 121 and 122, 4 semester credit hours each semester, begins with the first great work in mathematics, Euclid's Elements, and continues with the study of other major works in the history of mathematics, astronomy, physics, and the philosophy of science.
Electives, 3/6 semester credit hours each semester, can be used for courses in such fields as business, computer science, or English, or to begin a professional sequence of courses for areas such as engineering, medicine, dentistry, or law.
## THE SOPHOMORE YEAR
Liberal Studies Seminar III and IV, WYC 201 and 202, 4 semester credit hours each semester, is a continuation of the freshman seminars. A portion of the fall semester is devoted to the study of history from the Renaissance to the American Revolution. A portion of the spring semester is devoted to the study of modern history beginning with the French Revolution. The remainder of each semester is devoted to classroom discussion of excellent books from each period. Again, the emphasis is always on student participation.
The Sophomore Language Tutorial, WYC 211 and 212, 4 semester credit hours each semester, deals with the history of English literature and the English language. The work of the first semester focuses on narrative literature from medieval English epics to modern African American novels. The second semester focuses on lyric poetry from England, America, and other parts of the English-speaking world. The course content is some of the finest literature in the English language. Attention is also paid to the quality of student writing as revealed in student essays which are frequently assigned.
The Mathematics/Science Tutorial, WYC 221 and 222, 4 semester credit hours each semester, is a continuation of the freshman Mathematics/Science sequence. The fall semester focuses on the development of physics from Newton to quantum theory and Einstein's theory of relativity. The spring semester focuses on readings pertaining to the biological theory of evolution. Special attention is given to the writings of Darwin and to the discoveries of the genetic code in DNA.
Electives, 3/6 semester credit hours each semester, may be used for elective courses in a variety of fields. WYC courses offered as electives are: WYC 241 and 242, 3 semester credit hours each; WYC 251 and 252, 3 semester credit hours each; WYC 351, 3 semester credit hours; WYC 352, 3 semester credit hours; or any WYC preceptorial (WYC 331, 332, 431, or 432), 3 semester credit hours each.
## BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES (Whitney Young Honors Program)
Students may pursue the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with either the general liberal studies core or the WYC Honors core. The Liberal Studies major is often used as a preparation for law school,
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graduate school, or a business training program. Students may double major, combining a major in Liberal Studies with a major in some other field (such as Psychology or English).
Regardless of whether students take the general liberal studies core or the WYC honors core, they must satisfy the following requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies. They must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours, including a mandatory minor or second major, and the required courses in the major. The required courses are WYC 301, 302, 311, 401, 421, and the Senior Essay, WYC 441, which may represent any discipline and is the basis for the Comprehensive Examination. In addition, three semester credit hours must be selected from WYC 241, 242, 251, 252, 331, 332, 351, 352, 431, 432, or 491. The remaining 6 credit hours may be selected from WYC 241, 242, 251, 252, or any WYC 300- or 400-level course, or from the acceptable liberal studies electives listed below. (WYC 491 may be taken twice, and WYC preceptorials covering differing topics may be taken twice or more.) Care must be taken to ensure that, together with the required minor (or second major), 45 credit hours of upper division courses are completed in accordance with rule III.M of the Academic Regulations and Policies. In addition, the student must demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers, either by satisfactory performance on the WYC Computer Competency Exam, or the computer literacy portion of the Rising Junior Exam, or by passing any appropriate course in computer skills (e.g., COS 101, BUA 101). Courses taken in study-abroad programs may be used to satisfy WYC course requirements at the discretion of the WYC faculty.
## BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES (Student-designed major)
A student-designed curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies can be developed in the Whitney M. Young, Jr. College of Leadership Studies or in the College of Arts and Sciences. Information on requirements and policies can be found in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this Catalogue.
## MINOR IN LIBERAL STUDIES
Students may pursue a minor in Liberal Studies with either the general liberal studies core or the WYC honors core.
A minor in Liberal Studies requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include 4 semester credit hours selected from WYC seminars (WYC 301, 302, or 401); 6 semester credit hours selected from WYC tutorials (WYC 311 and 421); 3 or 4 semester credit hours may be selected from WYC 241, 242, 251, 252, or any WYC 300- or 400-level course; and 4 or 5 semester credit hours from WYC 241, 242, 251, 252, or any WYC 300- or 400-level course or from the list of approved electives below (which may be in the student's major). Courses taken in study-abroad programs may be used to satisfy WYC course requirements at the discretion of the WYC faculty.
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# TOWARD A MAJOR OR MINOR IN THE WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR., COLLEGE OF LEADERSHIP STUDIES
The courses listed below have been approved as acceptable electives toward a baccalaureate major or minor in Liberal Studies through the Whitney M. Young, Jr. College of Leadership Studies. The prerequisites for some of these courses have been waived or modified for Whitney Young College students completing a major or minor in the College.
Art: ART 201, 202; or any 300/400 level ART courses except ART 305, 319, 405, 419
Biology: Any 300/400 level BIO courses except BIO 311, 321, 406,490, 491, 493
Chemistry: Any 300/400 level CHE courses
Music: MUS 201, 202, 251, 300, 303, 305, 306, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 333
Criminal
Justice CJE 303, 304
Economics: ECO 301, 302, 321, 329, 420, or 425
Philosophy: Any 300/400 level PHI courses
Physics: PHY 211 or 212; or any 300 level courses
Mathematics: MAT 131 or 132; or any 300/400 level courses
English: ENG 265; or any 300/400 level ENG courses except ENG 390, 433
French: And 300/400 level FRE courses
Psychology: Any 300/400 level PSY courses except PSY 402, 404, 499
Science: Any 300/400 level POS courses except POS 291, 391, 491, 499
History: Any 300/400 level HIS courses
Political
Public
Administration: PUA 304, 400, 401, or 497
Integrative
Studies: Any 300 level IGS courses
Sociology: Any 300/400 level SOC courses except
SOC 400, 490, 491, 492, 499
Spanish: Any 300/400 level SPA courses
Theatre: THE 305, 408
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## LIBERAL STUDIES PRE-LAW CURRICULUM
The Association of American Law Schools defines Pre-legal Education as follows: “Shortly stated, what the law schools seek in their entering students is not accomplishment in mere memorization but accomplishment in understanding, the capacity to think for themselves, and the ability to express their thoughts with clarity and focus.” Although pre-law students can gain adequate preparation for law school with any strong major, they have found the liberal studies major especially valuable. A major in Liberal Studies provides an excellent preparation for law school.
## ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES
A student has the option of pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies by completing either a seminar-based honors program through the Whitney M. Young, Jr. College of Leadership Studies or by completing a general liberal studies core. Courses taken in study-abroad programs may be used to satisfy WYC course requirements at the discretion of the WYC faculty.
## Seminar-based Honors Program
The seminar-based honors program option emphasizes careful reading and discussion of books related to literature, history, philosophy, theology, mathematics, and sciences. The program concentrates on the pursuit of knowledge and the development of critical thinking and writing skills through the use of tutorials and seminars.
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies through the seminar-based honors program option, a student must complete a minimum of 67 semester credit hours. The required courses are WYC 101, 102, 131 or 132; 121, 122, 141 or 142, 143, 144, 201, 202, 211, 212, 221, and 222; and 19 semester credit hours of advised electives. In addition, the student must demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers, either by satisfactory performance on the WYC Computer Competency Exam or the computer literacy portion of the Rising Junior Exam, or by passing any COS course or any appropriate course in computer skills (e.g., BUA 101). With the exception of the 19 semester credit hours of advised electives, all courses in the Associate of Arts degree_in Liberal Studies through the seminar-based honors program option are defined as major area courses, and all academic requirements for graduation are applicable as defined in this Catalogue.
## GENERAL LIBERAL STUDIES CORE
The general liberal studies core option affords the student an opportunity to focus on a program which is broad based and is designed as a transfer program to complete a baccalaureate degree. By completing either the seminar-based honors option or the general liberal studies core option, a student can satisfy the University's Liberal Studies Requirements toward a baccalaureate degree while incorporating the skills of critical thinking and reasoning, oral and written communication, and an appreciation of the arts.
Students who have chosen to complete the general liberal studies core option may enroll in Whitney Young College courses which have been approved as equivalents of the University's Liberal Studies Requirements. To satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies through the general liberal studies core option, a student must complete a minimum of 65 semester credit hours. The required courses are ART 130 or MUS 130; BIO 101; ECO 200 or POS 101; ENG 101, 102, and 211; 6 semester credit hours of foreign language; HED 221 or PHE Activity Courses; HIS 103; IGS 200 and 201; MAT 111; PHI 200; PSY 200 or SOC 203; SPE 103; 15 semester credit hours of advised electives at the 100/200 level; and 3 semester credit hours of natural science selected from BIO 112, CHE 109, PHY 111, and PHS 201. In addition, the student must demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers, either by satisfactory performance on the WYC Computer Competency Exam or the computer literacy portion of the Rising Junior Exam, or by passing any COS course, or by passing any appropriate course in computer skills (e.g., BUA 101). With the exception of the 15 semester credit hours of advised electives, all courses in the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies through the general liberal studies core option are defined as major area courses, and all academic requirements for graduation are applicable as defined in this Catalogue. Courses taken in study-abroad programs may be used to satisfy WYC course requirements at the discretion of the WYC faculty.
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# THE COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The College of Professional Studies at Kentucky State University offers undergraduate programs that prepare students to combine their broad liberal backgrounds with specialized training that applies both in their everyday lives and in their technical and social-service careers. The College offers coursework leading to baccalaureate degrees in the fields of Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Applied Human Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, and Physical Education. An Associate in Applied Science degree is also available in the areas of Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology, Computer Electronics Technology, and Nursing.
The University's Liberal Studies Requirements strengthen all baccalaureate programs within the College and are compatible with the requirements of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), and the Council on Social Work Education. The College of Professional Studies supports the educational initiatives of Tech Prep.
Support is available to develop articulation agreements with community colleges to provide a seamless education transition to KSU in an effort to avoid duplication of coursework and ensure that students are adequately prepared to enter KSU programs. The advantages gained by Tech Prep students at the secondary level should continue during their academic pursuits at Kentucky State University and carry forward in their careers. Interested students should contact the Dean of the College of Professional Studies for further information.
Criminal Justice, Education, Applied Human Sciences, Nursing, Physical Education, and Social Work programs are geared toward human needs and public services. Programs within the Area of Applied Human Sciences focus on the welfare of the family. Social Work and Criminal Justice programs are designed to prepare students to help remedy social problems of individuals and groups. Teacher Education programs within the Division of Education and Human Services prepare students for careers as teaching professionals. Teacher candidates must successfully complete the relevant PRAXIS II and PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching) tests as one of the degree requirements. The associate degree program in Nursing is designed to prepare students to practice as licensed registered nurses in Kentucky. Students must successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination in order to be licensed.
Computer Science programs address the needs of full-time students and also emphasize the public service component of the University's mission statement through class scheduling adapted to the work schedules of students who often maintain full-time employment. The programs provide instruction in the theory and application of computers and the development of highly specialized skills required of employees in government and industry.
The Area of Industrial Technology offers associate degree programs in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology, and Computer Electronics Technology designed to prepare students for industrial employment and for the in-service needs of technicians. Industrial Technology seeks to improve technical knowledge to keep pace with the changes in technology in industry.
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# THE DIVISION OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Division of Education and Human Services is dedicated to the fulfillment of the University's mission statement which specifically addresses the need for preparing minority students for careers in education and human services.
Baccalaureate programs leading to teacher certification in the fields of Art, Biology, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE), Elementary Education, English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, and Social Studies are offered. A teaching endorsement in Computer Science is also available. Coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree is offered in the field of Child Development and Family Relations, which prepares students to teach in preschool programs and to work in related agencies. Additional programs are available for students interested in careers in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, and Athletic Training.
## TEACHER EDUCATION
The primary purpose of the Area of Teacher Education is to coordinate and administer all programs leading to teacher certification at the University. Educating teachers for a diverse society is of special significance to the Teacher Education faculty. Further, the program is driven by the philosophy that teachers have the power to free learners from conditions associated with being uneducated, undereducated, or miseducated. Thus, the Teacher Education Program works to ensure that teacher education graduates obtain the skills, knowledge, and dispositions needed to serve as "Liberators through Education" in elementary and high school classrooms of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the region, and the nation.
The Area of Teacher Education offers baccalaureate degree programs leading to teacher certification in Art Education, Biology Education, Elementary Education, English Education, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Physical Education, and Social Studies Education. An endorsement for teaching Computer Science is available. Teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). All programs lead to teacher certification by the EPSB.
## Teacher Education Committee
The responsibility for teacher education programs at Kentucky State University rests with the Teacher Education Committee. The Committee is composed of 1) the Dean of the College of Professional Studies, 2) the Registrar, 3) the Chairperson and all faculty in the Division of Education and Human Services, 4) the Director of Libraries, 5) the Coordinator of the Communication Skills Center, 6) the Director of Testing, 7) the Director of Supervised Teaching, 8) the Student Placement and Data Coordinator, 9) three public school representatives, 10) faculty representatives from each academic unit in which the University offers teacher certification programs, and 11) two student representatives including the president of the University's chapter of the Student National Education Association and one other education student.
## Goals and Objectives
The overall goal of the Teacher Education Program is to produce the best possible teachers for preschool, elementary and secondary schools. Program objectives are to provide each student with the following:
— A strong liberal studies foundation which will enable students to think critically, express themselves with clarity, make independent and rational judgements, and become life-long learners;
— The pedagogical skills and competencies needed to create an environment conducive to learning for preschool, elementary, and secondary school students;
— A thorough understanding of the content taught in grades P-12;
— An understanding of the function and role of schools and teachers in a democratic, multicultural/diverse society; and
- Field experiences which lead to a commitment to become a teacher who is a liberator through education.
## Admission to Teacher Education
Students desiring teacher certification at any level must apply formally to the Teacher Education Program. Application forms are available in the Division of Education and Human Services office and are due by posted dates in September and February. The Teacher Education Committee reviews all application materials in the fall and spring semesters. Failure to make timely application to the Teacher Education Program will delay a student's progress toward graduation, since admission to the Teacher Education Program is a prerequisite to all but two Education courses. NOTE: It should be understood that students are responsible for successfully completing courses that are required at the time they are applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Some curriculum/policy changes required by the EPSB and/or the Teacher Education Committee may not necessarily appear in the Catalogue, as they may be approved and/or implemented between printings of the Catalogue.
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Students are advised to clarify curriculum/policy requirements with their academic advisors. Students are required to meet with their advisors at least two times each semester.
The Catalogue of Record for all teacher education majors is determined by the date of admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Each applicant who seeks admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) at Kentucky State University is required to meet the following TEP criteria:
Criterion 1. Have obtained a minimum of 45 semester credit hours;
Criterion 2. File an application for admission to the Teacher Education Program on the official form provided. The application must be accompanied by a word-processed autobiographical sketch of no more than two pages. The autobiography should reveal an alert, resourceful person of sound and stable character who exemplifies the following traits: 1) a strong desire to learn, 2) a strong desire to become an effective teacher, 3) a genuine interest in people, especially young people, 4) the ability to work well with others, and 5) a willingness to go beyond average expectations in hours devoted to study and involvement in school and community activities.
Criterion 3. Submit an ACT minimum composite score of 21 or minimum PRAXIS I scores of 173 in Reading, 172 in Writing, and 173 in Mathematics.
Criterion 4. Demonstrate competency in written communication through an impromptu written response to a question in the applicant's field of study. The sample will be evaluated for writing skills, content, organization, and style.
Criterion 5. Demonstrate competency in verbal communication during an individual oral interview.
Criterion 6. Have obtained a cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Criterion 7. Have obtained a grade of "C" or better in the following courses.
A. ENG 101 (English Composition I) and
ENG 102 (English Composition II);
B. EDU 202 (Foundations of Teaching and Education);
C. EDU 203 (Microcomputers and Media in the Classroom);
D. For IECE majors: CDF 203 (Child Development I) and CDF 204 (Child Development II).
Criterion 8. Obtain three letters of recommendation:
A. One from the major advisor;
B. One from a KSU instructor with whom the applicant has completed a course; and
C. One from an area public/private school teacher with whom the applicant has had field-based experience.
Criterion 9. Receive clearance from the Vice President for Student Affairs, upon request by the Division of Education and Human Services.
Criterion 10. Present a portfolio (generated in beginning EDU courses) for admission to the Teacher Education Program (Major Checkpoint 1).
There is no conditional admission to the Teacher Education Program; to be eligible for admission, applicants must meet all requirements. The Teacher Education Committee may withdraw a student from the Teacher Education Program at any time based upon either of the following:
A. Unsatisfactory academic progress.
B. Disciplinary action by the University against the student because of conduct that would indicate character traits of such a nature as to make that student unfit for the teaching profession.
A student may withdraw officially from the Teacher Education Program with proper written notice to the Chairperson of the Teacher Education Committee. An applicant who has been denied admission to the Teacher Education Program will be permitted to apply again, provided all deficiencies have been removed.
Kentucky State University, operating through the Teacher Education Committee, retains the right to change, modify, or add to the above requirements at any time. The Teacher Education Committee will give students notice of required changes. Students must consult the Chairperson of the Teacher Education Committee for the most recent certification regulations.
## Admission to Supervised Teaching (Student Teaching)
All students seeking certification to teach are required to file an application for Supervised Teaching. The application for admission to Supervised Teaching must be made by the posted deadline during the semester immediately prior to the semester during which the student plans to do student teaching. After processing the student's application, the Chairperson of the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) will notify the applicant by letter that the application for admission to Supervised Teaching has been approved or denied. If the application is approved, the approval will be subject to continued compliance with all prerequisites and the student's attainment and maintenance of the required criteria for admission that are in effect at the time of application and at the time the student is scheduled to enroll in the Supervised Teaching course. If the
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application for admission to Supervised Teaching is denied, the letter of notification will state the reason(s) for denial.
Applicants for admission to Supervised Teaching must meet the following TEC criteria:
Criterion 1. Have been admitted to the TEP prior to being approved for Supervised Teaching and be in good academic standing.
Criterion 2. Have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or above (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application, or have attained such by the end of the semester immediately prior to the scheduled entrance into Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 3. Have completed all coursework within the Generalist Concentration or Specialty Area and have a cumulative grade point of 2.75 or above (on a 4.0 scale) in all coursework (with all grades “C” or above) at the end of the semester prior to the scheduled entrance into Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 4. Have completed all required professional Education courses, including the field experience requirements, with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 (with all grades "C" or better) or have satisfied this requirement by the end of the semester immediately prior to the scheduled entrance into Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 5. Have completed all coursework requirements in any additional certification area with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 (with all grades “C” or above) if Supervised Teaching is to be completed in that certification area.
Criterion 6: Have successfully completed (or will have completed) all coursework and all graduation requirements except student teaching. (Transcripts or letters of verification for transfer courses must be submitted prior to student teaching).
Criterion 7. KSU students beginning their student teaching in spring 2003 and thereafter must have obtained a successful qualifying score on the PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area test and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test prior to student teaching. Complete copies of all PRAXIS II and PLT score reports must be submitted to the Chair of the Division (or designee).
Criterion 8. Submit the culminating portfolio for Admission to Supervised Teaching (Major Checkpoint 2).
Criterion 9. Obtain two letters of recommendation for Supervised Teaching:
A. One from a faculty member of the student's major (certification) area and
B. One from a faculty member of the Area of Teacher Education.
Criterion 10. Submit a report of a physical examination, including a tuberculin test performed within the last six months, prior to beginning student teaching.
Criterion 11. Received clearance given by the Vice President for Student Affairs upon request by the Director of Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 12. Have completed a criminal records background check dated no more than one month prior to admission to Supervised Teaching (KRS 160.380).
Criterion 13. Present evidence of liability insurance comparable in amount to that which the Student National Education Association (SNEA) provides.
NOTE: Applications for admission to Supervised Teaching may be obtained from and submitted to the Director of Supervised Teaching.
Students are fully responsible for arranging all required transportation that results from participation in Supervised Teaching. A student who has been approved for admission to Supervised Teaching who does not complete all prerequisites or maintain the required criteria for admission will be denied the opportunity to enroll in the Supervised Teaching course. After deficiencies have been corrected, the student's case shall be subject to review by the Teacher Education Committee before the student is permitted to enroll for Supervised Teaching at a later date.
Students are not permitted to take other regular college courses or hold employment during the period of Supervised Teaching. Exemptions from this standard will be considered by the Teacher Education Committee. Students who disregard this requirement shall be subject to suspension from the Supervised Teaching Program.
Students seeking teacher certification in most states, including the Commonwealth of Kentucky, must select the age/grade level which they wish to teach. Certification programs available at Kentucky State University meet state requirements for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Birth to Primary); Elementary Education (Primary-5th grade); Secondary Education (Grades 8-12 in Biology, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies); and multi-grade programs in Art, Music, and Physical Education (Primary-12th grade).
To obtain the baccalaureate degree in any area of education, students must complete all campus-wide Liberal Studies requirements. In addition, teacher candidates must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program (Major Checkpoint 1); complete Generalist Concentration or Specialty Area courses and
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Professional Education courses at required levels; be formally admitted to Supervised Teaching (Major Checkpoint 2); and complete Supervised Teaching.
## INTERDISCIPLINARY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUATION (IECE)
Students seeking certification to teach in this area must fulfill all certification and admission requirements of Teacher Education. A minimum of 133 semester credit hours is required for a major in IECE. Requirements include 24 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 303, 304, and 464); 8 semester credit hours of related studies courses (FNU 203, ENG 260, and SOW 430); 3 semester credit hours of free electives; 33 semester credit hours in Child Development/Family Relations courses (CDF 101, 102, 203, 204, 206, 305, 315, 318, 409, 420 and 421); and 15 semester credit hours in education and special education (EDU 310, 311, 316, 318, and 404).
## ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (grades P-5)
A minimum of 129 semester credit hours is required to earn a degree in Elementary Education. Students must complete all Liberal Studies requirements (must take PHS 201); earn a C or above in 29 hours of additional content courses; be formally admitted to the TEP; earn a C or above in all Professional Education courses (35 hours); be formally admitted to Supervised Teaching; earn a C or above in Supervised Teaching (12 hours); and successfully complete PRAXIS II and PLT tests.
Because elementary teachers instruct in several content areas, courses required for Elementary Education majors offer students a breadth and depth of content knowledge and skills in English, mathematics, science, and social studies that go beyond the Liberal Studies courses. These courses (29 hours) allow some flexibility for both students and content area faculties to adjust to students' interests and skills, as well as to the changing needs of elementary schools. The required courses are: applied human sciences (FNU 203); fine arts (ART 101 and MUE 333); humanities (ENG 260, ENG 285, and HIS 201); mathematics (MAT 103, 104, and 205); and science (PHS 202).
Once admitted to the TEP, teacher candidates may enroll in upper level Professional Education courses. Professional Education courses (47 hours) are designed to provide teacher candidates with the pedagogical knowledge and skills they will need to teach children effectively in the content areas. Required Professional Education courses for Elementary Education majors follow: EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 312, 405, 407, 408, 415, and 423. During their last semester of coursework, teacher candidates may apply for formal admission to Supervised Teaching (EDU 474) by meeting the criteria specified in the section of this Catalogue entitled Admission to Supervised Teaching. To earn a BA in Elementary Education, supervised teachers must demonstrate competence on each of Kentucky's New Teacher Standards and successfully complete the relevant PRAXIS II and PLT tests.
## SECONDARY EDUCATION (grades 8-12)
Biology Education: A minimum of 128-139 semester credit hours is required for a major in Biology with high school teacher certification. In addition to the University's Liberal Studies requirements (with BIO 111 and MAT 115 in place of BIO 101 and MAT 111, and CHE 101, instead of other natural science electives); students must complete a Biology core of 25 semester credit hours (BIO 210, 212, 302, 303, 307, 316, 401, and 408); 5/6 semester credit hours of Biology electives selected from BIO 301, 304, 305, 308, 309, 315, 316, 317, 318, or 410; a 4 semester credit hour Chemistry course (CHE 102/120); 33 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 304, 310, 413, 430, and 494); a 4 semester credit hour Mathematics course (MAT 120); 8 semester credit hours of support courses in Physical Sciences; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives. PHY 207 and PHY 208 are strongly recommended.
English Education: A minimum of 128 semester credit hours is required for a major in English with high school teacher certification. Requirements include 39 semester credit hours of English courses (ENG 204, 214, 311, 313, 322, 323, 324, 325, 390, 409, 413, 433, and 3 semester credit hours of English electives); and 36 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 410, 445, and 494).
Mathematics Education: A minimum of 128 semester credit hours is required for a major in Mathematics with high school teacher certification. In addition to the University's Liberal Studies requirements (with MAT 131 and PHY 211 in place of MAT 111 and other natural science requirements), students must complete 37 semester credit hours of mathematics courses (MAT 131, 132, 210, 300, 231, 307, 321, 326, 401, 403, and 460); COS 108; 36 semester credit hours of professional education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 411, 430, and 494); a 3 semester credit hour mathematics elective selected from MAT 232, 312, 315, 402, 404, 411, 415, and 470; 5 semester credit hours of Physics courses (PHY 211 (recommended) or 212) and 3 semester credit hours of free electives. The students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all the courses listed above with the exception of the free electives.
Social Studies Education: A minimum of 128 semester credit hours is required for a major in Social Studies Education with high school teacher certification. Requirements include: 50 semester credit hours of Liberal Studies (HIS 103 is replaced by HIS 101 and 102); 15 semester credit hours of History courses (HIS 101, 102, 201, 202, and 350); 12 semester credit hours
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of Sociology courses (SOC 203 which has met the Liberal Studies requirement, 303, 304, 305, and 499); a 3 semester credit hour Geography course (GEO 102); a 3 semester credit hour Political Science course (POS 160); a 3 semester credit hour Psychology course (PSY 200); a 3 semester credit hour Economics courses (ECO 200); a 3 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 414, 430, and 494); and a 3 semester credit hour in the Behavioral and Social Sciences at the 300/400 level.
## P-12 CERTIFICATION
Art Education: A minimum of 138 semester credit hours is required for a major in Art Education with high school teacher certification. Requirements include 27 semester credit hours in Art and Art History (ART 110, 112, 113, 201, 202, 220, 319, 360 (taken twice for credit)), 400, and 419); 18 semester credit hours of limited Studio Art electives selected in consultation with the student's advisor; 6 semester credit hours of 300/400 level courses in one Art area of specialization (art history, ceramics, drawing, digital imaging, digital photography, printmaking, or sculpturing); and a 3 semester credit hour art history elective for a total of 54 semester credit hours (ART 130 is a Liberal Studies Requirement); and 33 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 430, and 484), and 51 semester credit hours for the University's Liberal Studies requirement.
Music Education: The Music Education Specialization, which leads to P-12 teacher certification and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, is offered in conjunction with the Division of Education and Human Services in the College of Professional Studies. All students in the Music Education Specialization must enroll in and successfully complete a dual-placement supervised teaching experience (EDU 484) at both the elementary and secondary levels.
The Music Education Specialization with an instrumental emphasis (brass, wind, or percussion principal instrument) requires the successful completion of MUE 310, 311, 325, 331, 332, 348, 437; MUS 354; instrumental chamber music ensemble elective appropriate to the major instrument (1 semester credit hour); and EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484.
The Music Education Specialization with a keyboard emphasis (piano or organ) requires the successful completion of MUC 349; MUE 310, 311, 325, 331, 332, 348, 437; MUS 354; instrumental chamber music ensemble elective appropriate to the major or secondary instrument (1 semester credit hour); and EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484.
The Music Education Specialization with a vocal emphasis requires the successful completion of MUE 310, 311, 325, 331, 332, 435; MUS 336, 353; vocal ensemble elective (1 semester credit hour) chosen from MUP 311, 357, or 383; and EDU 202, 302,304, 310, and 484.
Physical Education: A minimum of 130 semester credit hours is required for a major which leads to teacher certification in Physical Education (grades P - 12). Students must complete a Liberal Studies component of 54 (BIO 111 is required instead of BIO 101) credit hours, a Professional Education component of 32 credit hours, and a Specialty Area component of 44 credit hours. Required courses for the Specialty Area component are: PHE 218, 257, 259, 320, 323, 324, 330, 331, 332, 333, 401, and 421; BIO 301; HED 107; one course from PHE 209, 240, or 351; two courses from PHE 210, 211, 212, 213, 216, or 221; and two courses from PHE 201, 202, 203, 204, or 205.
## Computer Science Teaching Endorsement
A teaching endorsement is available in Computer Science. Students must consult their advisor and the Chairpersons of the Divisions of Education and Human Services and Computer and Technical Sciences regarding specific requirements. Teaching endorsements are available only to students who complete a teaching major. Students may extend the validity of teaching certificates by taking additional coursework. Interested students should contact the Division of Education and Human Services for course requirements.
## PRAXIS II and PLT
The Core Battery and Specialty examinations of the PRAXIS II and the PLT are required for teacher certification in Kentucky. The examinations must be taken during the senior year or as soon as the content area studies are complete. Students must perform at, or above, the cut-off scores established by the EPSB and must have their official PRAXIS II and PLT scores sent to Kentucky State University's Division of Education and Human Services and to the EPSB in order to be recommended for certification. The PRAXIS II and PLT must be successfully completed prior to student teaching.
## POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS
A TEP post-baccalaureate (PB) student is defined as a student who already holds a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and is seeking initial teacher certification. The student may be admitted as a degree or non-degree seeking student. A post-baccalaureate (PB) student may receive general, unofficial information from any member of the TEC but must abide by the following to establish an official program of studies: obtain admission to Kentucky State University, present to the Chair of Education and Human Services (or designee) verification of admission, a letter of interest in a specific teacher certification program, copies of all
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previous college transcripts, listing of all courses to be transferred, and copies of catalog descriptions from all previous colleges/universities for each course listed for substitution or transfer. The Chair of Education and Human Services (or designee) and a representative from the PB student's desired certification area will evaluate each course suggested for substitution and determine the validity of each request. Then an official program of studies will be established for the PB student.
Post-baccalaureate students must also be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, and this may be done at the same time the student seeks TEC approval for student teaching. PB students must meet all criteria for admission to the Teacher Education Program and for admission to Supervised Teaching as outlined in the Teacher Education Handbook.
Post-baccalaureate students who successfully complete an initial teacher certification program will be listed as program completers for KSU.
Post-baccalaureate students have the option of receiving a bachelor's degree in the certification area if they meet the requirements in the Catalogue in force at the time of admission to TEP.
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## HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION
The Area of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation prepares students to pursue further study at the graduate level in Physical Education, or to teach Physical Education in the public schools. It prepares students to direct programs in Recreation, Sports Management, Athletic Coaching, and Athletic Training. The area also provides numerous and diverse opportunities for students, faculty, and staff at Kentucky State University to achieve physical fitness and acquire recreational skills for life-time fitness and leisure time activities through its 100 level courses.
## Baccalaureate Programs in Physical Education
The Area of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education (non-teaching) and the Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education (teaching) that may lead to teacher certification. A student may elect either option. Details of the teacher certification program may be found under the Area of Teacher Education sub-section of the Division of Education and Human Services.
Employment opportunities for Physical Education majors extend beyond teaching and coaching. Physical Education majors today have begun to consider alternative ways of using their education. As a result of the tremendous surge of public interest in sports and physical activity, alternative career opportunities for Physical Education graduates are increasing. These alternative career possibilities include health-related occupations, sports administration, sports communication, sports marketing, coaching, athletic training, and physical activity instruction.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education (non-teaching), a student must complete a minimum of 129/135 semester credit hours. The required courses are HED 107 and 221; PHE 209 (or 240 or 351), 218, 257, 259, 320, 323, 324, 330, 331, 332, 333, 401, and 421; BIO 301; BUA 101; and EDU 302. In addition, the student must complete two courses from each of the following: PHE 201, 202, 203, 204, or 205; and PHE 210, 211, 212, 213, 216, 221, and 222. Major and support courses total 52 semester credit hours. A minor field of study, selected from the minors listed below, is required of non-teaching Physical Education majors.
## Minors
Minors are available in Athletic Coaching, Athletic Training, Recreation, and Sports Management. A minor in Athletic Coaching requires the completion of 20 semester credit hours and is available to all baccalaureate degree-seeking students. The purpose of the minor in Athletic Coaching is to prepare students with training, knowledge, and experiences to enhance their professionalism and marketability for the coaching profession. Specific course requirements include HED 107, I PHE 324, 330, 331, 333, 355, and 380. BIO 301 (Human Anatomy) is a prerequisite for many of the Physical Education courses.
A minor in Athletic Training requires 21 semester credit hours and is available to all baccalaureate degree-seeking students. This minor will give the students the knowledge base, training, and experiences to enhance their professionalism and marketability in the field of Physical Education as well as Coaching. The minor will enable the student to work in cooperation with a certified Athletic Trainer. Specific course requirements include: HED 107, PHE 324, 330, 331, 423, 425, and 426. BIO 301 (Human Anatomy) is a prerequisite that must be taken before pursuing many of the Physical Education required courses.
A minor in Recreation requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include REC 101, 201, 322, 343, 364, 390, and 400.
A minor in Sports Management requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include REC 101 and 400; ACC 201; ECO 201; MGT 301; and MKT 301 and 410.
For specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the Catalogue section under the Division of Education and Human Services. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the admission criteria and procedures included in the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
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## APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES
The Area of Applied Human Sciences offers coursework leading to an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with a Specialization in Early Childhood Development and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development and Family Relations with non-teaching and teaching certification. The teaching certification program is an Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Birth to Primary Certification) program. In addition, a minor is offered in the Child Development and Family Relations non-teaching program.
## Child Development and Family Relations (non-teaching)
The baccalaureate degree program in this instructional area prepares students to direct or teach in pre-school programs and for work in family service agencies. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in the Child Development and Family Relations non-teaching program, a student must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours with 33-semester credit hours in Child Development and Family Relations.
The required courses are CDF 101, 102, 203, 204, 305, 315, 316, 407, 408, 409, and 420; and 29 semester credit hours from other academic areas. These required courses are ART 101; EDU 310; ENG 260; FNU 101 and 203; HEC 308; MUE 333; SOW 308 and 430; and ARM 311. In fulfilling degree requirements, students must also complete 13 semester credit hours of free electives.
A minor in Child Development and Family Relations requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include CDF 102, 203, 204, and 315; and 6 semester credit hours selected from CDF 420, PSY 400 or 404, SOC 304 or 305, and SOW 308.
For specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the Catalogue section under the Division of Education and Human Services. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the admission criteria and procedures included in the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
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# THE DIVISION OF COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES
Like the explosive growth of the Information Super Highway, the need for graduates with marketable computer skills has grown exponentially. The major goal of the faculty in the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences is to provide students with the advanced conceptual framework and the technical expertise required to meet these new developing markets. Within this academic division, students can pursue degrees in Computer Science or Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or Computer Electronics Technology. Graduates of each of these programs are highly sought after by sophisticated business and industry computer corporations. Future University graduates must adapt to the continually evolving, world-wide technological environment. Graduates of these programs develop the life-long computer skills that enable them to advance in this and future professional markets.
## COMPUTER SCIENCE
The Computer Science program offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Students pursuing a bachelor's degree select either the Business or Mathematics Option. Courses in these options focus on computer programming, hardware organization, systems design and analysis, algorithmic development, computer networks and telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and information processing.
## The Bachelor in Computer Science Degree
The baccalaureate degree program in Computer Science is modeled in accordance with guidelines established by the Computer Science Accreditation Board (CSAB). Students pursuing this program study a range of courses designed to prepare them for careers in business and industry as systems design and analysis professionals or for advanced study in graduate schools. The students will learn the skills in programming, systems, databases and networking components.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (Business Option), students must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 107, 108, 109, 200, 230, 240, 300, 301, 302, 310, 340, 410 and 470; COS 400 or 410; and PUA 322 or a computer science elective at the 300/400 and 6 semester credit hours of computer science electives at the 300/400 level. Students will also take 6 semester credit hours of free elective; ENG 216; 6 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and 15 semester credit hours of support courses: ACC 201 and 202; ECO 311 and 321; and MAT 125.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (Mathematics option), a student must complete a minimum of 132 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 107, 108, 109, 200, 300, 301, 302, 310, 340, 350, and 410. In addition, students take 6 semester credit hours of Computer Science electives at the 300/400 level. Students must also complete 6 semester credit hours of free electives; a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and 20 semester credit hours of support courses: MAT 120, 131, 132, 321, and one mathematics and one computer science elective at 300/400 level.
Students must also complete 44 University-required Liberal Studies credits. The University oral competency requirement will be satisfied with completion of SOC 300 and COS 410.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Science must complete 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 107, 108, 109, 301, 310, and 340.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Information Systems must complete 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 107, 200, 230, 240, 300, and 410.
Any student pursuing a secondary teacher education major may elect to obtain an endorsement for teaching Computer Science. An endorsement requires the completion of 23 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 108, 109; EDU 203; MAT 125 and 321; and one course from COS 250, 310 or 340.
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## INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Industrial Technology offers occupational and technical programs that lead to Associate Applied Science degrees in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or Computer Electronics Technology. These programs are designed to address 1) the technical needs of students who seek employment for or a change in industrial employment, 2) the in-service needs of technicians who seek to improve their technical knowledge and skills to keep pace with changing technology in industry, and 3) the needs of those who desire personal enrichment or orientation by taking courses in these areas.
The Industrial Technology programs actively support the following goals of Kentucky Tech Prep:
— To reinforce student interest and enhance achievement in academic and technical skills;
— To integrate curriculum at both the secondary and post-secondary levels in a sequence of courses leading to an associate degree in a technical field;
— To establish articulation among secondary/post-secondary institutions, colleges, and universities;
— To prepare and assist students for entry into the workforce; and
— To upgrade vocational/technical courses to meet current and future needs.
The Industrial Technology programs are currently associated with three Tech Prep consortia based in Shelbyville, Harrodsburg, and Franklin counties. Rapid advances in technology in the workplace have brought about significant changes in competencies required of the labor force. Employers are in need of workers who can apply higher math and science competencies, communicate effectively (both in writing and orally), and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
In order to meet the challenges of today and to plan for the technological future, the programs offered through Industrial Technology have been designed to assist students in the enhancement of their education to better prepare them for the demands of the workplace.
Students from select area secondary and post-secondary schools may qualify for transfer of technical coursework under existing articulation agreements with Kentucky State University. In the Industrial Technology area, students enrolled in one of its associate degree programs may get credit for previous work in either Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or Computer Electronics Technology programs. These credit transfer agreements enable students to pursue a University degree without transitional delay or duplication of previous coursework. Credit may be awarded after a thorough review of a student's transcript and consultation with a University faculty advisor. A competency-based examination may also be given by the advisor to assist in the transfer evaluation process. More information may be obtained from the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences office.
## COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
An Associate degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology prepares students to pursue careers as designers, drafters, technical illustrators, and CAD technicians. Our graduates are working in the fields of commercial art, forensic graphics, industrial design, motion picture and broadcast TV, photography, scientific illustration, and theatrical production. Students are trained to understand current protocols in industry and to develop advanced technological skills. They learn how to apply their knowledge through selected course activities and projects. Advanced levels of computer-aided drafting, modeling, and animation provide state-of-the-art advantages. All classes are taught by nationally recognized and professionally successful faculty. Job placement rates for graduates are excellent.
The courses required for earning an Associate degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology are in three basic categories: liberal studies—for the development of critical skills in English composition, technical writing, mathematics, and the natural, behavioral, or social sciences; Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology core courses—for developing skills useful in today's highly technical occupations such as computer-aided drafting, manufacturing, and manufacturing processes; and Computer Science—to ensure that graduates are computer literate.
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology, students must complete a minimum of 64 semester credit hours. The required courses are INT 101, 104, 124, 127, 208, 210, 212, 215, 235, 250, 255 and 290. In addition to the required courses, students must also complete the support courses: COS 101; INT 124, 127 and 250; MAT 115 and 120; and the liberal studies courses ENG 101, 102, and 216; and SPE 103. Students must choose one social and behavioral sciences elective and any other free elective to fulfill their curriculum requirements. The University oral requirement will be satisfied with the completion of INT 290.
## COMPUTER ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
An Associate degree in Computer Electronics Technology is designed for students who desire a new career in the electronics industries or who seek career advancement by upgrading their current technology expertise. The rapid growth of computer-based business and industry has led to a similar demand for expertise in the design and repair of digital-based computer hardware. This program focuses on the theoretical and hands-on understanding of solid-state devices and the digital control of computer-based industrial electronic equipment. Recent graduates are working in the field as electronics designers, electrical
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equipment installers, component testers, and consumer electronics and computer technicians. Students develop other skills associated with electronics through laboratory experience and course lectures in computer-aided drafting and robotics. All classes are taught by nationally recognized experts and award-winning faculty.
The courses required for earning an Associate Degree in Computer Electronics Technology are in three basic categories: liberal studies—for the development of critical skills in English composition, technical writing, mathematics, and the natural, behavioral, or social sciences; Computer Electronics Technology core courses—for developing a fundamental understanding of electrical circuitry, solid state devices, digital circuitry, micro-processor architecture and control, servo and non-servo robotic control; and Computer Science.
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Electronics Technology, students must complete a minimum of 67 semester credit hours. The required courses are INT 124, 128, 129, 130, 226, 230, 231, 240 and 290. In addition to the required courses students must also complete the support courses: COS 101; INT 127, 208, and 250; as well as MAT 115 and 120. The liberal studies courses ENG 101, 102, and 216; and SPE 103 must also be completed. Students must choose one social and behavioral sciences elective and any other free elective to fulfill their curriculum requirements. The University oral requirement will be satisfied with the completion of INT 290.
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Electronics Technology, Biomedical Option, students must complete a minimum of 68 semester credit hours. The required courses are INT 124, 128, 129, 130, 226, 230, 231, 240, 245, 246 and 299. In addition to the required courses students must also complete the support courses: BIO 107, COS 101, INT 127, and MAT 115 and 120. The liberal studies courses ENG 101, 102 and 216; and SPE 103 must also be completed. Student must choose one social and behavioral sciences elective to fulfill their curriculum requirements.
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# THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing at Kentucky State University is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006; 800/669-1656, ext. 153) and approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222; 502/329-7000). Upon successful completion of the associate degree program and successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination-R.N., students qualify to practice as licensed registered nurses in Kentucky.
The curriculum is divided into liberal studies, support, and Nursing components. The liberal studies and support course components comprise approximately one-half of the total semester credit hours and focus on the development of critical skills in English composition and mathematics and on the acquisition of basic knowledge in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences. The Nursing component concentrates on nursing concepts and clinical practice.
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing, a student must complete a minimum of 73 semester credit hours with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, complete a Comprehensive Nursing Review, and obtain a satisfactory score on a comprehensive exit examination. The required courses are NUR 101, 102, 201, 202, and 203. The remaining required courses in the nursing curriculum are BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102; FNU 104; MAT 115; PSY 200 and 303; SOC 203; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives. Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in all required courses in the nursing curriculum. Oral communication competency is fulfilled through the completion of Nursing classroom activities, on-campus Nursing laboratory experiences, and clinical assignments. Each emphasizes the use of verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
The Department of Nursing is responsible for all components of the program, including the selection, supervision and evaluation of Nursing students, and the curriculum—both instructional and clinical. The Nursing curriculum ladder is the recommended sequence of liberal studies, support, and Nursing courses. This ladder applies only to students who are directly admitted into the day program (full-time) for two years and who successfully complete all required courses in the curriculum.
The Department of Nursing has developed flexible course schedules for students who must work while pursuing a nursing degree. Students may obtain a degree in nursing by enrolling on a full time or part-time basis and by attending classes in the daytime or the evening, whichever meets their individual needs. Students attending evening classes can expect to be enrolled for a minimum of three academic years and must complete all other required courses in the curriculum (BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102; FNU 104; MAT 115; PSY 200 and 303; SOC 203; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives) before enrolling in NUR 101 (Nursing I).
## Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Associate in Applied Science in Nursing program must meet the following requirements:
— Have a minimum ACT composite score of 21 earned within the last five years and be eligible for ENG 101 and MAT 115. (The Career Planning Program - Level II Test (CPP-2) is not accepted by the Department of Nursing);
— Have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.3 in high school coursework and a 2.75 in any previous college/university coursework taken;
— Be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to enrolling in NUR 101 (Nursing I); and
— Complete an immunization form.
Applicants must complete an application for admission to the University and the Department of Nursing. The prospective Nursing student who plans to enter the Nursing program must complete and forward the following documents to the Chairperson, Department of Nursing, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601: An Application for Admission to the Department of Nursing, transcripts of high school coursework and any previous college/university coursework, and ACT scores. The deadline for receipt of these documents by the Department of Nursing for the fall semester is March 1 of each year. It is THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT to see that all required credentials are on file in the Department of Nursing. Applicants will be notified in writing whether or not they have been admitted to the Nursing program.
Applicants not admitted to the Nursing program may choose to complete a Pre-Nursing curriculum and then re-apply for admission to the Nursing program. Successful completion of the Pre-Nursing curriculum does NOT guarantee acceptance into the Nursing program. To be evaluated for admission, Pre-Nursing students must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 and must have completed each of the following required courses with a grade of "C" or better: BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102; FNU 104; and MAT 115. For applicants wishing to enroll in the fall semester, the deadline for receipt of grades for these courses by the Department of Nursing is March 1.
Admission into the Nursing program is competitive; meeting the minimum admission requirements by either of the routes described above does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are NOT carried over from year to year. Applicants must reapply for admission into the Nursing program.
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Pre-Nursing students should be aware of the following Department of Nursing Policies:
1. Students applying for admission to Nursing may repeat one of the two Anatomy and Physiology courses no more than one time to be considered for admission to Nursing.
2. Students failing the same liberal studies course for the second time will not be admitted to Nursing.
3. Students must obtain a letter grade of C or better in all courses required in the nursing curriculum (nursing and liberal studies courses.) A cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 is required for consideration for admission.
The Department of Nursing welcomes licensed practical nurses who are seeking to further their education. Licensed practical nurses may be admitted, as any other students, by following the admission criteria above. However, the Licensed Practical Nurse must submit a copy of his/her current license and an official transcript from the practical nursing program. Licensed practical nurses may be exempted from taking NUR 101 (Nursing I) if they successfully complete the ACT-PEP Fundamentals of Nursing Examination and a nursing skills test administered by the Department of Nursing. A minimum score of 50 or a letter grade of “C” is required on the ACT-PEP, and a satisfactory performance is required on the nursing skills test as determined by the Department of Nursing.
## Criminal Background Check
Kentucky Nursing Laws require that all misdemeanor and felony convictions occurring in Kentucky or any other state must be reported. Federal and military convictions must be reported to the Board. In accordance with this policy, the Department of Nursing requires that each applicant submit a criminal background check with the application. This criminal background check must be completed within 90 days prior to admission.
Conviction of certain felonies within a five-year period before the date of application for licensure will cause a “Notice to Deny Licensure” to be issued to applicants seeking to write the nursing licensure examination.
## Information about Articulation Agreement for LPN's
Kentucky State University’s Department of Nursing has an Articulation Agreement with Kentucky Tech-Jefferson State-Shelby County Extension for Licensed Practical Nurses. The graduates of the Shelby County LPN program may complete the KSU Nursing Program in one academic year. Information concerning the program may be obtained from the KSU Department of Nursing.
## Re-admission
After any interruption of studies at Kentucky State
that has been limited, suspended, or revoked are not University, a Nursing student may be required to audit
some classes that were previously taken. Also, any student whose Nursing studies have been interrupted for one semester or more must demonstrate sufficient recall of concepts and information from prior courses before a decision on re-admission is made. A score of 79% must be obtained on the re-admission exam. The re-admission exam is given once.
## Expenses
Nursing students pay the same general fees and tuition as do other students at the University. However, students in the Nursing program incur additional expenses for uniforms, caps, name pin, nursing emblem, liability insurance, stethoscope, bandage scissors, white nurse's shoes, white hosiery, wrist watch with sweep second hand, and testing, laboratory, travel fees, and the Nursing Comprehensive Review.
## BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (RN-BSN) COMPLETION PROGRAM
The RN-BSN completion program is designed to allow associate degree registered nurses to continue their education to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The curriculum is divided into liberal studies courses and nursing courses. The liberal studies courses make up 26 credit hours of the program. Nursing courses comprise 31 credit hours of the RN-BSN curriculum. The total credit hours in the RN-BSN completion program (57 credit hours) will be added to the total credit hours transferred from the student's associate degree nursing program. The total credit hours from the RN-BSN completion program and the transferred hours must total at least 128 hours in order for the student to graduate.
The courses required in the RN-BSN program are as follows. Liberal studies courses: ART 130 or MUS 130, ENG 211, HIS 103, foreign language (6 credit hours of the same language), POS 101 or ECO 200, and SPE 103. Nursing courses: NUR 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, and 406. Students must achieve a letter grade of “C” or better in all nursing courses in order to remain in the program.
RN-BSN students may enroll either part-time or full-time and may begin the program any semester. Nursing courses do not have to be taken in sequence and liberal studies courses may be taken at any time during the program.
## Admission Requirements
All students applying to the RN-BSN program must have graduated from an accredited associate degree program of nursing* and hold an active registered nurse license in Kentucky. Registered nurses with a license
eligible for admission. All applicants must meet the
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CPR and immunization requirements of the agencies with which they plan to complete their clinical practicum.
Students are expected to provide the Department of Nursing with an official transcript of their associate degree nursing program and of all previous college work. All RN-BSN applicants must submit a copy of their current registered nurse license to the Department of Nursing before they can be admitted. In order to remain in the RN-BSN program, students must have a copy of a current active Kentucky RN license on file in the Department of Nursing at all times.*Diploma school graduates may be admitted to the RN-BSN program after a review of their diploma program curriculum and if they have an active Kentucky registered nurse license. Some testing may be required before being admitted to the program.
## Variance to University Policy on Credit Hours
Since the RN-BSN completion program is a transfer (second degree) program, RN-BSN students are not required to complete the requisite 45 credit hours of upper division courses. All RN-BSN students must complete at least 31 credit hours of upper division courses.
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# THE DIVISION OF SOCIAL WORK AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Division of Social Work and Criminal Justice offers two degree programs. The degrees are a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. In addition, minors are offered in Criminal Justice and in Gerontology. The Social Work and Criminal Justice programs provide scholarships. They are available through the Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children and the University of Kentucky.
## CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The baccalaureate degree program in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, correctional services, probation, parole, and other criminal justice-related areas, as well as for admission to law school. It also provides students with the fundamentals for advanced study in graduate school.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, a student must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours. The required courses include 48 semester credit hours of Criminal Justice courses and 21 semester credit hours of support courses. The required courses in Criminal Justice are CJE 101, 103, 200, 203, 204, 205, 303, 304, 390, 400, 401, 404, 405, 407, and 408. The remaining 3 semester credit hours are a Criminal Justice elective to be selected on the basis of the student's area of interest. Required support courses are SOC 203 and 305; SOC 343 or SOW 430, or GNT 301, 400, 401, or 402; SOC 423 or CJE 316; COS 100 or BUA 101; ENG 216 or ADM 220 or BUA 204; and PSY 400 or SOC 403, or PHI 390 or BUA 321 or 322.
A minor in Criminal Justice requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include CJE 101, 103, 200, 203, and 205; and the remaining 3 semester credit hours may be selected on the basis of the student's area of interest within Criminal Justice.
## SOCIAL WORK
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The principal objectives of the Social Work program are to prepare undergraduate students for generalist/entry-level professional social work practice in public and private sectors, and to prepare students for continued professional growth including graduate social work education. The curriculum utilizes class and field instruction to develop and strengthen the processes, values, skills, and knowledge essential for alleviating problems that impair the social functioning of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work, students must complete a minimum of 134 semester credit hours. The required courses include 52 semester credit hours of Social Work courses; 12 semester credit hours of Sociology courses; 9 semester credit hours of support courses; and 6 semester credit hours of free electives. Students must consult with their advisor to plan the most appropriate sequence of study.
The required courses in Social Work are SOW 201, 306, 307, 308, 310, 314, 315, 321, 322, 400, 401, 422, 423, 424, 425; and GNT 102. Sociology requirements include SOC 203, 304, 305, and 403. Support courses required are ECO 201; PHI 210; and POS 160.
## Admission Requirements
The minimum criteria for enrollment in Social Work courses are consistent with University policies. Students are eligible for formal admission to the Social Work Program if they are currently enrolled in and in good standing at the University. When declaring Social Work as a major, the student must make formal application for admission into the program.
Students are required to submit a formal application to the program accompanied by two pages of handwritten autobiographical information. The application and guidelines for the autobiographical sketch are available in the Division of Social Work and Criminal Justice. Applicants for admission are required to meet the following standards:
— Have completed SOW 201 (Career Choices in the Human Service Professions) or its equivalent with a grade of "C" or better;
— Have earned a 2.2 cumulative grade-point average or better; and
— Have demonstrated competency in oral communication during an interview with Social Work faculty members.
Applications are reviewed by the Social Work Admissions Committee, and decisions are given to applicants in writing. Transfer students may be admitted under provisions of articulation agreements.
Applicants may be admitted provisionally with a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.2 in cases where the Committee concurs that there is demonstrated potential for academic success. However, minimum requirements for provisional admission include a grade of at least "C" in ENG 101 and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. It is expected that those who are admitted on a provisional basis will attain a 2.2 grade-point average by the end of their first semester in the program.
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## Dismissal Procedures
Students may be dismissed from the Social Work Program at any time based upon one or both of the following:
— Unsatisfactory academic progress;
— Disciplinary action by the Division against the student because of conduct that would indicate character weaknesses of such nature as to make the student unfit for the Social Work profession
## MINOR IN GERONTOLOGY
The field of Gerontology combines studies in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Human Sciences, Health and Physical Education, and Public Administration. The minor in Gerontology is approved by the Association of Gerontology in Higher Education. A minor in Gerontology requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include GNT 101, 102, 201, and 301; the remaining 9 semester credit hours may be selected from GNT 400, 401, or 402; or SOC 403.
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# THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Kentucky State University School of Business prepares men and women for business careers that require decision-making in a complex economic setting, one inextricably interwoven into a dynamic and diverse social, political, and cultural environment. Seeing the business firm from this perspective, the School of Business has four overriding goals: 1) to provide for all students, through the University's Liberal Studies Requirements, a firm base of liberal education that will develop within the student a global view of human understanding; 2) to present business instruction so that students may understand the functions of the business firm as a whole and the purposes of specific areas of business; 3) to develop within the student an appreciation of the importance of logical and analytical reasoning, a systematic approach to problem solving, and effective communications as these concepts apply to decision-making in the business firm; and 4) to develop a view among students that the baccalaureate degree in business administration is the initial step toward a life-long commitment to personal growth and intellectual maturity.
The School of Business recognizes that the growing, rapidly changing character of American business demands that individuals involved in the decision-making process of business firms and projecting future trends and practices be creative and innovative, while understanding the successes and failures of the past. This concept permeates the School's programs. The curriculum's strong liberal arts component provides students with a foundation from which to evaluate a business firm's social and moral responsibilities and their own individual responsibilities as they develop a personal philosophy of business.
## ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is a process established to ensure public protection of, and instill public confidence in, collegiate professional schools and programs. "Specialized" accreditation involves the evaluation of particular units, schools, or programs within an institution with regard to effectiveness in preparing individuals for their chosen profession. The School of Business is fully accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Founded in 1988, the ACBSP is one of the two organizations in the United States which accredit business schools and programs. The ACBSP has as its primary emphasis the encouragement of excellent teaching and the continuous evaluation of teaching effectiveness.
## POLICIES GOVERNING THE DEGREE PROGRAM
## DEGREE PROGRAM
The programs in the School of Business lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and provide for a broad education as well as a reasonable amount of specialization. In accordance with the standards of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the School requires that a significant part of a student's academic program be in general education subjects. These courses are then complemented by: 1) courses in basic areas of business administration that collectively constitute a common professional component of business and 2) a specialization of courses in a functional area of business. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration is offered with specializations in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, and Marketing.
Beginning in the year 2000, the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours to sit for the CPA examination in Kentucky. Most other states have also adopted and/or implemented the 150-hour requirement. Students should check the State Board of Accountancy in their state of residency or state of future employment for specific requirements. Students planning to sit for the CPA examination will be assigned an accounting faculty member as their advisor to assist them in meeting the necessary requirements through their coursework at the University.
In addition to this baccalaureate degree program, the University offers real estate courses. Each academic year, a selection of real estate courses is offered, including such topics as principles, law, marketing, valuation, and residential construction. By carefully selecting courses, a student may complete the necessary requirements and become a candidate to sit for the real estate licensure examination administered by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission.
Prizes, Awards, and Scholarships: The following awards are made to students in the School of Business: Outstanding Accounting Student, Outstanding Business Administration Student, Outstanding Management Student, Outstanding Marketing Student, the Wall Street Journal Award, Alma E. Smith Scholarship, Christopher Chuku Memorial Scholarship, and Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Award.
Academic Advisement: Each student is assigned an advisor who is available to assist him/her with the
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scheduling process or with any other concerns he/she may have.
Degree Requirements: Students in the School of Business are responsible for planning, in cooperation with their advisor, their own programs and for meeting degree requirements. Requests for deviation from School of Business or University requirements may be granted only upon written approval from the Dean of the School of Business, or the Vice President for Academic Affairs, or their respective representatives. In addition to satisfying course requirements, students in the School of Business must complete a senior comprehensive examination.
Transfer Credit Policy: Students who transfer credits from other colleges and universities to substitute for business courses must have these transfer credits approved by the Dean of the School of Business. Kentucky State University's transfer of credits policy and procedures are explained in the Transfer of Credits section of this Catalogue.
Semester Credit Hour Requirements: To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, a student must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours.
Prerequisites: The School of Business follows the procedures as outlined in Sections III.B, III.C, and III.J of the Academic Regulations and Policies portion of this Catalogue. A grade of "C" or better must be earned for a course to be accepted as a prerequisite. Instructors may waive listed prerequisites under exceptional circumstances.
Removal from Major, Minor, or Area of Specialization: The School of Business follows the procedures as outlined in Section XIV.D of the Academic Regulations and Policies portion of this Catalogue. The School of Business defines "attempts" as completing a course with a grade other than an "I," "W," or "AU."
## THE CURRICULA FOR MAJORS
The curricula of the School of Business consists essentially of four parts: 1) the Liberal Studies Requirements; 2) the basic business common professional component courses in Business Administration; 3) professional courses for specialization in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or Marketing; and 4) a support course in Computer Science and Mathematics.