In order to assess the impact of the proposed program on higher education in the Commonwealth, CPE mandates that the following five questions be addressed. In this section the questions (in italics) are listed and followed by KSU's response to the questions.
■ What preparation (e.g. math, science, foreign language, specific skills and knowledge) is required for entrance into the program?
The Kentucky State University MES program is interdisciplinary in nature. By design, the program will allow students with diverse undergraduate academics preparation to pursue the proposed master's degree. In order to be admitted to the program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree and complete all admissions requirements as described in pages 13-15. Students with a bachelor's degree in any of the traditional STEM areas, to include all areas of physical and biological sciences, engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil, material, nuclear), mathematics, and technology, as well as other areas such as geology, psychology, agriculture, and forestry will be able to pursue the program without completing any undergraduate prerequisite courses. Depending on their background, non-science students will be required to take some additional undergraduate courses before they are formally accepted in the MES program. A customized course-work schedule will be prepared on a case-by-case basis for students entering the program from non-science disciplines. In order to be admitted to the program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree and complete all admissions requirements as described in page 13.
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