| August 13 | Monday—Faculty meeting |
| August 15 | Wednesday—Residence halls open for the Fall semester |
| August 15 | Wednesday—Registration for new students |
| August 15-17 | Wednesday—Friday—New student orientation |
| August 16-17 | Thursday—Friday—Continuing students register or complete registration |
| August 18 | Saturday—Classes begin |
| August 24 | Friday—Last day of late registration |
| August 24 | Friday—Last day to add/change registration |
| August 24 | Friday—Fall payment deadline |
| September 3 | Monday—Academic holiday (Labor Day) |
| September 4 | Tuesday—Students dropped for non-payment |
| September 7 | Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Spring 2013 semester |
| September 14 | Friday—Last day for departments to submit Applications for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Spring 2012 semester |
| October 6-12 | Saturday—Friday—Midterm assessment/examinations |
| October 12 | Friday—Last day for students to submit work for incomplete grade received in Spring & Summer 2012 semester/session |
| October 12 | Friday—Founders' day |
| October 13 | Saturday—Homecoming |
| October 15-16 | Monday—Tuesday—Fall Break |
| October 17 | Wednesday—All midterm grades input by departments no later than 12:00 noon |
| October 22 | Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from Spring and Summer Sessions 2012 due in the Office of the Registrar |
| October 24-26 | Wednesday—Saturday—Rising Junior Assessment |
KSU CATALOGUE, 2012-2013
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October 26 Friday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a “W”
October 29- Student evaluations of faculty
November 16
November 1-30 Faculty advisement period for student course selection for the Spring and Summer 2013 semester/session
November 6 Tuesday—Academic Holiday (Election Day)
November 21-23 Wednesday– Friday - Thanksgiving holiday
November 26 Monday—Classes resume
December 7 Friday—Last day of classes
December 8 Saturday-Fall Commencement
December 8-14 Saturday-Friday—Final examinations
December 12 Wednesday—Reading Day (no exams except for Tuesday evening classes)
December 14 Friday—Semester ends
December 17 Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon
December 17- Winter Intercession (details to be determined)
## SPRING SEMESTER 2013
January 7 Monday—Faculty meeting
January 9 Wednesday—Residence halls open for spring semester
January 9 Wednesday—Registration for new students
January 10-11 Thursday-Friday—New student orientation
January 10-11 Thursday-Friday—Continuing students register or complete registration
January 12 Saturday—Classes begin
January 18 Friday—Last day of late registration
January 18 Friday—Last day to add/change registration
January 18 Friday—Spring payment deadline
January 21 Monday—Academic holiday (Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday)
January 22 Tuesday—Student's dropped for non-payment
KSU CATALOGUE, 2012-2013
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| February 1 | Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to departments for the Summer session and Fall semester 2013 |
| February 8 | Friday—Last day for departments to submit an Application for Degree to the office of the Registrar for the Summer session and Fall semester 2013 |
| March 2-8 | Saturday—Friday—Midterm assessment/examinations |
| March 8 | Friday—Last day for students to submit work for an Incomplete grade received in the Fall 2012 semester |
| March 11-16 | Monday—Saturday—Spring vacation |
| March 18 | Monday—Classes resume |
| March 18 | Monday—All midterm grades to be input by departments by 12:00 noon |
| March 18 | Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from the Fall 2012 semester due in the Office of the Registrar |
| March 20-22 | Wednesday—Friday—Rising Junior Assessment |
| March 25 | Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from the Fall 2012 semester due in the Office of the Registrar |
| March 25-April 5 | Student evaluations of faculty |
| March 29 | Friday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a “W” |
| Apr. 1-30 | Faculty advisement period for student course selection for the Summer session and Fall 2013 semester |
| May 3 | Friday—Last day of classes |
| May 4-10 | Saturday—Friday—Final examinations |
| May 8 | Wednesday—Reading Day (no exams except for Wednesday evening classes) |
| May 10 | Friday—Semester ends |
| May 11 | Saturday—Commencement Convocation |
| May 13 | Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon |
| May 13-31 | Summer Intercession (details to be determined) |
May 13-31 Summer Intercession (details to be determined)
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## SUMMER SESSION 2013
| May 31 | Friday—Residence halls open for summer session |
| May 31 | Friday—Regular registration for summer session |
| June 1 | Saturday—Classes begin |
| June 5 | Wednesday—Last day of late registration
Wednesday—Last day to add/change registration |
| June 14 | Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Summer session and Fall semester 2013 |
| June 22-28 | Saturday—Friday—Midterm assessment/examinations |
| July 4-5 | Thursday—Friday—Academic holiday (Independence Day) |
| July 8 | Monday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W" |
| July 20-26 | Saturday—Friday—Final examinations |
| July 26 | Friday—Session ends |
| July 29 | Monday—All hours having the full day on Saturday 12:00 p.m. |
July 29 Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon
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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 that trained black teachers for black schools in Kentucky, Kentucky State University has grown and evolved to become a unique 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 those days—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 College for Colored Persons. In the early 1930s 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.
Kentucky State University’s 882-acre campus includes a 204-acre agricultural research farm and a 306-acre environmental education center.
Kentucky State University has an enrollment of about 2,700 students and more than 150 full-time instructional faculty members.
During a typical academic year, the university’s student and faculty composition indicates a substantial racial balance:
| Readiness Score Area | ACT Score | SAT Score | COMPASS | KYOTE |
| English (Writing) | English 18 or higher | Writing 430 or higher | Writing 74 or higher | 6 or higher |
| Reading | Reading 20 or higher | Critical Reading 470 or higher | Reading 85 or higher | 20 or higher |
| Mathematics (General Education, Liberal Arts Courses) | Mathematics 19 or higher | Mathematics 460 or higher | Algebra Domain 36 or higher | College Readiness Mathematics 22 or higher |
| Mathematics (College Algebra) | Mathematics 22 or higher | Mathematics 510 or higher | Algebra Domain 50 or higher | College Algebra 14 or higher |
| Mathematics (Calculus) | Mathematics 27 or higher | Mathematics 610 or higher | NA | Calculus TBA |
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Students with an academic deficiency are required to enroll in all necessary developmental courses during their first two semesters at KSU. Developmental courses do not contribute to the credits required for graduation and will not be calculated in the GPA. If KSU does not offer the equivalent developmental course online, the student has the following choices:
1. Take developmental class(es) at any regionally accredited community college or university and earn a grade of C or better.
2 Take ACT or SAT and make the requisite score(s) for placement.*If you think that you qualify as a non-traditional student for other reasons, please consult the Registrar of
Kentucky State University, who will make this determination.
## ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The University welcomes admission inquiries from international students. International students should have complete admission applications on file 60 days before the beginning of the term in which they intend to enroll.
The international student must submit the following:
- An application for admission with a $100.00 (nonrefundable) payment
- Official ACT or SAT scores sent to school code for Kentucky State University
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score*
- Official transcripts evaluated by a foreign educational credential evaluation service **
- International student visa information (see section International Student Visas and Regulations)
* Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. The University English language proficiency requirement will be met when the applicant has submitted proof of one of the following tests or courses taken with the last two (2) years:
- Score of 500 or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based exam or 173 or better on the TOEFL computer-based exam;
- Score with a minimum Band of 5.0 from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS).
- Score of 18 or better on the verbal portion of the ACT;
- Score of 480 or better on the verbal portion of the SAT-I;
• Satisfactory completion of Freshman Composition I at a U.S. college or university
** Transcript translation and evaluation must be conducted by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (World Education Services, Josef Silny & Associates, Educational Credential Evaluators, etc.). Submitting this evaluation does not guarantee admission to Kentucky State University or acceptance of credits.
For more information about applying to KSU international students should visit
http://www.kysu.edu/academics/globalEducationPrograms/ISS/intlapplication admission.htm
## ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Students who wish to enroll in KSU’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Program do not have to meet the English proficiency criteria. Students who complete the ESL program and wish to apply for regular admission to Kentucky State University will have to complete the regular application procedures, including demonstrating proficiency in English.
## READMISSION
Students who have previously attended Kentucky State University and who wish to re-enter must secure readmission from the Registrar’s Office. The student who attended another institution for one semester must have earned an overall average of “C” or better since last attending Kentucky State to be eligible to re-enter KSU. He/she must supply the Registrar’s Office with a transcript from the institution attended.
## HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS
A student with a home school diploma must submit the following in lieu of a high school transcript:
- A notarized statement from the home school teacher detailing the content of the student's home school curriculum and the duration of such, and
- A copy of the student's home school diploma.
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## POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS
Students with an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university who complete the extbf{regular} application process, who desire to pursue a baccalaureate degree program at Kentucky State University, will be admitted to the University.
## SENIOR CITIZENS
Kentucky residents, age 65 or older may complete the application, be admitted to the University and have all tuition and fees waived. The University may limit the enrollment of these students if classes are filled or if their admission necessitates additional classes.
Admission to graduate standing is granted by the Graduate Programs only. Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies for admission criteria.
## GRADUATE PROGRAMS
## HEALTH EXAMINATION AND IMMUNIZATIONS
Each prospective student must complete the health form provided with the application package and return it to University Student Health Services at least three weeks before registering to attend classes at the University.
## STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
Health Insurance is no longer mandatory for students. Kentucky State University provides information to students seeking Health Insurance. For assistance, please contact the Betty White Health Center at 502.597.6271.
## STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS
Kentucky Resident: A student who is a resident of Kentucky or whose parent(s) is (are) a resident(s) of Kentucky is considered a resident of the state. If a Kentucky resident graduated from an out-of-state high school, proof of residency must be submitted in order to avoid out-of-state tuition. Submission of a residency affidavit may be required to show proof. (See Residency subsection under the Student Expenses section.)
Non-Resident: A student who is not a resident of or whose parent(s) is (are) not a resident(s) of Kentucky is considered a non-resident.
International: A student who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States is considered an international student.
Non-Degree Student: A student not seeking a degree from Kentucky State University is considered a non-degree student. This may include transient/visiting students, early admission (high school) students, senior citizens, post-baccalaureate students without degree intentions, and students pursuing additional undergraduate course work for teacher certification.
First-Time Freshman: A student with no prior college Experience is considered a first-time freshman.
Freshman Transfer: A student transferring less than 24 semester credit hours to KSU is considered a freshman transfer.
Transfer: A student transferring 24 or more semester credit hours to KSU is considered a transfer student
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# LIBERAL STUDIES AND THE UNIVERSITY
Kentucky State University is the Commonwealth's unique public liberal studies institution.
Liberal studies comprise the traditional subjects of the arts and sciences, such as mathematics, poetry, history, politics, literature, languages, fine arts, philosophy, psychology, chemistry, and economics.
Subject matter alone, however, exhausts neither the meaning of liberal studies nor of a liberal studies education. A liberal studies education and preparation for a career or a profession are obviously not mutually exclusive. Whether one is a pre-engineering or an English major, a pre-medical or pre-law student, a computer science student or someone interested in a career in teacher education or business management, Kentucky State University best serves those students, who, regardless of their long-range goals, seek to think for themselves. Such students are those who wish to think clearly, to argue persuasively, to write with clarity and liveliness, and to gain both a cultural and historical perspective on the human experience as well as an in-depth knowledge in at least one area of human thought. Liberal studies spark curiosity and broaden vision. Liberal studies education provides the tools by which people come to understand the world, one another, and themselves.
In short, liberal studies develop independent and critical thinking. More critical than the development of specialized skills, the development of independent thinking is the foundation for personal growth. The possession of specific skills, however important they may be, is insufficient if one is unable to confront life changes with resourcefulness and clarity of thought. Job skills change with the passing of time and the shifting demands of industry; however, the ability to think for oneself is the governing resource of truly educated individuals.
In a 1983 speech at Kentucky State University, Edwin Delattre, then president of St. John’s College, spoke of the power of liberal education in these words:
Minds can be shackled by laws against education, by parental indifference, by propaganda, by distinction, and in a thousand other ways. Worst of all, people can enslave, enshackle, victimize their own minds, without any help from anyone else. It happens all the time, and you can see the marks, the wounds and scars, of these shackles every day, everywhere, if you know what to look for. It is often very hard, though, to see or feel these shackles inside oneself.
Liberal education—liberating education—is the kind which ferrets out these shackles, seeks to open them where they exist, and prevent them where they do not.
Education of this sort must be earned, because it comes with persistence and effort. Ultimately, liberal studies requires the courage to follow a question persistently and resourcefully wherever it might lead. At Kentucky State University, education is the daily pursuit of intellectual and moral maturity by students, faculty, and staff.
In order to make the goals of liberal studies at Kentucky State University clear and specific, the faculty has adopted a set of twelve liberal studies learning outcomes. After completing the general education requirements at Kentucky State University, students will be expected to demonstrate the ability:
### 1. To communicate accurately and effectively in writing and speech
Students must be familiar with the conventions of standard usage in both written and spoken English and be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
### 2. To think critically and analytically
Students must be able to use reason and logic to understand ideas, appreciate nuances and recognize ambiguities, and formulate their own positions on issues.
3. To read with comprehension at a level appropriate for college students.
Students must be able to understand and interpret reading matter from a variety of disciplines.
Students must be able to use the methods of mathematical and scientific inquiry to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
### 4. To use the methods of mathematical and scientific inquiry
5. To locate, select, organize, and present information efficiently by retrieving and organizing information from various disciplines.
Students must have effective library skills as well as the ability to use electronic information retrieval systems, including the computer and online resources.
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6. To recognize and value both the global diversity of cultures, by study of Western and non-Western cultures and by study of foreign language, and the multicultural nature of American society, including the cultural contributions of African Americans.
Students must encounter and learn to value a variety of cultural perspectives as expressed in foreign languages, the arts, literature, social sciences, historical studies, interdisciplinary studies, and philosophy.
### 7. To make informed and ethical value decisions
Students must develop the ability to understand the ethical implications of behaviors and motivations encountered in works studied in the classroom and to formulate a framework of values that will help them to consider the consequences of their own actions and to make ethical decisions in their lives.
8. To understand past and contemporary social, cultural, and political issues from disciplinary perspectives.
Students must learn how to engage issues and ideas presented through social, cultural, and political constructions, using disciplinary approaches.
9. To integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplines, cultures, and historical contexts from the ancient to the modern world.
Students must develop the ability to see interconnections among ideas, issues, and beliefs which span historical moments, cultural perspectives, and academic disciplines.
10. To appreciate the aesthetic values embodied in human creative expression.
Students must understand and appreciate the values expressed in the arts and literature.
11. To develop life skills that will help them become self-sufficient individuals and productive members of society.
Students should develop knowledge, skills, and behaviors which promote both personal and communal well-being.
12. To use computer technology to enhance their educational experiences and to develop skills useful throughout their lives and in their careers.
Students should learn various uses of computer technology.
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# ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Kentucky State University serves many ends and many needs, but the true test of an institution’s quality is whether its graduates have learned to think for themselves. St. Augustine paid his education the compliment of saying that, as a result of it, he could read anything that was written, understand anything that he heard, and say anything he thought. There can be no higher praise.
Every baccalaureate degree program at the University is designed to provide students with a sound liberal studies education and the more specialized skills derived from disciplined study of individual subject matter. Together, the University’s Liberal Studies Requirements and specific academic degree requirements provide each student with an education worthy of the praise that St. Augustine paid to his own education.
## THE THOROBRED NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
The Thorobreds New Student Orientation will provide:
The overarching goal of the Thorobred's New Student Orientation sessions is to ensure that first-time KSU students complete a successful academic and social transition into the Kentucky State University family and, therefore, all new freshmen and transfer students are required to select and attend the orientation sessions.
- A brief overview of Thorobred campus life and student activities
• Expanded introduction and initial meeting with your academic adviser
Official registration for the first semester of classes
• Expanded opportunities to meet and work with Financial Aid counselors
• Expanded opportunities to complete and finalize housing and student ID issues with Residence Life
• Expanded opportunity to complete Math and Language placement assessments
Students who participate in the Academics with Attitude Summer Semester will have Orientation as part of that project and are exempt from general Orientation.
## PLACEMENT TESTS AND REMEDIATION
Students admitted to Kentucky State University receive their initial placement in mathematics courses based on ACT/SAT scores. Students scoring below 19 on the math section of the ACT or below 460 on the math section of the SAT must take the Mathematics Placement Exam to ensure correct placement. Students with math ACT/SAT scores of 19/460 or above who want to improve their placement will have the opportunity to take the Mathematics Placement Exam.
Initial placement in English and Reading courses is based on ACT/SAT subscores.
## Mathematics Placement based on ACT/SAT
## subscores:
ACT Math subscore of 14 or below MAT 095
ACT Math subscore of 15-18 MAT 096
ACT Math subscore of 19 or higher MAT 111 (depending on major)
ACT Math subscore of 19-21 MAT 097 (depending on major*)
ACT Math subscore of 22-24 MAT 115)
SAT Math score of below 350 MAT 095
SAT Math score of 350-450 MAT 096
SAT Math subscore of 460 or above MAT 111 (depending on major)
SAT Math score of 460-510 MAT 097 (depending on major*)
SAT Math subscore of 520-560 MAT 115*Majors that need MAT 097 followed by MAT 115:
Biology Chemistry Information Technology
Nursing Pre-Pharmacy Biology Education
Computer Science Mathematics Pre-Engineering
Business Industrial Tech Mathematics Education
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Optometry
## English Placement based on ACT/SAT subscores:
ACT Reading subscore of 16 or below ENG 088
ACT English subscore of 15 or below ENG 089
ACT English subscore of 16-17 ENG 099
ACT Reading subscore of 17-19ENG 103
ACT English subscore of 18 and above ENG 101
SAT Reading subscore of 350 and below ENG 088
SAT Reading subscore of 351-399 ENG 103
SAT Writing subscore of 350 and below
SAT Writing subscore of 351-399 OR
SAT Writing subscore of 400 and above
NOTE: The SAT-Verbal score will determine placement in any Reading courses.
NOTE: Scores subject to change.
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## PLACEMENT TESTS AND REMEDIATION (continued)
A music placement test is required of all entering music majors. Foreign language proficiency examinations are available to those who seek advanced placement in or exemption from the foreign language requirements.
The University requires a proficiency level in a foreign language equal to that which the student would have achieved after taking two semesters of language at the 101/102 levels. Students who have completed language training at the high school level may satisfy all or part of the foreign language requirement through the Advanced Placement Program (described elsewhere in this Catalogue) or through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP – contact the Testing Office) (see Catalogue section, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy, for more information). Any entering freshmen who have taken a foreign language for three years in high school and passed with a grade of C or better may not enroll in a 101 or 102 level of the same foreign language without taking a Placement Exam to determine level of competency. Such students may choose, however, to take a 101 level of a foreign language other than those studied in high school. Exemptions are students who have been out of high school at least five years.
## UNIVERSITY ORIENTATION
University Orientation (UNV 101), KSU Orientation (UNV 102), and discipline-specific orientation courses are designed to prepare students for the transition to university academic rigors and university life. They include learning skills to succeed in the academic and social environments at the University.
All conditionally admitted students and all students needing two or more developmental/preparatory classes are required to take UNV 101 or an approved discipline-specific orientation class.
Students who are fully admitted and not required to take UNV 101 will take the one-hour orientation class, UNV 102, or an approved, discipline-specific orientation class.
Students who have transferred more than 29 hours from another institution are exempted from taking any university orientation classes.
Students enrolled in the honors core are required to take HON 103 in lieu of UNV 101 or 102. Students enrolled in the music program are required to take MUS 103 in lieu of UNV 101 or UNV 102.
## UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Each student who enters Kentucky State University with the intention to earn a baccalaureate degree must satisfy the Liberal Studies Requirements. Liberal studies courses serve as a foundation for many other courses. In addition to the requirements of the student’s major field of study, Liberal Studies Requirements constitute a carefully designed program of 53 semester credit hours of courses to be selected from the various academic offerings of the University. The Liberal Studies Requirements are divided into two parts: The General Core Requirements, consisting of 41 semester credit hours, and the Integrative Studies Requirements, consisting of 12 semester credit hours. Details of the Integrative Studies program may be found in the section of this Catalogue describing the Whitney M. Young, Jr., School of Honors and Liberal Studies. A number of choices are included in the Liberal Studies Requirements, and students are encouraged to consider carefully the alternatives available to them.
The course of studies in the first two years of the Whitney M. Young, Jr., School of Honors and Liberal Studies (48 semester credit hours) provides an alternate and brief way of fulfilling all of the University’s Liberal Studies Requirements. WYS Science majors complete only the seminars and language tutorials; courses from the College of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Health fulfill the math/science component of the core. (Students who pursue this option must still meet the minimum number of hours required for graduation.) Students transferring in courses as substitutes or equivalents must have the approval of the Office of the Registrar. (Major core transfer courses are approved in the major departments.)
Certain Liberal Studies Requirements may also be fulfilled through the University’s testing programs or other testing programs. For a listing of courses and the tests through which semester credit hours may be earned, see the Catalogue section on Credit by Examination/Certification and Credit for Life Experience.
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## LIBERAL STUDIES GENERAL CORE REQUIREMENTS
Note: All students need to consult their degree requirements for variances to these Liberal Studies requirements.
I. Languages and Reasoning
ENG 101—English Composition I 3
ENG 102—English Composition II 3
SPE 103—Interpersonal Communication 3
MAT 111—Contemporary Mathematics or above 3
Foreign Language 6
Total: 18
II. Fine Arts, Letters, and History
EITHER ART 130—Introduction to Art OR MUS 130—Introduction to Music OR
THE 130—Introduction to Theatre 3
ENG 211—Introduction to Literature 3
HIS 103—Western Civilization 3
Total: 9
III. Sciences
A. Behavioral (select one):
EITHER PSY 200—General Psychology OR SOC 203—Principles of Sociology 3
B. Social (select one):
EITHER ECO 200—Survey of Economics, POS 101—American Government, or FIN 101—Financial Literacy 3
C. Natural:
EITHER BIO 101—Life Science
OR CHE 109—Chemistry in Context 3
Select one:
EITHER BIO 101—Life Science
OR BIO 103—Environmental Biology
OR BIO 112—Exploration of Modern Topics in Biology
OR CHE 109—Chemistry in Context
OR PHS 201—Physical Sciences I
OR PHS 202—Physical Sciences II
OR PHS 211—Earth and Environmental Science
OR PHS 221—Introduction to Weather Studies
OR PHS 231—Introduction to Astronomy
OR PHY 130—Physics and Society 3
Total: 12
IV. Health Education (select one):
EITHER HED 221—Personal Health and Lifetime Fitness OR PHE Physical Education activity course(s) 2
Total: 2
General Core Requirements Total Hours: 41
For the Liberal Studies requirements in the School of Business, please see the School of Business section of this catalogue
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## LIBERAL STUDIES INTEGRATIVE STUDIES (IGS) REQUIREMENTS
IGS 200—Foundations of Cultures 3
IGS 201—Convergence of Cultures 3
IGS 300—Search for New Forms of Culture 3
EITHER IGS 301—Studies in African Cultures
OR IGS 302—Studies in Asian Cultures
OR IGS 303—Studies in Latin American Cultures
OR IGS 304—The African-American Experience
OR IGS 305—The Latino Experience
OR COS 303—Human Perspective on Computing
OR ENG 313—Non-Western Literature
OR ENG/AAS 409—Literature of African-Americans
OR MAT 304—Perspectives on Mathematics
OR MKT/MKT 470—International Business Management/International Business Marketing
OR MUS/AAS 323—African-American Music
OR MUS/AAS 325—Jazz History and Literature
OR MUS 333—Music of Africa and Asia 3
IGS Studies Requirements Total Hours: 0/12*
## TOTAL HOURS LIBERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS: 41-53*
*IGS requirements for transfer students are specified in the Academic Policies section of this Catalogue and may reduce the number of liberal studies integrative studies requirements.
## LIBERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS—Whitney Young School Honors Program
I. Languages
EITHER HON 131—Beginning Classical Greek I
OR HON 141—Language I: Nature and Principles of Language 1 3
EITHER HON 132—Beginning Classical Greek II
OR HON 142—Language II: Nature and Principles of Language 2 3
HON 143—Writing Lab I 1
HON 144—Writing Lab II 1
HON 211—Language III English Narrative and Dramatic 3
HON 212—Language IV English Lyric Poetry 3
HON 213—Writing Lab I 1
HON 213—Writing Lab II 1
II. Liberal Studies Seminars
HON 101—Seminar I Ethics and Early Civilization 4
HON 102—Seminar II The Spiritual Traditions 4
HON 201—Seminar III Human Rights in the Early Modern World 4
HON 202—Seminar IV Self and Society in a Multicultural World 4
III. Math-Sciences
HON 121—Math-Science I Classical Geometry and Astronomy 4
HON 122—Math-Science II The Scientific Revolution 4
HON 221—Math-Science III The Mechanical Universe 4
HON 222—Math-Science IV The Biological Revolution 4
## WHITNEY YOUNG TOTAL HOURS LIBERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS: 48
NOTE: See HON course descriptions for specific content.
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## UNIVERSITY EMAIL ACCOUNTS
All students classified as undergraduates and graduates (Sections 27 & 28--Academic Policies) shall receive university correspondence through their university-assigned email account (e.g.,
firstname.lastname@kysu.edu). University Faculty and Staff shall communicate with students by email only through their official university email address. Student email addresses shall be the only email address that will be on file at the university.
Students are encouraged to monitor their university email accounts often to ensure that the email account does not exceed the message limit. The university reserves the right to delete student emails should the message limit exceed capacity at any time.
All students shall adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the University Information Technology Department. These policies and procedures may be accessed at www.kysu.edu.
## CLASS SCHEDULING POLICY
Kentucky State University follows a comprehensive plan that governs the offering of courses on a long-term basis. The University’s Nine-Semester Schedule of Courses permits students and their advisors to develop an effective plan which identifies when required and elective courses may be taken. In general, all upper-division courses (elective or required), necessary to complete undergraduate degree requirements for a program, shall be offered at least once every two academic years.
## PROJECT GRADUATE
Project Graduate focuses on adults who have earned 90 or more college credit hours. Kentucky State University's Project Graduate Campus Action Plan is designed to provide academically qualified individuals the chance to complete a baccalaureate degree, improve their earning power and contribute more to their community and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. More specifically, the institution collaborates with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education in a systematic effort to identify, recruit and support students who have left Kentucky State University after completing the majority of work required to attain a baccalaureate degree.
## “ACADEMICS WITH ATTITUDE”
Kentucky State University embarked on a pilot program beginning with the fall 2008 semester to work with students entering the University with academic disadvantages. This program is designed to create small groups of 15-18 students in living/learning communities that will extend through their sophomore year. These students share classes, supplemental instruction, advisors, living locations, and other services. The University has been grouping students using block scheduling for several years; this is a natural extension of this practice. Sixty students participated in the initial pilot; eventually, the majority of students entering with major developmental needs will be residents of this program. Faculty and staff will be comprehensively trained to help meet the academic, developmental, and social needs of these students. University Orientation (UNV 101) serves as the hub for each living/learning group in the pilot program, and the course's instructor serves as the advisor to each student within the group. Students interested in exploring this exciting learning opportunity are encouraged to contact the director for this program. The genesis of this innovative approach to developmental education is the University's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) which is part of the institution's ten-year accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, our regional accrediting body.
## PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Kentucky State University offers preparatory programs for students intending to enter the fields of medicine, dentistry, law, engineering, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, community health, cytotechnology, clinical laboratory sciences, nuclear medicine technology, and physical therapy. Most of these programs are housed in various divisions of the College of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Health. The requirements for a pre-law curriculum can be fulfilled by a strong major, such as English or Political Science, which are housed in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies.
In addition to preparing students for entrance into the professional schools of their choice, Kentucky residents attending Kentucky State University and meeting certain requirements, will be eligible for three percent of the openings annually at Kentucky's publicly-supported law schools. Students interested in entering law school should contact the University's pre-law advisors in the College Arts, Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies. Information regarding veterinary medicine may be found in the section of this Catalogue describing the Division of Mathematics and Sciences.
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## COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative education at Kentucky State University is an academic program incorporating alternating and parallel periods of employment and classroom study. This educational process is a joint or cooperative effort on the part of the Cooperative Education Office, the faculty instructing the student, and the employer furnishing opportunities for practical applications of the student’s class work. Students are limited to a maximum of twelve hours in cooperative education courses for their academic career at KSU.
Cooperative education helps the student bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace, and it allows the student to observe and participate in practical applications of coursework. Cooperative education enables students to be more valuable contributors upon returning to the classroom; they gain self-confidence and become more involved in the educational process. Full-time employment is of significant financial benefit to the student and is valuable in adding to the student’s credentials for employment. Upon graduation, the co-op student has a decided edge in competing for professional positions.
The University believes that supervised work experience is worth college credit; therefore, upon successful completion of each semester of work experience, semester credit hours are awarded. Cooperative education courses will not be substituted for mandatory classes in the student’s major.
The Cooperative Education Program seeks to meet the needs of students in most academic disciplines offered at Kentucky State University. Therefore, the program is offered to all students after the completion of one full academic year of coursework (30 semester credit hours minimum) unless requested and approved by dean or chairperson or their advisor. Participating students are expected to be in good standing with the University and have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better. Students may earn no more than twelve (12) semester credit hours in Cooperative Education courses (including both associate and baccalaureate degrees) during their tenure at KSU. In order to receive academic credit, a student must register for Cooperative Education courses.
It is recommended that each student take the time to visit the Cooperative Education Office and meet with staff to discuss available opportunities.
## INDEPENDENT STUDY
A student may take a course as an Independent Study if special circumstances warrant. A student will be allowed to pursue an Independent Study only with a proven record of academic achievement. An independent Study shall be used only in cases of unavoidable course conflict.
## INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS AND REGULATIONS
## Pre-Arrival: Getting an F-1 Visa
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's bureau that oversees all non-immigrant international visitors to the U.S. International students needing a student visa to study at KSU must apply for an F-1 visa through ICE's Student Exchange Visitor Program's web-based information system (SEVIS). Currently KSU is authorized to issue I-20's, which is the core document that tells a U.S. Embassy or Consular Officer that a person should be issued an F-1 student visa.
International students seeking a degree at KSU, either graduate or undergraduate, must go through the KSU Office of Admissions application process to gain admission and provide the necessary information to secure an F-1 student visa (see Admission of International Students section). Below is an overview of the steps and procedures required for international students, but more complete information is available at the following website:
http://www.kysu.edu/academics/globaleducationprograms/iss/iss.htm
1) At the time of applying to the university, in addition to submitting all required admissions application materials, international students are required to also show evidence of the ability to meet their college expenses. KSU must have this information before the Office of Global Education and Programs (OGEP) can issue a Form I-20. Verification of the student’s ability to pay is conducted through the Financial Certificate and receipt of original copies of information from the student’s, student’s families, or student’s sponsor’s bank. Evidence of any award of a full scholarship or similar financial aid covering tuition, room, and board must also be part of the financial information provided.
2) Once the student has been admitted, demonstrated the ability to pay, and shown that he or she complies with all federal
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requirements; KSU will send the student, via international courier, an admission packet with the admission letter, information about the university, the Form I-20, and any other relevant documentation.
3) After the student receives the Form I-20 an interview appointment at the closest U.S. Embassy or Consul in his or her country of residence should be arranged. At this appointment the U.S. consular official will either grant or deny an F-1 visa. International students should consult these websites for more information about the F-1 visa process - http://www.kysu.edu/academics/globaleducationprograms/iss/svei/iss_about_your_visa.htm
4) The student is either granted or denied a visa.
http://www.ice.gov/sevis/students/
## Post-Arrival: Maintaining Status
Once the student has been issued a visa and arrives on campus, KSU’s Office of Global Education and Programs (OGEP) is responsible for ensuring the student remains “in status” according to his or her visa, as well as maintaining up-to-date information on the student in the SEVIS database. The next step is:
5) Immediately upon arrival on campus students should report to OGEP in the Academic Services Building, Suite #303, to register his or her F-1 visa in SEVIS.
In addition to issuing I-20s, KSU, via OGEP, is required to report the enrollment of F-1 students every semester. Also, OGEP must report in SEVIS current students that fail to enroll, maintain status, or complete their program. Schools are currently required to monitor records of the student's name, date and place of birth, country of citizenship, address, status, date of commencement of studies, degree program and field of study, practical training, termination date and reason, documents related to the student's admission, the number of credits completed per semester, and a copy of the I-20. All this information resides in the SEVIS database rather than solely as hard files at each school. Under current federal regulations, even minor status violations (e.g., failing to inform ICE of change of major, or failure to process a timely transfer) could result in loss of future employment authorization eligibility, the opportunity to return to the US after a visit abroad, or even possible deportation. Therefore, for these reasons, the next step is:
6) The student must check in with OGEP at the beginning of each semester to verify information in SEVIS and verify his or her program of studies timeline.
In order to keep students informed of these important changes, OGEP will conduct occasional information sessions as well as provide up-to-date information concerning the new regulations on the OGEP web page found at
http://www.kysu.edu/academics/globaleducationprograms/iss/iss.htm
## STUDY ABROAD
Kentucky State University offers many opportunities for qualified students to study and earn credits while visiting and living in a foreign country. KSU is affiliated with a number of study abroad providers and consortium organizations, including Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) and the Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS), which offer many different options, including full semester or year-long study, summer programs, and a short winter term (December–January). Opportunities for study abroad are available in Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central/South America. Students can study almost anything they would normally study at KSU. All programs are credit-bearing and normally count towards the student's program of studies.
Participation in a student exchange program is a form of study abroad. In these programs, which usually last for a full semester or year, KSU students trade places with an international student from one of KSU’s partner universities. Taking part in an exchange program is particularly intellectually and culturally enriching because students are immersed in local culture, take courses with local students, and study under professors not available to them in their home institution. KSU now has exchange agreements with a number of universities in Kenya, Korea, Eastern Europe, and Central and South America.
Very often financial aid can be applied to studying abroad. OGEP will help students evaluate their financial need and, in cases where financial aid alone will not suffice, help them identify other sources of funding. One source of funding is the special Global Thorobred Award, a KSU fund established to help defer the cost of studying abroad.
It is not mandatory, but students are highly encouraged to begin making plans in their freshman or sophomore year to plan for studying abroad as a junior or senior. Visit the Office of Global Education and Programs in Academic Services Building, Suite
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#303, or visit the OGEP website, for more information.
## STUDENT EXCHANGE
Participation in an exchange program increases a student’s access to a variety of educational programs and experiences. Such programs permit students to take courses, meet other students, and study under professors not available to them in their home institution. Taking part in an exchange program can be an intellectually and culturally enriching experience. KSU now has exchange agreements with Kwangdong National University, Korea University (Republic of South Korea), the Central University of the East (Dominican Republic), and other institutions. Students interested in participating in an exchange program should contact the Office of Global Education & Programs.
## THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Learning to organize and carry out independent research is an integral part of a university liberal studies education. Paul G. Blazer Library, located at the northeast end of the campus, provides comprehensive and current research materials and facilities for students and faculty. The university community is also encouraged to use Blazer Library for personal enrichment and leisure reading.
Blazer Library's collection of more than 700,000 volumes includes such materials as books, journals, e-books, cartographic materials, DVD's, machine readable materials and other audiovisual materials to aid students in their course work and research.
As a member of the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org), Blazer Library has access to more than forty databases including: Academic Search Premier, AGRICOLA, Business Source Premier, CINAHL, Newspaper Source, MLA and PsycINFO. In addition the Library has access to SIRS Researcher, African-American Biographical Database, Ethnic Newswatch, Gale Literature Resource Center, NetLibrary (e-books), Sociological Abstracts, ValueLine Investment Survey and Wilson Web databases which features Education Index Full-text through the internet.
Like all other state supported academic institutions in Kentucky, Blazer Library uses ExLibris Voyager as its library management system. Anyone with web access can search Blazer Library’s catalog at http://kysu.kyvl.org. The Library has twenty-three computers for public use. From the Library’s homepage, users can access internet resources, electronic databases, catalogs from other libraries, as well as order materials via interlibrary loan.
The Library is a member of OCLC, a global library cooperative that aims “to further access to the world’s information.” The University Library is a member of (SAALCK) the State Assisted Academic Library Council of Kentucky; (FOKAL) The Federation of Kentucky Academic Libraries; and LYRASIS; which provides access to the collections of other regional libraries.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service provided by the Circulation Department of Blazer Library to the faculty, staff, and students engaged in research Kentucky State University. Conditions of this service are set by the Interlibrary Loan Code of the American Library Association and by regulations of the individual lending libraries. Every effort will be made to obtain items free of charge. Frequently, however, materials can be obtained only from institutions that charge an interlibrary loan fee. When submitting an ILL request, patrons should state the maximum charges they are willing to accept. Printed interlibrary loan request forms are located at the circulation desk. An electronic form may be found on the library's homepage.
Blazer Library is a selective depository for United States Government Document Publications. The library has an expanding collection of books, periodicals, microfilm, maps, posters, CD-ROMs and videos published by federal government agencies. Many publications are also available electronically, check for links on the library's homepage.
The second floor of the library houses both a part of the circulating collection and the Special Collections including the University Archives, which contain rare and historical documents and publications relating to African-American culture and history as well as University archival materials.
The Education Curriculum Lab, located on the ground floor, supports the mission of Paul G. Blazer Library and the Teacher Education Program at Kentucky State University. The Center houses a collection of both print and non-print materials for use by students and faculty. The Lab’s collection provides diverse resources for use in P-12 classrooms as well as professional resources for P-12 educators. The Lab is designed to assist and support college level students and Faculty in their teacher education needs. The Education Lab also serves as the official repository for all state-approved textbooks, and houses the Library’s collections of videocassettes, DVDs, CDs, and other media materials.
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available to assist students in using the library's resources and facilities. Library information may be obtained by asking any library staff person or by consulting the Library Handbook, which is available at any of the service desks throughout the library. The electronic version is available online at the library home page under “Library Instruction.” Special library tours or individualized library instruction may be scheduled by contacting the Reference Desk.
## VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Students who wish to receive Veterans’ educational benefits while attending Kentucky State University need to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office, P.O. Box 66830, St. Louis, MO, 63166-6830 or by phone at 1-888-442-4551 to inquire about their eligibility. All eligible veterans and dependents of a veteran who have been admitted to a degree-granting program within the University need to contact the Kentucky State University certifying official for the Veterans Administration in the Office of the Registrar, Room 323, Academic Services Building. Students should be prepared to pay for their initial tuition and textbook expenses until they have been notified by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs of eligibility. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the KSU certifying official of any changes during any given semester for which he or she is receiving VA educational benefits. Failure to do so may result in an overpayment, and the student will be responsible for repayment to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
## MILITARY SCIENCE PROGRAM Army ROTC
Kentucky State University has entered into a partnership agreement with the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program at the University of Kentucky. Currently only AMS 102 and AMS 103 are offered on the KSU campus; all other Military Science classes are taught at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. Students who wish to participate in the ROTC program receive ROTC scholarship assistance, become commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army, and may attend the Military Science program at the University of Kentucky through this partnership agreement. Participating students must provide their own transportation to the University of Kentucky for Military Science classes that are not taught on the KSU campus as well as other ROTC activities.
The Military Science Program is open to both men and women and follows a general military science curriculum. Three- and two-year ROTC scholarships are available on an equally competitive basis to qualified freshmen and sophomores. These scholarships pay all tuition and required fees up to $8,000 or 80% of the combined total of tuition and required fees for costs over $8,000. The scholarship students also receive a $100 monthly stipend. A military obligation is incurred in exchange for the scholarship funds. Minimum courses required and credit hours for each are listed in the course description section of this Catalogue under the Army Military Studies (AMS) course prefix.
Students interested in the Army ROTC Program should contact the Professor of Military Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506 (telephone 859-257-6865) for further information.
## Air Force ROTC
Kentucky State University, in cooperation with the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (Air Force ROTC) detachment at the University of Kentucky, offers a two-, three-, or four-year Air Force ROTC program. These programs allow qualified students an opportunity to earn commissions as officers in active duty in the U.S. Air Force while completing the requirement for a degree in their chosen field. The Air Force ROTC courses are offered on the campus of the University of Kentucky. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Students attend classes at the University of Kentucky (UK) while enrolling for all other courses at Kentucky State University. Interested students should contact the AFROTCOffice at UK at (606) 257-7115 for enrollment information.
Upon graduation from KSU and completion of either the two-, three-, or four-year Air Force ROTC program, students are commissioned as active-duty second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.
Scholarships are available to qualified students who enroll in the Air Force ROTC program. These scholarships provide full payment of tuition, laboratory fees, an allowance for books, and a tax-free monthly subsistence allowance.
## ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
The Office of the Registrar processes all transcript requests. Students requiring a record of their academic coursework (transcript) at Kentucky State University may request the information by contacting the Office of the Registrar. The cost for transcripts is $10.00. Request for transcripts may be made by:
visiting the office in person; or
- faxing to (502) 597-6239; faxed requests must
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include credit card information for payment; or
• mailing the request with a money order to: Transcripts, Office of the Registrar, ASB 323, Kentucky State University, 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601.
The requests should include the following information: social security number, current mailing address, dates of attendance, degree received, and applicant's name as it was recorded when in attendance. Kentucky State University does not take telephone requests for transcripts.
Transcripts will not be released if the student has any outstanding financial obligations with the University. A student’s signature on the request is required to release a transcript.
## KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AS VISITORS AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS
KSU students may earn a limited amount of credit toward an associate or baccalaureate degree at another college or university provided that the student earns a “C” or better, has prior approval from his/her advisor, dean, and the Registrar, and provided the other institution is fully accredited and the coursework meets the University specifications for credit acceptance. (See Academic Regulations and Policies Section on Residency Requirements for Graduation.) The student should consult with an advisor or dean and complete a “KSU Student Visiting Another Institution” form from the Office of the Registrar before enrolling at another institution. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for official transcripts of transfer work to be sent to the Office of the Registrar at KSU at the end of the term in which the student attended the other institution. Students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or better; freshmen may have a GPA of 1.7 or better.
## ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is a comprehensive learning center that provides students with personalized academic support in mathematics, writing, reading, science, foreign languages, study strategies, and time management. The staff also offers assistance in using individual learning styles and improving note-taking and test-taking skills. All students may take advantage of these free services while enrolled at the University.
ACE is staffed by Instructional Counselors who are professionals with degrees in English, Mathematics, or related areas. The Center also employs highly qualified peer tutors who model positive attitudes, values, and skills while helping students to become actively involved in their learning. The tutoring program is certified through the College Reading and Learning Association, and the tutors must maintain a 3.0 GPA in their subjects tutored and at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA. In order to best serve the KSU student body, peer tutors receive ongoing training in effective tutoring strategies.
ACE academic support services are available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., and Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. For more information, please visit the Center in Room 110, Carl M. Hill Student Center; see our Web site at www.kysu.edu/academics/academic_support_services or call (502) 597-6680.
The FRIENDS program for nontraditional and commuter students provides an academic resource room for students who are either over age 24, a parent regardless of age, married, divorced, or returning to school after five or more years. The program offers students individualized academic support including access to tutoring and computer-aided instruction, peer support, academic and life-skills workshops, timely campus information, and special family events. Please visit the FRIENDS Program in Room 304, Carl M. Hill Student Center or call (502) 597-5190 for more information.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) assures that students with disabilities receive equal access to education by providing services and auxiliary aids in accordance with statutes in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Assistance to students is not limited to the aforementioned statutes, as various other laws (such as those pertaining to building accessibility and Website accessibility), are also applicable. Additionally, the KSU Office of Continuing and Distance Education works in conjunction with the DRC by making all alternative-delivery courses and professional-training workshops accessible to all students and faculty. This pertains to all Kentucky Educational Television (KET) broadcasts, Kentucky Virtual University (KYVC) online classes, and Kentucky Tele-Linking Network (KTLN) ITV offerings, and all University Professional Development Center workshops.
## STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRiO program
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funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and it is crafted and designed to assist student in meeting their academic goals. Students who are US citizens or nationals and who are first generation low-income (as defined by the federal government) college students or have a documented disability are all qualifying candidates to participate in SSS and benefit from the wide range of services provided. SSS provides academic tutoring, advising, financial literacy workshops; assistance in completing Financial Aid Applications, mentoring, and exposure to cultural events and academic programs. In addition, SSS at Kentucky State University focuses on providing student with optimal benefits and services from their freshman year through graduation as well as assisting them with post graduate school and career choices.
Overall, SSS provides an opportunity for success to those who are selected for participation and are willing to commit themselves to the mission of Student Support Services and the participant's academic goals. SSS dovetails with the mission and goal of Kentucky State University for students to; “Enter to Learn and Go out to Serve” with students “Preparing, Succeeding and Graduating.”
Please contact our office at rooms 128, and 129 Hathaway Hall or reach us by phone at (502) 597-7780, 597-5096, 597-8003 or 597-5074. Our email address is SSS@kysu.edu. We can also be reached on Facebook at SSS@KYSU.
Our Director, Mr. John Burrell, Counselors, Ms Tamara Allen and Mr. Don Offutt II, as well as our Administrative Assistant Miss Rolon Williams, are all excited about the opportunity to meet and assist our students in reaching their academic goals.
#### INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY www.kysu.edu/it
Information Technology enhances the university's commitment of excellence and advancement in education by providing enterprise level planning, support and maintenance to a variety of campus computing, communications, and network resources. Information Technology also supports a variety of tools and technologies for the academic environment through technology in the classrooms and labs.
Information Technology provides a number of administrative or general services to KSU. All students, faculty, staff and administrators are given accounts which will allow for secure access to KSU email and various other electronic resources.
In efforts to make technology available to students, Information Technology also provides technology laboratories for students. The lab in the Carl M. Hill Student Center provides to all students computer access, laser printing, scanning as well as assistance with computer related issues by the computer lab staff. There are also labs available for academic concentrations.
Additional Services include but are not limited to:
The wireless network is based on the 802.11 b,g standard and provides up to 54 Mbps connectivity. Wireless access is available in all academic buildings, residence halls and many outdoor environments.
The Information Technology Helpdesk provides information and solutions to computer-related problems. Please call 502-597-5733, email helpdesk@kysu.edu or come to Academic Services Suite, 379 for IT helpdesk assistance.
Information Technology also provides high speed internet and cable TV access in all of the residence halls (ResNet).
WIRED is a service that provides internet access to student records and many University business functions such as registration, bill payment and advising information. Through WIRED, students can do business with the University anytime from anywhere.
For listing of all services provided by IT, visit the web site at www.kysu.edu/it.
## CONTINUING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION
The Office of Continuing and Distance Education (OCDE) offers career and professional development opportunities for people within the University’s Central Kentucky service area. Credit and non-credit courses enable individuals to expand their career options, explore the world with its many cultures, or pursue personal goals and interests. In addition to over 650 on-campus classes offered each semester, the University also offers a wide range of distance-learning environments for students unable to take full advantage of traditional on-campus options. These include:
## Interactive Television (ITV)
Through two-way audio and video facilities, students interact with faculty in real-time from distance-learning sites throughout central Kentucky and the State. Many interactive classrooms are located throughout the region in high schools, technical schools and colleges, and government offices.
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Students see, hear, and talk with professors using microphones and large television monitors connected directly to similarly equipped KSU campus facilities on the fifth floor of our Academic Services Building. Students at distance Kentucky Tele-Linking Network (KTLN) sites ask questions and get answers, see the overhead transparencies and the video selections the same way as students on campus. Students and teachers can exchange handouts and assignments and conduct open discussions with students connected from multiple sites. These interactive television courses are particularly attractive to students who want close interaction with faculty on a regularly scheduled, weekly basis but who are not able to travel a long distance to campus.
## Internet-Accessed Online Courses (KYVC)
Kentucky State University enrolls students in courses that are created and managed by faculty using the Kentucky Virtual Campus. These “virtual” classrooms are available for study and review whenever and wherever registered students have access to the Internet. Students work at these classes wherever computers are available, e.g. at home, at work, or in a public library. They can learn the course materials on a twenty-four-hour, seven-day-per-week basis. In conjunction with traditional textbook materials, online courses provide students with many opportunities. They can read additional class notes provided by the teacher, link to other Web site resources like the Kentucky Virtual Library for research, complete assignments, take tests, e-mail questions to teachers and receive answers, and discuss topics with other online classmates. This computer Web option meets the needs of students who cannot attend regularly scheduled and place-defined classes. They are ideal for people who need maximum time and location flexibility.
## Additional Information
Students interested in enrolling in any of the above distance-education opportunities may access a copy of the current Schedule of Classes to review the course listings under the Service Area Programs section. This can be done either by viewing the University Web pages (www.kysu.edu) or by calling the Office of Distance and Continuing Education (502-597-5611) to receive the schedule in the mail.
## FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE) PROGRAM
Student success is largely determined by student experiences during their first year of college, and the First Year Experience of the effects of the students throughout the first year of college by assisting them in laying the groundwork for solid foundations of college success. The Mission of this office "is to assist all incoming undergraduate students in their transitions toward successful academic, personal and social development related to university life through empowerment, so that students learn how to navigate college. FYE offers programming for all freshmen or first-year students from advocacy to empowerment, then to full development as knowledgeable and confident college students. New transfer undergraduate students are served by FYE during their first semester. The office also assists faculty and staff in meeting the needs of first-year students.
FYE development support services assist students in their growth and understanding of college and include:
- Academic counseling and referral services that guide students through the first year;
- FYE peer mentoring and study group sessions;
- Intervention, empowerment and strategic learning services;
- Development strategies for student growth
FYE transition services assist students in moving from high school to college, or jobs to college, and include:
New Student Orientation:
- Parent communications and sessions; and
- Student advocacy services. The Office is located in Suite 261, Academic Services Building; telephone: 502-597-6217 or 1-866-393-4769.
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# ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
At Kentucky State University, academic advising is an intentional, educational partnership between advisors and students. The faculty and professional staff assist the members of our diverse student body to make a successful transition to university life, to plan and take responsibility for their learning, to set achievable academic and personal goals, and to progress successfully to graduation and beyond.
Kentucky State University provides a full range of academic advising and personal counseling services to students. Every effort is made to ensure that each student receives personal attention and assistance with his/her problems and concerns.
Academic advising at Kentucky State University begins with New-Student Orientation. Subsequently, students are assigned a general education or a major advisor according to the following criteria:
1. New degree-seeking students (Associate or Baccalaureate) who declare a major at the point of admission to the University are assigned a “Major Advisor” within their chosen fields of study. (See definition below.)
2. New degree-seeking students (Associate or Baccalaureate) who choose not to declare a major at the point of admission but plan to pursue a degree are listed as “undeclared” and are assigned faculty advisors from among Faculty Advising Council members, who are prepared to meet students’ advising needs. Students may stay with their advisors until they declare a major, at which time they are assigned to a Major Advisor.
3. Non-degree-seeking students (Visiting/Transient) are advised by the personnel in the Office of Continuing and Distance Education.
Advising Council members are experienced faculty and staff who have demonstrated continuing commitment to the importance of providing students with personal attention and guidance in the planning and pursuit of their academic objectives. Major advisors, just as general education advisors, provide academic and career advice to each student who has selected a major area of study in preparation for a career of the student’s choice. The major advisor serves as a useful source of information regarding such matters as degree requirements, research opportunities within the field, graduate study, and other career employment opportunities. From their first day at Kentucky State University, students are encouraged to take an active part in their learning. Early and sustained interaction with advisors is a good beginning.
“KSU, where students and advisors partner to ensure success from entrance to graduation and beyond.”
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# THE GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
Eastern Kentucky University
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Kentucky State University
Morehead State University
Murray State University
Northern Kentucky University
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
Western Kentucky University
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Revised June 2011
Effective Fall Semester 2012
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# The General Education Transfer Policy and Implementation Guidelines ~ Revised Policy 2012 ~
## Introduction
The Statewide Transfer Committee and staff of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education performed a review of state policy and implementation guidelines facilitating the transfer of credits between public colleges and universities in the Commonwealth. Through this process a series of recommendations for improvement of the statewide transfer policy and implementation guidelines were developed. The Council of Chief Academic Officers met April 2011 to discuss the policy, and they support these recommendations. Upon approval by the Council on Postsecondary Education (June 2011), the policy will take effect fall semester 2012. The Statewide Transfer Committee and the Statewide General Education Taskforce are charged with the implementation and annual review of the revised policy.
The following guidelines reflect approved updates to the General Education Transfer Policy and Implementation Guidelines (2004). The spirit of the original policy – emphasizing the professional integrity of all public institutions in the acceptance of general education coursework between institutions – remains a key element of the revised policy. The updated General Education Transfer Policy and Implementation Guidelines (2012) will be in effect for all students admitted for the fall semester 2012.
## General Education Transfer Policy
KRS 164.2951(2) states, The Council on Postsecondary Education, in collaboration with the public universities and community and technical colleges, shall:
(a) Facilitate the development and implementation of a statewide agreement for alignment of Kentucky Community and Technical College lower-division associate of arts and associate of science coursework that shall be accepted and fully credited to related bachelors degree programs by all public universities. The agreement shall specify the general education learning outcomes and program-specific prerequisite learning outcomes of the coursework. Where applicable curricula shall be reviewed to determine comparability of core content standards required under KRS164.302. The agreement shall direct that the associate of arts and associate of science coursework meeting the learning outcomes specified shall be accepted for transfer and degree credit, whether earned as individual courses or within block programs;
(h) Guarantee that, upon admission to a public university, graduates of an associate of arts or an associate of science degree program approved by the council in consultation with the public universities shall be deemed to have met all general education requirements; Guidelines for Implementation of the General Education Transfer Policy
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The General Education Transfer Policy outlines the purpose and guidelines for the transfer of general education across Kentucky's public postsecondary institutions.
The purpose of the Kentucky General Education Transfer Policy is to:
• Emphasize aspects of general education requirements that are common among public institutions in Kentucky and encourages completion of approved AA/AS transfer programs.
• Promote the acceptability of general education credits as students transfer from one public institution to another.
• Enhance cooperation among institutions with respect to academic advising for undergraduates who plan to transfer from one public institution to another.
The policy requires a minimum of 30 unduplicated semester credit hours or the equivalent (may include a SACS justification for fewer hours) to meet the general education component of a baccalaureate degree. The core components of the policy include communication, arts and humanities, quantitative reasoning, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences, as outlined within the Statewide General Education Core.
## Basic Assumptions and Principles
1. The transfer of general education credits is predicated on the acquisition of competencies in broad academic areas, rather than on a comparison of individual courses taken at one institution or another. The issue is not how particular general education courses at the sending institution match up with general education courses at the receiving institution, but how the competencies and student learning outcomes in various general education programs are similar to one another.
2. Each institution recognizes the professional integrity of all other public institutions in the acceptance of their general education program.
3. Universities will recognize the completion of AA/AS transfer degrees (meeting all required transfer components) by admitting students to junior level standing and accepting the corresponding general education credits as meeting institution-wide lower-division general education requirements at the receiving institution. Students are encouraged to complete an AA/AS prior to transferring.
4. The General Education Transfer Policy applies to students who are accepted for admission into one of Kentucky's public higher education institutions. Students should be aware of the admission requirements of the institution into which they intend to transfer.
5. The General Education Transfer Policy applies to students who transfer from one Kentucky public higher education institution to another Kentucky public higher education institution with the intention of completing their educational program at the receiving institution. Students who intend to transfer credits back to their home (degree-granting) institution may be required to obtain prior written approval from their home institution. Guidelines for Implementation of the General Education Transfer Policy Page 4
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6. The general education requirements covered in this policy are not intended to fulfill general education requirements for particular majors. Requirements of a specific major will not be set aside by this policy. This is a most important distinction and should be noted by students and their advisors.
7. The transfer system at all institutions will include an audit process through which the sending institution will certify to the receiving institution the general education certification levels that have been completed by the student.
8. Close cooperation and communication among colleges and universities is essential for facilitating the transfer process for students and to enable the participating institutions to maintain timely and comprehensive information. Particular attention will be paid to academic advising on each campus and to interaction among campuses in order to inform students about the nuances of general education requirements at the various institutions.
9. Each receiving institution will provide a process for students to appeal decisions related to the transfer of general education credits.
## Certification of General Education Blocks
There are three levels of general education certification. Each level is based on the number and category of courses taken (see Statewide General Education Core). Students can complete general education courses in categories (also referred to as blocks), as a core component, and as a complete general education program. Each level of certification is identified below.
1. General Education Category Certified. Students who have completed some but not all of the five categories in the Core Component will be “Category Certified” for purposes of transfer. Individuals in this situation must fulfill all of the remaining general education requirements of the receiving institution that have not been satisfied through “Category” certification.
2. General Education Core Certified. Students who have completed all of the categories – the core component – with a minimum of 30 unduplicated credit hours will be “Core Certified” for purposes of transfer. Individuals in this category must fulfill the remaining general education requirements of the receiving institution that have not been satisfied through the core component.
3. General Education Fully Certified. Students who have completed a general education program, with a minimum of 30 unduplicated semester credit hours or the equivalent (may include a SACS justification for fewer hours) which includes the core component and all additional institutional-specific general education courses, will be “General Education Fully Certified” for purposes of transfer. If the receiving institution’s general education program requires a sum of hours that is less than the total the student has taken at the sending institution, the excess hours will be accepted for transfer by the receiving institution and evaluated for application toward degree requirements. There may be graduation requirements beyond general education requirements that a student will need to complete (e.g., senior year capstone experiences).
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# STATEWIDE GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (Effective Fall Semester 2012)
Pursuant to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) Principles of Accreditation Core Requirement, this policy requires a minimum of 30 unduplicated semester credit hours or the equivalent (may include a SACS justification for fewer hours) to meet the general education component of a baccalaureate degree. Student-learning outcomes in each category must be met through courses identified within each category.
## Communications – 6-9 hours
Written Communications (WC)
Oral Communications (OC)
Each written or oral communication course must meet multiple student-learning outcomes,* including the student-learning outcome specific to written or oral communication.
## Quantitative Reasoning (QR) – 3-6 hours
Each quantitative reasoning course must meet all the student-learning outcomes,* which reflect the possibility of courses from mathematics and/or statistics.
## Arts and Humanities (AH) – 6-9 hours
At least two courses must be taken to meet the student learning outcomes.*
## Natural Sciences (NS) - 3-7 hours
Each natural science course must meet all the student-learning outcomes.* At least one course must include a hands-on project using scientific principles whether offered in a lecture or laboratory setting (SL).
## Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB) – 6-9 hours
At least two courses must be taken to meet the student learning outcomes.*
## CERTIFICATION LEVELS for FALL 2012:
General Education Category Certification: Completed at least one but not ALL of the categories listed above.
## General Education Core Certification: Completed ALL of the categories listed above
General Education Full Certification: Completed ALL of the categories listed above PLUS any additional general requirements(s) of the sending institution.
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## Institutional Responsibility
## Preparing Students for Transfer
Advising. Advising at both sending and receiving institutions and an inter-institutional network are essential to the successful implementation of this transfer policy. Academic advisors and other institutional staff concerned with transfer should enforce and strengthen, if necessary, policies and procedures and should establish an inter-institutional communications link (e.g., through a statewide Web presence for easier communication among institutional staff addressing similar issues).
Sending and receiving institutions are to advise transferring students that general education certification does not set aside specific major or programmatic requirements where coursework may be used to satisfy both a general education requirement and another specific degree requirement (e.g., a course serves as satisfying both a general education requirement and a supporting course requirement).
13KAR2:020(5)(2)
Publicity. The general education transfer policy and the courses that meet general education requirements should be easily accessible to students. The transfer policy should be included in each institution's catalog for easy reference. The general education transfer policy and the courses designated for completion of general education requirements will be reviewed annually by a subcommittee of the Statewide Transfer Committee and institutional representatives.
Certification of Transcripts. The sending institution will indicate, either on the transcript or as an attachment to the transcript, whether the student is Fully Certified, Core Certified, Category Certified in general education, or if they have completed any of the coded general education courses (e.g., WC, OC, AH, QR, NS, SL, and SB) at their institution. If general education coursework has been earned at more than one public Kentucky institution, will conduct a comprehensive review for certification and must include certifications received from previous institutions. Transfer certifications will be processed for all students requesting a transcript to be sent to a Kentucky public postsecondary institution (excluding students requesting transcripts for application to master's, doctorate, or professional degree programs).
a. If a public sending institution endorses the use of credits earned from a regionally accredited public or independent college or university for satisfying a general education requirement (category, core, or fully certified, or coded course), the receiving institution will accept this decision.
b. If a public sending institution endorses the use of credits from a non-regionally accredited institution for satisfying a general education requirement (category, core, fully certified, or coded course), the certifying institution must have a policy stated in the undergraduate catalog regarding the acceptance of coursework in accordance with SACS standards and a process of assessment to ensure that certified coursework demonstrates that student learning outcomes for the statewide general education category have been met.
c. The sending institution will indicate, either on the transcript or as an attachment to the transcript, whether the student is Fully Certified, Core Certified, Category Certified in general education or if they have completed any of the coded general education courses (e.g., WC, OC, AH, QR, NS, SL, and SB) at their institution.
d. The sending institution will certify courses with satisfactory national exam scores listed in the “Kentucky Standard Acceptable Scores for National Exams” Table. KRS 164.2951(2)(e))
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## Receiving Transfer Students
Transfer Certification. Transfer certification from any KCTCS college or Kentucky public university will be accepted as documented and analyzed according to transfer policies. The receiving institution must review the transcript and notify the student of their remaining requirements within one semester of their admittance. This does not preclude an institution from evaluating the transcript for administrative errors.
a. The receiving institution will accept the coded course (e.g., WC, OC, AH, QR, NS, SL, and SB) as meeting part of the requirement for the general education category associated with the code, unless the course has been determined to be equivalent and has a direct articulation to a course that fulfills a requirement in a different category of general education at the receiving institution. The category of the sending institution will be honored unless it is to the advantage of the student to award a different category.
b. If the sending institution certifies standardized credit by exams (e.g., College Level Examination Program, Advanced Placement, or other accepted examinations) for application to its general education requirements, the receiving institution will recognize these requirements as having been fulfilled. (KRS 164.2951(2)(e))
Applying Credit. The general education transfer component and additional transfer articulations already in place should be supplemented by an institutional commitment that, to the extent possible, the transfer of any remaining credit hours beyond the general education transfer component to the receiving institution will be treated as liberally as possible to maximize the transferability of credit toward meeting degree requirements.
Transfer Student Grades. Receiving institutions will treat transfer students' grades in the same way they treat native student grades. Specifically, an institution that accepts “D” grades for native students will accept “D” grades for transfer students. While a “D” grade will be accepted as a course transferred, program requirements may prohibit a “D” grade from being accepted toward specific academic program requirements of the receiving institution. The treatment of transfer student grades also applies to students receiving pass/fail grades.
Student Appeals. A student appeals process will be in place on each institution’s campus. It will provide for institutional review of transfer decisions governed by institutional policies and the Statewide Transfer Committee. A second state-level review will be available for transfer decisions governed by the Statewide Transfer Committee. (KRS 164.2951(2)(m))
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## General Education Assessment
All Kentucky public universities and KCTCS colleges are expected to assess, in accordance with SACS-COC Principles of Accreditation and based upon nationally accepted standards, the student learning outcomes associated with their general education programs, indicate the relationship to the faculty-generated Statewide General Education Student Learning Outcomes, and provide evidence of ongoing assessment that ensures comparability for transfer purposes on a three-year cycle. (KRS 164.2951(2)(c))
## Student Responsibility and Access to Transfer Information
Students are encouraged to complete their lower division general education requirements study prior to transfer. Students are responsible for planning their transfer by working with their advisor, reviewing institutional catalogs, and using the statewide transfer website to determine how their coursework will transfer.
The General Education Transfer Policy applies to students who are accepted for admission into one of Kentucky's public higher education institutions. Students planning to transfer should be aware of the admission requirements of the institution into which they intend to transfer. General education certifications noted on a student's transcript will be applicable upon admission into the receiving institution.
Since the provisions of this policy address only institution-wide lower division general education requirements, students are advised to be aware of the general education requirements of the college or school within the university and the general education requirements of the degree program to which they plan to transfer.
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## Additional Questions Related to Transfer
## Will information about the completion of transfer credits at one institution be automatically sent to another institution or must students request this service?
Recent changes to institutional practices include the documentation of transcript certification on ALL transcripts requested by students wishing to transfer to one of Kentucky’s public postsecondary institutions. Some institutions have the capability to include general education certification on the transcript by using an automated process. Other institutions do not. Students should confirm with the registrar that a general education audit will be performed via their transcript request.
## Who will receive the documentation certifying general education transfer?
A central office on each campus will receive the transfer information. Normally, the admissions office would handle this task.
## Does this policy affect general education requirements for specific majors?
No. The General Education Transfer Policy does not add to, subtract from, or change any general education courses required for a major. Students need to work closely with their advisors to determine what relationship, if any, exists between requirements for general education and requirements for a specific major. This is a most important issue and should be carefully noted.
## What appeal do students have in the case of misunderstandings or disagreements?
Each institution has a process for appeals related to the General Education Transfer Policy. Also, each institution will appoint a person to serve as the official institutional liaison with respect to the policy. Students in need of assistance should contact that individual.
## Who are considered transfer students?
Transfer students are those who transfer from one public higher education institution (sending institution) to another public higher education institution (receiving institution) with the intention of completing their educational program at the receiving institution.
## Who are transient (or visiting) students?
Transient students are students in good standing in any recognized institution who enroll in another institution with the intention of transferring the credits earned to their home institution.
Does the transfer policy allow students to receive duplicate credit by taking courses at one institution and repeating equivalent or similar courses at another institution?
No. The General Education Transfer Policy does not impact the policies of the respective institutions with regard to duplicate course credit. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to make appropriate course selections before and after transferring from one institution to another.
## How will college credit earned through high school dual enrollment be evaluated for meeting general education requirements?
Students earning college credit while completing secondary school requirements will have those credits evaluated to determine whether they meet the statewide general education learning outcomes.
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## Appendix
Statewide General Education Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) (KRS 164.2951(2)(a))
The student-learning outcomes in each category must be met through courses identified within each category.
Written (WC) and Oral (OC) Communication
1. Write clear and effective prose in several forms, using conventions appropriate to audience (including academic audiences), purpose, and genre. (LEAP A, B, C and D)*
2. Listen and speak competently in a variety of communication contexts, which may include public, interpersonal, and/or small-group settings. (LEAP B, C and D)*
3. Find, analyze, evaluate, and cite pertinent primary and secondary sources, including academic databases, to prepare speeches and written texts. (LEAP B and D)*
4. Identify, analyze, and evaluate statements, assumptions, and conclusions representing diverse points of view; and construct informed, sustained, and ethical arguments in response. (LEAP B, C and D)*
5. Plan, organize, revise, practice, edit, and proofread to improve the development and clarity of ideas. (LEAP B and D)*
WC courses must meet the first SLO and OC courses must meet the second SLO, with both types of courses meeting at least two of the remaining three SLOs.
## Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
1. Interpret information presented in mathematical and/or statistical forms. (LEAP B)*
2. Illustrate and communicate mathematical and/or statistical information symbolically, visually, and/or numerically. (LEAP A, B and C)*
3. Determine when computations are needed and to execute the appropriate computations. (LEAP B)*
4. Apply an appropriate model to the problem to be solved (LEAP A, C and D)*
5. Make inferences, evaluate assumptions, and assess limitations in estimation modeling and/or statistical analysis. (LEAP B, C and D)*
QR courses should meet all five SLOs.
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## Arts and Humanities (AH)
1. Utilize basic formal elements, techniques, concepts and vocabulary of specific disciplines within the Arts and Humanities. (LEAP A and B)*
2. Distinguish between various kinds of evidence by identifying reliable sources and valid arguments. (LEAP B)*
3. Demonstrate how social, cultural, and historical contexts influence creative expression in the arts and humanities. (LEAP A and B)*
4. Evaluate the significance of human expression and experience in shaping larger social, cultural, and historical contexts. (LEAP A, B and C)*
5. Evaluate enduring and contemporary issues of human experience. (LEAP A and D)*
Foreign Language: Demonstrate competency in a foreign language. Foreign language study develops essential skills and cultural awareness critical for success in a multilingual world.
Any combination of 2 courses in AH will be considered sufficient to meet the student-learning outcomes in this category.*
## Natural Sciences (NS)
Conduct a hands-on project using scientific principles (category experience).
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of science inquiry. (LEAP A and B)*
2. Explain basic concepts and principles in one or more of the sciences. (LEAP A and B)*
3. Apply scientific principles to interpret and make predictions in one or more of the sciences. (LEAP A, B and D)*
4. Explain how scientific principles relate to issues of personal and/or public importance. (LEAP A, B, C and D)*
NS courses should meet the four SLOs. Each institution's general education natural science block must meet the category experience.
## Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB)
1. Demonstrate knowledge of at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences. (LEAP A and D)*
2. Apply knowledge, theories, and research methods, including ethical conduct, to analyze problems pertinent to at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences. (LEAP A, B, C and D)*
3. Understand and demonstrate how at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences conceptualizes diversity and the ways it shapes human experience. (LEAP A, B, C and D)*
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4. Integrate knowledge of at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences into issues of personal or public importance. (LEAP A, B, C and D)*
5. Communicate effectively using the language and terminology germane to at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences. (LEAP A and D)*
Any combination of 2 courses in SB will be considered sufficient to meet the student learning outcomes in this category.** Kentucky’s Statewide General Education Student Learning Outcomes are mapped to the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ (AAC&U) Liberal Education for America’s Promise (LEAP) Essential Learning Outcomes—as a guiding vision and national benchmarks for college learning and liberal education in the 21st century.
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# UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
Oversight of the Academic Regulations and Policies is given to the Academic Policies Committee of the Faculty Senate. Students are expected to become familiar with these regulations, as they apply to all students enrolled in undergraduate courses at Kentucky State University.
The limitations in the definitions may be modified to meet accreditation, licensing, and/or certification requirements.
### I. General Definitions
A. A semester credit hour represents one clock hour of recitation or lecture, or two clock hours of laboratory per week for one semester for most courses; some courses in art, music, physical education, and other areas are calculated according to accreditation standards in the particular area.
B. Quality points are the assigned points of a specific letter grade. The total quality points of a course are calculated by multiplying the quality point value of the letter grade earned by the number of semester credit hours for the course (see Section XIII).
C. The cumulative grade-point average is defined as the total number of quality points earned in all courses taken at Kentucky State University in which the student received a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” divided by the total number of semester credit hours in all courses taken at the University in which the student received a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F.”
1. If a course is repeated, only the highest grade will be used in the computation of the cumulative grade-point average.
2. Unless specifically described in the course description as a repeatable course, credit may be earned only once for courses that are repeated.
3. All grades earned at Kentucky State University will remain on the student’s transcript and in the permanent record, unless the student has successfully petitioned and been granted academic bankruptcy (see Section XXIII).
D. The current grade-point average is defined as the total number of quality points earned in all courses in which the student received a grade of "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" during the last term (summer session/semester) of enrollment divided by the total number of semester credit hours in all courses in which the student received a grade of "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" during the last term (summer session/semester) of enrollment.
### II. Definitions of Majors, Minors, and Areas of Specialization
The following definitions are to be considered University norms for evaluation and approval of master's, baccalaureate, and associate degree programs. The definitions and the limitations that accompany them are based upon the University's policy of emphasizing breadth of study in the basic disciplines with emphasis on the humanities in fulfillment of Kentucky State University's liberal studies role and mission. Course content shall be appropriate for University-level courses. Departures from these norms must be justified by the nature of the program and must have the recommendation of the Faculty Senate and approval of the Board of Regents.
## Master's Degree Program
A master’s degree program is a planned and approved program of study leading to graduation with a master’s degree. Each master’s degree program requires at least 30 graduate semester credit hours and no more than 45 graduate semester credit hours. The master’s degree program must be completed within six years of initial enrollment as a degree seeking graduate student. Some programs require degree completion within fewer years of initial enrollment. Please consult the program descriptions in the graduate program sections.
## Baccalaureate Degree Programs
A baccalaureate degree program is a planned and approved program of study leading to graduation with a baccalaureate degree. It should be possible to complete a baccalaureate degree program in eight semesters of normal full-time study. The minimum semester credit hour requirement shall be 120, and no program should require more than 144 semester credit hours. A student may elect to exceed this maximum in meeting personal education objectives.
Each baccalaureate degree program shall include the Liberal Studies Requirements of the University (unless specific courses have been officially substituted or waived) and a major. Minors, areas of
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specialization, pre-major, prerequisites, and support courses may be required. Individual students may elect to take a minor or a second major to meet personal education objectives. Unless otherwise specified, any course taken to satisfy a requirement (including electives) for one program may be used to satisfy a requirement for another program. A minimum of 42 semester credit hours in upper-level courses is required for graduation.
## Associate Degree Programs
An associate degree program is a planned and approved program of study leading to graduation with an associate degree. It is possible to complete an associate degree program in four semesters of normal full-time study. The minimum semester credit hour requirement shall be 60, and no program should require more than 76 semester credit hours. A student may elect to exceed this maximum in meeting personal education objectives.
Each associate degree program, except the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies, shall include required major courses, support courses, and at least 15 semester credit hours of the Liberal Studies Requirements of the University. The liberal studies component shall include courses designed to develop skills in oral and written communication and in computational skills. The liberal studies component shall also include courses drawn from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. The Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies degree is comprised of 47 semester credit hours of liberal studies, 3 semester credit hours of support courses, and 15 semester credit hours of advised electives. Every associate degree program shall include the provision for a minimum of 3 semester credit hours of free electives.
## The Major
A major consists of a planned sequence of courses usually within a single discipline; however, a major may consist of a planned group of courses from more than one discipline. The minimum semester credit hour requirement for a major shall be 30, and the maximum shall be 48. A minimum of 18 semester credit hours in the major must be upper-level courses.
## The Minor
A minor consists of a planned sequence of courses, usually in a discipline related to the major. The minor shall consist of a minimum of 18 semester credit hours and shall not exceed 21 semester credit hours. A minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the minor shall be above the 100 level. A student who has not declared a major after completing 60 credit hours will not be permitted to register for classes.
## The Area of Specialization
Some major programs consist of a core program of study within the academic unit as well as required additional study in one or more areas of specialization selected from options within or related to the discipline. The area of specialization shall consist of a minimum of 12 semester credit hours and a maximum of 18 semester credit hours beyond the core, with a minimum of 12 in upper-level courses.
## Pre-majors, Prerequisites, and Support Courses
A degree program may identify and require courses as are justified for proper completion of the major. Courses may be from within the discipline (pre-majors or prerequisites) or from other disciplines (prerequisites or support courses). Such credits thus required are not included in the limitations stated previously, but are included in the minimum of 120 semester credit hours and the maximum of 144 semester credit hours for a baccalaureate degree.
## Liberal Studies Requirements
The Liberal Studies Requirements are described elsewhere in this Catalogue. These courses, whether unique requirements or optional requirements, may also serve as pre-majors, prerequisites, or support courses, but may not be included in requirements for a major, a minor, or an area of specialization. A student may not take a Liberal Studies Requirement on a pass-fail basis.
## Free Electives
Free electives may be selected by the student from any courses not required in the particular degree program, excluding remedial and non-credit course offerings.
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The limitations in the definitions may be modified to meet accreditation, licensing, and/or certification requirements.
### III. University Orientation
A. UNV 101 (University Orientation) is a three-hour university orientation class. UNV 102 (KSU Orientation) is a one-hour university orientation class.
B. All conditionally admitted students and all students needing two or more developmental/preparatory classes are required to take UNV 101 or an approved, discipline-specific orientation class.
C. Students who are fully admitted and not required to take UNV 101 will take the one-hour orientation class, UNV 102, or an approved, discipline-specific orientation class.
D. Students who have transferred more than 29 hours from another institution are exempted from taking any university orientation class.
E. Students enrolled in the honors core are required to take HON 103 in lieu of UNV 101 or 102. Students enrolled in the music program are required to take MUS 103 in lieu of UNV 101 or UNV 102.
### IV. Academic Requirements for Graduation
A. In the last semester of the sophomore year all students must take the Rising Junior Assessment prior to being allowed to register for further courses, and they must pass the Assessment prior to acquiring 96 hours of collegiate-level credits. Students who fail to meet the minimum pass criteria for any part or parts of the Rising Junior Assessment must:
1. Seek appropriate remediation, and
2. Retake the part or parts they failed each time the Assessment is offered until they have passed all portions. The Assessment is administered twice each year, October and March, and
3. Pay for the cost of retakes at the prevailing rate for each portion of the test each time the Assessment is re-administered.
Students will be exempted from taking the
Rising Junior Exam if they meet at least one of the following:
- They have received an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a
regionally accredited post-secondary institution,
- They have received a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution,
- They have transferred at least 90 hours of credit-bearing hours to Kentucky State University, or
- They have been officially re-enrolled as students in the Project Graduate Program.
B. Students must submit a completed application for a degree to their major department according to the prescribed schedule in the Academic Calendar. No late applications will be accepted. Students must submit a new application for a degree if they have been unsuccessful with a graduation attempt. A non-refundable graduation fee is assessed each time a student applies for graduation.
C. No later than the semester of expected graduation, students must successfully complete a comprehensive exit assessment in the subject matter of the student's major. An assessment may include, but is not limited to, a portfolio, a written examination, a presentation, a recital, and/or a capstone course.
D. A student must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENG 101 and 102, and a “D” or better in all other Liberal Studies Courses (the general studies core and IGS) and free electives. (Individual academic programs may require a “C” or better in certain Liberal Studies courses.)
E. A student must receive a grade of “C” or above in all courses required for the major, the area of specialization, and the minor.
F. A student must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all University courses.
G. A minimum of 60 semester credit hours (excluding any college preparatory and remedial courses and any courses numbered below the 100 level) is required for the awarding of an associate degree.
H. A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (excluding any college preparatory and remedial courses and any courses numbered below the 100 level) is required for the awarding of a baccalaureate degree. This includes a minimum of 42 semester credit hours in upper-level courses.
### V. Residency Requirements for Graduation
A. A minimum of 25% of all required semester
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hours for degree completion must be earned at Kentucky State University.
B. At least one-half of a student's major field academic requirements must be earned at Kentucky State University.
C. In order to receive a baccalaureate or an associate degree from Kentucky State University, a student must complete at least 30 of the last 36 or 12 of the last 15 semester credit hours, respectively, at the University. Courses taken under the Study Abroad program, National Exchange Student program, or as online courses (and for which students pay their tuition to Kentucky State University) are considered as courses taken at the University for purposes of the residency requirement. Any credit hours taken outside of the University must be taken from another regionally accredited post-secondary institution in accordance with regulation XXVI.K.
### VI. Graduation Honors
Graduation honors are awarded only to baccalaureate degree students who have earned at least 60 semester credit hours at Kentucky State University. Students who maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.8 and who have received no grades of “D” or “F” in any attempt at a course are awarded the baccalaureate degree summa cum laude. Students who maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 and who have received no grades of “D” or “F” in any attempt at a course are awarded the baccalaureate degree magna cum laude. Students who maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.2 are awarded the baccalaureate degree cum laude. Students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and who have received a “D” or “F” in any attempt of a course are awarded the baccalaureate degree cum laude.
The baccalaureate degree or the associate degree with departmental honors will be conferred upon the student who, in addition to having completed the requirements for the degree, shall have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 and a grade-point average of at least 3.3 in courses required for the major. In computing academic major grade-point averages, all courses taken in a major will be counted. To be considered for academic program honors, one or two years of residence work at Kentucky State University are required of associate or baccalaureate degree recipients respectively, with at least half of the major courses taken at the University.
## VII Academic Load
A. The normal semester load for undergraduate students is 16 semester credit hours.
B. An undergraduate student must carry 12 or more semester hours to be full time, 9–11 semester credit hours to be three-quarters time, 6–8 semester credit hours to be half time, and 1–5 semester credit hours to be part time or less than half time.
C. In order for an undergraduate student to pursue 19 or more credit hours per semester, one of the following conditions must be met:
1. The student must have the written approval of his/her advisor and the academic unit head; or
2. The student's cumulative grade-point average is 3.2 or better.
D. An undergraduate student may pursue a maximum of 21 semester credit hours during the fall or spring semester of the academic year for which he/she is a candidate for graduation.
E. An undergraduate student may pursue a maximum of 10 semester credit hours during the summer session.
### VIII. Double/Multiple Majors
A student wishing to pursue a double major must declare the first and second majors to the Registrar. A student will have earned a double major after he or she has completed all the requirements for the first and second majors and after completing a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. Unless otherwise specified, any course taken to satisfy a requirement (including electives) for one major may be used to satisfy a requirement for another major. The student who completes all the requirements for both majors receives a degree appropriate to the first major (either a B.A. or a B.S.) with a notation of the second major. The baccalaureate degree may be awarded for multiple majors and minors, provided the requirements for all majors and minors are met. The associate degree may be awarded for one or more majors, provided the requirements for all majors are met. A double major does not necessarily result in an additional degree.
### IX. Concurrent Degrees
A student may pursue two degrees of the same level in a given matriculation period, e.g., two baccalaureate degrees, two associate degrees, or two graduate degrees, when minimum graduation requirements are met with additional coursework for
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the appropriate degree level. A student may not pursue mixed levels of degrees simultaneously. (Students having earned one degree at any level may subsequently pursue another, either associate or baccalaureate. (See Subsequent Degrees section.) Students must complete all of the requirements in effect at the time the student declares the major in each degree program. While some of the hours earned from one degree may count toward another degree, students must earn at least 15 additional approved semester hours for another associate degree or 30 additional hours for another baccalaureate degree. This translates to a minimum of 75 hours for two associate's degrees and a minimum of 150 hours for two baccalaureate degrees.
### X. Subsequent Degrees
Freshman 0–29 semester credit hours
Students having earned one degree may subsequently pursue another, either associate or baccalaureate, by completing all of the requirements in effect at the time the student declares the major for the subsequent degree. While some of the hours earned from the earlier degree may count toward the subsequent degree, students must earn at least 15 additional approved semester hours for an associate degree or 30 additional semester hours for the baccalaureate degree (see Section II).
### XI. Classification of Students
Students shall be classified as indicated below upon successful completion of the specified number of semester credit hours, provided that all entrance requirements have been met.
Sophomore 30–59 semester credit hours
Senior 90 or more semester credit hours
Junior 60–89 semester credit hours
### XII. Course Numbering System
This system is to be used to ensure consistency in the numbering of courses, and should be used by advisors and students when making class schedules.
001–099 designed for college preparatory and remedial courses; does not count toward any degree requirements
100–199 designed for freshman students but may be taken by more advanced students; does not carry graduate credit
200–299 designed for sophomore students but may be taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; does not carry graduate credit
300–399 designed for junior students but may be taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; does not carry graduate credit
400–499 designed for senior students but may be taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; does not carry graduate credit
500–599 open to graduate students only
600–699 open to graduate students only; should be used for seminar and independent study
700–799 open to graduate students only; thesis and research (professional) projects
### XIII. Grading System
Information regarding grading policies is available from the Office of Academic Affairs and in the course syllabus for each course. All policies established by academic units and/or by course instructors must be in compliance with policies outlined below.
A. A course instructor will issue a final grade at the conclusion of the course for each student officially registered for the course. The course instructor remains the sole person responsible for issuing a final course grade, except as provided in sub-section B below, and in Section XXII.F.
B. In the event an instructor becomes incapacitated or otherwise is unable to issue course grades, the academic unit administrator will be responsible for issuing final course grades.
C. Only final grades specified in sub-section E of the Academic Regulations and Policies may be issued.
D. Instructors are to report final grades to the Office of the Registrar in accordance with the procedures and deadlines required by the University. Only the Office of the Registrar has authority to issue official final grades.
E. The following system of symbols will be used in grading students:
1. A excellent; four quality points per semester credit hour
2. B good; three quality points per semester credit hour
3. C satisfactory; two quality points per semester credit hour
4. D poor; one quality point per semester credit hour
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5. F failure; zero quality points, zero credit
6. P pass, proficient; not included in grade-point average (see Section XIII.F)
7. I incomplete; not included in grade-point average (see Section XIII.I)
8. W withdrawal, which can only be entered for students who withdraw prior to the end of the tenth full week of classes during a semester, or before two-thirds of the instructional days of the summer session; not included in grade-point average
9. AU audit; not included in grade-point average (see Section XIII.G)
### F. Pass-Fail (P/F)
1. Grading on a pass-fail basis is available only in the following situations: cooperative education course credit and credit for courses by special examination and/or certification, as described in the Catalogue section entitled “Credit by Examination/Certification and Credit for Life Experience.”
2. A grade of “P” (pass, proficient) will be given to indicate satisfactory completion of the examinations and/or experiences eligible for pass--ail credit. A grade of “F” (fail, not proficient) will be given to indicate unsatisfactory completion of the examinations and/ or experiences eligible for pass-fail credit. When a grade of “P” is earned through satisfactory completion of the examinations and/or experiences eligible for pass-fail credit, the grade of “P” is equivalent to the minimum grade of “C” or above as required elsewhere in these Academic Policies and Regulations.
3. A student may challenge up to six (6) semester credit hours in the Liberal Studies Requirements, the major, minor, or area of specialization on a pass-fail basis if these courses are approved for challenge. Furthermore, a student may earn up to one-fourth the minimum number of semester credit hours for completion of a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree through any combination of credit by examination/ certification and credit for life experience.
4. Regulation XIII.F.3 does not apply to cooperative education courses.
### G. Audit
The grading option of audit must be selected no later than the end of late registration and must be indicated on either the student’s registration or add/drop form. Audited courses do not count toward the total number of hours nor in computing a GPA.
### H. Repeat Option
An undergraduate student has the option to repeat any completed course. Only the highest grade will be used in computing the student’s academic standing and credit for graduation. The original grades for all repeated classes will remain on the transcript with the notation “excluded from GPA.” A student may repeat a given course a maximum of two times. A student may not use the repeat option when retaking a course on a Pass-Fail basis if the course was originally taken for a letter grade. The repeat option only applies to an identical course (including a cross-listed course) and not a course substitute.
### I. Incomplete
1. A grade of “I” is to be assigned only for an unforeseen and extraordinary circumstance or situation which would have prohibited a student from completing a minor part of a course requirement, such as the final exam, one major exam, completion of a term paper or class project, or part of the requirements of a laboratory, and the student has made a request to the instructor prior to the end of the term. In some cases, a grade of “I” can be assigned when the course constitutes an “I” based on accrediting or certification requirements.
2. A grade of "I" may not be assigned as a substitute for a "D" or an "F."
3. An Incomplete earned in any given term (summer session/semester) must be removed by the end of the eighth week of classes during the next regular academic semester; otherwise, the “I” will be changed to the grade the student would have received by calculating the uncompleted minor requirement as a zero.
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4. To initiate consideration for an “I” grade, the student must file a Request for Incomplete Grade Form with his or her instructor prior to the end of the course. An instructor may complete the Request for Incomplete Grade Form on the student’s behalf if the student is prevented from filing the request due to medical emergency or other similarly unusual circumstances.
5. When a grade of “I” is assigned, the instructor shall complete the Request for Incomplete Grade Form received from the student. On that form, the instructor shall provide a detailed description of the work to be completed by the student. The instructor will also provide the grade that the student will receive should the work not be completed by the deadline in XII.I.3 above. The instructor shall provide a copy of the completed Request for Incomplete Grade Form to the student and to the chair/dean. The chair/dean will retain a copy of this document in the unit file. The completed Request for Incomplete Grade Form will accompany the Grade Change Form upon completion of the minor requirement that necessitated the “I” grade.
### J. Time Limitations for Grade Changes
6. In the event that the instructor who assigned the “I” grade is no longer with the University, the chair of the academic area where the “I” grade was assigned, or his or her designee, will work with the student to complete the minor requirement that necessitated the “I” grade.
All grade changes must be processed within one semester from the time the original grade was recorded. These grade changes will be permitted only when there was an error in recording or calculating the grade.
K. Appealing a Course Grade (see Section XXII.F.).
### XIV. Academic Honors
The University encourages high standards of academic excellence and acknowledges students’ academic achievement. An Academic Honor Roll and Dean’s List are published at the end of each academic semester. A student who earns 12 or more semester credit hours for which quality points are awarded and whose grade-point average is 3.2 or better, will be included on the Dean’s List.
Part-time (at least one-half time) students are given special recognition for academic achievement. Students enrolled in 6 to 11 semester credit hours in which quality points are earned and whose grade-point average is 3.2 or better, will be included on the Academic Honor Roll.
### XV. Withdrawal from a Course
A. On the 13th day of classes, the Office of the Registrar will distribute class rosters to the faculty. Instructors will then verify the names of students who have attended at least one class meeting. Students who have never attended a class meeting will be administratively withdrawn and have all applicable charges reversed. Students who have attended at least one class meeting but have stopped attending are subject to the attendance policies enumerated in the Class Attendance section (XIX). This policy does not apply to the summer session.
B. If a student withdraws from a course before the end of the tenth full week of classes during a semester, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript.
C. If a student withdraws from a course before two-thirds of the instructional days have elapsed during a summer session or short course, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript.
D. A student who fails to follow proper University withdrawal procedures will receive a grade of “F” in that course.
Students may appeal for retroactive withdrawal from a course under specified circumstances (see Section XXII.G.).
### XVI. Withdrawal from the University
A. A student who has preregistered but not completed registration (i.e., paid fees or made arrangements for the payment of fees) may cancel his/her registration by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing prior to the end of late registration of his/her intention not to enroll.
B. In order to withdraw from the University after completion of registration (i.e., dropping all courses for a given semester/session), a student must do the following:
1. Obtain the necessary form from the Office of the Registrar.
2. Complete the form and obtain the necessary signatures.
3. Return the completed form to the Office of
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the Registrar.
C. Failure to withdraw will obligate the student to pay all tuition, fees, and other charges assessed, and will result in failing grades for that term (summer session/semester).
D. If a student withdraws from the University before the end of the tenth full week of classes during a semester, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript for all courses pursued that semester.
E. If a student withdraws from the University before two-thirds of the instructional days have elapsed during a summer session or short course, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript for all courses pursued that session.
F. Students may appeal for retroactive withdrawal from the University under specified circumstances (see Section XXII.G).
### XVII. Registration
A. A degree-seeking student MUST consult with his/her designated advisor prior to the time of preregistration or regular registration to receive official approval for his/her plan of study during each academic term (summer session/semester).
(NOTE: First-time freshmen may be limited in the courses for which they can register based on admit status. (See Admission to the University in this Catalogue.)
B. The Office of the Registrar sets the time of registration for all students and informs them of the times they are to register.
C. Students are expected to register at the appointed time.
D. Students may not register for credit after the deadline set for completion of late registration.
E. A late registration fee is assessed to students who do not register at the appointed time.
F. Late registration for semesters will end one calendar week after the last day of registration or its equivalent for summer session (see Academic Calendar for specifics).
G. A student must repeat any course in which he/she received an inadequate grade (as described in Section IV. D) during the next semester in which the student is enrolled and in which the course is offered. Students will be prohibited from registering for the next term until this requirement is satisfied.
### XVIII. Changes in Registration
(Adding a course, dropping a course, changing sections, changing grading options)
A. All changes in registration must be approved by the Office of the Registrar and the designated advisor (and the instructor in case of a closed class).
B. Any student properly registered for a course will receive credit for that course.
C. A processing fee is assessed beginning the first day of classes of a term (summer session/semester) for any change in registration, with the exception of those caused by University cancellation of courses or other University-initiated adjustments to course schedules.
D. See Section XV for regulations on withdrawal from a course.
E. The chairperson and/or dean will inform the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of the Registrar, and the instructors of all course cancellations no later than two (2) working days after the end of late registration.
F. When a course is canceled, any student enrolled in that course may change his/her final registration in order to replace the canceled course. Such adjustment must be completed no later than Saturday of the second full week of classes during an academic semester or no later than Saturday of the first full week of classes during a summer session.
### XIX. Class Attendance
A. There are three mutually-exclusive types of absences for purposes of classification:
1. Service-related absence
(a) due to documented required military service
(b) due to documented university service or off-campus representation of the University
(c) due to documented jury duty
2. Excused absence, non-Service related
(a) due to documented illness,
(b) due to documented serious illness or death in the student's immediate family
(c) due to documented court appearance
(d) due to documented attendance at a university-sponsored field trip
3. Unexcused absence
(a) due to lack of documentation of an otherwise excused absence
(b) due to excessive excused absences (exceeding the number of class meetings in
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one week)
(c) due to university-activity absences incurred when the student’s performance in class is below a “C” average
### 4. Late Registration
Late registrations beyond the University’s Add/Drop period must be approved by the Registrar’s Office based upon extraordinary circumstances and be approved by the course instructor. Under these circumstances, no excused or unexcused absences will be accrued until the date of official course enrollment. At that time, Section XIX will be in effect. All make-up assignments must be completed within a time period determined by the instructor.
B. Provided the student is doing satisfactorily in the course, any class absence incurred while a student is performing university-patriotic service (participating in an activity whereby the student represents the university off campus) is to be excluded from the total number of allowed excused absences.
C. Absence(s) from class(es) because of university-patriotic duty or university-sponsored academic class activities must be reported to the Vice President for Student Affairs two (2) weeks prior to the date of the absence. The Vice President for Student Affairs will inform faculty members BEFORE the student’s absence from class(es) in these cases.
D. In order for a class absence to be excused, the student must submit documentation of the absence(s) to the Vice President for Student Affairs within one week of the absence(s).
E. The number of excused absences may not exceed the number of class meetings during one full week of class(es) during a semester, or two class meetings during one full week of classes during the summer session. Absences in excess of the allowed number of excused absences will be considered unexcused.
F. The number of unexcused absences per semester or summer session may not exceed the number of class meetings during one full week of class.
G. For each unexcused absence over the maximum number allowed, the instructor may lower the course grade one full grade level.
I. If an individual instructor or academic unit adopts more stringent attendance policies, those policies must appear in a conspicuous location in the course syllabus and must be announced to the class on the first day it meets.
H. For any excused absence, all make-up assignments must be completed within a time period determined by the instructor.
J. Regulations on class tardiness are determined by the instructor of the class.
### XX. Academic Honesty
A. The University expects that students will conduct themselves with honesty and integrity.
B. Academic Offenses
1. Cheating: Cheating is defined as the fraudulent or deceptive taking, giving, or presenting of any information or material with the intent of aiding oneself or another on any academic work which is considered in any way in the determination of a course grade.
2. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional act of submitting the work of another as one’s own. It includes the submission of the complete or partial work, or of the words, ideas, or format of another, published or unpublished, without appropriate reference and source credit. It includes employing or permitting another person to produce, alter, or revise material which the student submits as his or her own. If the student has any uncertainty regarding plagiarism in the submission of any material to his or her instructor, he or she should discuss the matter with the instructor prior to submission of the material.
3. Forgery: Forgery is falsely recording the signature of an advisor, instructor, or any university official on any official University academic document.
### C. Sanctions for Academic Offenses
One or more of the following sanctions may be applied to a student guilty of commission of an academic offense:
1. Assignment of any grade on a paper, examination, or other material related to the offense.
2. Assignment of any grade for the course in which the offense occurred.
3. Forced withdrawal from the class in which the offense occurred.
4. Suspension from the University for a specified period of time. Suspension includes exclusion from all classes and
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termination of student status and all related privileges and activities. A student who violates any of the terms of suspension shall be subject to further discipline in the form of permanent dismissal.
5. Dismissal from the University: This sanction is final and susceptible to reconsideration only after review by the University President.
### D. Disposition of Cases of Academic Offenses
### 1. Responsibility of the Instructor
An instructor who has evidence that a student has committed an academic offense shall attempt to arrange a personal conference with the student to present the evidence of the offense, to give the student an opportunity to state his/her case, and to make known to the student the charges and possible sanctions which may be imposed and/or recommended. If the student is not available for or fails to attend such a conference, the instructor shall proceed to inform the student of the nature of the evidence, the charges and the possible sanctions by certified mail, with copies to the Chairperson and Dean of the college in which the student is enrolled. The instructor may then proceed to assign any grade on a paper or examination related to the offense, assign any grade for the course in which the offense occurred, or recommend to his or her Chairperson a more severe sanction.
### 2. Responsibility of the Chairperson
After reviewing the report from the instructor and making any appropriate investigation, the Chairperson will forward the materials, along with his or her own recommendation, to the Dean of the college in which the offense occurred.
### 3. Responsibility of the Dean
After reviewing the material furnished and conducting any appropriate investigation, the Dean of the college in which the offense occurred will forward the material, along with recommendation for suspension or dismissal, to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. If the sanction is forced withdrawal from the course, the Dean of the college in which the student is enrolled will take action to implement the withdrawal and will notify the student by
certified mail. Copies of the notice will be sent to the instructor, the Chairperson of the Department in which the offense occurred, and to the Registrar.
### 4. Responsibility of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
After reviewing the file and conducting any appropriate investigation, the Vice President shall forward the file, along with his or her recommendation, to the Vice President for Student Affairs, who will in turn forward the case to the All-University Court for processing according to the standard procedure of that court.
### E. Right of the Student to Appeal
1. The student shall have the right to appeal the allegation of his or her guilt to each higher level of authority up to and including the All-University Court.
2. The assignment of a grade by the instructor on a paper or examination involved in the offense shall not be subject to appeal.
3. Other sanctions may be appealed to the next higher level of authority up to and including the All-University Court. Such appeal must be filed in writing within 15 days of notification of the sanction.
4. The student shall have the right to attend and participate in a class until a decision is made on his/her appeal.
### XXI. Academic Standing
### A. Good Academic Standing
In order to remain in good academic standing, a student must have a cumulative grade-point average of:
1. 1.7 or better for 12–29 attempted semester credit hours which count for quality points;
2. 2.0 or better for 30 or more attempted semester hours which count for quality points;
### B. Probation
1. Students who fail to maintain the above cumulative grade-point averages will be placed on academic probation for one semester.
2. Probation may not be appealed.
### C. Suspension
1. Any student who fails to maintain a semester grade-point average of 2.0 while on academic probation will be placed on academic suspension and must remain out
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of the University for the next semester (Fall or Spring).
2. A student must receive a grade of “C” or better in all college preparatory and remedial courses and in all courses numbered below the 100 level in three or fewer attempts (first attempt and two repeats), or he/she is suspended from the University. And under-prepared (Pre-College Curriculum-deficient) student must also demonstrate proficiency in the area(s) of academic deficiency by the time he/she completes 45 semester credit hours at the University, or he/she is suspended from the University.
3. A student must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENG 101 and 102, and a grade of “D” or better in the other Liberal Studies courses (the general education core and IGS) in three or fewer attempts or he/she is suspended from the University.
4. A student who has been re-admitted after suspension or dismissal and who fails to meet the conditions of his or her reinstatement shall be dismissed from the University.
D. Dismissal from the University
1. A student who has been suspended twice is on academic probation, and whose current grade-point average falls below 2.0 is dismissed from the University and must remain out of the University for one year.
3. A student who has been re-admitted after suspension or dismissal and who fails to meet the conditions of his/her reinstatement shall be dismissed from the University.
2. A student who has been granted academic bankruptcy (see Section XXIII) after a period of suspension and who subsequently becomes liable for suspension will be dismissed from the University.
E. Removal from Major, Minor, or Area of Specialization
1. A student who fails to receive a grade of “C” or better in three or fewer attempts (first attempt and two repeats) in all courses in a major area, area of specialization, or minor area may be removed from that program. The student must petition the Chair or Dean of the Division or College of his or her major and request a 4th attempt at
### XXI. Appeal Procedures and Deadlines
A. All appeals of academic standing will be heard by the Academic Appeals Committee. The Academic Appeals Committee will be composed only of faculty members and appropriate administrators.
B. A student may appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee only once following each notification of academic standing.
C. For appeals, students must complete the procedures outlined on the appropriate Academic Appeals Form which is available in the Office of the Registrar. Appropriate documentation (i.e., medical bills, medical records, or funeral bulletins) should be provided. In addition to this written appeal, a student may request to address the Academic Appeals Committee during one of its regularly scheduled meetings if so desired (contact the Appeals Committee Chair). Requests for personal appearances must be submitted with the written appeal by the deadline (see Section D and the Appeals Form). Interviews with the Appeals Committee will not be granted after an appeal has been denied or if an appeal is late.
### D. Deadlines for Appeal of Academic Standing:
1. Appeals of suspension or dismissal from the University MUST be completed and submitted to the Academic Appeals Committee at least two (2) days prior to the first day of classes as published in the University Catalogue for the term (summer session/ semester) for which the student is suspended or dismissed.
2. Appeals of dismissal will not be allowed without exceptional cause which must be supported with valid documentation.
3. Appeals of late withdrawal from courses or from the University MUST be completed and submitted to the Academic Appeals Committee no later than two (2) days before the next regular academic semester begins.
4. Appeals of a course grade MUST meet the deadline described in XXII.F.
5. Exceptions to the above deadlines may be granted if the student shows evidence that he/she was unable to submit an appeal before the deadline due to documented exceptional circumstances.
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E. Frequency of Meetings for Appeals:
1. The Academic Appeals Committee shall meet two (2) days before classes begin and two (2) weeks after the last date to withdraw, as stated in the University’s Academic Calendar, to consider appeals of academic suspension, withdrawal, or dismissal.
2. The Academic Appeals Committee shall meet on other occasions only if the appeal load is heavy, if new evidence is brought forth which affects an appeal already acted upon, and/or if there is any other special circumstance in which the welfare of a student is at stake.
### F. Appealing a Course Grade
To appeal a course grade, a student must follow the process described below:
1. The student must initiate his/her grade appeal by writing a letter of appeal to the course instructor. This letter must be completed and delivered to the instructor, along with a copy to the student's advisor, no later than the end of the third full week of classes during the next regular academic semester (Fall or Spring). No appeal of a course grade will be considered unless a written appeal is made to the instructor by the deadline date. After considering the student's appeal, the instructor must respond in writing to the student, stating whether or not the appeal is granted and stating the instructor's rationale for the decision. The written response must be completed by the end of the fifth full week of classes in the semester of the appeal. If the instructor is no longer employed by the University or is otherwise unavailable, the student must proceed as prescribed in step 2;
2. If the student is not satisfied with the instructor’s decision and wishes to continue the grade appeal, the student must pick up the Academic Appeals Form from the Office of the Registrar and follow the procedures described on the form for continuing an appeal of a course grade; and
3. If a grade appeal reaches the Academic Appeals Committee, the student and the instructor may be requested to meet with the committee to resolve the appeal.
G. Appealing for Retroactive Withdrawal.
1. Retroactive withdrawal from a course or from the University will be considered only when a student documents to the Academic Appeals Committee that he/she could not meet the scheduled deadline for appropriately withdrawing due to some unforeseen and extraordinary circumstance. The student must make this appeal no later than two days before the next regular academic semester begins. Appeals that do not clearly substantiate the circumstance for missing the withdrawal date will not be considered.
2. Students receiving federal financial aid for the course or term in question may be required to repay the University for withdrawn courses. (They should contact the Financial Aid Office.)
3. Exceptions to the above policies can be made at the discretion of the Academic Appeals Committee for exceptionally meritorious cases.
### H. Appeal of Suspension
1. A student may appeal his/her academic suspension to the Academic Appeals Committee. Exception: appeal of a suspension after reinstatement is not allowed.
2. A student with a cumulative grade-point average of less than 1.5 must submit documentation with his/her appeal to substantiate that normal academic progress was interrupted due to extraordinary situations.
3. A student may appeal his/her suspension resulting from three unsuccessful attempts of a course and request a fourth attempt in a course if his/her cumulative grade-point average is a 2.25 or better.
4. If an appeal of a suspension resulting from a low GPA is granted, a minimum of two (2) courses in which a grade of “D” or “F” was received must be repeated in the term (summer session/semester) of reinstatement unless the course is not offered.
5. A student who has been re-admitted after suspension and who fails to meet the conditions of his/her reinstatement may be dismissed from the University without appeal.
6. A notation of suspension will be removed
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from a student’s academic record only if a proven error in the recorded grade or a grade which has been subsequently changed allows him/her to meet minimum academic standards.
7. Exceptions to the above policies can be made at the discretion of the Academic Appeals Committee for exceptionally meritorious cases.
### I. Appeal of Dismissal from the University
1. A student may appeal his/her dismissal under regulation XXI.D.1 if documented circumstances beyond the student’s control can be proven to have caused the unacceptable academic performance, and that situation is corrected. Exception: appeal of a dismissal after reinstatement is not allowed.
2. If the student’s appeal is granted, the student will be required to abide by an academic contract to be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor and the chairperson of the department/division in which the student is majoring. Also, if re-admission is granted, the student will be placed on probation.
3. A student who has been re-admitted after dismissal and who fails to meet the conditions of his/her reinstatement may be dismissed from the University without appeal.
4. A student who has been re-admitted after dismissal and who becomes liable for suspension at any time, will not be suspended, but will be dismissed from the University without appeal.
5. Exceptions to the above policies can be made at the discretion of the Academic Appeals Committee for exceptionally meritorious cases.
6. After two years, a dismissed student may appeal in writing to the Academic Appeals Committee for re-admission to the University. The student’s appeal must include a letter of support from the chairperson of the department/division or the dean of the college/school in which the student was majoring. Also, a letter of support must be submitted from either a faculty member or the student’s former advisor.
J. Appeal of Removal from a Major, Minor, or Area of Specialization
1. A student may appeal his/her removal from a major, minor, or area of specialization according to procedures established by the academic unit.
2. A student may appeal removal from a major, minor, or area of specialization and request a fourth attempt in such a course (see XXI.E) if his/her cumulative grade-point average is 2.0 or better and his/her cumulative grade point average in the major, minor, or area of specialization is 2.5 or better.
3. If a student has unsuccessfully appealed removal from a major, minor, or area of specialization and if the student has a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better, he/she must be allowed to major in or pursue some other discipline at Kentucky State University.
### XXIII. Academic Bankruptcy
In certain situations, a student may apply to declare academic bankruptcy. In such cases, the student's academic record for the term(s) specified will be stricken. The bankruptcy policy is subject to the following:
A. Only a student who has been readmitted to Kentucky State University after an interruption of two or more years is eligible to declare academic bankruptcy.
B. The student must file a written petition for academic bankruptcy to the Academic Appeals Committee presenting a strong case for supporting the approval of the petition. Reasons for the request (i.e., financial problems, illness, or problems of a personal nature) should be cited.
C. The student's entire academic record (all courses) for the stipulated period will have a notation of the bankruptcy action appearing on the transcript.
D. A student who was on suspension at the time of last attendance and is granted academic bankruptcy and re-admitted to the University will be placed on probation.
E. If a student is suspended after having been granted a petition for academic bankruptcy, he/she will be dismissed from the University.
F. A student cannot declare academic bankruptcy more than once.
### XXIV. Policy on ACT and SAT Scores
A. All full-time degree-seeking students admitted
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with freshman status must submit official ACT or SAT scores. If a student has been admitted to a degree program contingent upon receipt of the official test scores, the student must take the ACT to fulfill the requirement during the first semester of enrollment.
B. All non-degree students are encouraged to submit official ACT or SAT scores if there is any possibility of becoming degree-seeking. Upon the completion of 24 semester credit hours in a non-degree status, a non-degree student is required to reconfirm his/her intention to not pursue a degree from Kentucky State University. The student's advisor will ensure that the student reconfirms his/her intention or takes the steps to become degree-seeking. If such a student changes his/her mind after the accumulation of 24 semester credit hours in a non-degree status, he/she must take the ACT or SAT before converting, regardless of the number of semester credit hours earned.
C. All transfer applicants with fewer than 24 transferable semester credit hours must submit official ACT or SAT scores, either by those furnished directly to Kentucky State University by the American College Testing Program, by the College Board, or by inclusion in the transcript of the transfer application.
### XXV. Catalogue of Record
A. A degree-seeking student must meet the Liberal Studies Requirements as published in the Catalogue in effect at the time of enrollment. The student will be subject to the liberal studies requirements so long as he/she remains enrolled with no more than a two-year interruption of studies.
B. A degree-seeking student can request to change his/her Catalogue of Record for the major to a subsequent edition if the major requirements change after a student declares a major. A written request to change the Catalogue of record must be submitted to his/her advisor for approval and forwarded to the Office of the Registrar. If as student elects to fulfill the old requirements for the major listed in his/her Catalogue of Record, but required courses are no longer offered, he/she may substitute other courses with the approval of the chair of the department of the dean of the appropriate college.
C. Students who complete a degree and wish to pursue an additional degree without interruption will have the option of selecting requirements for the additional degree in effect at the time of either initial enrollment or of declaration of the second degree. To be eligible to pre-register for the semester following completion of the first degree, the student must attach a letter of intent to the Application for Degree form. (Please see section on Subsequent Degrees for additional information.)
D. A student who changes his/her major must meet the major requirements as published in the most recent Catalogue. The Major Change Form must be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and must be returned with all necessary approval signatures.
E. A student who changes from non-degree status to degree-seeking status must meet the requirements as published in the Catalogue in effect at the time the student becomes degree-seeking.
F. A student pursuing a curriculum leading to certification or licensure must meet the curriculum requirements in effect at the time he/she graduates.
### XXVI. Transfer Coursework
A. Transcript evaluations at Kentucky State University are carried out in accordance with guidelines published by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, and the Southern Association of College and Schools.
B. The Registrar, or his or her designee, will evaluate and approve all general education core transfer coursework from state-assisted college and universities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky based on Kentucky State University policies and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education General Education Transfer Policy.
C. The Registrar, or his or her designee, will evaluate and approve all general education core transfer coursework from regionally accredited post-secondary institutions that are not state-assisted institutions or institutions outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky based on Kentucky State University policies and the Kentucky
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Council on Postsecondary Education
General Education Transfer Policy.
D. All major and minor courses not included in the Kentucky State University general education core requirements will be evaluated and approved by the academic units in which these courses would reside.
E. Kentucky State University accepts transfer credits with a grade of D or better. Exceptions to this are transfer equivalents for ENG 101 and ENG 102, which must have grades of C or better.
F. Credits that do not fulfill requirements will be accepted as free electives if grades of D or better were earned. If a grade of D is transferred and the student attempts to use this course to satisfy the requirements for a major or minor, or an area of specialization, the student will have to take the course at KSU and earn a grade of C or better.
G. Kentucky State University will not give upper-level credit for courses completed a junior and community colleges without validation that the courses are equivalent to upper-level Kentucky State University courses, with the respective departments reserving final approval.
H. A transfer applicant is responsible for ensuring that all transcripts of previous college or university coursework are sent to the Office of Admissions. The admission decision cannot be made until all transcripts of previous college or university coursework, except for any coursework currently in progress, are received. In the event of academic suspension/dismissal from any institution previously attended or currently being attended, an applicant must submit a letter of good academic standing from the last institution attended, stating that he or she is eligible to return to that institution. Further, an applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from the Dean of Students of each institution attended.
I. Transfer students will not have a University cumulative grade-point average until they have completed one semester of coursework at Kentucky State University. Quality points will be awarded only for work completed at KSU.
J. The number of Integrative Studies semester credit hours required of transfer students varies in accordance with the number of transfer credit hours accepted by the University toward fulfillment of graduation requirements.
1. All students entering the University with 30 or fewer semester credit hours must successfully complete 12 semester credit hours of Integrative Studies.
2. Students entering the University with more than 30 but fewer than 45 semester credit hours must successful complete 9 semester credit hours of Integrative Studies.
3. Students entering the University with more than 44 but fewer than 60 semester credit hours must successfully complete 6 semester credit hours of Integrative Studies.
4. Students entering the University with 60 or more semester credit hours must complete 3 semester credit hours of Integrative Studies.
5. Students who transfer with courses similar to the University’s Integrative Studies offerings may be exempted from these courses, with the consent of the Coordinator of Integrative Studies or the Director of the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies. Those exemptions will be determined on an individual basis.
### K. Students visiting another institution
1. Students must complete a Visiting Student Letter (available at the Office of the Registrar or online) and have the appropriate signatures in advance of taking the class in order to transfer work back to KSU.
2. The Office of the Registrar will certify that the student is in good academic standing and forward this information to the school which the student will visit.
3. The student will be responsible for having an official transcript for the work done at the other school sent to the Office of the Registrar at KSU.
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# CREDIT BY EXAMINATION/CERTIFICATION AND CREDIT FOR LIFE EXPERIENCE
Up to one-fourth the minimum number of semester credit hours required for completion of a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree at Kentucky State University may be earned through any combination of credit by examination/certification and credit for life experience. Credit by examination may be earned through Academic Unit Challenge Examinations and by satisfactory performance on College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, the Proficiency Examination Program, and the Advanced Placement Program examinations. Satisfactory performance on the latter three shall be based upon the score established by the appropriate University official. Credit (not a letter grade) shall be entered on the student's record by the Office of the Registrar. More information is available at the Office of the Registrar.
## ACADEMIC UNIT CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS
A student intending to challenge a course must complete registration for the course, including payment of applicable fees, during the registration period and must receive the approval of his/her advisor and the chairperson or dean through which the course is offered. The chairperson may deny the request if it is determined that the student has not furnished evidence that he/she is reasonably prepared to take the challenge examination.
The challenge examination must be taken before the beginning of the third week of classes during the fall and spring semesters and before the end of the first week of classes during a summer session. A student who wants to challenge a course must attend the respective class before taking the challenge examination.
The challenge examination will be comprehensive in nature and will have been approved by the dean or chairperson as an acceptable examination. A passing grade (“P”) on the challenge examination is the sole determinant of successful completion. No grade is assigned if the student fails the examination. Challenge examination grades will be reported on the official Grade Roster at the conclusion of the semester/session.
If the student fails the challenge examination, then he/she may either attend the class as a regular student or
A student may challenge a course only one time, and no challenge examination will be administered for courses for which CLEP examinations are available.
Courses that May Be Challenged by Examination
University Courses Hours
ACC 201 Principles of Accounting I ..... 3
ACC 202 Principles of Accounting II ..... 3
BIO 220 Medical Terminology ..... 2
BUA 101 Computer Applications in Business ..... 3
BUA 321 Legal Environment ..... 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 202 Principles of Economics II ..... 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 125 Linear Algebra and Differential Calculus with Bus. Applications ..... 3
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 those AP examinations that have equivalent courses offered by KSU. (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:
AP Credit to be Awarded at KSU for a score of 3 or above for the following courses.
| CLEP Test | Minimum Score | KSU Course Equivalent(s) (Credits) |
| | |
| Composition and Literature | | |
| American Literature | 50 | Either ENG 324 or 325 (3 credits) |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | Either ENG 211 or 215 (3 credits) |
| College Composition (with Essay) | 50 | ENG 101 (3 credits) |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | ENG 101 (3 credits) |
| English Literature | 50 | Either ENG 322 or 323 (3 credits) |
| Humanities | 50 | PHI 200 (3 credits) |
| | |
| World Languages | | |
| French Languages (Level 1) | 50 | FRE 101, 102 (6 credits) |
| German Languages (Level 1 and 2) | 50 | Elective (6 credits) |
| Spanish Languages (Level 1) | 50 | SPA 101, 102 (6 credits) |
| | |
| History and Social Sciences | | |
| American Government | 50 | POS 101 (3 credits) |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | EDU 221 (3 credits) |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | PSY 200 (3 credits) |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | SOC 203 (3 credits) |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | ECO 202 (3 credits) |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | ECO 201 (3 credits) |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | Elective (3 credits) |
| History of the U.S. I: Colonies to 1877 | 50 | HIS 201 (3 credits) |
| History of the U.S. II: 1865 to Present | 50 | HIS 202 (3 credits) |
| Western Civ. I: Ancient Near East-1648 | 50 | HIS 101 (3 credits) |
| Western Civ. II: 1648 to the Present | 50 | HIS 102 (3 credits) |
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| OTHER PARTICIPATORY FEES | TEST FEES |
| Activity fee | 170 | ACT Test Fee National | 34 |
| Application fee | 30 | ACT Test Fee Residual | 34 |
| Application fee – International Students | 100 | CLEP Test KSU | 25 |
| Auto Registration-Students (per year) | 30 | CLEP Test CLEP | 77 |
| Auto Registration-Faculty/Staff (per year) | 100 | Correspondence Exams | 25 |
| Damage Fee (non refundable)② | 125 | GMAT Test③ | |
| Deferred Payment fee (per semester) | 75 | GRE Test④ | |
| Diploma Replacement (undergraduate) | 13 | LSDAS⑤ | |
| Diploma/Cover Replacement (undergraduate) | 20 | LSAT Test⑥ | |
| Diploma Replacement (graduate) | 20 | MAT (Miller Analogies Test) | 77 |
| Diploma/Cover Replacement (graduate) | 40 | MCAT Test⑦ | |
| Drop/Add fee | 30 | NLN/ACE | 70 |
| Graduation fee-Undergraduate (excluding cap/gown)* | 75 | NCLEX Review | 350 |
| Graduation fee-Graduate (excluding cap/gown)* | 125 | PRAXIS Test Registration⑧ | |
| Health Insurance Fee⑨ | - | PRAXIS Test Subject⑩ | |
| Homecoming fee (fall semester only) | 50 | SAT 1 Test (Reasoning) | 49 |
| Housing Access Control Fee (one-time/nonrefundable)⑦ | 50 | SAT 2 Test – subject (each) | 22 |
| ID/Meal Replacement (per card) | 20 | SAT 2 Test (Listening) | 22 |
| Late Registration (per semester) | 100 | TOEFL Test | 125 |
| Nursing Student Liability Insurance (fall Semester) | 16 | Testing Transcript (per copy) | 5 |
| Orientation Fee | 35 | | |
| Re-instatement Fee | 50 | | |
| Return Check Fee | 50 | | |
| Room Reservation (per year)⑨ | 75 | | |
| Student Housing Fire, Theft Property Insurance | 60 | | |
| Thesis Fee | 30 | | |
| Transcript Fee | 10 | | |
| COURSE & LAB FEES (per course) |
| Applied Information Technology | 20 | Child Development/Family Relations | |
| CIT 110 120 121 136 137 220 221 222 230 251 255 300 310 350 351 352 355 361 362 420 430 440 450 451 452 460 | | CDF 315 407 408 | 30 |
| Aquaculture | | Computer Science | 15 |
| AQU 411 412 413 427 460 511 512 527 560 | 30 | COS 100 101 108 109 180 200 230 232 242 250 300 301 340 350 410 420 481 482 483 484 485 502 504 511 512 513 514 515 517 518 520 533 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588 589 | |
| Art | | | |
| ART 130 360 | 10 | | |
| ART 101 108 110 112 113 211 305 306 310 319 330 405 419 430 431 432 | 30 | Music | |
| ART 220 240 315 317 321 340 415 417 420 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 | 50 | MUS 112, 114, 212, 214 | 25 |
| ART 307 312 322 407 412 451 452 453 454 | 75 | Half Hour Private Lesson/Week | 50 |
| Biology | | One Hour Private Lesson/Week | 75 |
| BIO 101 107 108 111 204 210 212 301 302 303 304 305 307 308 309 315 316 317 318 408 410 411 412 413 417 427 460 | 30 | Nursing | 200/per course |
| Chemistry | | Physical Science | 20 |
| CHE 110 120 203 220 307 308 310 312 314 350 | 35 | PHS 201 202 211 | |
| * New resident only. Refundable as per terms of residence hall contract. | * Non-Refundable |
| ○ Student Health Insurance is Optional. Please contact the Student Health Center for instructions on purchasing health insurance coverage. |
| ○ New resident only. |
| ○ New resident only. Credit applied to students account – room charge. |
| ○ New resident only. Credit applied to students account – room charge. |
9 Fees are established by Testing Service Provider. Refer to service provider web-site for current fees.
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
## OTHER PARTICIPATORY FEES TEST FEES
## OTHER FEES
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# STUDENT EXPENSES
Expenses associated with attending Kentucky State University are intentionally kept as reasonable as possible to help ensure access to the University’s programs. Tuition and Fees for the 2008-2009 academic can be found on the tuition and fees schedule (under Tuition and Fees).
## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Kentucky State University acknowledges that many students require some form of financial assistance to support their education. KSU provides a wide range of resources through scholarships, grants, college work-study, and low-interest loans. Information about Kentucky State financial assistance programs can be found in the Financial Aid and Scholarships section of the Catalog.
## FOREIGN CURRENCY
All payments must be made in U.S. dollars.
## ONLINE COURSES
A full-time student who supplements traditional courses (on campus or in class lecture) with online courses shall be charged based on the normal full-time tuition and fee schedule and residency. The health insurance fee may apply.
Online tuition and fees can be found in the tuition and fee schedule.
A student who is registered for 12 or more hours online exclusively will be classified as a full-time student and shall be charged based on the normal tuition and fee schedule and residency. The health insurance fee is not applicable.
All fees are subject to change without notice.
## TUITION AND FEE REFUND POLICY
Students withdrawing from the University or dropping semester credit hours which result in a change in the assessment of fees will be eligible for a refund of fees based on the dates and conditions listed hereafter. No refund can be made on certain fees and optional fees as established by the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. The date of completion of the withdrawal/drop determines the percent of refund for which the student is eligible. A withdrawal/drop is complete when the necessary form(s) have been completed and returned
## TIME PERIOD/REFUNDS
to the designated office.
For purposes of calculating refunds, "weeks" are counted as seven-day periods beginning with the first day of classes for the semester. Refunds will be issued on canceled classes and early withdrawals in accordance with the institutional refund policy. Refunds issued from Title IV financial aid will be issued within fourteen days from the date funds are applied to the student's account resulting in a credit balance. Funds are usually applied after the 12th day of classes. Questions concerning refunds should be directed to the Bursar's Office (ASB Lobby).
Students who receive Title IV financial aid Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct or PLUS loans and withdraws from the University is subject to the Return of Title IV Funds regulations. Students with funds from any of these programs “earn” their financial aid dollars while enrolled. If a student withdraws prior to completing 60% of a term (Fall Semester on or after October 30, 2011, and Spring Semester on or after March 25, 2012), a prorated portion of his/her federal financial aid dollars must be considered “unearned” and returned to the federal programs. Unearned financial aid dollars returned to the federal programs could cause students to owe the University a significant amount upon withdrawal. Failure to return aid due back to their federal programs will result in loss of eligibility for federal financial aid assistance.
## TITLE IV FINANCIAL AID
Federal fund returned are distributed to the programs as follows:
Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans
Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Other Student Financial Aid Programs
Other federal, state, private, or institutional sources of aid
Refunds are calculated according to the following schedule for those students not receiving Title IV financial aid and withdraw from the University.
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## Refund Period – Fall 2012
100% refundable - Prior to the first day of classes ending August 26, 2012
75% refundable – August 27–Sept. 2, 2012
50% refundable – September 3 - 9, 2012
25% refundable – September 10 – 16, 2012
0% refundable – After September 17, 2012
## Refund Period – Spring 2013
100% refundable - Prior to the first day of classes ending January 20, 2013
75% refundable – January 21 – 27, 2013
50% refundable – January 28 – February 3, 2013
25% refundable – February 4 - 10, 2013
0% refundable – After February 11, 2013
## Refund Period – Summer 2013
100% refundable - Prior to the first day of classes
ending June 6, 2013
75% refundable – June 7 - 8, 2013
50% refundable – June 9 - 12, 2013
25% refundable – June 13 - 15, 2013
0% refundable – After June 16, 2013
Funds are usually applied to the students account after the 12th day of classes. Residual checks are deposited to the students Paycard or mailed to the local address
## ACCOUNT ACCESS
## TO ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT DURING PREREGISTRATION
For students receiving state or University tuition assistance or paying in full by cash or check, after schedules are entered into the Student Information System, account summaries may be obtained from the Cashier (located in the 3rd floor lobby, Academic Services Building), or the account summary will be available via the Web the following business day.
## TO ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT DURING REGULAR REGISTRATION AND LATE REGISTRATION
Account summaries will be posted online the day after schedules are entered into the Student Information System.
## TO REVIEW YOUR ACCOUNT SUMMARY
### A. RESIDENCY
Questions regarding status as an in-state or out-of-state students should be directed to the Admission Office (ASB 312).
### B. FINANCIAL AID
Questions about Financial Aid credit appearing on the student’s bill (Account Summary) should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
### C. ROOM AND BOARD
Charges for the student to live on-campus and meal plans will be reflected on the student’s bill (Account Summary). If applicable room and board charges do not appear on your account summary, contact the Office of Residence Life.
## PAYMENT INFORMATION
To expedite payment and prevent any possible delays, please have any materials related to the following areas available (if applicable):
1. Registration (class schedule, add/drops).
2. Housing/Cafeteria.
3. Payment plan information (see below).
### A. BY MAIL
If the student chooses to pay by mail, the payment must be in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, money order, or personal check. The student's ID number must be on the front of payment method.
### B. IN PERSON
Fees may be paid in person at the Bursar’s Office - located in the ASB 3rd floor lobby. Registration must be completed prior to the end of late registration.
### C. BY CREDIT CARD
MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, or American Express is accepted by mail, online, or in person at the Cashier’s Office.
### D. PAYING ONLINE
Online payment is also available by following this procedure.
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cess the University's website at www.kysu.edu
Click on Current Students
Under Finances click How to Pay
Click on WIRED
Enter the Student ID number and PIN
Click Verify Student ID and PIN
Select the appropriate term for which you want to mail payment
Click Credit Card Payment
Enter all required information then Click Submit
ition and fees may be paid by cash (on-campus
ments only), money order, cashier's check or certified
eck. Personal checks are acceptable.
## PAYMENT PLANS
A payment plan is necessary when a student lacks funds to pay charges in full or when his/her financial aid package is not sufficient to cover all charges. Save time by paying online. Connect to the e-Cashier Web site though www.kysu.edu.
Select Current students
- Click on e-Cashier
The payment plan can accommodate down payments and monthly payments. Before you click the submit button, please carefully read through the Final Review and the Terms and Conditions. An immediate e-mail will be sent (if an e-mail address was provided for the person responsible for payment) confirming enrollment through e-Cashier.
## RETURNED CHECKS
Personal checks are accepted for a variety of services (e.g. tuition and fees, traffic tickets, library fines, etc.). If more than two (2) checks are returned, check cashing privileges will be revoked.
Upon receipt of the returned check, the issuer will be notified and informed he/she has ten (10) days to make restitution including, any related fees, to prevent any further collection activity.
Restitution must be made in the form of cash, certified check, or money order.
## ASSESSMENT: CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
The following is a statewide residency policy affecting students at all public higher education institutions in Kentucky, including Kentucky State University. It was established by the Council on Postsecondary Education and is subject to change. Additional information can be obtained from the Office of Admissions.
## UNIVERSITY RESIDENCY PROCESS AND APPEALS (Revised 5/13/11)
The Office of Admissions determines the residency status of students at the time of application to the University in compliance with 13 Kentucky Administrative Regulation 2:045. A student who questions his/her residency status, whether a new applicant or a currently enrolled student, should direct all inquiries to the Office of Admissions. Upon completion of the required affidavit by the student and submission of all required documentation, a written residency decision will be made by the Office of Admissions. A student may appeal this decision within 14 days from the date of the residency decision through the Office of Admissions to the University Residency Admission/Recruitment Committee, which is established to consider residency-classification appeals. The University Residency Admission/Recruitment Committee shall issue its written decision and shall notify the student within 45 days of the receipt of the appeal. Appeals should be addressed to the Director of Admissions, Kentucky State University, 400 E. Main Street, Academic Services Building, Frankfort, KY 40601. If the decision by the committee is not satisfactory, a student may make a final appeal to the Executive Director of the Council on Postsecondary Education, 1024 Capital Center Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.
13 KAR 2:045. Determination of residency status for admission and tuition assessment purposes.
RELATES TO: KRS Chapter 13B, 164.020, 164.030, 164A.330(6)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 164.020(8)
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
KRS 164.020(8) requires the Council on Postsecondary Education to determine tuition and approve the minimum qualifications for admission to a state postsecondary education institution and authorizes the Council to set different tuition amounts for residents of Kentucky and for nonresidents. This administrative regulation establishes the procedure and guidelines for determining the residency status of a student who is seeking admission to, or who is enrolled at, a state-
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supported postsecondary education institution.
Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Academic term" means a division of the school year during which a course of studies is offered, and includes a semester, quarter, or single consolidated summer term as defined by the institution.
(2) "Continuous enrollment" means enrollment in a state-supported postsecondary education institution at the same degree level for consecutive terms, excluding summer term, since the beginning of the period for which continuous enrollment is claimed unless a sequence of continuous enrollment is broken due to extenuating circumstances beyond the student's control, including serious personal illness or injury, or illness or death of a parent.
(3) "Degree level" means enrollment in a course or program that could result in the award of
(a) Certificate, diploma, or other program award at an institution;
(b) Baccalaureate degree or lower, including enrollment in a course by a non-degree-seeking Post-baccalaureate student;
(c) Graduate degree or graduate certification other than a first-professional degree in law, medicine, dentistry, or "Pharm. D"; or
(d) Professional degree in law, medicine, dentistry, or "Pharm. D".
(4) "Dependent person" means a person who cannot demonstrate financial independence from parents or persons other than a spouse and who does not meet the criteria for independence established in Section 5 of this administrative regulation.
(5) "Determination of residency status" means the decision of a postsecondary education institution that may include a formal hearing that results in the classification of a person as a Kentucky resident or as a nonresident for admission and tuition assessment purposes.
(6) "Domicile" means a person's true, fixed, and permanent home and is the place where the person intends to remain indefinitely, and to which the person expects to return if absent without intending to establish a new domicile elsewhere.
(7) "Full-time employment" means continuous employment for at least forty-eight (48) weeks at an average of at least thirty (30) hours per week.
(8) "Independent person" means a person who demonstrates financial independence from parents or persons other than a spouse and who meets the criteria for independence established in Section 5 of this administrative regulation.
(9) "Institution" means an entity defined by KRS 164.001(12) if the type of institution is not expressly stated and includes the Kentucky Virtual University, the Council on Postsecondary Education, and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.
(10) "Kentucky resident" means a person determined by an institution for tuition purpose to be domiciled in and a resident of Kentucky as determined by this administrative regulation.
(11) "Nonresident" means a person who:
(a) Is domiciled outside of Kentucky;
(b) Currently maintains legal residence outside Kentucky; or
(c) Is not a Kentucky resident as determined by this administrative regulation.
(12) "Parent" means one (1) of the following:
(a) A person's father or mother; or
(b) A court-appointed legal guardian if:
1. The guardianship is recognized by an appropriate court within the United States;
2. There was a relinquishment of the rights of the parents; and
3. The guardianship was not established primarily to confer Kentucky residency on the person.
(13) "Preponderance of the evidence" means the greater weight of evidence or evidence that is more credible and convincing to the mind.
(14) "Residence" means the place of abode of a person and the place where the person is physically present most of the time for a non-educational purpose in accordance with Section 3 of this administrative regulation.
(15) "Student financial aid" means all forms of payments to a student if one (1) condition of receiving the payment is the enrollment of the student at an institution, and includes student employment by the institution or a graduate assistantship.
(16) "Sustenance" means living expenses including room, board, maintenance, transportation, and educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Section 2. Scope. (1) State-supported postsecondary education institutions were established and are maintained by the Commonwealth of Kentucky primarily for the benefit of qualified residents of Kentucky. The substantial commitment of public resources to postsecondary education is predicated on the proposition that the state benefits significantly from the existence of an educated citizenry. As a matter of policy, access to postsecondary education shall be provided so far as feasible at reasonable cost to a qualified individual
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who is domiciled in Kentucky and who is a resident of Kentucky.
(2) The Council on Postsecondary Education may require a student who is neither domiciled in nor a resident of Kentucky to meet higher admission standards and to pay a higher level of tuition than resident students.
(3) This administrative regulation shall apply to all student residency determinations regardless of circumstances, including residency determinations made by the state-supported institutions for prospective and currently-enrolled students; the Southern Regional Education Board for contract spaces; reciprocity agreements, if appropriate; the Kentucky Virtual University; academic common market programs; the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Program; and other state student financial aid programs, as appropriate.
Section 3. Determination of Residency Status; General Rules. (1) A determination of residency shall include:
(a) An initial determination of residency status by an institution during the admission process or upon enrollment in an institution for a specific academic term or for admission into a specific academic program;
(b) A reconsideration of a determination of residency status by an institution based upon a changed circumstance; or
(2) An initial determination of residency status shall be based upon:
(c) A formal hearing conducted by an institution upon request of a student after other administrative procedures have been completed.
(a) The facts in existence when the credentials established by an institution for admission for a specific academic term have been received and during the period of review by the institution;
(b) Information derived from admissions materials;
(c) If applicable, other materials required by an institution and consistent with this administrative regulation; and
(d) Other information available to the institution from any source.
(3) An individual seeking a determination of Kentucky residency status shall demonstrate that status by a preponderance of the evidence.
(4) A determination of residency status shall be based upon verifiable circumstances or actions.
(5) Evidence and information cited as the basis for Kentucky domicile and residency shall accompany the application for a determination of residency status.
(6) A student classified as a nonresident shall retain that status until the student is officially reclassified by an institution.
(7) A student may apply for a review of a determination of residency status once for each academic term.
(8) If an institution has information that a student's residency status may be incorrect, the institution shall review and determine the student's correct residency status.
(9) If the Council on Postsecondary Education has information that an institution's determination of residency status for a student may be incorrect, it may require the institution to review the circumstances and report the results of that review.
(10) An institution shall impose a penalty or sanction against a student who gives incorrect or misleading information to an institutional official, including payment of nonresident tuition for each academic term for which resident tuition was assessed based on an improper determination of residency status. The penalty or sanction may also include:
(a) Student discipline by the institution through a policy written and disseminated to students; or
(b) Criminal prosecution.
Section 4. Presumptions Regarding Residency Status.
(1) In making a determination of residency status, it shall be presumed that a person is a nonresident if:
(a) A person is, or seeks to be, an undergraduate student and admissions records show the student to be a graduate of an out-of-state high school within five (5) years prior to a request for a determination of residency status;
(b) A person's admissions records indicate the student's residence to be outside of Kentucky at the time of application for admission;
(c) A person moves to Kentucky primarily for the purpose of enrollment in an institution;
(d) A person moves to Kentucky and within twelve (12) months enrolls at an institution more than half time;
(e) A person has a continuous absence of one (1) year from Kentucky; or
(f) A person attended an out-of-state higher education institution during the past academic year and paid in-state tuition at that institution.
(2) A presumption arising from subsection (1) of this section shall only be overcome by preponderance of evidence sufficient to demonstrate that a person is domiciled in and is a resident of Kentucky.
Section 5. Determination of Whether a Student is Dependent or Independent. (1) In a determination
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of residency status, an institution shall first determine whether a student is dependent or independent. This provision is predicated on the assumption that a dependent person lacks the financial ability to live independently of the person upon whom the student is dependent and therefore lacks the ability to form the requisite intent to establish domicile. A determination that a student is independent shall be one (1) step in the overall determination of whether a student is or is not a resident of Kentucky.
(2) In determining the dependent or independent status of a person, the following information shall be considered as well as other relevant information available at the time the determination is made:
(a)1. Whether the person has been claimed as a dependent on the federal or state tax returns of a parent or other person for the year preceding the date of application for a determination of residency status; or
2. Whether the person is no longer claimed by a parent or other person as a dependent or as an exemption for federal and state tax purposes; and
(b) Whether the person has financial earnings and resources independent of a person other than an independent spouse necessary to provide for the person's own sustenance.
(3) An individual who enrolls at an institution immediately following graduation from high school and remains enrolled shall be presumed to be a dependent person unless the contrary is evident from the information submitted.
(4) Domicile may be inferred from the student's permanent address, parent's mailing address, or location of high school of graduation.
(5) Marriage to an independent person domiciled in and who is a resident of Kentucky shall be a factor considered by an institution in determining whether a student is dependent or independent.
(6) Financial assistance from or a loan made by a parent or family member other than an independent spouse, if used for sustenance of the student:
(a) Shall not be considered in establishing a student as independent; and
(b) Shall be a factor in establishing that a student is dependent.
Section 6. Effect of a Determination of Dependent Status on a Determination of Residency Status.
(1) The effect of a determination that a person is dependent shall be:
(a) The domicile and residency of a dependent person shall be the same as either parent. The domicile and residency of the parent shall be determined in the same manner as the domicile and residency of an independent person; and
(b) The domicile and residency of a dependent person whose parents are divorced, separated, or otherwise living apart shall be Kentucky if either parent is domiciled in and is a resident of Kentucky regardless of which parent has legal custody or is entitled to claim that person as a dependent pursuant to federal or Kentucky income tax provisions.
(2) If the parent or parents of a dependent person are Kentucky residents and are domiciled in Kentucky but subsequently move from the state:
(a) The dependent person shall be considered a resident of Kentucky while in continuous enrollment at the degree level in which currently enrolled; and
(b) The dependent person's residency status shall be reassumed if continuous enrollment is broken or the current degree level is completed.
Section 7. Member of Armed Forces of the United States, Spouse and Dependents; Effect on a Determination of Residency Status.
(1) A member, spouse, or dependent of a member whose domicile and residency was Kentucky at the time of induction into the Armed Forces of the United States, and who maintains Kentucky as home of record and permanent address, shall be entitled to Kentucky residency status:
(a) During the member's time of active service; or
(b) If the member returns to this state within six (6) months of the date of the member's discharge from active duty.
(2)(a) A member of the armed services on active duty for more than thirty (30) days and who has a permanent duty station in Kentucky shall be classified as a Kentucky resident and shall be entitled to in-state tuition as shall the spouse or a dependent child of the member.
(b) A member, spouse, or dependent of a member shall not lose Kentucky residency status if the member is transferred on military orders while the member, spouse, or dependent requesting the status is in continuous enrollment at the degree level in which currently enrolled.
(3)(a) Membership in the National Guard or civilian employment at a military base alone shall not qualify a person for Kentucky residency status under the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section. If a member of the Kentucky National Guard is on active duty status for a period of not less than thirty
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(30) days, the member shall be considered a Kentucky resident, as shall the spouse of a dependent child of the member.
(4) A person's residency status established pursuant to this section shall be reassessed if the qualifying condition is terminated.
Section 8. Status of Nonresident Aliens; Visas and Immigration.
(1)(a) A person holding a permanent residency visa or classified as a political refugee shall establish domicile and residency in the same manner as another person.
(b) Time spent in Kentucky and progress made in fulfilling the conditions of domicile and residency prior to obtaining permanent residency status shall be considered in establishing Kentucky domicile and residency.
(2) A person holding a nonimmigrant visa with designation A, E, G, H-1, H-4 if accompanying a person with an H-1 visa, I, K, L, N, R, shall establish domicile and residency the same as another person.
(3)(a) An independent person holding a nonimmigrant visa with designation B, C, D, F, H-2, H-3, H-4 if accompanying a person with an H-2 or H-3 visa, J, M, O, P, Q, S, TD, or TN shall not be classified as a Kentucky resident, because that person does not have the capacity to remain in Kentucky indefinitely and therefore cannot form the requisite intent necessary to establish domicile as defined in Section 1(6) of this administrative regulation.
(b) A dependent person holding a visa as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, but who is a dependent of a parent holding a visa as described in subsection (2) of this section, shall be considered as holding the visa of the parent.
(c) A dependent person holding a visa described in subsection (2) of this section or paragraph (a) of this subsection, if a parent is a citizen of the United States and is a resident of and domiciled in Kentucky, shall be a resident of Kentucky for the purposes of this administrative regulation.
(4) A person shall be a Kentucky resident for the purpose of this administrative regulation if the person graduated from a Kentucky high school and:
(a) Is an undocumented alien;
(b) Holds a visa listed in subsections (2) or (3)(a) of this section; or
(c) Is a dependent of a person who holds a visa listed in subsections (2) or (3)(a) of this section.
(5)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person who has petitioned the federal government to reclassify visa status shall continue to be ineligible until the petition has been decided by the federal government.
(b) A person who has petitioned the federal government to reclassify his or her visa status based on marriage to a Kentucky resident and who can demonstrate that the petition has been filed and acknowledged by the federal government, may establish Kentucky domicile and residency at that time.
Section 9. Beneficiaries of a Kentucky Educational Savings Plan Trust. A beneficiary of a Kentucky Educational Savings Plan Trust shall be granted residency status if the beneficiary meets the requirements of KRS 164A.330(6).
Section 10. Criteria Used in a Determination of Residency Status.
(1)(a) A determination of Kentucky domicile and residency shall be based upon verifiable circumstances or actions.
(b) A single fact shall not be paramount, and each situation shall be evaluated to identify those facts essential to the determination of domicile and residency.
(c) A person shall not be determined to be a Kentucky resident by the performance of an act that is incidental to fulfilling an educational purpose or by an act performed as a matter of convenience.
(d) Mere physical presence in Kentucky, including living with a relative or friend, shall not be sufficient evidence of domicile and residency.
(e) A student or prospective student shall respond to all requests for information regarding domicile or residency requested by an institution.
(2) The following facts, although not conclusive, shall have probative value in their entirety and shall be individually weighted, appropriate to the facts and circumstances in each determination of residency:
(a) Acceptance of an offer of full-time employment or transfer to an employer in Kentucky or contiguous area while maintaining residence and domicile in Kentucky;
(b) Continuous physical presence in Kentucky while in a nonstudent status for the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the start of the academic term for which a classification of Kentucky residency is sought;
(c)1. Filing a Kentucky resident income tax return for the calendar year preceding the date of application for a change in residency status; or
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2. Payment of Kentucky withholding taxes while employed during the calendar year for which a change in classification is sought;
(d) Full-time employment of at least one (1) year while living in Kentucky;
(e) Attendance as a full-time, nonresident student at an out-of-state institution based on a determination by that school that the person is a resident of Kentucky;
(f) Abandonment of a former domicile or residence and establishing domicile and residency in Kentucky with application to or attendance at an institution following and incidental to the change in domicile and residency;
(g) Obtaining licensing or certification for a professional and occupational purpose in Kentucky;
(h) Payment of real property taxes in Kentucky;
(i) Ownership of real property in Kentucky, if the property was used by the student as a residence preceding the date of application for a determination of residency status;
(j) Marriage of an independent student to a person who was domiciled in and a resident of Kentucky prior to the marriage; and
(k) The extent to which a student is dependent on student financial aid in order to provide basic sustenance.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the following facts, because of the ease and convenience in completing them, shall have limited probative value in a determination that a person is domiciled in and is a resident of Kentucky:
(a) Kentucky automobile registration;
(b) Kentucky driver's license;
(c) Registration as a Kentucky voter;
(d) Long-term lease of at least twelve (12) consecutive months of non-collegiate housing; and
(e) Continued presence in Kentucky during academic breaks.
(4) The absence of a fact contained in subsection (3) of this section shall have significant probative value in determining that a student is not domiciled in or is not a resident of Kentucky.
Section 11. Effect of a Change in Circumstances on Residency Status.
(1) If a person becomes independent or if the residency status of a parent or parents of a dependent person changes, an institution shall reassess residency either upon a request by the student or a review initiated by the institution.
(2) Upon transfer to a Kentucky institution, a student's residency status shall be assessed by the receiving institution.
(3) A reconsideration of a determination of residency status for a dependent person shall be subject to the provisions for continuous enrollment, if applicable.
Section 12. Student Responsibilities.
(1) A student shall report under the proper residency classification, which includes the following actions:
(a) Raising a question concerning residency classification;
(b) Making application for change of residency classification with the designated office or person at the institution; and
(c) Notifying the designated office or person at the institution immediately upon a change in residency.
(2) If a student fails to notify an institutional official of a change in residency, an institutional official may investigate and evaluate the student's residency status.
(3)(a) If a student fails to provide, by the date specified by the institution, information required by an institution in a determination of residency status, the student shall be notified by the institution that the review has been canceled and that a determination has been made.
(b) Notification shall be made by registered mail, return receipt requested.
(c) Notification shall be made within ten (10) calendar days after the deadline for receipt of materials has passed.
(4)(a) The formal hearing conducted by an institution and the final recommended order shall be a final administrative action with no appeal to the Council on Postsecondary Education.
(b) A formal administrative hearing conducted by the Council on Postsecondary Education for residency determinations related to eligibility for the Academic Common Market and Regional Contract Programs shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B and 13 KAR 2:070. The recommended order issued by the President of the Council shall be a final administrative action.
(5) A student shall not be entitled to appeal a determination of residency status if the determination made by an institution is because a student has failed to meet published deadlines for the submission of information as set forth in subsection (3) of this section. A student may request a review of a determination of residency status in a subsequent academic term.
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Section 13. Institutional Responsibilities. Each institution shall:
(1) Provide for an administrative appeals process that includes a residency appeals officer to consider student appeals of an initial residency determination and which shall include a provision of fourteen (14) days for the student to appeal the residency appeals officer's determination;
(2) Establish a residency review committee to consider appeals of residency determinations by the residency appeals officer. The residency review committee shall make a determination of student residency status and notify the student in writing within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the student appeal;
(3) Establish a formal hearing process as described in Section 14 of this administrative regulation; and
(4) Establish written policies and procedures for administering the responsibilities established in subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section and that are:
(a) Approved by the institution's governing board;
(b) Made available to all students; and
(c) Filed with the council.
Section 14. Formal Institutional Hearing. (1) A student who appeals a determination of residency by a residency review committee shall be granted a formal hearing by an institution if the request is made by a student in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days after notification of a determination by a residency review committee.
(2) If a request for a formal hearing is received, an institution shall appoint a hearing officer to conduct a formal hearing. The hearing officer shall:
(a) Be a person not involved in determinations of residency at an institution except for formal hearings; and
(b) Not be an employee in the same organizational unit as the residency appeals officer.
(3) An institution shall have written procedures for the conduct of a formal hearing that have been adopted by the board of trustees or regents, as appropriate, and that provide for:
(a) A hearing officer to make a recommendation on a residency appeal;
(b) Guarantees of due process to a student that include
1. The right of a student to be represented by legal counsel; and
2. The right of a student to present information and to present testimony and information in support of a claim of Kentucky residency; and
(c) A recommendation to be issued by the hearing officer.
(4) An institution’s formal hearing procedures shall be filed with the Council on Postsecondary Education and shall be available to a student requesting a formal hearing.
Section 15. Cost of Formal Hearings.
(1) An institution shall pay the cost for all residency determinations including the cost of a formal hearing.
(2) A student shall pay for the cost of all legal representation in support of the student's claim of residency. (17 Ky.R. 2557; eff. 4-5-1991; Am. 22 Ky.R. 1656; 1988; eff. 5-16-1996; 23 Ky.R. 3380; 3797; 4099; eff. 6-16-1997; 24 Ky.R. 2136; 2705; 25 Ky.R. 51; eff. 7-13-1998; 25 Ky.R. 2177; 2577; 2827; eff. 6-7-1999; 749; 1238; eff. 11-12-2002; 36 Ky.R. 1083; 1951; 2033-M; eff. 4-2-2010.)
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# FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
This section of the Catalogue describes financial aid and scholarships for which students must apply. Awards and honors, which do not involve application, are listed near the end of the Catalogue following the Graduate Programs.
## APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
## Fall and Spring Semesters
Administration of financial assistance is the responsibility of Kentucky State University’s Student Financial Aid Office. Students and parents are urged to read the following information with particular care. Established University policies are strictly adhered to in both the award and termination of University financial assistance. Important federal guidelines must also be followed.
## NEW FRESHMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
Four specific steps must be followed before a freshman or transfer student may be officially considered for financial assistance:
1. Every applicant must be accepted into an eligible degree or certificate program;
2. The prospective student must submit official admission application materials to the Office of Admissions;
3. Every applicant must complete a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov in early January or February. The Kentucky State University School Code (001968) must be indicated on the FAFSA application;
4. As a result of filing the FAFSA, the applicant will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The applicant should review the SAR for accuracy and respond to any requested additional information and/or documentation. If an applicant is selected for verification, he/she must submit the appropriate Verification Worksheet, along with copies of both the parent’s and the student’s most recent federal income tax returns to the University’s Student Financial Aid Office. Documents need to be submitted within thirty days.
Each of the preceding steps must be completed before a student’s application for financial assistance can be considered by the University. Transfer students are responsible for notifying their lenders to defer payments of student loans.
## CONTINUING STUDENTS
Two specific steps must be followed before a student already in attendance at the University may be officially considered for financial aid (either initial or continuation award):
1. Every applicant must complete a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov in early January or February. The Kentucky State University School Code (001968) must be indicated on the FAFSA application;
2. As a result of filing the FAFSA, the applicant will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The applicant should review the SAR for accuracy and respond to any requested for additional information and/or documentation. If an applicant is selected for verification, he/she must submit the appropriate Verification Worksheet, along with copies of both the parent’s and the student’s most recent federal income tax returns to the University’s Student Financial Aid Office. Documents need to be submitted within sixty days.
3. Every applicant must be meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards as outlined in the University's SAP policy.
Each of the preceding steps must be completed before a student’s application for financial assistance can be considered by the University.
## SUMMER SESSIONS
Students applying for financial aid for a summer session must submit two forms: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the University’s Summer Financial Aid Application. The following condition applies:
1. If a FAFSA has been submitted for the immediately preceding academic year, a new FAFSA is not required in order to apply for financial aid for a summer session. Otherwise, a new FAFSA must be submitted before February 15.
2. The student MUST be pre-registered for Summer courses before the University’s Summer Financial Aid Application will be processed by the Financial Aid office. Please note: The student’s summer awards will be contingent based on the student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress standing--evaluated at the end of each Spring semester.
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## COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CLASSES
In accordance with University policy, federal financial aid will only pay up to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours for each student who enrolls in Cooperative Education classes (COE course prefix) during his/her academic career at Kentucky State University.
## TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
## College Access Program (CAP)
Students who are Kentucky residents may apply for a grant from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. They must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. To receive this grant, students must submit the FAFSA as soon as possible on or after January 1st of each year. The state of KY will send separate notification to students regarding awarding of this grant program.
## Federal Pell Grant Program
The Federal Pell Grant Program is the largest federal Grant program available to undergraduate students. It provides gift assistance to eligible students and is the “foundation” of financial aid packaging. Student eligibility is based on financial need, which is determined through statutory formulas developed by the U.S. Congress. The Federal Student Aid Program will send the Student Aid Report (SAR) to Kentucky State University as requested on the FAFSA. The University’s Student Financial Aid Office will calculate the amount of a student’s Federal Pell Grant award based upon information contained on the Student Aid Report (SAR) and after any/all discrepancies have been resolved or verified.
## Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a form of gift assistance supplemental to the Federal Pell Grant. FSEOG provides grant assistance to make available the benefits of post-secondary education to qualified students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for this grant.
## TEACH Grant
The TEACH Grant Program is a non-need based program that provides up to $4,000 per year to students enrolled in an eligible program and who agree to teach as a highly-qualified full-time teacher at a federally designated low-income (Title I) school and teach in a specified high-need field, at a low-income elementary or secondary school for at least four years within eight years of completing the program for which TEACH Grant was awarded. Eligible undergraduate students may not receive more than $16,000 and graduate students may receive no more than $8,000 in total TEACH Grants.
TEACH Grant recipients who do not fulfill their teaching obligations must repay the grant as if it was an unsubsidized Direct Loan, with interest accruing from the date the grant was disbursed.
Additional information about the program can be found at:
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp
Student Eligibility Requirements:
Submit a completed FAFSA and meet all federal student eligibility requirements*
■ Indicate interest on the FAFSA or notify our office of interest
Be admitted into the Teacher Certification program. Please contact the College of Education at 502-597-5919
Enroll in a degree program that has been identified by the federal government as “high-need”. A state by state listing can be found at: http://www.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.doc
■ Maintain a 3.25 GPA (high school GPA for first year undergrads) OR score in the $ 76^{th} $ percentile or higher on at least one nationally normed admissions test (SAT, ACT, GRE).
Complete and sign Agreement to Serve (ATS) on file with the Department of Education.* Please note that the amount of TEACH Grant in combination with any other assistance may not exceed the cost of attendance.
## Federal Perkins Loan Program
Kentucky State University provides Perkins Loan assistance to eligible students who have established
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financial need. These loans carry an annual 5 percent simple interest charge, and the payment begins six or nine months after graduation or if the borrower ceases to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. This is a federally-funded, low interest loan, and legal action will be taken if repayment is not made as agreed to by the student. The FAFSA must be filed in order to determine eligibility for this loan.
### William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program-Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
Also called Direct Subsidized Loans: The federal government pays the interest on these loans while students are in school at least half-time and during grace period prior to entering into repayment. Students must demonstrate financial need to receive this type of loan. (Financial Aid determines need based on the information provided on the Student Aid Report).
## Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Also called Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Students can get these loans regardless of financial need, but will have to pay all interest charges. Interest may be capitalized while in-school and during grace period prior to entering into repayment.
## Master Promissory Note
Must be completed by all direct loan borrowers. It is a legally binding contract between the U.S. Department of Education (lender) and a borrower. The promissory note contains the terms and conditions of the loan, including how and when the loan must be repaid. One Master Promissory Note (MPN) covers both the Federal Direct Subsidized and the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans. The amount of subsidized and/or unsubsidized loan does not show on the MPN but will be included in the most recent financial aid award notification from the Office of Financial Aid. A disclosure statement from the common origination and disbursement center will be sent to the borrower. This statement will provide comprehensive information about the types of loans that were processed by the school, including both direct subsidized and/or direct unsubsidized loans, the loan period, and the anticipated disbursements. It is important for the student to remember that he/she will be responsible to repay only the loans he/she actually receives at the school.
## Federal Direct PLUS Loans
For parents of dependent students to pay for their children’s education. Parents are responsible for all interest charges. In order to apply, a parent must complete a PLUS Loan Request form, and the Federal PLUS Application and Master Promissory Note (MPN) at www.studentloans.gov.The parent will be notified if he/she is eligible for the PLUS loan. Generally, the parent is eligible if he/she does not have an adverse credit history (a credit check will be done), is not in default on a federal student loan (including Federal PLUS loans), and meets the other eligibility requirements outlined on the loan application. The interest rate is variable and is adjusted each year on July 1, but is currently capped at 9 percent. The interest begins to accumulate on the date of the first loan disbursement. The loan will be disbursed in at least two payments and generally will be credited to the student’s account for payment of tuition and other school charges. Any leftover funds will be paid to the parent by check or, with his/her written permission, either left in the student’s account or paid directly to the student. The repayment period begins on the day the loan is fully disbursed. First payment is due within 60 days after the final loan disbursement. The U.S. Department of Education Direct Loan Servicing Center manages Direct Loan Accounts and handles all payment plans.
## Federal Work-Study Program
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for students who have established financial need through the U.S. Department of Education. This is completed by filing the FAFSA. FWS approved positions are on campus. Students are paid semi-monthly as work is completed.
## Green to Gold Employment Program
Kentucky State University employs students under the Green to Gold Employment Program for up to 20 hours per week. Information about this program may be obtained by contacting the Green-To-Gold coordinator or by visiting the University Student Open Stop (SOS) Shop.
## Veterans' Benefits
Kentucky State University is an educational institution approved for training of veterans and other eligible persons. Students who wish to determine their eligibility for benefits under veteran’s laws should contact either the Veterans Administration (1-800-829-2050) or the University’s VA Coordinator (502-597-6795).
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## Waiver of Tuition and Fees for Senior Citizens
Any person sixty-five (65) years of age or older who is a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and who enrolls as a student at Kentucky State University shall have waived all tuition charges and fees. However, in the event that classes are full or the granting of free admission requires additional units, Kentucky State University may deny admission under this provision.
## Tuition Waiver for Survivors of Police Officers, Firefighters, or Volunteer Firefighters Killed or Totally Disabled in the Line of Duty
Any person whose parent or any non-married widow or widower whose spouse was a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon becoming a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter and who was killed while in active service, or training for active service or who died as a result of a service-connected disability, shall not be required to pay any matriculation or tuition fee upon admission to Kentucky State University. Proof of such relationship must be established by document evidence.
A spouse (regardless of age) and any child above the age of seventeen (17) and under the age of twenty-three (23) of a permanently and totally disabled law enforcement officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter injured while in active service or in training for active service shall not be required to pay any matriculation or tuition fee upon his/her admission to Kentucky State University for the purpose of obtaining a degree. The period of enrollment shall not exceed thirty-six (36) months or the minimum time required for a degree (whichever is shorter). The disabled law enforcement officer must be rated permanently and totally disabled in accordance with statutory requirements. To entitle a spouse or child to benefits under this provision, the disabled law enforcement officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter shall have been a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon becoming a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter. Proof of such spousal or filial relationship must be established by document evidence.
## Waiver of Tuition for War Orphans
Any person whose parent was killed while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during war time, who died as a result of a service-connected disability while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during war time, or who is rated 100% disabled for compensation purposes and is a resident of Kentucky may be eligible to receive a tuition waiver. Interested persons may contact the Department of Military Affairs, Kentucky Center for Veterans Affairs, Louisville, Kentucky.
## SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS
## INTRODUCTION:
The Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by Congress in 1976 mandates institutions of higher education to establish minimum standards of “Satisfactory Progress” for students receiving federally funded financial aid. This policy is consistent with the federal guidelines that identify both full-time and part-time students as being eligible for federally funded financial assistance.
## CHANGES IN SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS:
The US Department of Education is improving integrity in the programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), by amending the regulations for the Student Assistance General Provisions. These regulations are effective for enrollment periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012.
## TYPES OF AID COVERED:
All Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), KY College Access Program (CAP Grant), Federal Work-Study, TEACH Grant, Federal Perkins Loans and William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford and PLUS Loans
## POLICY AND PROCEDURES:
Satisfactory Academic Progress is based on THREE Components:
1. Qualitative Progress (cumulative grade point average)
2. Quantitative Progress (hours earned), and
3. Maximum Time Frame for Degree Completion
A student must maintain satisfactory progress in all three areas whether or not the student received financial aid in the past. Satisfactory progress standards are reviewed at the end of the spring semester. A student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress as defined will not be permitted to receive federal or institutional financial aid.
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### 1. Qualitative Progress (GPA)
| Type | Criteria | Value | Renewal | Notification |
| Presidential | Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; 26 ACT or SAT equivalent | Full tuition, room (Double), board, 1,200 book stipend, and fees annually. (Must live on campus for room/board portion) | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.2 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions |
| Excellence | Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA; 24 ACT or SAT equivalent | Value of in-state tuition, $ 1/2 $ room (Double), and $ 1/2 $ board | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.2 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions |
| Thorobred | Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; 21 ACT or SAT equivalent | Value of in-state tuition | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions |
| Type | Criteria | Value | Renewal | Notification |
| Service County Tuition*Must be resident of Anderson, Franklin, Henry, Owen, Scott, Shelby, or Woodford counties | Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA | Tuition | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions & Returning students will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid |
| Commonwealth Scholars Program*Must be a Kentucky resident; rank in top 10% of graduating high school class; have participated in at least 3 extra-curricular activities | Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA | Tuition, room (double), board, and 1,200 book stipend annually. (Must live on campus for room/board portion) | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions & Returning students will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid |
| Louisville/Lexington Black Achievers*Must be participants in the YMCA Black Achievers Program | Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; 21 ACT or SAT equivalent | Tuition, room (double), board, & 1,200 book stipend annually. (Must live on campus for room/board portion) | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions & Returning students will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid |
KSU CATALOGUE, 2012-2013
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## SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
| Name of Scholarship | Applicant Must | If Awarded Applicant Must | Approximate Amount |
| Gold | Be admitted to Kentucky State University as a transfer student from any Kentucky Community and Technical College System member institution.\nHave completed at least 40 semester hours of credit bearing courses or completed the Associate Degree\nHave a 3.7 GPA (4.0 scale) | Enroll and complete 30 semester hours each academic year\nMaintain between 3.5 - 4.0 GPA | Tuition (up to 15 hours), room (double), board & fees (must live on campus for room/board portion)\nPlus 600 per semester book stipend |
| Green | Be admitted to Kentucky State University as a transfer student from any Kentucky Community and Technical College System member institution.\nHave completed at least 40 semester hours of credit bearing courses or completed the Associate Degree\nHave a 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale) | Enroll and complete 30 semester hours each academic year\nMaintain 3.2 GPA | Value of In-State Tuition (up to 15 hours)\nPlus $ 1/2 $ room (double)/board (must live on campus to receive room/board portion of award) |
| Thorobred | Be admitted to Kentucky State University as a transfer student from any Kentucky Community and Technical College System member institution.\nHave completed at least 40 semester hours of credit bearing courses or completed the Associate Degree\nHave a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) | Enroll and complete 30 semester hours each academic year\nMaintain 3.0 GPA | Value of In-State Tuition (up to 15 hours) |
| Whitney Young, Jr.\nTransfer Incentive | Be admitted to Kentucky State University as a transfer student from any regionally accredited college or university\nHave completed at least 24 semester hours of credit bearing courses\nHave a minimum 2.8 GPA (4.0 scale) | One-time award | Ranges from 500 to 1,500 |
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| Type | Criteria | Value | Renewal | Notification |
| Minority Educator Recruitment & Retention (MERRS)\n\n *Must be a minority Kentucky resident; declare Teacher Education major; pursue initial certification | Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; enroll full-time or be a part-time student within 19 semesters of receiving a teacher education degree | Maximum yearly award is 5,000\n *Students who do not complete the program in the prescribed time or do not render qualified teaching service, will have to repay the scholarship; loan repayment begins 6 months after graduation or 6 months after the student is no longer enrolled at least $ 1/2 $ time | An application must be completed for each semester student receives award | Students will be notified by the University's Education Department |
| Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Teacher Scholarship (KHEAA)\n\n *Must be a financially needy Kentucky resident; declare Teacher Education major; pursue initial certification; not owe a financial obligation to KHEAA | Student can be undergraduate or Post baccalaureate student | Maximum annual award for Freshmen and Sophomores is 1250 and for Juniors, Seniors, and post Baccalaureate is 5,000 | An application must be submitted to KHEAA at www.kheaa.org\n *Students who do not complete the program in the prescribed time or do not render qualified teaching service, will have to repay the scholarship; loan repayment begins 6 months after graduation or 6 months after the student is no longer enrolled at least $ 1/2 $ time | Students will be notified by KHEAA |
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| Type | Criteria | Value | Renewal | Notification |
| Thurgood Marshall\n\n*Must be a US citizen; have demonstrated financial need; must be used for tuition, room and board, books, and fees | Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; 25 ACT or 1100 SAT\nStudents will be recommended by their high school as academically exceptional or outstanding in creative and performing arts | 4,400 annually < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > An application must be completed for each year student receives award; earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall amp; spring) amp; maintain acumulative 3.0 GPA < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Students will be nominated and notified by the Scholarship Committeenn*Renewal is not guaranteed for applications go to thurgoodmarshallfund.org < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > USDA 1890 National Scholars Programnn*Must be aUS citizen; new first time Freshmen; pursue degree in discipline related to agriculture, or natural resource sciences; demonstrate leadership, community service < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; 21 ACT; Students must attend an initial summer orientation prior to the first year of college; must maintain cooperative education employment with USDA during scholarship period < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Full tuition, room, board, books, amp; apersonal computer and software for use while attending KSU < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall amp; spring) amp; maintain aminimum cumulative 3.0 GPA < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Students will be notified by the USDA liaison for Land Grant Programsnn*Upon completion, student is obligated to commit 1 year of service to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) < /td > < /tr > < /table > ## OTHER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Anumber of academic scholarships and awards are provided to students through various academic units on campus or through the Kentucky State University Foundation. Students must meet the qualifications specified by the donors of the scholarship or award. Amounts available from these scholarships and awards vary. Selection procedures for recipients vary with the scholarship or award. In some cases, astudent must apply for the scholarship in order to be eligible. In other cases, the scholarship or award is aprize given to astudent selected by the faculty of an academic program. Students who believe they may be eligible for one or more of these scholarships or awards should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid or the specified academic unit for more information on eligibility, application, deadlines, and selection procedures. Abrief summary of these scholarships and awards are provided below by category. < table border = 1 style = 'margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;' > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Type < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Criteria < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Value < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Renewal < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Notification < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Academic Achievementn*Must be acontinuing student < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA;nmaintain full-time hours totalingn24 hours for academic year (fall amp; spring) < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > 3.5+4,500\n3.2+ 3,000n3.0+2,000\nAnnually | Students must apply annually and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 | Students will be notified by SFA |
| Departmental | Varies | Varies | Varies | Students should contact their department of study |
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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Kentucky State University Foundation Scholarship application forms can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. Graduating high school seniors must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a 21 ACT/SAT equivalent. Returning students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and 24 semester credit hours per academic year.
## NON-ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP POLICIES
Changes in guidelines and procedures for scholarships shall be recommended by academic units, schools, and/or colleges and submitted to the Scholarship Committee for review and subsequent recommendation to the President for review and approval. The University offers a variety of non-academic Grants-In-Aid for both freshmen and continuing students. Details of these opportunities are provided below. Kentucky State University commits to maintaining scholarship/grant-in-aid programs of financial assistance. All institutional scholarship/grant-in-aid awards shall be processed by SFA for compliance with the following University policies:
1. All scholarship and grant-in-aid recipients must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file.
2. All non-academic scholarship candidates must be enrolled in the University and have met University criteria for the award of institutional aid.
3. Each non-academic scholarship candidate must meet the minimum requirements for admission to the University. Individual scholarship programs may require higher academic grade-point averages and/or test scores.
4. All candidates for institutional scholarships/grants-in-aid must file appropriate applications for institutional, state and federal programs for financial assistance. Failure to complete such applications or to finalize awards is grounds for termination of an award.
5. The maximum amount of an institutional scholarship/grant-in-aid award will be adjusted downward to reflect any appropriate federal, state, institutional, or other awards received by the candidate.
6. Each full-time institutional scholarship/
grant-in-aid recipient must remain a full-time student during each semester and must successfully complete a minimum of 24 non-repeated semester credit hours during each academic year. Renewal requirements for individual scholarships/grants may be more stringent.
## TYPES OF NON-ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS-IN-AID
## Music
Eligibility Criteria
1. To receive a music scholarship, a student must pass a performance audition and be recommended for a scholarship by an ensemble director (an audition tape is acceptable);
2. All music scholarship candidates must be enrolled in the University and have met University criteria for the award of institutional aid;
3. Each music scholarship candidate must have at the time of the award no less than a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average, maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average each semester; and
4. Music majors will be given priority over non- music majors in the award of music scholarships.
## Value of Award
The student’s talent and potential, the student’s major (Music versus non-Music), the needs of the Music program, and the number of credit hours the student will carry are the major factors that will be considered in determining the initial amount of the scholarship.
## Selection Procedure and Notification
A student may be notified that he/she will be recommended for a scholarship immediately after the audition; but before money is appropriated, the recipient must comply with the University’s Scholarship/Grant Policies.
Allotment of Music Scholarships
1. Music Majors: Scholarships will be granted in brass, woodwind, percussion, keyboard, and voice.
2. Non-Music Majors: Scholarships may be granted to non-Music Majors in one of the
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music areas mentioned above or in a major ensemble (Concert Choir or Marching Band/Symphonic Band).
## Other Requirements
In addition to participating in one of the above music areas, each scholarship recipient must successfully register and perform in a major ensemble (Concert Choir or Marching/Symphonic Band.
## Disbursement
Initially, recipients will be awarded music scholarships for a period of eight semesters with option for renewal for two additional semesters based on availability of funds and the approval and recommendation of the ensemble director, renewable each year. The scholarship will be disbursed in equal amounts each semester over an eight-semester period.
## Renewal of Awards
To maintain a music scholarship, a student must:
1. Attend and participate in all rehearsals and performances of the ensemble(s) for which he/she was granted the scholarship, unless absence is approved in advance by the ensemble director; earn a grade no lower than “B” in the ensemble(s);
2. Continue to meet the performance standards of the assigned ensemble(s) while maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude;
3. Successfully complete fifteen (15) credit hours each semester;
4. Maintain a 2.5 cumulative, grade-point average each semester and 2.5 average in all music courses;
5. Practice a minimum of two (2) hours per day (Music Majors) in addition to regular ensemble rehearsals;
6. Practice a minimum of one (1) hour per day (non- Music Majors) in addition to regular ensemble rehearsals;
7. Enroll in and successfully complete Major Applied (Music Majors). This course involves a one-hour private lesson per week, with a grade no lower than a “B”;
8. Enroll in and successfully complete Minor Applied (non-Music Majors). This course involves a one-half-hour private lesson per week, with a grade no lower than a “B”; and
9. Adhere to and maintain the ethical and moral standards of the Division of Fine Arts.
If any of the above-mentioned obligations are not met during any semester, the scholarship may be suspended.
## Student Publications
Eligibility Criteria
1. Be a full-time Kentucky State University student;
2. Serve as editor of the Thorobred News or the Thorobred Yearbook; and
3. Meet all requirements of the University's Non-Academic Scholarship Policies.
Value of Award: Tuition
## Athletics
## Eligibility Criteria
1. Meet all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAC), and University athletic initial and continuing eligibility requirements;
2. Participate in one of the University's intercollegiate sport programs;
3. Meet all requirements of the University's Non-academic Scholarship Policies; and
4. Enroll in a baccalaureate or graduate program as a full-time student.
Value of Award: Ranges from Partial to Full
## Cheerleading
## Eligibility Criteria
1. Be a full-time KSU student;
2. Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade-point average, incoming freshman must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school grade point average;
3. Attend all practice sessions, pep rallies, home games, designated away games, and any other activities sponsored by the cheer squad;
4. Participate in required tryouts;
5. Be in good physical health; and
6. Meet and maintain all requirements of the University's Non-academic Scholarship Policies.
Value of Award: Books up to a maximum of $500 per semester according to course schedule
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# RESIDENCE LIFE
The University provides housing for students who wish to live on campus. Most full-time undergraduate students live in the University’s residence halls. All full-time freshmen and sophomore students, except veterans of at least two years’ active military service, students who commute from their parents’ or legal guardians’ homes, married students, or students 21 years of age or older, are required to live in campus housing.
Residence halls vary in size and architectural style, and they provide double-room accommodations in most instances. A limited number of single rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
An obvious advantage of the residence halls is their proximity to classroom buildings, the library, cafeteria, Student Center, gymnasium, and health center. Students in the residence halls have access to television lounges, game rooms, kitchen and laundry facilities, vending services, and telephones. Laptop computers are available for students to check out on a 24-hour basis in each of the residence halls. All the residences are professionally staffed by Resident Hall Managers.
Meals are provided at the Underwood Cafeteria in the Student Center. The Office of Residence Life oversees the operation of all University-owned and operated housing facilities for students and coordinates all programs, services, and activities associated with these facilities. The Office encourages personal development through in-hall programs, academic and social activities, and is responsible for ensuring that students have an atmosphere conducive to studying. Students are encouraged and supported to assume responsibilities that foster growth away from home.
The Office of Residence Life ensures that the physical condition of the residence halls is maintained at an optimal level and that opportunities are provided for social interaction in the residence halls.
Security of all Residence halls is a priority. All exterior doors in the Residence halls are locked 24hrs a day 7 days a week. Upon entering any residence hall on campus all students and staff must have proper identification
Applications for rooms in the residence halls are received at any time; however, applications are processed only after students have been officially admitted to the University. Requests for room reservations should be addressed to the Housing Office.
Each student desiring to reside in university housing will be required to sign a Kentucky State University Two policy provider.
Semester Residence Hall Contract and pay a Housing Reservation Fee of $250. All fees must be paid in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, money order, personal check, or major credit card to: Kentucky State University, Office of Residence Life, 400 East Main Street, Academic Services Building, Room 317, Frankfort, KY 40601. (Please do not mail cash.) Housing reservation fees are non-refundable.
Every effort will be made to honor an applicant’s preference of residence hall and roommate assignment; however, a particular room is not guaranteed. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis according to the date the deposit is received. Each student will be required to sign a University Residence Hall Contract, which sets forth the conditions for student housing.
Semester room charges must be paid per two semesters during the regular academic year. Summer session room fees are due at the beginning of the summer term. All fees and expenses are payable in accordance with the fee-payment schedule in the Student Expenses section of this Catalogue.
## ROOM AND BOARD REFUNDS
Any room and board refund eligibility is determined by the agreement set forth in the housing contract. The schedule and amount of eligible room and board refunds is governed by the University Tuition and Fee Refund Policy for each semester.
## UNIVERSITY PROPERTY DAMAGE
Students are expected to care for their rooms and to keep them clean and orderly. Kentucky State University attempts to make it possible for students to enjoy good living conditions; therefore, it expects those who occupy rooms in the residence halls to keep them in good condition. Students will be charged for any damage to University property.
## PROPERTY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
The University requires each resident to pay $60 annually for a Theft, Fire, Natural Disaster and Accidental Damage insurance policy. Kentucky State University shall not be responsible for any resident student's loss of property, theft of property, or damage of property. Students will be responsible for filing the appropriate claims through the insurance
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# STUDENT AFFAIRS
The mission of the Student Affairs Office is to develop, organize, administer, monitor, and coordinate a variety of experiences, services, programs, and activities in such a manner that they will have the greatest impact on the growth and development of a diverse student body. These experiences, services, programs, and activities are administered through the following areas: Counseling and Career Placement; Health Services; Student Life; and the Office of Student Affairs.
Student Affairs is the central administrative office for student non-academic activities. Its staff are responsible for student conduct and discipline; meal exemptions; for offering h insurance and excuses for class absences, processing emergency student loans, counseling, and coordinating all areas in the unit.
## STUDENT LIFE
Kentucky State University’s Student Life Office serves as the focal point of University community life. The Office administers social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities in the Hill Student Center and the use of Student Center facilities by students, faculty/staff, and off-campus individuals. The Office monitors the activities of all campus organizations and serves in an advisory capacity to a number of student organizations.
The Office fosters students’ growth and development by creating opportunities for students to sponsor and participate in social, cultural, spiritual, and recreational programs. Students gain leadership skills by taking on actual responsibilities of citizenship, putting their learning into the context of living, and applying their learning to practical situations.
The Office coordinates groups with common interests in the successful completion of campus-wide projects and activities; provides services and facilities to carry out University-sponsored programs that contribute to the educational and cultural growth of the University community; and coordinates the scheduling of such activities on the University’s campus by on- and off-campus groups and organizations.
## STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association (SGA) of Kentucky State University, which is the student governing body, offers the students a voice in the affairs of the campus community. The officers and other members manage many student-only projects, and one member serves as a voting member of the University’s Board of Regents. This organization plays a part in scheduling or sponsoring dances, speakers, and other activities that make up the social and cultural life of Kentucky State University students. Whether planning entertainment, presenting the student point of view to the University administration, or encouraging academic excellence among the student body, participants in student government help shape their community.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS At Kentucky State University, “a chance to participate, and the opportunity to get involved” is much more than a phrase; it is a fact of campus life. The range of student organizations includes Greek fraternities and sororities, honor societies, academic clubs, literary groups, art/music clubs, and special interest organizations (nursing, international students, chess, etc.). Students with interests that are not represented may inaugurate organizations related to those interests. Interested students should contact the Office of Student Life.
## STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Kentucky State’s Office of Student Health Services helps ensure the physical and mental health of University students. It is staffed by a registered nurse, a licensed physician, comprehensive counselor, drug and alcohol counselor, and secretary. The office is located in the Betty White Health Center. Its program is broad in scope, encompassing preventive medicine, health education, physical and mental health care, wellness program, and referral. Students are provided appropriate advice, medicines, comfort, educational material, and first aid. When necessary, Student Health Services refers students to appropriate health-care professionals or facilities in the Frankfort community or beyond. All records, treatments, and referrals are strictly confidential.
The services provided to students by Student Health Services include the following:
• AIDS education;
- Educational counseling for alcohol and other drug abuse;
- Free screening tests for hypertension, tuberculosis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and breast cancer;
- Health education workshops and seminars to promote healthy life-styles;
- Counseling and mental health services by a licensed psychologist;
- Preventive and corrective health care (on an out-patient basis);
- An annual health fair.
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## STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
Health Insurance is no longer mandatory for students. Kentucky State University provides information to students seeking Health Insurance. For assistance, please contact the Betty White Health Center at 502.597.6271.
## COUNSELING AND CAREER PLACEMENT
Choosing a career is an important concern of students and their families. While premature decisions are risky, failure to address career opportunities must also be avoided. The University devotes considerable attention to the goal of helping students think seriously about the implication of their career interests and then to locate practical ways to successfully satisfy the requirements of those career interests. It is appropriate to remind students that there is time enough to make adequate plans for careers. Indeed, what is essential is that students realize that many different kinds of career and vocational interests are available to them. KSU's Office of Counseling and Career Placement assists students in need of academic, personal, social, and vocational counseling. The Office offers assistance to graduates in finding suitable employment in business, industry, governmental, and educational organizations that seek college-trained personnel for permanent employment; and informs faculty, staff, and administrators about employment trends, standards, and requirements (particularly as they affect the specific office or academic program concerned). The Office also:
- Provides individual and group counseling to students at all levels;
- Provides counseling for transfer, international, and nontraditional students;
Develops and implements career-awareness and education programs for students, faculty, and the community;
- Provides work experiences for students as part of their occupational orientation and career development;
- Provides to students an option for incorporating a paid work experience into their education; and
- Provides students the opportunity to consider possible employers through its placement activities.
## UNIVERSITY POLICE
The Kentucky State University Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency with a mission to maintain a safe and secure atmosphere so that the KSU community can function as freely as possible without the effects of crime. The agency consists of sworn officers commissioned through the Kentucky Criminal Justice Training Department and civilian employee positions. Sworn police officers have full law enforcement authority. Safety requires the cooperative efforts of the University, students, faculty, and staff. Several service-oriented functions are provided to the University community upon request. The University Police Department from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. provides escorts to accompany an individual to any University academic building, parking lot, or residence hall. All visitors, students, faculty members, or employees can report potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus directly to the University Police by dialing (502) 597-6878. The department is located in the Rosenwald Building on the south campus.
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# INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
The Kentucky State University is a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [SIAC] and sponsors teams in a variety of intercollegiate sports. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, the KSU Thorobreds pride themselves on excellence on the fields of play and in the classroom.
Throughout its history, Kentucky State has had a proud tradition of athletic excellence. From a National Championship football team in the '30s, to the three-time NAIA National Championship basketball team of the late '60s and early '70s, Thorobred friends and fans have had something to cheer about. In more recent years, KSU has been home to a National Minority Championship-winning golf team, a softball team that brought home five SIAC championships and countless athletes with impressive individual achievements. For example, two SIAC VB championships, and one SIAC championship in both men's and women's basketball.
Men's varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field, football and golf. Women's varsity sports include basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, and volleyball.
Alumni Stadium, a 7500-seat stadium, serves as the home of the KSU football team. The basketball teams practice and compete in the William Exum Center, a facility that seats 2,750 people. The women's volleyball team uses both the William Exum Center and Bell Gymnasium for matches and practices. Other sports use a combination of campus and municipal facilities for practice and competition.
Our teams are led by coaches who are dedicated to the development of the whole student-athlete. We are committed to providing a well-rounded educational, athletic and social experience for the young men and women who chose to take up the challenge of representing the mighty Thorobred heritage. The athletics administration is housed in the Exum Center along with the Men’s and Women’s Basketball coaches and the Women’s Volleyball coach. All other sports and the Academic Center for Student-Athletes is housed in Alumni Stadium.
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# ACADEMIC FIELDS OF STUDY With Number of Semester Credit Hours Required for Completion
AG—College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems
AS—College of Arts and Sciences
BC—College of Business and Computer Science
CS—College of Professional Studies
WH—Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies
## ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Majors
Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production
Technology (CS, 60)
Computer Electronics Technology (CS, 60)
Nursing (CS, 70)
## ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
Majors
Liberal Studies
Option: Seminar-based Honors Program (WH, 60)
Option: General Liberal Studies Core (WH, 60)
## BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE
Majors
Music Education with Teaching Certification
Instrumental (AS, 141)
Keyboard (AS, 142)
Vocal (AS, 139)
Music Performance (AS, 131-136)
Instrumental
Keyboard
Vocal
## BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Majors
Africana Studies (AS, 120)
Art
Art with Teaching Certification (AS, 137)
Studio Art (AS, 132) (Minor required)
Studio Art with one area of specialization required from Art History, Ceramics, Digital Imaging, Drawing, Painting, Photography, or Sculpture (AS, 130)
Business Administration (BC, 120)
Specializations:
Accounting
Finance
General Business
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Child Development and Family Relations (Non-Teaching) (CS, 125)
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE)
(Birth to Primary Certification) (CS, 130)
Criminal Justice (CS, 120)
Elementary Education (CS, 125)
English (AS, 120)
English: Creative Writing
English: Literature
English with Secondary Certification (AS, 125)
General Social Sciences
Specializations:
History (AS, 120) (Minor required)
Sociology (AS, 120) (Minor required)
Social Studies Education (AS, 120)
Liberal Studies
Option: Honors (WH, 120) (Minor or Second Major Required)
Option: Student-designed (WH, 120)
Option: General Studies (WH, 120)
Mass Communication and Journalism (AS, 120)
Mathematics (AS, 128-137)
Mathematics/Applied (Pre-Engineering)
Pure Mathematics
Mathematics with Teaching Certification
(AS, 124)
Actuarial Science
Double major in Mathematics and Computer Science
Music (AS, 128)
Music (113, 120)
Physical Education (Non-Teaching) (CS, 120-123)
(Minor required)
Political Science (AS, 120) (Minor Requ
Psychology (AS, 120) (Minor Required)
Public Administration (CS, 120)
Social Work (CS, 126)
Spanish (AS, 120)
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## BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Majors
Agriculture, Food, and Environment (AG, 120)
Applied Information Technology (CS, 128)
Option: Web Development
Option: Network Engineering
Biology (AS, 128-140)
Biology with Teaching Certification (AS, 136-137)
Biotechnology track (AS, 138-140)
General Track (AS, 128-140)
Pre-Professional Track
Chemistry (AS, 120)
Computer Science
Option: Business (BC, 123)
Option: Computer Information Systems (BC, 123)
Option: Gaming (BC, 121)
Option: Information Security (BC, 123)
Option: Mathematics (BC, 127)
Nursing (CS, 128)
Physical Education and Health (Teaching) (CS, 125)
MASTER OF ARTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH CERTIFICATION (LBD, P-12) (CS, 30)
MASTER OF ARTIST IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
WITH CERTIFICATION (LBD, P-12) (CS, 30)
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DEGREE (BC, 30)
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
DEGREE (CS, 42)
Specialty Areas:
Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems (MIS)
International Development
Nonprofit Management
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AQUACULTURE/
AQUATIC SCIENCES DEGREE (AG, 37)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY DEGREE (BC, 30-36)
Information Technology
Security and Network
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES DEGREE (AG, 30)
PROGRAMS LEADING TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION BY KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Art Education (AS, 137)
Biology Education (AS, 136)
Computer Science Endorsement (BC, 23)
Elementary Education (CS, 125)
English Education (AS, 120)
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE)
(Birth to Primary Certification) (CS, 130)
Mathematics Education (AS, 125)
Music Education (AS, 141-142)
Option: Instrumental
Option: Keyboard
Option: Vocal
Physical Education (CS, 143)
Social Studies Education (AS, 122)
## MINOR PROGRAMS
MINOR PROGRAMS
Accounting (BC, 18)
African-American Studies (AS, 18)
Agriculture, Food, and Environment (AG, 21)
Applied Information Technology (CS, 21)
Aquaculture (AG, 19)
Athletic Coaching (CS, 23)
Athletic Training (CS, 26)
Biology (AS, 21)
Chemistry (AS, 20)
Child Development and Family Relations (CS, 18)
Computer Information Systems (CS, 21)
Computer Science (BC, 21)
Criminal Justice (CS, 18)
Economics (BC, 18)
English (AS, 21)
Finance (BC, 21)
French (AS, 18)
Gerontology (CS, 21)
History (AS, 21)
International Studies (AS, 21)
Journalism (AS, 21)
Liberal Studies (WH, 18)
Management (BC, 21)
Marketing (BC, 21)
Mathematics (AS, 19)
Music Performance (AS, 21)
Philosophy (AS, 18)
Physics (AS, 19)
Political Science (AS, 18)
Psychology (AS, 18)
Public Administration (CS, 18)
Recreation (CS, 27)
Sociology (AS, 18)
Spanish (AS, 18)
Speech Communication (AS, 18)
Sports Management (CS, 24)
Studio Art (AS, 21)
Theatre (AS, 18)
*Teaching minors are available only to Students who have teaching majors
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# COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SCIENCE, AND SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
The College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems (CAFSSS) works to uphold the mission of the University through its commitment to research, Extension, and teaching in the food and agricultural sciences. The College is organized around five divisions:
(1) Agriculture and Natural Resources;
(2) Aquaculture; (3) Environmental Studies and Sustainable Systems; (4) Food and Animal Sciences; and (5) Family and Consumer Sciences.
The CAFSSS works to resolve agricultural, educational, economic, and social problems of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, especially limited-resource persons and families. The various programs of the College are supported by federal and state funds. Each of the five Divisions works to fulfill the requirements of the Second Morrill Act of 1890 by advancing the three pillars of the land grant mission: research, Extension, and teaching which Land Grant programs nationwide were founded upon.
## Research
The CAFSSS has nationally and internationally recognized research programs in aquaculture (or fish farming), organic agriculture, sustainable biofuel feedstock production, alternative fruit and nut crops, ecological entomology, alternative pesticides and water quality, goat production, obesity and human health, and apiculture. The Aquaculture Program, KSU's "Program of Distinction," is widely recognized as a leader in the areas of paddlefish culture, freshwater prawn culture, Koi breeding, production of feed-trained largemouth bass, and fish meal replacement research.
KSU boasts the largest multi-disciplinary organic agriculture program in the 1890's Land Grant system. The program recently released its first pawpaw fruit variety, KSU-AtwoodTM. Human nutrition researchers developed the “Shape Up-KSU” program for assessing risk factors for metabolic syndrome in young African-American adults.
These research programs provide mentoring opportunities for students in degree programs where they work with faculty experienced in cutting edge research techniques in areas important to agricultural, aquaculture, food, and environmental sciences.
The Atwood Research Facility contains 7,000 square feet of office space and 7,000 square feet of laboratory space, including a molecular genetics laboratory and nutrition laboratory. KSU's Aquaculture Research Center (ARC) includes 33 research ponds, a 3,000-square-foot hatchery houses spawning, holding, and experimental tanks, and a 4,000-square-foot office/laboratory building includes a state-of-the-art histology laboratory. The ARC has also introduced a new Production Technology Building that includes a state-of-the-art genetics laboratory, and a 10,000 square foot wet lab for the study and development of aquaponics, biofloc and other intensive recycle systems.
Augmenting these facilities are KSU’s 300-acre Research and Demonstration Farm and its 300-acre Environmental Education and Research Center. The KSU farm has goat, beef, poultry, and fruit and vegetable trials, and 11 acres of certified organic land which hosts a range of projects in organic agriculture.
## Extension and Outreach
The Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) provides education and technical assistance to limited-resource families and communities by meeting the needs of farmers, youth, entrepreneurs, and many others. Some Extension programs provide one-to-one opportunities where paraprofessionals work directly with family members. The CEP has nationally and internationally recognized programs in: family and consumer sciences, family development and management, family financial management and consumer education, small farmer outreach training and technical assistance, apiculture, goat production, community resource development, entrepreneurship, 4-H youth development, and Hispanic initiatives.
Program accomplishments include: the Third Thursday Sustainable Agriculture Workshop series; the Strengthening Kentucky Families (SKY Families) Program, which provides parenting education to persons who have been separated from their children through the family court system; five residential summer youth programs; award-winning programs in financial management; and the Small and Part-time Farmer Program.
Extension program facilities include the new Center for Sustainability of Farms and Families, a $5 million dollar, 12,000 square foot, 600-seat building at the KSU Research and Demonstration Farm. A new
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Center for Families and Children is a $3.5 million dollar, 15,180 square foot building that will serve preschool and adolescent children and their families. The Cooperative Extension Building, which also houses a Television Production Studio, which is supported by an Uplink/Downlink Satellite Truck and state-of-the-art communications equipment available for use by all of CAFSSS. The geographic information systems (GIS) laboratory is also located in the Cooperative Extension Building and is utilized by students, faculty and by agricultural research and Extension staff to support their activities.
## Teaching and Degree Programs
Today’s world needs people prepared to solve global challenges related to agribusiness, climate change, a safe and reliable food supply, protection of natural resources, improved nutrition, public health, and alternative energy sources. The United States Department of Agriculture and United States Department of Labor predict significant job growth in the areas of food, renewable energy, and environment. Increased demand is expected for agricultural inspectors, environmental scientists and specialists, including health, agriculturists and food scientists, soil and plant scientists, conservation scientists, forest and conservation technicians, agricultural and environmental law, public and agricultural policy, biotechnology, fisheries, and wildlife, economic development, and agricultural communications. A degree from KSU’s CAFSSS will prepare graduates for a variety of jobs in these fields.
The CAFSSS baccalaureate degree program in Agriculture, Food, and Environment (AFE) with four individual Options in Agricultural, Food, Environmental, and Aquaculture Systems prepares graduates in these growth areas in the U.S. economy. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students from diverse backgrounds will develop a broad understanding of relationships between agricultural and aquaculture systems, food safety, and the environment.
The CAFSSS also offers Masters’ degrees in Aquaculture/Aquatic Science, and Environmental Studies (MES).
Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree in AFE Students must complete a total of 120 credit hours in the specified areas, which includes a Liberal Studies Requirement of 53 semester credit hours. Each Option will require 43 credit hours of required and elective courses, as well as 15 credit hours in supporting courses. Whitney Young Students must complete a total of 121 credit hours in the specified areas; with each Option requiring 43 credit hours of required and elective courses, as well as 18 credit hours in supporting courses.
Options in Agricultural, Food, Environmental, and Aquaculture Systems each incorporate Required AFE Core courses (AFE 116, 117, 211, 217, 311, 340, 411, 401, and 450), plus four option requirements and three option electives:
A) Option in Agricultural Systems requires the online course AEC 305- Food and Agricultural Marketing Principles offered at the University of Kentucky, AFE 318, 334, and 445. Acceptable option electives will include AFE 425, AFE 435, AFE 440, AQU 480 and other AFE and AQU courses with advisor consent.
B) Option in Food Systems requires FNU 104, AFE 455, AFE 465, and BIO 302. Acceptable option electives will include BIO 303, AFE 435, AFE 445, NUR 412, BIO 408, and other AFE or AQU courses.
C) Option in Environmental Systems requires BIO 316, AQU 480, AFE 334, and AFE 318 or AQU 413. Acceptable option electives will include AFE 425, BIO 417, AFE 445 and other AFE or AQU courses.
D) Option in Aquaculture Systems requires AQU 411, AQU 421, AQU 422, and AQU 460. Option electives include AQU 425, AQU 412, AQU 427, and other AFE or AQU courses.
The major requirements satisfy the natural sciences requirements for the Liberal Studies General Core (Section III.C) as well as the math requirement (Section I).
| Semester Honors Courses | Hours | Equivalent Liberal Studies Courses (Not Reciprocal) | Hours |
| 1 HON 131 Beginning Classical Greek I OR\nHon 141 Language: Nature and Principles | 3 | Foreign Language | 3 |
| HON 121 Math-Science I | 4 | Math Requirement | 3 |
| HON 101 Liberal Studies Seminar I | 4 | IGS 200 | 3 |
| | | |
| 2 HON 132 Beginning Classical Greek II OR\nHON 142 Language: Nature and Principles\nOf Language II | 3 | Foreign Language | 3 |
| HON 122 Math-Science II | 4 | Science Requirement | 3 |
| HON 102 Liberal Studies Seminar II | 4 | HIS 103 | 3 |
| | | |
| 3 HON 211 Narrative and Drama/\nHON 214 Writing Lab IV | 4 | ENG 102 | 3 |
| HON 221 Math-Science III | 4 | Science Requirement | 3 |
| HON 201 Liberal Studies Seminar III | 4 | IGS 201 | 3 |
| | | |
| (See footnotes) | | SPE 1031 | 3 |
| | ENG 1012 | 3 |
| | | |
| 4 HON 212 Lyric Poetry | 3 | ENG 211 | 3 |
| HON 222 Math-Science IV | 4 | Science Requirement | 3 |
| HON 202 Liberal Studies Seminar IV | 4 | IGS 300 | 3 |
| | | |
| (See footnotes) | | IGS 301, 302, 303, or 3043 | 3 |
| | ART or MUS4 | 3 |
| | ECO or POS5 | 3 |
| | PSY or SOC6 | 3 |
1 SPE 103 fulfilled through accumulation of 3 semester hours of credit from HON 101, 102, and 201 (semester credit hour each).2 ENG 101 fulfilled through accumulation of 3 semester hours of credit: from writing labs I–III, HON 143, 144, and 213.3 IGS 301, 302, 303, or 304 fulfilled though completion of HON core.
NOTE: All students completing the HON core are exempt from the Health Education or Physical Education activity
course(s) required by the University.4 ART 130 or MUS 130 fulfilled through completion of HON core.5 ECO 200 or POS 101 fulfilled through completion of HON core.6 PSY 200 or SOC 203 fulfilled through completion of HON core.
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# HONORS CORE CURRICULUM
## The Freshman Year
Liberal Studies Seminars I and II, HON 101 and 102, 4 semester credit hours each semester, make up 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 classes have two components:
1) HON 131 and 132 or HON 141 and 142—
3 semester credit hours each semester—offer instruction in the elements of the grammar of Greek or Latin with particular application to translation; and
2) HON 143 and 144—1 semester credit hour each semester—are the English writing component, emphasizing composition and rhetoric.
The Mathematics-Science classes, HON 121 and 122—4 semester credit hours each semester—begin 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 Seminars III and IV, HON 201 and 202—3 semester credit hours each semester—are 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 classes, HON 211 and 212—4 semester credit hours each semester—deal 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 in HON 213 and 214—2 semester-credit hours each.
The Mathematics/Science classes, HON 221 and 222—4 semester credit hours each semester—are 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 in a variety of fields. LST courses offered as electives are: LST 241 and 242—3 semester credit hours each; LST 251 and 252—3 semester credit hours each; LST 351—3 semester credit hours; LST 352—3 semester credit hours; or any LST preceptorial (LST 331, 332, 431, or 432)—3 semester credit hours each.
## HONORS LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREES
Students who complete the honors core can opt for an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (honors option). Students who major in Liberal Studies, who earn at least 128 semester credit hours, who successfully complete 30 semester credit hours in required LST courses or approved liberal studies electives (with a grade of “C” or better) in their junior and senior years, who pass the Senior Comprehensive Examination, and who meet all other University requirements will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies (Honors option). Alternatively, students can pursue a minor in liberal studies. Details of the requirements for the major and minor in liberal studies can be found below in the Liberal Studies Degrees section.
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## PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
KSU graduates applying to professional schools have the advantage of coming from an institution that emphasizes the liberal studies foundation in addition to specialized training. It is very important for students contemplating graduate school to continue their pursuit of liberal studies into the junior and senior years with the goal of achieving a liberal studies major or minor, even in conjunction with a specialized major. Among the selection criteria mentioned by the UK medical school is the following (1997–1998 University of Kentucky Bulletin):
“Often the physician’s ability to communicate effectively will determine the degree of success in the diagnosis and management of a patient’s health. Thus, consideration is given to the communication skills demonstrated by each applicant. Communication is a two-way process and involves the ability to listen perceptively, as well as to speak and write clearly.”
Regarding “Pre-legal Study,” the UK Law School has written that legal education “is not a technical or scientific training that builds upon a specific preparation in basic techniques and knowledge acquired in undergraduate school.” Rather, legal education requires that students come having developed three fundamental capacities:
□ “a thorough preparation in the use of language”;
□ “a comprehensive, exploratory undergraduate experience”; and
□ the completion of a degree program in which the student will learn “to think clearly, form sound study habits, and have the opportunity to master the methodology and knowledge of a particular field under the guidance of experienced instructors.”
These are precisely the skills developed by a liberal studies major or minor.
Many Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies students plan careers in a pre-professional program. Each of these students benefits from an advisor in the Honors School and in the pre-professional program. Many pre-medical students remain in the college to complete a major in liberal studies. Students majoring in Business, Biology, and Education can complete a minor in Liberal studies in four years. Liberal Studies curricula for pre-law students are listed in the following pages. Engineering students, who finish their final two years at another university, are often able to complete both an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies and a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Kentucky State University, and the engineering degree from the cooperating university.
## LIBERAL STUDIES
In addition to the honors core, the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies serves the University’s liberal studies mission by offering major and minors, by housing the Integrative Studies program for the general core, and by the support activities of the Institute for Liberal Studies.
## LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREES AND MINORS
Courses taken in study-abroad programs may be used to satisfy course requirements at the discretion of the School faculty.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Honors Option)
Students may pursue the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies (Honors Option) having taken either the general liberal studies core or the honors core. The Liberal Studies major is often used as a preparation for law school, 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).
Students pursuing the honors option Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies must satisfy the following requirements. They must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including a mandatory minor or second major, and the required courses in the major. The required courses are LST 301, 302, 311, 401, 421, and the Senior Essay—LST 441—which may represent any discipline and is the basis for the Comprehensive Examination. In addition, three semester credit hours must be selected from LST 241, 242, 251, 252, 331, 332, 351, 352, 431, 432, or 491. The remaining 6 credit hours may be selected from LST 241, 242, 251, 252, or any LST 300- or 400-level course, or from the acceptable liberal studies electives listed below. (LST 491 may be taken twice, and LST 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), 42 credit hours of upper division courses are completed in accordance with rule IV.G of the Academic Regulations and Policies.
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# Liberal Studies Electives Acceptable Toward a Major or Minor in the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies
| The courses listed below have been approved as acceptable electives toward a baccalaureate major or minor in Liberal Studies through the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies. The prerequisites for some of these courses have been waived or modified for honors core students completing a major or minor in the School. | Integrative Studies: Mathematics: Music: | Any 300 level IGS coursesMAT 131 or 132; or any 300/400 level coursesMUS 212, 214, 251, 300, 305, 306, 321, 322, 323, 325, 333, 403, 424, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430. |
| Art: | ART 201, 202; or any 300/400 level ART courses except ART 305, 319, 405, 419 | Philosophy: Physics: Political Science: | Any 300/400 level PHI coursesPHY 211 or 212; or any 300 level courses |
| Biology: | Any 300/400 level BIO courses except BIO 311, 321, 406, 490, 491, 493 | Political Science: Psychology: Public Administration: Sociology: Spanish: Theatre: | Any 300/400 level POS courses except POS 291, 391, 491, 499 |
| Chemistry: | Any 300/400 level CHE courses | | Any 300/400 level PSY courses except PSY 402, 404, 499 |
| Criminal Justice: | CJE 303, 304 | | |
| Economics: | ECO 301, 302, 321, 329, 420, or 425 | | PUA 304, 400, 401, or 497 |
| English: | ENG 265; or any 300/400 level ENG courses except ENG 390, 433 | | Any 300/400 level SOC courses except SOC 400, 490, 491, 492, 499 |
| French: | And 300/400 level FRE courses | | THE 305, 408 |
History: Any 300/400 level HIS courses
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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 excellent preparation for law school.
## Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Student-Designed Option)
Through the Whitney Young School, it is possible to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree following a specially-designed, individualized curriculum. A student-designed liberal studies curriculum permits a student to pursue a course of study that combines related subjects from different disciplines for the sake of some specific approved educational or career goal. The student-designed curriculum option is intended to serve students with special academic needs while maintaining a level of coherence and integrity in the course of study.
A student pursuing this degree must complete the University’s Liberal Studies Requirements (or their equivalent through the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies). By the end of the first semester of his or her junior year, the student should petition for permission to follow a student-designed curriculum. The student needs a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to petition for the degree. The general University requirement for a minimum of 120 semester credit hours for the Bachelor of Arts degree must be met. This petition will define and justify an interdisciplinary course of study. The petition must show specifically how the proposed course of study meets the student’s academic goals, how those goals cannot be met by any traditional major at KSU, and how the proposed course of studies constitutes a coherently related set of courses that is the equivalent of a major. In addition, the petition must list the courses that make up the student-designed major; in effect, this would become the curriculum ladder for that major. The student will submit this petition to his or her mentor or advisor, who will collaborate with the student in refining the proposal. The mentor or advisor will send the petition and his or her recommendation to the director of the Whitney Young School, who will transmit the petition and his or her recommendation to the dean of the College. The dean will transmit the petition and his or her recommendation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The proposal will not be an approved course of study until it has the written approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
## Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (General Studies Option)
The General Studies Option of the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree is a completer degree that provides an alternative four-year program for students who seek to return or come to KSU in order to complete an undergraduate education without the academic specialization involved in traditional major programs. This degree program allows reasonable latitude to satisfy individual interests and needs, including those of non-traditional students, while still adhering to the rigorous university standards for baccalaureate degrees. It operates in the spirit of the liberal studies mission of the University. In lieu of the major/minor required by traditional degree programs, the student must complete one of these broad areas of concentration: arts, humanities, social and behavioral science, natural science, business, education, technology, health, or professional studies.
Since this is a completer degree, the student must have 90 semester credit hours and must have been enrolled in no classes at KSU for two semesters prior to the semester in which the student enrolls in this program. The student declaring this major should go to the director of the Whitney Young School to be assigned an advisor who will work with the student to define the area of concentration and the appropriate advised electives.
Minimum Academic Requirements:
41 semester-credit hours of the General Education Core
12 semester-credit hours in the Integrative Studies subject to transfer-student policy
42 semester-credit hours of concentration
15 semester-credit hours of advised electives
10 semester-credit hours of free electives
120 total college-level undergraduate semester hours (of which 42 semester-credit hours must be in upper-level [300–400] courses)
Grade-point average of at least 2.0 overall.
Grade of “C” or better in all concentration courses and advised elective courses.
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## Minor in Liberal Studies
Students may pursue a minor in Liberal Studies having taken either the general liberal studies or honors core.
A minor in Liberal Studies requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include three courses selected from LST 301, 302, 311, 401, and 421; any LST course or any course from the list of approved electives above(which may be in the student's major); and remaining credit hours from any LST course(s).
Courses taken in study-abroad programs may be used to satisfy LST course requirements at the discretion of the School faculty.
## Minor in International Studies
In view of the emergence of a new world order and of an increasing international interdependence, students at Kentucky State University need to be prepared to participate in this new world. They need to be exposed to an international curriculum, one which enables them to interact effectively with people from other countries, one which enables them to understand and appreciate a culture other than their own, and one which enables them to compete effectively in a global arena.
In view of the above, Kentucky State University offers a minor program in International Studies. A minor in International Studies requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. To pursue an International Studies minor, students must take a preliminary language proficiency test in French, Spanish, or (by petition) another language relevant to the focus area. The minor includes a course in Geography (GEO 102) and a two-semester foreign language course sequence (FRE/SPA 375 and FRE/SPA 376, or another approved language), or demonstrated proficiency beyond the intermediate level. The remaining 12 semester hours for the minor are carefully selected from a list of approved courses emphasizing an international perspective. The following is a list of approved courses: ART 303, 308; ECO 329, 425; ENG 313; FRE 311, 312, 413; GEO 102, 212; HIS 365, 366, 424; IGS 301, 303; JPN 171; MGT 470, 490; POS 301, 462, 464; PUA 304, 404; SOC 303, 304; SPA 401, 402; SPE 302; LST 491; Special Topics (including LST 331, 332, 431, 432 with international emphasis). The School has offered a wide range of Special Topics with an international perspective, which are made available according to student interest: for example, courses on Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, African history and philosophy, and issues related to international development and the environment.
## Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (Honors Option)
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 60 semester credit hours. The required courses are HON 101, 102, 121, 122, 141, 142 (HON 131 and 132 can substitute for HON 141 and 142), 143, 144, 201, 202, 211, 212, 213, 214, 221, and 222; and 12 semestercredit hours of advised electives.
With the exception of the 12 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.
## Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (General Core Option)
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 60 semester credit hours. The required courses are ART 130 or MUS 130; BIO 101; ECO 200 or POS 101; ENG101, 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 SOC203; SPE 103; 10 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, PHY111, and PHS 201.
With the exception of the 10 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.
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## WHITNEY YOUNG AFRICANA STUDIES MAJOR
“Now is the accepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenient season. It is today that our best work can be done and not some future day or future year. It is today that we fit ourselves for the greater usefulness of tomorrow. Today is the seed time, now are the hours of work, and tomorrow comes the harvest and the playtime.” W.E.B. DuBois
The Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies (ASP) offers an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to understanding and analyzing the contributions, concerns and conditions of African and African-diasporic peoples. Housed in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies at Kentucky State University reinforces the liberal studies mission of the University while promoting the contribution of African and African-descendant peoples and civilizations across the globe. Africana Studies is the intellectual inquiry and study of people of African descent.
The discipline of Africana Studies increases respect for humanities education as students strengthen their insight into the connectedness of the human experience while accepting responsibility as stewards of their own legacy. Additionally, students learn to identify historic and contemporary trends that characterize disadvantaged communities, create disparity and dictate policy. This goal is achieved through self-assessment instruction and practical application via participation in local, national and international field experiences in diasporic and/or underserved communities. This undergraduate interdisciplinary degree prepares students for graduate and professional studies and relevant employment opportunities in government, especially in the State Department foreign and domestic missions or in industry as human resource and diversity specialists.
The program’s curricular body of knowledge supports an interdisciplinary approach to the concepts of diasporic, critical race and social theories. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Africana Studies, a student must complete 120 credit hours. The required courses are ASP 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 305, 306, 466, 499. Students are also required to complete ASP 488 (Field Work, Internship or Study Abroad). Students in consultation with his/her advisor will select the best option and opportunity to complete this requirement. Additional required courses include SPE 302, HIS 365 or 366, SOC 304, ENG 409, POS 462 or PUA 304 and fulfillment of the university general education requirements.
## INTEGRATIVE STUDIES
Integrative Studies is a basic component of the 53 semester credit hour Liberal Studies Requirements. As part of the Whitney Young School, IGS offers students and faculty not in the honors program an opportunity to participate in a unique “great books” style of education. It elicits from faculty and students a commitment to analyze and interpret a body of knowledge that links the perennial questions of human life with the greatest works of history, literature, art, philosophy, and the sciences. It challenges faculty and students to view learning as an integrative process and to explore themes which cut across the boundaries of cultures, historical periods, and traditional academic disciplines. IGS courses are designed to supplement and complement – not replicate – the discipline-specific offering of other departments.
Integrative Studies emphasizes critical and analytical ability in dealing with events, individuals, ideas, artifacts, and texts that have contributed to human achievements. The program consists of seven seminars, four of which are required of all baccalaureate degree-seeking students not enrolled in the Honors Core. Three of these courses (IGS 200, 201, and 300) are organized as a sequence, giving students the opportunity to encounter a variety of cultural and intellectual perspectives. The sequence begins with ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, and Greece and extends to the 20th century. The fourth course required is selected by the student from courses exploring specific world cultures (IGS 301, 302, 303, or 304). In addition to those required courses, Integrative Studies also offers a Senior Seminar (IGS 499) for students who are interested in exploring a specific theme. The program became an integral part of the curriculum in the fall of 1983. Faculty from all disciplines are invited to participate. Completion of ENG 101 with a grade of “C” or better is a prerequisite for all IGS courses.
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## INSTITUTE FOR LIBERAL STUDIES
The Institute for Liberal Studies provides leadership in the continuous development and implementation of a comprehensive program in liberal studies. It seeks to enhance the mission of the University through academic and scholarly activities, focusing on the intellectual enrichment of faculty and students.
The numerous functions of the Institute for Liberal Studies include the production of an annual interdisciplinary conference attracting scholars from all over the nation and the world. The Institute publishes selected lectures which are made available to a broad readership that participates in the ongoing national debate on liberal studies. Finally, the Institute sponsors a summer institute designed to improve teaching in liberal studies areas. The Institute for Liberal Studies was created to provide opportunities for developing activities which are of direct interest to the interdisciplinary community of scholars at Kentucky State University, in the nation, and worldwide.
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# GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Kentucky State University offers programs of study that lead to six Masters Degrees: the Master of Science in Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Computer Science, the Master of Public Administration, and the Master of Arts in Special Education with Certification (LBD). These programs are described in the following pages. Kentucky State University strives to maintain the highest quality graduate programs and excellence among graduate faculty. The Graduate Programs at Kentucky State University seek to recruit students of high potential, readiness, and motivation for success in graduate studies and, following graduation, continued professional accomplishment.
## Office of Graduate Studies
The Office of Graduate Studies facilitates the development and improvement of graduate programs and supports student success and progress toward graduation. The Office oversees graduate admissions. The Director of Graduate Studies serves as advisor to the Graduate Student Association. The primary goals of the Director of Graduate Studies are graduate program success and graduate student success. These are to be achieved through the Office of Graduate Studies with the support and aid of the Graduate Council and the Graduate Faculty.
## Graduate Council
The Graduate Council develops and monitors policies relating the graduate programs, graduate students, and graduate faculty. The Director of Graduate Studies chairs the Graduate Council. The Council serves to inform and advise the Director of Graduate Studies in pursuit of the Director’s duties in graduate admissions, program review, graduate student concerns, and graduate faculty concerns. The Graduate Council is composed of representatives from each of the graduate programs and of the graduate faculty. The Graduate Council appoints graduate faculty from among faculty with significant teaching, research, and professional accomplishment.
## Graduate Admissions
Applications for admission to graduate studies at Kentucky State University must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies. The appropriate address is:
Office of Graduate Studies
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Kentucky State University
Please identify the Masters program to which you are applying. All admissions application materials must be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies, including the application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, application fee, graduate record examination scores, and other items specified in by each program. To be considered for admission, the application must contain all the required materials and must be submitted according to the deadlines published by each program.
## Requirements for Admission
Each program has stipulations regarding admissions requirements, and these are discussed in the following program descriptions.
## Application Form
Each student must submit a completed, signed application form together with a non-refundable fee in the amount of US $30 ($100 for International Students) in bank draft or a check. The form may be obtained from the university’s website (www.kysu.edu) or by e-mailing the request to: graduatestudies@kysu.edu.
## Application Deadlines
The application must be received by July 1 for the fall semester, and November 15 for the spring semester, and May 1 for the summer term.
## Transcripts
Each applicant must provide official copies of transcripts of all previous college/university credits showing all grades received and any degrees or certificates that have been awarded. Transcript Request Forms may be obtained from the KSU website. The student who has not completed his/her undergraduate degree at the time of application for admission to the Computer Science Technology program must submit the current official transcript at the time of application, as well as an official transcript upon completion of the undergraduate degree. An official transcript must bear the raised seal and the signature of the registrar from the sending institution. Graduates from all schools other than Kentucky State University should contact their registrar and request that official copies of their transcripts be forwarded directly to the Office of Graduate Studies.
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All applicants for admission to a program that requires or recommends the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at the time of application should complete the GRE as early as possible. The satisfactory official score reports from the general section of the GRE must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies. The GRE must have been taken within the past five years leading to the application due date. If the GRE is required, certain domestic students who may not have had the opportunity to take the GRE may be admitted provisionally if they have good academic standing for one semester provided they take the test during their initial semester in graduate school. Application materials for the GRE can be obtained from, and must be sent to, the Educational Testing Service, P. O. Box 6000, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6000 U.S.A. (Telephone: 609-771-7670 or 510-654-1200). It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for and take the examination and to have the official scores sent to the Office of Graduate Studies. The MBA requires the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and the MPA accepts the GMAT as one option for applicants. Please refer to the MBA program description for details concerning the GMAT.
## Letters of Recommendation
All applicants should have three letters of recommendation from instructors at previous institutions or from previous and/or current employers. The letters must be mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Studies.
## Additional Requirements
Please refer to specific descriptions of graduate programs description for additional admissions requirements and application procedures and instructions.
## Advisement
Upon admission to one of the graduate programs, each student will be assigned an advisor. The student shall take the initiative to become familiar with the objectives of the program and the pertinent regulations prior to scheduling a conference with the assigned advisor. The graduate regulations are defined in the Graduate Bulletin portion of the KSU Catalogue 2012-2013, and all general regulations are published in other appropriate sections of the KSU Catalogue.
## Special Application Procedures for International Students
In addition to the general guidelines for admission, international students must
□ Have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 or its equivalent in undergraduate coursework as evidenced by official transcripts. All transcripts must be submitted in English, and any translation certified.
□ Have official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores provided directly from the testing agency or provide other evidence of proficiency in the English language. TOEFL scores must be a minimum of 525 (written) or 173 (computer). However, students completing their undergraduate studies in the United States are exempt from submitting TOEFL scores, and may be admitted to the Program with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0. Students exempted from submitting TOEFL scores will be required to complete the GRE and are subject to meeting the requirements for unconditional admission.
Upon receipt of the official letter of acceptance, the international student must prove his/her ability to meet college expenses by one of the following means:
1) an award of a full scholarship or similar financial aid covering tuition, room, and board
2) a confirmation deposit of $3,500 (US) must be sent to the Office of Admissions. A student may use a maximum of 65% of the $3,500 deposit to pay the first semester's tuition and fees. The balance will remain on the account until the student graduates or withdraws from Kentucky State University.
In addition to meeting one of the above requirements, the international student must complete a Declaration and Certification of Finances form to qualify for an Immigration Form (I-20) to be sent by KSU.
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# TYPES OF GRADUATE ADMISSION
The following are the minimum standards for each type of admission to graduate study at Kentucky State University. Applicants should be aware that a student is admitted to a graduate program, not to graduate studies in general. The faculty of each graduate program may invoke additional requirements for admission to the graduate program. These additional requirements, higher minimum requirements, or other variations are described in the descriptions of program requirements in the sections devoted to individual programs.
1. Regular Admission: General requirements for regular (unconditional) admission are:
A. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
B. An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale), and each degree program may set higher minimum grade-point-average;
C. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work indicating all degrees awarded and courses taken. The baccalaureate degree must be verified with an official transcript.
Some programs require:
D. A GRE or GMAT. The minimum combined scores are provided in each program's section of the bulletin.
E. Additional evidence of appropriate work history or educational experience.
2. Provisional Admission: An applicant unable to supply all of the required application materials prior to admission consideration, but who otherwise meets the requirements for regular admission may be granted provisional admission. Complete and satisfactory credentials must be received by the Office of Graduate Studies before the end of the semester in which the student has registered in a provisional status. A student will not be permitted to enroll with a provisional status for more than one semester. Provisional admission does not guarantee, in any way, subsequent good academic standing (as would be granted by regular admission).
3. Probationary Admission: An applicant who does not meet conditions B, C, or D of the admission requirements for regular admission, but has a minimum grade-point-average of 2.4 may be granted probationary admission. Students must be removed from probationary status prior to registering in any graduate coursework beyond an initial 12 semester credit hours. The minimum condition for transfer from probationary status to the status of good academic standing is the successful completion of at least nine semester credit hours of graduate coursework at Kentucky State University while maintaining a graduate grade-point-average of at least 3.0 and with no more than one grade (regardless of the number of course credit hours or overall GPA of "C" or lower). The student will be informed of all conditions for consideration for achieving good academic standing (as would have been granted by regular admission) at the time the student is granted probationary admission status. A student in probationary status may not hold an assistantship or be admitted to candidacy without first achieving the status of good academic standing. International students will not be admitted on a probationary admission basis. Each program may specify a more stringent standard. Program accreditation requirements may establish other alternatives for probationary admission.
4. Non-Degree Seeking Admission: An individual wishing to take graduate courses, without a degree objective may be admitted as a non-degree seeking student. A non-degree seeking student must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and must have a minimum overall undergraduate grade-point average equivalent to the minimum for probationary admission to the program from which the individual wishes to take courses. Each program limits the number of credits earned in the non-degree status that will be transferred into the program.
5. Visiting Student Admission: In order for a visiting student to be officially enrolled for graduate credit at Kentucky State University, the student must file a visiting student/non-degree seeking application and submit an official letter of good standing from the home institution.
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# GRADUATE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
Oversight of the Graduate Academic Regulations and Policies is given to the Graduate Council and the Academic Policies Committee of the Faculty Senate. Graduate students are expected to become familiar with these regulations, as they apply to all students enrolled in graduate courses at Kentucky State University. In some cases, these general policies are superseded by more stringent requirements established for individual programs. Also, the limitations in the definitions may be modified to meet accreditation, licensing, and/or certification requirements.
### I. General
A. A semester credit hour represents one clock hour of recitation or lecture, or two clock hours of laboratory per week for one semester for most courses; some courses are calculated according to accreditation standards in the particular area.
B. Quality points are the assigned points of a specific letter grade. The total quality points of a course are calculated by multiplying the quality point value of the letter grade earned by the number of semester credit hours for the course (see Section VII).
C. The cumulative grade-point average is defined as the total number of quality points earned in all courses taken at Kentucky State University in which the student received a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” divided by the total number of semester credit hours in all courses taken at the University in which the student received a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F.”
1. If a course is repeated, only the highest grade will be used in the computation of the cumulative grade-point average.
2. Unless specifically described in the course description as a repeatable course, credit may be earned only once for courses that are repeated.
3. All grades earned at Kentucky State University will remain on the student's transcript and in the permanent record.
D. The current grade-point average is defined as the total number of quality points earned in all courses in which the student received a grade of "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" during the last term (summer session/semester) of enrollment divided by the total number of semester credit hours in all courses in which the student received a grade of "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" during the last term (summer session/semester) of enrollment.
### II. Definitions of Programs and Areas of Specialization
## Master's Degree Program
A master’s degree program is a planned and approved program of study leading to graduation with a master’s degree. Each master’s degree program requires at least 30 graduate semester credit hours and no more than 45 graduate semester credit hours. The master’s degree program must be completed within six years of initial enrollment as a degree seeking graduate student. Some programs require degree completion within fewer years of initial enrollment. Please consult the program descriptions in the program sections.
## The Area of Specialization
Graduate programs may consist of a core program of study within the academic unit as well as required additional study in one or more areas of specialization selected from options within or related to the discipline. The area of specialization shall consist of a minimum of 9graduate semester credit hours and a maximum of 12 graduate semester credit hours.
## Prerequisites and Support Courses
A graduate program may identify and require graduate and/or undergraduate courses as are justified for proper completion of the graduate program. Courses may be from within the discipline (prerequisites) or from other disciplines (prerequisites or support courses). Such credits thus required may not be included in the graduate semester credit hours required for degree completion. Please consult the requirements of the program for these limitations.
The limitations in the definitions may be modified to meet accreditation, licensing, and/or certification requirements.
### III. Academic Requirements for Graduation
A. Students must submit a completed graduate
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application for a degree to their graduate program according to the prescribed schedule in the Academic Calendar. No late applications will be accepted. Students must submit a new application for a degree if they have been unsuccessful with a graduation attempt. A non-refundable graduation fee is assessed each time a student applies for graduation.
B. Each graduate program has specific requirements for a student to complete in order to be awarded a master’s degree. These may include qualifying examinations, a thesis, a capstone course, or other professional activity. These are usually completed during the final stages of the graduate program. Consult the requirement sections in the respective graduate program descriptions.
C. Grades below “C” may not be presented for master’s degree graduation credit, nor shall graduation be approved for students with gradepoint averages below 3.0. Students may not graduate with more than 6 semester credit hours of courses with a grade of “C” or below. This regulation does not apply when a grade of “C” has been superseded by successful completion (grade of “B” or better) of a particular course at a later date.
D. A minimum of 30 graduate semester credit hours is required for the awarding of a master’s degree. The master’s degree program must be completed within six years of initial enrollment as a degree seeking graduate student. Some programs require degree completion within fewer years of initial enrollment. Please consult the program descriptions in the program sections.
### IV. Graduate Residency Requirements for Graduation
With the exception of approved transfer credits and approved credits taken as visiting students in accredited graduate programs, all graduate course credits must be completed at Kentucky State University. Each graduate program determines the graduate transfer credit that will be accepted toward graduate degree requirements. Please consult the individual program descriptions.
### V. Academic Load
A. The normal semester load for graduate students is 9 semester credit hours in any combination of graduate and undergraduate hours. (Some programs require prerequisite undergraduate courses prior to regular admission).
B. A graduate student must carry 9 or more graduate semester credit hours to be full time, 5 to 8 graduate semester hours to be half time, and less than 5 graduate semester credit hours to be less than half time. A graduate student enrolled in fewer than 9 graduate credit hours is considered part-time.
C. A graduate student in good standing may pursue a maximum of 12 semester credit hours during the fall or spring semester of the academic year for which he/she is a candidate for graduation.
D. A graduate student may pursue a maximum of 6 semester credit hours during the summer session.
### VI. Concurrent Degrees
University regulations allow that a student may pursue two degrees of the same level in a given matriculation period, e.g., two baccalaureate degrees, two associate degrees, or two graduate degrees, when minimum graduation requirements are met with additional coursework for the appropriate degree level. A student may not pursue mixed levels of degrees simultaneously. Students must complete all of the requirements in effect at the time the student enrolls in the graduate degree program. While some of the hours earned from one degree program may count toward the curricular requirements of another degree program, the hours of credit can only be used to satisfy the credit hour requirements of one program. An hour of credit can only be applied to one program.
### VII. Course Numbering System
This system is to be used to ensure consistency in the numbering of courses, and should be used by advisors and students when making out class schedules. Graduate students do not receive graduate credit for courses number 001 through 499.
001-099 designed for college preparatory and remedial courses; does not count toward any degree requirements
100-199 designed for freshman students but may be taken by more advanced students; does not carry graduate credit
200-299 designed for sophomore students but may be taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; does not carry graduate credit
300-399 designed for junior students but may be
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taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; does not carry graduate credit
400-499 designed for senior students but may be taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; does not carry graduate credit
500-599 open to graduate students only
600-699 open to graduate students only; should be used for seminar and independent study
700-799 open to graduate students only; thesis and research (professional) projects
### VIII. Grading System
Information regarding grading policies is available from the Office of Academic Affairs and in the course syllabus for each course. All policies established by academic units and/or by course instructors must be in compliance with policies outlined below.
A. A course instructor will issue a final grade at the conclusion of the course for each student officially registered for the course. The course instructor remains the sole person responsible for issuing a final course grade, except as provided in sub-section B below, and in Section XVI. F.
B. In the event an instructor becomes incapacitated or otherwise is unable to issue course grades, the chair of the academic unit will be responsible for issuing final course grades.
C. Only final grades specified in sub-section E of the Academic Regulations and Policies may be issued.
D. Instructors are to report final grades to the Office of the Registrar in accordance with the procedures and deadlines required by the University. Only the Office of the Registrar has authority to issue official final grades.
E. The following system of symbols will be used in grading students:
1. A excellent; four quality points per semester credit hour
2. B good; three quality points per semester credit hour
3. C not satisfactory for graduate work; two quality points per semester credit hour
4. D poor; one quality point per semester credit hour (Some graduate programs do not award the grade of D)
5. F failure; zero quality points, zero credit
6. N The grade of “N” indicates that a research project, thesis, or other special project has not been completed at the end of the term. The grade is only to be used in cases where the work in ongoing. It is not a substitute for an “I” and does not convert to a credit bearing grade until the final grade is submitted by the instructor. The grade of N can only be used in 700-level courses. With approval of the program faculty and the Graduate Council, a 600-level course may be allowed to use the “N” grade if the course spans more than one semester and the request is made prior to the term in which the course is initiated. The grade of “N” is excluded from the GPA tabulation. A student cannot graduate until all “N” grades have been converted to regular letter grades or the appropriate retroactive course withdrawal has been approved. The grade must be converted before the expiration of the time limit for completion of the graduate degree.
7. I incomplete; not included in grade-point average (see Section VIII. H)
8. W withdrawal, which can only be entered for students who withdraw prior to the end of the tenth full week of classes during a semester, or before two-thirds of the instructional days of the summer session; not included in grade-point average
9. AU audit; not included in grade-point average (see Section VIII. F)
### F. Audit
The grading option of audit must be selected no later than the end of late registration and must be indicated on either the student’s registration or add/drop form. Audited courses do not count toward the total number of hours nor in computing a GPA.
### G. Repeat Option
A graduate student has the option to repeat any completed course. Only the highest grade will be used in computing the student’s academic standing and credit for graduation. The original grades for all repeated classes will remain on the transcript with the notation “excluded from GPA.” A student may repeat a given course a
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maximum of two times. The repeat option only applies to an identical course (including a cross-listed course) and not a course substitute.
### H. Incomplete
1. A grade of “I” is to be assigned only for an unforeseen and extraordinary circumstance or situation which would have prohibited a student from completing a minor part of a course requirement, such as the final exam, one major exam, completion of a term paper or class project, or part of the requirements of a laboratory, and the student has made a request to the instructor prior to the end of the term. In some cases, a grade of “I” can be assigned when the course constitutes an “I” based on accrediting or certification requirements.
2. A grade of “I” may not be assigned as a substitute for a “C,” “D,” or an “F.”
3. An Incomplete earned in any given term (summer session/semester) must be removed by the end of the eighth week of classes during the next regular academic semester; otherwise, the “T” will be changed automatically to a grade of “F.”
4. When a grade of “I” is assigned, the instructor shall provide a detailed description of the work to be completed by the student to the chair/dean. The chair/dean shall retain a copy of this document. The instructor shall forward a copy to the student and retain a copy in the unit file.
5. The grade of “N” is to be used for graduate level courses requiring a professional project or thesis that requires more time to complete than one term. The grade of “I” is not used in this circumstance.
### I. Time Limitations for Grade Changes
All grade changes must be processed within one semester from the time the original grade was recorded. These grade changes will be permitted only when there was an error in recording or calculating the grade.
J. Appealing a Course Grade (see Section XVI. F.)
### IX. Withdrawal from a Course
A. The Office of the Registrar will distribute class rosters to the faculty. Instructors will then verify the names of students who have attended at least one class meeting. Students who have never attended a class meeting will be administratively withdrawn and have all applicable charges reversed. Students who have attended at least one class meeting but have stopped attending are subject to the attendance policies enumerated in the Class Attendance section (XIII). This policy does not apply to the summer session.
B. If a student withdraws from a course before the end of the tenth full week of classes during a semester, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript.
C. If a student withdraws from a course before two-thirds of the instructional days have elapsed during a summer session or short course, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript.
D. A student who fails to follow proper University withdrawal procedures will receive a grade of “F” in that course.
E. Students may appeal for retroactive withdrawal from a course under specified circumstances (see Section XVI. G.)
### X. Withdrawal from the University
A. A student who has preregistered but not completed registration (i.e., paid fees or made arrangements for the payment of fees) may cancel his/her registration by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing prior to the end of late registration of his/her intention not to enroll.
B. In order to withdraw from the University after completion of registration (i.e., dropping all courses for a given semester/session), a student must do the following:
1. Obtain the necessary form from the Office of the Registrar.
2. Complete the form and obtain the necessary signatures.
3. Return the completed form to the Office of the Registrar.
C. Failure to withdraw will obligate the student to pay all tuition, fees, and other charges assessed, and will result in failing grades for that term (summer session/semester).
D. If a student withdraws from the University before the end of the tenth full week of classes during a semester, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript for all courses pursued that semester.
E. If a student withdraws from the University
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before two-thirds of the instructional days have elapsed during a summer session or short course, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript for all courses pursued that session.
F. Students may appeal for retroactive withdrawal from the University under specified circumstances (see Section XVI. G.).
### XI. Registration
A. A degree-seeking student MUST consult with his/her designated advisor prior to the time of preregistration or regular registration to receive official approval for his/her plan of study during each academic term (summer session/semester).
B. The Office of the Registrar sets the time of registration for all students and informs them of the times they are to register.
E. A late registration fee is assessed to students who do not register at the appointed time.
C. Students are expected to register at the appointed time.
D. Students may not register for credit after the deadline set for completion of late registration.
F. Late registration for semesters will end one calendar week after the last day of registration or its equivalent for summer session (see Academic Calendar for specifics).
### XII. Changes in Registration
(Adding a course, dropping a course, changing sections, changing grading options)
A. All changes in registration must be approved by the Office of the Registrar and the designated advisor (and the instructor in case of a closed class).
B. Any student improperly registered for a course will not receive credit for that course.
C. A processing fee is assessed beginning the first day of classes of a term (summer session/semester) for any change in registration, with the exception of those caused by University cancellation of courses or other University-initiated adjustments to course schedules.
D. See Section IX for regulations on withdrawal from a course.
E. The chairperson and/or dean will inform the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of the Registrar, and the instructors of all course cancellations no later than two (2) working days after the end of late registration.
F. When a course is canceled, any student enrolled in that course may change his/her final registration in order to replace the canceled course. Such adjustment must be completed no later than Saturday of the second full week of classes during an academic semester or no later than Saturday of the first full week of classes during a summer session.
### XIII. Class Attendance
A. There are three mutually-exclusive types of absences for purposes of classification:
1. Service-related absence
(a) due to documented required military service
(b) due to documented university service or off-campus representation of the University
(c) due to documented jury duty
2. Excused absence, non-Service related
(a) due to documented illness,
(b) due to documented serious illness or death in the student's immediate family
(c) due to documented court appearance
(d) due to documented attendance at a university-sponsored field trip
3. Unexcused absence
(a) due to lack of documentation of an otherwise excused absence
(b) due to excessive excused absences (exceeding the number of class meetings in one week)
(c) due to university-activity absences incurred when the student's performance in class is below a "C" average
B. Provided the student is doing satisfactorily in the course, any class absence incurred while a student is performing university-patriotic service (participating in an activity whereby the student represents the university off campus) is to be excluded from the total number of allowed excused absences.
C. Absence(s) from class(es) because of university-patriotic duty or university-sponsored academic class activities must be reported to the Vice President for Student Affairs two (2) weeks prior to the date of the absence. The Vice President for Student Affairs will inform faculty members BEFORE the student’s absence from class(es) in these cases.
D. In order for a class absence to be excused, the
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student must submit documentation of the absence(s) to the Vice President for Student E. The number of excused absences may not exceed the number of class meetings during one full week of class(es) during a semester, or two class meetings during one full week of classes
F. The number of unexcused absences per semester or summer session may not exceed the number of class meetings during one full week of class.
G. For each unexcused absence over the maximum number allowed, the instructor may lower the course grade one full grade level.
H. For any excused absence, all make-up assignments must be completed within a time period determined by the instructor.
I. If an individual instructor or academic unit adopts more stringent attendance policies, those policies must appear in a conspicuous location in the course syllabus and must be announced to the class on the first day it meets.
J. Regulations on class tardiness are determined by the instructor of the class.
### XIV. Academic Honesty
A. The University expects that students will conduct themselves with honesty and integrity.
### B. Academic Offenses
1. Cheating: Cheating is defined as the fraudulent or deceptive taking, giving, or presenting of any information or material with the intent of aiding oneself or another on any academic work which is considered in any way in the determination of a course grade.
2. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional act of submitting the work of another as one’s own. It includes the submission of the complete or partial work, or of the words, ideas, or format of another, published or unpublished, without appropriate reference and source credit. It includes employing or permitting another person to produce, alter, or revise material which the student submits as his or her own. If the
Affairs within one week of the absence(s).
during the summer session. Absences in excess of the allowed number of excused absences will be considered unexcused.
student has any uncertainty regarding plagiarism in the submission of any material to his or her instructor, he or she should discuss the matter with the instructor prior to submission of the material.
3. Forgery: Forgery is falsely recording the signature of an advisor, instructor, or any university official on any official University academic document.
### C. Sanctions for Academic Offenses
One or more of the following sanctions may be applied to a student guilty of commission of an academic offense:
1. Assignment of an “F” (failing grade) or zero (no credit) on a paper, examination, or other material related to the offense.
2. Assignment of an "F" for the course in which the offense occurred.
3. Forced withdrawal from the class in which the offense occurred.
4. Dismissal from the University.
D. Disposition of Cases of Academic Offenses
### 1. Responsibility of the Instructor
An instructor who has evidence that a student has committed an academic offense shall attempt to arrange a personal conference with the student to present the evidence of the offense, to give the student an opportunity to state his/her case, and to make known to the student the charges and possible sanctions which may be imposed and/or recommended. If the student is not available for or fails to attend such a conference, the instructor shall proceed to inform the student of the nature of the evidence, the charges, and the possible sanctions by certified mail, with copies to the Chairperson and Dean of the college.
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instructor may then proceed to assign an “F” (failing grade) or zero (no credit) on a paper or examination related to the offense, assign an “F” for the course in which the offense occurred, or recommend to his or her Chairperson a more severe sanction of forced withdrawal or dismissal from the university.
### 2. Responsibility of the Chairperson
After reviewing the report from the instructor and making any appropriate investigation, which may include consultation with the graduate program faculty, the Chairperson will forward the materials, along with his or her own recommendation, to the Dean of the college in which the offense occurred.
### 3. Responsibility of the Dean
After reviewing the material furnished and conducting any appropriate investigation, the Dean of the College in which the offense occurred must make a decision and then notify the Director of Graduate Studies. If the sanction is forced withdrawal from the course or dismissal from the University, the Dean of the college will take action to implement the withdrawal or dismissal and will notify the student by certified mail. Copies of the notice will be sent to the instructor, the Chair of the Dept. in which the offense occurred, the Director of Graduate Studies, and the Registrar.
### 4. Steps for Appeals
The Director of Graduate Studies will, upon appeal by the student, convene the Graduate Appeals Review Committee to hear the student’s appeal. The Panel will conduct necessary investigation and review the case. The decision of the panel is then submitted to the Director of Graduate Studies who informs the student and the instructor, Chairperson, and Dean. He or she then reports the decision to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
5. Responsibility of the Director of Graduate Studies
The Director of Graduate Studies may review the decision, but must provide detailed explanation for any reversal of the decision and the sanctions to the student, the instructor, the Chair, and the Dean. The Director of Graduate Studies may also elect not to review the decision, but he or she must inform the student of the action.
### E. Right of the Student to Appeal
1. The student shall have the right to appeal the allegation of his or her guilt to each higher level of authority up to and including the Graduate Appeals Review Committee.
2. The assignment of a grade by the instructor on a paper or examination involved in the offense shall not be subject to appeal (only the offence can be appealed).
3. Sanctions of forced withdrawal or dismissal can be appealed to the next higher level of authority up to and including the Graduate Appeals Review Committee. Such appeal must be filed in writing within 15 days of notification of the sanction (Section E. 3).
4. The student shall have the right to attend and participate in a class until a decision is made on his/her appeal.
### XV. Academic Standing
### A. Good Academic Standing
In order to remain in good academic standing, a student must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 and no more than two grades of “C.”
### B. Probation
1. Students who fail to maintain the above cumulative grade-point averages will be placed on academic probation for one semester.
2. Even with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, having more than two grades of “C” or lower results in academic probation at the graduate level.
3. Probation may not be appealed.
C. Dismissal from the University
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1. A student who is on academic probation, and whose current grade-point average falls or remains below 3.0, or who fails to complete coursework required to be removed from probation, is dismissed from the graduate program and the University.
2. Some programs allow a dismissed student to reapply for admission to the graduate program from which they have been dismissed after a period of absence from the University for at least one year. A dismissed student cannot apply to another graduate program in the university for a period of at least one year.
3. A student who has been suspended twice, is on academic probation, and whose current grade-point average falls below 3.0 is dismissed from the University and must remain out of the University for at least one year.
### XVI. Appeal Procedures and Deadlines for Academic Standing
A. All appeals by graduate students of course grade, retroactive withdrawal, or dismissal will be heard by the Graduate Appeals Review Committee. The Graduate Appeals Review Committee will be composed of the Director of Graduate Studies and the Registrar, who shall be permanent members of the Committee, and three members elected by the Faculty Senate from the graduate faculty. Graduate faculty elected to the Graduate Appeals Review Committee will serve two-year terms. Academic standing is governed strictly by grade point average (below 3.0) or by having more than one grade of “C.” Standing cannot be appealed.
B A student may appeal to the Graduate Appeals Review Committee only once following each notification of academic standing.
C. For appeals, students must complete the procedures outlined on the appropriate Graduate Academic Appeals Form which is available in the Office of the Registrar or the Office of Graduate Studies.
Appropriate documentation (i.e., medical bills, medical records, or funeral bulletins) should be provided. In addition to this written appeal, a student may request to address the Graduate Appeals Review Committee during one of its regularly scheduled meetings if so desired (contact the Graduate Appeals Review Committee Chair). Requests for personal appearances must be submitted with the written appeal by the deadline (see Section D and the Appeals Form). Interviews with the Graduate Appeals Review Committee will not be granted after an appeal has been denied or if an appeal is late.
### D. Appealing a Course Grade
To appeal a course grade, a student must follow the process described below:
1. The student must initiate his/her grade appeal by writing a letter of appeal to the course instructor. This letter must be completed and delivered to the instructor, along with a copy to the student's advisor, no later than the end of the third full week of classes during the next regular academic semester (Fall or Spring). No appeal of a course grade will be considered unless a written appeal is made to the instructor by the deadline date. After considering the student's appeal, the instructor must respond in writing to the student, stating whether or not the appeal is granted and stating the instructor's rationale for the decision. The written response must be completed by the end of the fifth full week of classes in the semester of the appeal. If the instructor is no longer employed by the University or is otherwise unavailable, the student must proceed as prescribed in step 2;
2. If the student is not satisfied with the instructor’s decision and wishes to continue the grade appeal, the student must pick up the Graduate Academic Appeals Form from the Office of Graduate Studies and follow the procedures described on the form for continuing an appeal of a course
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grade; and
3. If a grade appeal reaches the Graduate Appeals Review Committee, the student and the instructor may be requested to meet with the committee to resolve the appeal.
### E. Appealing for Retroactive Withdrawal
1. Retroactive withdrawal from a course or from the University will be considered only when a student documents to the Graduate Appeals Review Committee that he/she could not meet the scheduled deadline for appropriately withdrawing due to some unforeseen and extraordinary circumstances. The student must make this appeal no later than two days before the next regular academic semester begins. Appeals that do not clearly substantiate the circumstance for missing the withdrawal date will not be considered.
2. Students receiving federal financial aid for the course or term in question may be required to repay the University for Withdrawn Courses. (They should contact the Financial Aid Office.)
3. Exceptions to the above policies can be made at the discretion of the Graduate Appeals Review Committee for exceptionally meritorious cases.
### F. Appeal of Dismissal from the University
1. A student may appeal his/her dismissal under regulation XVC.1. Reinstatement can occur only when the cause of dismissal has been corrected (an appeal of grade or retroactive withdrawal). Exception: appeal of a dismissal after reinstatement is not allowed. Dismissal for an academic offense (Section XIV) cannot be appealed through this process.
2. If the student’s appeal is granted, the student will be required to abide by an academic contract to be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor and the program coordinator. Also, if re-admission is granted, the
student will be placed on probation.
3. A student who has been re-admitted after dismissal and who fails to meet the conditions of his/her reinstatement may be dismissed from the University without appeal.
4. A student who has been re-admitted after dismissal and who becomes liable for suspension at any time, will not be suspended, but will be dismissed from the University without appeal.
5. Exceptions to the above policies can be made at the discretion of the Graduate Appeals Review Committee for exceptionally meritorious cases.
6 After one year, a dismissed student may appeal in writing to the Graduate Appeals Review Committee for readmission to the University. The student’s appeal must include a letter of support from the chairperson of the department/division or the dean of the college/school in which the student was majoring. Also, a letter of support must be submitted from either a faculty member or the student’s former advisor.
XVII. Policy on GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL Scores Each program establishes minimum requirements for scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). For international students required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the University minimum is 525 (paper test) and 173 (computer test). Students must have official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores provided directly from the testing agency or provide other evidence of proficiency in the English language to KSU (KSU code number 1368). Individual graduate programs may require higher scores due to intensive language requirements of the program. However, students completing their undergraduate studies in the United
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States or at universities elsewhere where English is the principal language of instruction are exempt from submitting TOEFL scores, and may be admitted to the program with a cumulative grade-point average no less than the minimum required for regular admission to the desired program. Students exempted from submitting TOEFL scores will be required to complete the GRE or GMAT, if required by the program, and must meet all the requirements for regular admission into the desired program.
### XVIII. Catalogue of Record
A. Upon admission to a graduate program, the catalogue of record is considered the Graduate Bulletin in effect at the time of initial enrollment.
B. A degree-seeking student can request to change his/her Catalogue of Record for the major to a subsequent edition if the
major requirements change after a student declares a major. A written request to change the Catalogue of Record must be submitted to his/her advisor for approval and forwarded to the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of the Registrar.
C. If a student completes a degree, either undergraduate or graduate degree, at KSU, admission to another graduate program requires that the catalogue of record become the Graduate Bulletin in effect at the time of enrollment into the new graduate program.
D. A student who changes from non-degree status to degree-seeking status must meet the requirements as published in the Catalogue in effect at the time the student becomes degree-seeking.
E. A student pursuing a curriculum leading to certification or licensure must meet the curriculum requirements in effect at the time he/she graduates.
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# GRADUATE PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
# MASTER OF ARTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH CERTIFICATION (LBD, P-12)
## Introduction
The School of Education at Kentucky State University (KSU) offers an on-line program for a Master of Arts (MA) in Special Education with Certification in Learning and Behavior Disorders (P-12). The intent of this program, which is referred to as the MASPE program, is to increase the diminished supply of special education teachers by targeting qualified college graduates, including those whose degrees are in fields other than education, and guiding them to move expeditiously through an intensive training and clinical experience, become certified special education teachers, and obtain a Master degree. The program serves as an Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), Option 6 – alternative certification opportunity for those who wish to serve as Temporary Provisional (TP-TC) certified teachers in Special Education classrooms throughout the Commonwealth. It is designed specifically to lead to teacher certification in the area of Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD, P-12.) Individuals who are not certified teachers may seek initial teaching certification in LBD and those who are certified in another area may seek an “add on” certification in LBD. When successful graduates are employed as teachers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, they are classified and compensated as Rank II. The following courses are required:
ESP 502: Legal & Parental Issues in Special Education
ESP 504: Theories of Reading & Educational Practices P-12
ESP 505: Teaching Mathematics to Children and Youth with Learning & Behavior Disorders
ESP 507: Introduction to Special Education
ESP 510: Curriculum and Methods in Learning and Behavior Disorders
ESP 511: Methods & Strategies in Behavior Management
ESP 515: Research in Special Education
ESP 523: The Individual with LD: Learning & Development through the Lifespan
ESP 524: Instructional Assessment Methods
ESP 525: Inclusion, Collaboration, & Advocacy
ESP 526: Prescriptive Teaching
ESP 573: Practicum in Special Education OR
ESP 574: Supervised Teaching in Special Education OR
ESP 575: Supervised Student Teaching in Special Education
ESP 501: Special Topics in Education (Elective)
The MASPE program is founded on personal student support, high expectations, relevant and practical experiences, and distance learning technology. From the beginning candidates are mentored in how to succeed in an electronic educational environment, and they are provided 24/7/365 support in accessing course content, instructors, and colleagues from wherever telephone or Internet service is available.
The MASPE program consists of a series of carefully designed, interactive, accelerated coursework and field experiences. Each semester of coursework consists of two eight-week sessions that are delivered utilizing a variety of instructional electronic modalities. This online program requires a number of field experiences totally at least 200 hours prior to the final clinical experience. The only difference in requirements for students with varying experiential backgrounds is the final clinical course. There are three different courses: ESP 573 Practicum is a three (3) credit hour course for students who are enrolled as Alternative Certification – Option 6 Temporary Provisional certified Special Education teachers of records in accredited schools across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The ESP 574 Supervised Teaching a six (6) credit hour course is designed for the MASPE candidate who has at least three years of experience as a professional educator, in a P-12 school, and is not currently a Special Education Teacher of record in a public school. It is at least 70 days of full-time supervised teaching in an elementary school, middle school, or high school setting, with students who have IEPs for EBD and/or LD.
Individuals with no teaching experience complete ESP 575 Supervised Student Teaching, a twelve (12) credit hours course. The Supervised Teaching and Supervised Student Teaching courses are both a full
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semester and consist of 70 days of teaching experiences.
The students’ progression through the MASPE program is guided by four (4) distinct Checkpoints.
## CHECKPOINT I: Requirements for Admission to the Master of Arts in Special Education (MASPE) Program
A. A MASPE graduate program applicant must complete all KSU Graduate School application requirements, which include
1. An official graduate school application form,
2. A supplemental form,
3. A goal and career objectives statement,
4. A current resume,
5. Official transcripts of all previous college level coursework sent directly to KSU,
6. An undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) greater than or equal to 2.75; or 3.0 on the last 30 hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution.
7. Successful completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) administered by the Education Testing Service with the following corresponding scores on the corresponding sections:
a. (i) Verbal Reasoning taken prior to August 1, 2011 - 450; or
(ii) Verbal Reasoning taken after August 1, 2011 – 150;
b. (i) Quantitative Reasoning taken prior to August 1, 2011 – 490; or
(ii) Quantitative Reasoning taken after August 1, 2011 - 143; and
c. Analytical Writing - 4.0.
## OR
Successful completion of the following pre-professional skills assessments of basic knowledge administered by the Educational Testing Service with the corresponding minimum score:
1. a. Pre-Professional Skills Test: Mathematics" (0730) -174; or
b. "Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test: Mathematics" (5730) - 174;
2. a. "Pre-Professional Skills Test:
Reading" (0710) – 176; or
b. "Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test: Reading" (5710) – 176; and
3. a. "Pre-Professional Skills Test: Writing" (0720) – 174; or
b. "Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test: Writing" (5720) – 174.
8. Three (3) letters of reference, one of which must come from the applicant's most recent employer.
9. Verification that the applicant has completed previous designated, on-line training and possesses necessary technology competency in order to be successful.
B. A MASPE program applicant must write and submit an essay that addresses his or her motivation for becoming a teacher of special education (LBD, P-12) and includes related experiences. The essay is judged as satisfactory or unsatisfactory by the Education Graduate Committee.
C. A MASPE program applicant who wishes to transfer graduate course credit to KSU must provide all required documentation of the relevant course(s) upon application. A maximum of six (6) graduate credit hours in the field of special education may be transferred from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution. The applicant must have earned a grade of B or above for a course to be accepted.
D. MASPE program applicants who meet all entry requirements are granted admission status by the Education Graduate Committee and become Candidates.
CHECKPOINT II: Requirements for Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP):
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A. Graduate students in the MASPE program must be admitted to the TEP before they are permitted to enroll in ESP 510, ESP 511, ESP 524, and ESP 573/ESP 574/ or ESP 575.
B. Graduate students must pass 12 graduate credit hours of required ESP courses (ESP 502, ESP 504, ESP 505 and ESP 507), with a GPA of at least 3.00, no more than two course grades of C, and no course grade below C.
C. A TEP applicant must submit a letter of recommendation and a completed Disposition Instrument from one of his or her KSU instructors in the MASPE Program.
D. A TEP applicant must submit a satisfactory, initial electronic portfolio, with all required artifacts, as listed in the MASPE PROGRAM GUIDE.
E. A TEP applicant must prepare her or his own application and clearly reference any resources used. Applications are reviewed by the TEP admissions/data coordinator or designee. Education Committee (TEC) for action. Approval by the TEC is given only when all requirements are satisfied.
F. Graduate students who are admitted into the TEP are raised to the status of “Candidates” in the MASPE program.
CHECKPOINT III: Requirements for Admission to Practicum, Supervised Teaching, or Supervised Student Teaching
In compliance with new EPSB regulations as stated in 16 KAR 5: 040: KRS 161.020, 028, 030, 042 and the Teacher Education Committee of Kentucky State University, the following changes are effective for clinical and field experiences leading to teacher certification.
Candidates enrolled in the Kentucky State University Master of Arts in Special Education (MASPE) program have varied clinical preparation and experiences. Therefore, each candidate will be assessed by the Teacher Education Committee to determine which clinical experience is required. It is important that candidates plan ahead for the practicum, supervised teaching, or student teaching with the understanding that none of the options are offered during the summer semester. Each course is outlined below with a brief overview of the qualifications for enrollment and the anticipated experience during the course. In fulfillment of program requirements, each candidate will complete one of the following courses: See the MASPE Program Guide for more detailed descriptions of each course.
## ESP 573: Practicum (3 credit hours)
Option 6 - The Option 6 teaching experience is designed exclusively for the MASPE candidate who currently (a) is employed in a regular (non-substitute), full-time position as a Special Education Teacher of record in a public school and (b) has a P-12 class or caseload of students who have IEPs for EBD and/or LD. It is the culminating experience for MASPE's alternative teacher certification (Option 6) program. The MASPE Practicum Teacher is supported, observed, and evaluated by a Mentor Teacher, who is full-time Special Education Teacher. The Mentor Teacher holds a Master degree in Special Education or related field and has had at least three years teaching experience as a Teacher certified in Exceptional Education. During the course of the semester, the Supervised Teacher completes several assignments that verify his or her knowledge, skills, professional dispositions, and cultural competence, at a Master level. The MASPE Practicum Teacher remains employed, in his or her current teaching position, during the practicum.
## ESP 574: Supervised Teaching (6 credit hours)
Delete and replace with: The full-time, supervised teaching experience is designed for the MASPE candidate who has at least three years of experience as a professional educator, in a P-12 school, and is not currently a Special Education Teacher of record in a public school. It is at least 70 days of full-time supervised teaching in an elementary school, middle school, or high school setting, with students who have IEPs for EBD and/or LD. The MASPE Supervised
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Teacher is directly supervised by a Mentor Teacher, who is a full-time Special Education Teacher. The Mentor Teacher holds a Master degree in Special Education or related field and has had at least three years teaching experience as a Teacher certified in Exceptional Education. During the course of the semester, the Supervised Teacher completes several assignments that verify his or her knowledge, skills, professional dispositions, and cultural competence, at a Master level. The MASPE Supervised Teacher may not be employed during the school day, at a school or elsewhere, for the duration of Supervised Teaching.
## ESP 575: Supervised Student Teaching (12 credit hours)
The full-time, supervised teaching experience is designed for the MASPE candidate who has at least three years of experience as a professional educator, in a P-12 school, and is not currently a Special Education Teacher of record in a public school. It is at least 70 days of full-time supervised teaching in an elementary school, middle school, or high school setting, with students who have IEPs for EBD and/or LD. The MASPE Supervised Teacher is directly supervised by a Mentor Teacher, who is a full-time Special Education Teacher. The Mentor Teacher holds a Master degree in Special Education or related field and has had at least three years teaching experience as a Teacher certified in Exceptional Education. During the course of the semester, the Supervised Teacher completes several assignments that verify his or her knowledge, skills, professional dispositions, and cultural competence, at a Master level. The MASPE Supervised Teacher may not be employed during the school day, at a school or elsewhere, for the duration of Supervised Teaching.
To qualify for either of the above clinical experiences, the candidate must satisfy each of the following conditions:
A. Graduate students must be candidates (i.e., admitted to the TEP) and must be in good academic standing for admission to the practicum, supervised teaching, or supervised student teaching.
B. Candidates should plan ahead for their practicum, supervised teaching, or supervised student teaching experiences
with the understanding that none are
offered during the summer semester.
C. A candidate must submit a complete application for admission to practicum/supervised teaching/supervised student teaching, including all supporting evidence, by the deadline of the semester prior to the semester he or she wishes to complete the practicum, supervised teaching, or student teaching experience.
D. A candidate, who qualifies for ESP 573 Practicum, must maintain continuation as a teacher of record in a qualified classroom for the duration of his/her practicum assignment. Failure to do so will result in disqualification for the practicum experience and immediate removal from the practicum experience.
E. All supervised teaching experiences must be maintained in a qualified accredited public school setting (P-12) with class(es) that include students with IEPs. In the event that employment status changes, the new placement must satisfy the stated requirements of a qualified placement as identified by KSU and EPSB or the candidate's supervised teaching experience will result in disqualification and immediate removal from the supervised teaching experience.
F. A candidate must apply for practicum, supervised teaching, and supervised student teaching by the posted deadline during the semester prior to semester that he/she plans to engage in practicum, supervised teaching, or student teaching.
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G. A candidate must pass the required Praxis II exam(s) required for LBD certification in Kentucky and submit an electronic or paper copy of the score report to the School of Education with the Application for practicum, supervised teaching, or supervised student teaching. If test scores are achieved received prior to the application process, submit score(s) as soon as they are received.
H. A candidate must submit along with the Application for practicum, supervised teaching, supervised student teaching, access to his/her electronic portfolio that includes all required artifacts, as listed in the MASPE Program Guide.
I. A candidate must prepare his or her own application for practicum/supervised teaching/supervised student teaching and clearly reference any resources used. Applications are reviewed by the Coordinator of Student Teaching or designee and then, if found complete and satisfactory (this means with all required documents submitted at the time of application), they are submitted to the KSU Teacher Education Committee (TEC) for action. Approval by the TEC is given only when all requirements are satisfied. Moreover, verification of successful completion of any and all coursework in progress must be received by the Education Graduate Committee prior to a candidate beginning the practicum or student teaching.
CHECKPOINT IV: Requirements for Program Completion
A. A candidate must be in good academic standing per all KSU Graduate Program requirements.
B. A candidate must complete all required MASPE coursework for the Master degree, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, no more than two course grades of C, and no course grade below C.
C. A candidate must complete and submit a self-report Disposition Instrument, in addition to those completed by the Mentor/Cooperating Teacher(s) and University Supervisor.
D. A candidate must pass all Praxis II exams at the levels required for LBD certification in Kentucky.
E. A candidate must submit a satisfactory, final electronic portfolio, with all required artifacts, as listed in the MASPE PROGRAM GUIDE.
F. Alternative Certification (Option 6)
candidates must verify successfully complete Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (K-TIP) Training before program completion.
G. All non-Alternative Certification Candidates who complete the program should submit a request for a statement of eligibility (KY), or statement of program completion (out-of-state).
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# MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AQUACULTURE/AQUATIC SCIENCES
The Division of Aquaculture at Kentucky State University offers a Master of Science degree in Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences. Aquaculture is the rearing of aquatic organisms under controlled or semi-controlled conditions. Interest in Aquaculture has increased worldwide as fish consumption has increased concurrently with decreasing catches of wild fish. In Kentucky and the southern United States, aquaculture production focuses on raising freshwater species commercially.
The curriculum meets criteria established by the University Programs Standards Committee of the American Fisheries Society for Fish Culture Specializations and criteria established by the United States Aquaculture Society, a chapter of the World Aquaculture Society. This program is designed to provide students with the training and experience required for immediate employment. However, the program is also designed to provide the academic foundation for further graduate studies.
The program requires each student to have a graduate committee. This committee will be responsible for evaluating the student’s competencies based on comprehensive evaluation, and thesis presentation and defense. Upon completion of the program, students should have knowledge of production and reproduction of primary aquaculture species, basic genetics, physiology and nutrition of aquatic vertebrate and invertebrate culture species, mechanics and operation of primary production methods, causes and controls of pathogenic organisms, the function and manipulation of biological and chemical cycles in ponds, the design and analysis of experiments, and basic economics and marketing in aquaculture.
## PROGRAM ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Application
Admission to the Graduate Program in Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences is based upon evidence that the applicant has already attained a certain minimal level of academic proficiency. Applicants must assume responsibility for filing complete admission data, as listed below.
## Application Form
Each student must submit a completed, signed application form, providing all requested information. An application form can be obtained through the Program’s website, www.ksuaaquaculture.org or through the Kentucky State University Web site under Graduate Studies. A letter describing the applicant’s goals and career objectives is also required.
## Transcripts
Each applicant must provide two official copies of transcripts of all previous college/university credits showing all grades received and any degrees or certificates that have been awarded. The student who has not completed his/her undergraduate degree at the time of application for admission to the Aquaculture Program must submit an official transcript at the time of application, as well as an official transcript with the posted degree once the degree requirements have been completed. Graduates from all schools other than Kentucky State University should contact their registrars and request that official copies of their transcripts be forwarded directly to the Office of Graduate Studies, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Students seeking full admission must be graduates of an accredited four year institution of higher learning authorized to grant the baccalaureate degree.
## Graduate Record Examination
All applicants for admission to the program must submit satisfactory official score reports from the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at the time of application. The GRE must have been taken within the past five years. Certain domestic students who have not had a prior opportunity to take the GRE may be admitted provisionally for one semester provided they take the test during their initial semester in graduate school. Information, application, and scheduling for the GRE can be obtained from the Educational Testing Service online at www.ets.org or by telephone at 800-GRE-Call (800-473-2255). It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for and take the examination and to have the official scores sent to the Office of Graduate Studies.
## Letters of Recommendation
Applicants should solicit three letters of recommendation from instructors at previous institutions and request that they be mailed to the Office of Graduate Studies. Forms are also available online.
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## Application Deadlines
Applications should be received by May 15 for fall semester and by October 15 for spring semester admission. However, applications received after these dates may be considered.
## Types of Graduate Admission
After evaluation of an applicant’s credentials, the applicant will be notified by letter that (1) admission has been granted under one of the categories listed below, (2) admission has been denied, or (3) a decision has been deferred for reasons listed in the notice. An admission letter will be issued by the Director of Graduate Studies stating the conditions of admission and the period of validity of the admission. An applicant who has not received an admission, denial, or deferment notice one month prior to the beginning of the final regular registration period should contact the Director of Graduate Studies for clarification. Attendance in the Master of Science in Aquaculture/Aquatic Science Program at Kentucky State University is not a right; it is a privilege which the University can withdraw as deemed necessary in order to safeguard the University’s standards.
1. Regular Admission: Applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the graduate program are eligible for unconditional admission. General requirements for unconditional admission are:
A. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
B. An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);
C. A GRE minimum combined score of 1,000 (Verbal + Quantitative);
D. Significant work experience in the field, or satisfactory completion of certain graduate courses, may be given consideration for students with lower than threshold scores in 1. B. and/or 1. C.
2. Provisional Admission: An applicant unable to supply all of the required application materials prior to admission consideration, but whom otherwise meets the admission requirements, may be granted provisional admission. Complete and satisfactory credentials must be received by the Aquaculture Graduate Student Coordinator before the end of the semester in which the student has registered in a provisional status. A student normally will not be permitted to enroll with a provisional status for more than one semester. Provisional admission does not guarantee, in any way, subsequent unconditional admission.
3. Probationary Admission: An applicant who does not meet conditions B and/or C of the admission requirements for unconditional admission, but does show promise for successful graduate studies may be granted probationary admission. Students must be removed from probationary admission prior to registering in any graduate coursework beyond an initial 12 semester credit hours. The minimum condition for transfer from probationary admission status to unconditional admission status is the successful completion of at least nine semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the Division of Aquaculture at Kentucky State University while maintaining a graduate grade-point-average of at least 3.0 and with no more than one grade (regardless of the number of course credit hours) of “C” or lower. The student will be informed of all conditions for consideration for unconditional admission at the time the student is granted probationary admission status. A student admitted under the probationary admission status should not attempt any graduate coursework graded pass/fail. International students will not be admitted on a probationary admission basis.
4. Non-Degree Admission: An individual wishing to take graduate aquaculture courses for personal or professional development, but who does not plan to pursue a graduate degree, may be admitted as a non-degree student. A non-degree student must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
5. Visiting Student Admission: Because of the uniqueness of the Aquaculture Program, Kentucky State University is attractive to many students who have been previously admitted to other accredited graduate programs. In order for a visiting student to be officially enrolled for graduate credit at
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Kentucky State University, the student must file an application form and submit an official Visiting Student Form.
## Advisement
During the first semester at KSU the student will be assigned an advisor who will work with the student to design a course of study based on the student’s academic background, experience, and future aspirations in terms of employment or further graduate study. By the first month of the second semester the advisor and advisee will agree on, and document, whether the student will pursue the Thesis Option or Non-Thesis Option in the program. The student and advisor will then agree on the make-up of the student’s graduate committee. The committee will consist of three voting members which will be members of the Division’s graduate faculty. Additional committee members, from within or outside of the Division, can participate but will not vote. The committee will be responsible for establishing the courses required for this student’s course of study.
## Thesis Option
To successfully complete the thesis option, 29 hours of Coursework and 6 hours of Thesis Credit (3 hours of thesis data collection and 3 hours for thesis writing) are required (total of 35 credit hours needed). Some of the courses can be taken as distance learning (interactive video or online), especially when students are in the field collecting data. Required courses and thesis topic must be approved by the student's graduate committee. The purpose of the thesis option is to demonstrate the student's ability to investigate a research topic and report the findings in proper scientific publication style. This enables the student to gain experience in a specific area of aquaculture and/or aquatic sciences and to report research results in a publishable document. Experience in literature review, experimental design, data collection, recordkeeping, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation are obtained by students completing the thesis option. Students who intend to further their graduate education (e.g. obtain a doctoral degree) should choose this option, because doctoral programs often require students to have demonstrated their ability to successfully complete a master's thesis.
## Non-Thesis Option
To successfully complete the non-thesis option, 35 hours of Coursework and 3 hours of Internship (Work-Study) for a total of 38 credit hours are needed. Some of the courses can be taken as distance learning (interactive video or online) especially when students are in the field during an internship. Graduate students enrolled in the Non-Thesis Option are required to perform a work-study program as determined by their major professor and approved by their committee. Some settings where the student might work include an aquaculture/aquatic sciences facility such as a fish farm, processing plant, university, or a state or federal fisheries facility. Cooperative Extension work may also be chosen. A report would be written along with a review of literature for a specific aspect of the work-study experience. A detailed proposal will be written by the student and approved by the student's committee before the work-study is performed.
## Division Courses
AQU 507: Fish Genetics (3 hrs)
AQU 509: Biostatistics (3 hrs)
AQU 511: Fish Diseases (4 hrs)
AQU 512: Fish Morphology & Physiology (4 hrs)
AQU 513: Aquatic Ecology (4 hrs)
AQU 516: Computer Applications in Statistics (1 hr)
AQU 521: Fish Nutrition (3 hrs)
AQU 522: Principles of Aquaculture (3 hrs)
AQU 525: Aquaculture Economics and Marketing (4 hrs)
AQU 527: Fish Reproduction & Spawning Techniques (4 hrs)
AQU 551: Survey of Production Methods (3 hrs)
AQU 560: Water Quality Management (4 hrs)
AQU 580: Intro. to Geographic Information Systems in Natural Resource Mgt. (3 hrs)
AQU 591: Internship (1-4 hrs)
AQU 600: Research (1-9 hrs)
AQU 601: Thesis (1-3 hrs)
## DEGREE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
## Application for Degree
An application for graduation must be received in the Division of Aquaculture prior to the semester in which the program completion is expected (see the Academic Calendar for submission dates). Graduation application forms are available upon request from the Office of the Registrar. Students should refer to the following section for complete details concerning application for graduation. Fees will be billed to the student's account by the cashier. Students will be considered candidates for graduation only if they have an overall and program graduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher at the beginning of the term in which they wish to graduate.
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## Master's Thesis
Students who submit a thesis in partial fulfillment of the master’s degree must prepare it in conformity with regulations approved by the Division of Aquaculture. Three approval pages bearing original signatures of the graduate committee must be included with three typewritten, clear, unbound copies of the thesis, all presented to the Chairperson, Division of Aquaculture at least two weeks prior to the end of summer school and three weeks prior to the end of the Fall or Spring semester. Two copies are bound and become the property of the Program; one copy is bound and becomes the property of the Blazer Library. These must be on white paper of at least 50 percent rag or cotton fiber content and must be in a form acceptable to the Aquaculture Program. Instructions for the preparation should be obtained from the Program’s website (www.ksuaquaculture.org) before the thesis is typed. Theses must be developed under the direction of a full member of the Aquaculture Graduate Faculty.
## Minimum Hours Required
The Master of Science in Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences Degree Program requires a minimum of 35 semester credit hours for the Thesis Option or 38 semester hours for the Non-Thesis Option.
## Comprehensive Examination(s) and/or Final Thesis Defense
All candidates shall perform satisfactorily on written examination(s) of the contents of their program of studies. Written comprehensive examinations are scheduled after the application for the degree has been filed and evidence exists indicating that the student will complete all degree requirements. A written comprehensive examination may not be given while the student’s overall graduate grade-point average is below 3.0.
The committee chair must file the Schedule of Written/Comprehensive Examination in the Aquaculture Research Center with copies to the student and committee members at least two weeks prior to the comprehensive examination. Committee chairs shall certify the results of the completion of the comprehensive examination to the Chairperson, Aquaculture Division no later than 30 days in advance of Commencement.
Students taking the Thesis Option will complete a written comprehensive examination and an oral presentation and defense of the completed Thesis. Non-Thesis students will complete a written comprehensive examination, an oral presentation covering the capstone work-study experience, and an oral comprehensive examination. The pass/fail decision on the written comprehensive, oral comprehensive, and/or thesis defense will be made by the student's graduate committee according to established Division procedures.
A review period of no less than 60 days, and no more than one year, is required of candidates who fail the written comprehensive examination, thesis final defense, or oral comprehensive (Non-Thesis). Additional courses or thesis work may be required of an unsuccessful candidate. Committee changes are not normally approved between the first taking of the comprehensive examinations or thesis final defense and the retake. The written comprehensive examination may not be retaken more than once for the master’s degree.
## Time Limit for Degree Completion
All program requirements must be completed within three years of initial admission, unless otherwise approved by the Chairperson of the Division of Aquaculture.
## Class Attendance
The University expects all students to attend class regularly. Students are responsible for coursework covered during all class periods. Each instructor will record absences and deal with them in a manner consistent with University policy. If a student presents the instructor with an adequate and documented reason for an absence, the instructor normally will give the student an opportunity to make up the work missed, if this is feasible. Adequate reasons involve circumstances beyond the student's control, such as personal illness, critical illness or death in the immediate family, or participation in an approved University activity. It is the student's responsibility to initiate the request to make up class work missed. Students should familiarize themselves with each faculty member's course syllabus for specific details.
## Transfer of Credit
Candidates for the master’s degree are restricted to a maximum of nine semester credit hours of credit by transfer of work completed at another accredited graduate institution. Official copies of transcripts must be submitted and evaluated before any transfer credit can be accepted. Certain courses submitted for transfer may not be considered equivalent to specified program requirements even if course titles are the same.
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## Probation
When students have completed 12 or more semester credit hours of graduate coursework with a grade-point average of less than 3.0, they will be placed on academic probation. Students will have one full-time semester or the equivalent (9 semester credit hours) to remove the scholastic probation by attaining a 3.0 average.
## Dismissal
If probation is not removed, students will be dismissed from the Program. Students who have been dismissed from the Program for this reason may apply for re-admission after one semester. Readmitted students will have one full-time semester or the equivalent (9 semester credit hours) to remove the scholastic probation by attaining a 3.0 average. Students placed on scholastic probation are not eligible for assistantships. Enrollment may be terminated for the following reasons: Scholastic probation for three semesters of enrollment or two unsuccessful attempts to pass the written comprehensive examination(s) or the final oral examination.
In cases where the student’s Advisory Committee recommends termination after the student has passed the written comprehensive examination, the Graduate Faculty will meet to vote on the recommendation. When the Graduate Faculty concurs and the student dissents, the student will have an opportunity to meet with the Graduate Faculty, after which a second vote will be taken and a final recommendation will be made to the Division of Aquaculture and the College of Math, Science, Technology, and Health.
## GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIPS
Graduate Research Assistantships provide student assistance for the Aquaculture Program. Students holding these positions work 20 hours per week and receive stipends and waivers of tuition. Assistantships are awarded on the basis of need and high academic achievement.
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# MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
## INTRODUCTION
The College of Business and Computer Science at Kentucky State University offers a regular graduate program leading to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a five-year undergraduate/graduate program leading to Baccalaureate and Master's (B.A./MBA) degrees in Business Administration. Consistent with the liberal arts mission of the University, the objective of the MBA Programs is to provide essential knowledge and skills that can be directly utilized by business professionals in both the private and public sectors. The program emphasizes a solid grounding in graduate education in business administration, combined with sufficient elective course work to provide for individual preferences and career enhancement. The programs strive to develop outstanding, globally competitive business leaders through high quality educational experience, implemented in an innovative community of learning facilitated by a faculty oriented toward teaching effectiveness, service, and research.
## REGULAR MBA PROGRAM
The Dean of the College of Business and Computer Science and the MBA Program Coordinator oversee the programs. Both are members of the University’s Graduate Council. Admission decisions are made by the MBA Committee.
The regular MBA program is designed to allow a flexible curriculum plan. A fulltime student, with undergraduate business background, can complete the program in one year. For working professionals, enrolled on a part-time basis, it will take longer to complete the program.
## PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The program is designed based on the best practices in graduate business education and accreditation standards to meet the changing demands of the global marketplace. The program requires a total of 30 graduate hours, including 21 hours of core requirements and 9 hours of electives. These elective course hours allow students to specialize in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Aquaculture. To receive an MBA degree with specialization in any business area, the student must complete all 3 elective courses in that area. Elective coursework may also be chosen from other graduate programs at KSU subject to the approval of the MBA Program Coordinator.
The program will accept students with a bachelor’s degree in any field. Those students without undergraduate business degrees will be required to show proficiency in the principles of accounting, economics, management, marketing, management information systems, finance, quantitative methods and statistics before enrolling in the MBA courses. A set of foundation courses has been developed for this purpose. Students without some or all of the prerequisite proficiencies will be required to complete one or more of the foundation courses.
## ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Regular Admission
For regular admission to the MBA program, the student must:
• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
• Meet program prerequisites
• Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or greater on a 4.0 point scale
• Have a GMAT score of at least 400, GRE score of at least 800. (See information on “Waiver of GMAT for Advanced Degrees” below).
- Submit completed application including a writing sample
- Provide 3 letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic)
• Send official academic transcripts
- Submit TOEFL score for international students
## Provisional Admission
An applicant unable to supply all of the required application materials prior to consideration for admission, but who otherwise meets the admission requirements, may be granted provisional admission. Complete and satisfactory credentials must be received by the MBA Program Coordinator before the end of the semester in which the student has registered in provisional status. A student normally will not be permitted to enroll with a provisional status for more than one semester. Provisional admission does not guarantee, in any way, subsequent unconditional admission.
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## Probationary Admission
Students who do not meet admission requirements relating to the program prerequisites, undergraduate GPA, or GMAT score, may be admitted on a probationary basis. Probationary admission is based on demonstrated work record, career plans, academic record, letters of application, or other appropriate documentation.
Students admitted on a probationary basis may change their status to regular status by meeting the regular admission requirements or by successfully completing 9 hours of graduate study with at least a GPA of 3.0 for those courses.
## Non-Degree Admission
An individual desiring to take graduate MBA courses, but who does not plan to pursue the graduate degree, may be admitted as a non-degree seeking student. The applicant must meet the minimum standards for admission into graduate study at Kentucky State University. The maximum number of hours that a non-degree student, without undergraduate background in business, can apply toward the MBA degree is 12graduate hours of foundation courses and 6 graduate hours of core or elective courses.
Admission as a non-degree-seeking student does not guarantee full admission to the regular MBA program. Non-degree seeking students, who decide to pursue an MBA degree, must apply through the regular admission process and meet regular admission requirements.
## Early Admission for Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students who qualify for admission to the MBA Program (including an acceptable GMAT score and GPA from an accredited institution) and need 6 hours or less to graduate (none of which are repeated courses) may be allowed to take up to 6 hours of graduate courses in their final semester. These graduate courses will not be allowed to count towards the undergraduate degree.
## Visiting Student Admission
Students who are currently enrolled and in good standing in other accredited graduate programs may register for graduate courses as visiting students. In order for a visiting student to be enrolled officially for graduate credit at Kentucky State University, the student must file an application and submit an official Visiting Student Form from the home institution.
## Waiver of GMAT for Advanced Degrees
The GMAT or GRE may be waived if the applicant has successfully completed a graduate degree at a regionally accredited institution, which required the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, or MAT for admission, and significant successful managerial experiences. Waivers for the GMAT or GRE requirement must be approved by the MBA Committee.
## Transfer Credit
Candidates for the master’s degree are restricted to a maximum of 9 semester credit hours of credit by transfer of work completed at another accredited graduate institution. Official copies of transcripts must be submitted and evaluated before any transfer credit can be accepted. Certain courses submitted for transfer may not be considered equivalent to specified program requirements even if course titles are the same.
MBA students may be allowed to transfer graduate courses from other accredited institutions where a grade of “A” or “B” was earned. No courses with a grade of “C” or below will be transferred.
## FOUNDATION COURSES
ACC 500: Survey of Accounting - Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting
BUA 500: Survey of Economics and Finance - Principles of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics,
and Corporate Finance
BUA 501: Survey of Management and Marketing
ECO 501: Survey of Statistics and Quantitative Methods for Business
## PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Core of the MBA Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers in business and nonprofit organizations. The core of the MBA program consists of 7 courses (21 hours) as follows:
## Core Curriculum Courses (21 hours)
ACC 502: Managerial Accounting
ECO 502: Managerial Economics
FIN 530: Corporate Finance
MGT 560: Organizational Behavior
MGT 590: Strategic Management
MIS 510: Management Information Systems
MKT 520: Strategic Marketing Management
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explore their individual preferences and develop additional competencies appropriate to their interests. The students have the flexibility to take all 3 elective courses in one area for a specialization in the area or select individual elective courses from different areas without any specialization.
The specialization areas include: accounting, finance, management, marketing, and aquaculture (in collaboration with the Division of Aquaculture).
The electives in the business area are as follows:
Accounting (4 courses)
ACC 503: Auditing
ACC 510: Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities
ACC 563: Advanced Income Tax
ACC 597: Contemporary Topics in Accounting
Finance (3 courses)
FIN 540: Financial Institutions
FIN 550: Investment Analysis
FIN 575: Behavioral Finance
## Management (4 courses)
Management (4 courses)
MGT 533: Strategic Human Resource Management
MGT 555: Operations Management
MGT 565: Entrepreneurship
MGT 601: Contemporary Topics in Management
Management Information Systems (1 course)
MIS 597: Contemporary Topics in MIS
Marketing (4 courses)
MKT 510: Marketing Communications
MKT 530: Marketing Research
MKT 540: Consumer Behavior
MKT 560: Marketing of Services
## Aquaculture (3 courses)
Aquaculture (3 courses)
AQU 522: Principles of Aquaculture (3 credit hours)
AQU 525: Aquaculture Economics and Marketing (4 credit hours)
AQU 591: Internship in Aquaculture (2 credit hours)
In addition to the above electives, MBA students may choose their electives from other graduate programs at KSU subject to the approval of the MBA Program Coordinator.
## Course Load
The normal load of a graduate student during any semester is 9 semester credit hours. Under no circumstances, may it exceed 12 credit hours. Part-time students who are employed full-time are advised to carry no more than 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework in any semester.
## Grades
All students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. If a student’s GPA falls below this minimum requirement, fulltime students have one semester to raise the GPA to 3.0 and part-time students have 2 semesters to improve their GPA to the minimum of 3.0. All students must receive a grade of C or better in all courses.
## Repeat Option
A student may repeat a graduate course. Only the highest grade will count toward total hours or toward the student’s grade-point-average.
## Probation
Students who fail to maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better and/or have more than two grades of “C” will be placed on academic probation. Students will have one full-time semester or its equivalent (9 semester credit hours) to remove the academic probation by attaining a 3.0 average. Students placed on scholastic probation are not eligible for assistantship. Probation may not be appealed.
## Dismissal from the University
A student who is on academic probation, and whose current grade-point average falls or remains below 3.0, or who fails to complete coursework required to be removed from probation, will be dismissed from the graduate program and the University. A dismissed student may reapply for admission to the program after a period of absence from the University for at least one year. Enrollment will be terminated for academic probation for three semesters of enrollment.
## Time Limit for Degree Completion
All program requirements must be completed within six years of initial admission, unless otherwise approved by the Dean of the College of Business and Computer Science.
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## MBA Student Award
The Outstanding MBA Student Award will be based on nominations from all School of Business faculty. These nominations will be forwarded to the MBA Committee, who will make the recommendation. This award is based on outstanding academic achievements and the student’s potential for success in business. A minimum GPA of 3.5 and the completion of a minimum of 18 hours are also required.
## FIVE-YEAR MBA PROGRAM
## Overview
This program provides an opportunity for students to complete their undergraduate business degree along with an MBA degree in five years. The program consists of 150 academic hours, 120 hours at the undergraduate level and 30 hours at the graduate level. At the undergraduate level, students may choose to specialize in the following business areas: Accounting, Finance, General Business, Management, Marketing. At the graduate level, the program requires a total of 30 graduate credit hours, which consists of 21 hours of core requirements and 9 hours of electives.
The 9 hours of graduate elective courses allow students to explore individual preferences, develop additional competencies relevant to their interests, and specialize in an area. Students have the flexibility to take all 3 elective courses in one area for a specialization in that area or select individual elective courses from different areas without any specialization. The Specialization areas include: Accounting, Management, Marketing, and Finance. Elective coursework also may be chosen from the fields of Aquaculture, Computer Science, or Public Administration.
## Program Internships
Students are required to complete an internship. This requirement can be fulfilled during any school semester during their Junior year or the following summer. The internship is designed to provide real-world business experiences and opportunities to apply knowledge learned in the classroom.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Special Admission Requirements for New Freshmen
Special admission requirements for new freshmen include:
• A minimum 1050 SAT score or 23 ACT scores
• Impressive high school transcripts (minimum of 3.25 GPA)
• 3 strong letters of reference (at least 2 from academic instructors).
Admission decisions are made by the MBA Committee.
## Special Requirements for Pre-MBA Status in Junior Year
Students with an overall GPA of 3.25 and junior standing may qualify for Pre-MBA status.
## Transfer Students
Transfer students with 60 – 89 credit hours, an overall GPA of 3.25, and 3 letters of reference from faculty, may qualify for Pre-MBA status. Admission decisions are made by the MBA Committee.
## Application for MBA Program
Students should apply for formal admission to the MBA Program by the end of the fall semester of their senior year. An acceptable GMAT score (at least 400) must also be submitted. Students may not take MBA classes until the last semester of their senior year.
## Degrees Awarded
The BA degree will be awarded at the end of the senior year and the completion of 120 semester credit hours. The MBA degree will be awarded at the completion of the 30 semester credit hours of core MBA core courses and electives, for a total of 150 semester credit hours.
## Disclaimer
The Five-Year MBA Program assumes satisfactory completion of degree requirements on a timely basis.
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# MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
The Division of Computer and Technological Sciences is a part of the College of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Health. The division offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Computer Science Technology (MSCST). Admission requirements include good undergraduate academic standing, GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation from undergraduate teachers or current employers (for applicants working in the field of technology). A prospective candidate may or may not have an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in computer science. A candidate with a non-computer science degree must show great motivation towards learning in the technological fields.
Students with an undergraduate degree in computer science (Plan A) will directly proceed to the core courses. However, the students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than computer science (Plan B) must complete 6 hours of intensive foundation courses to gain the proficiency needed in the areas of computer programming, data structures, discrete mathematics, and computer organization. After completion of the foundation courses, students in Plan B will move on to the core courses.
Both thesis and non-thesis options are available in the program leading to the Master of Science degree. Six (6) hours of project or two (2) additional electives are required in the non-thesis option.
Students can also choose from the Information Technology (IT) or Security and Network(SNW) options. The total number of hours required is 30, which includes 15 hours of core courses and 9 hours that students select from the option of their choice. In addition, the students complete 6 hours Projects (COS 796) or Thesis (COS 799), or specialty electives. The last two options are recommended for candidates who plan to pursue employment in the computer industry after completion of the master's degree or who are currently gainfully employed. The students completing the degree will have a broad knowledge in various subject areas which include Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Networking, WEB Programming, Software Engineering, Databases, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, E-commerce, Compiler Design, Computer Security, Cryptography, Multimedia Technology, Advanced Algorithms, Cryptography, Information Security, Secure System Administration, Database Security, and Network Security.
## ADMISSION TO THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM
## Regular Admission Requirements
The Master of Computer Science Technology program admits only students whose preparation indicates potential for a high level of success. Applicants who have earned bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions and have overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) receive Regular Admission based entirely on evidence of the undergraduate accomplishment. Applicants with GPA of less than 3.0 may obtain Regular Admission by meeting BOTH Requirements A and B below. Requirement A ensures that all MSCST students are likely to succeed in professional graduate study; Requirement B ensures that all students also have the potential for career success in the computer science field. Only applicants meeting both requirements can be admitted.
## Admission Requirement A
The applicant must possess an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.7. This information should be verifiable from the applicant’s official transcript.
## Admission Requirement B
The applicant must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Has completed at least 24 hours of undergraduate work related to Computer Science.
2. Has been verifiably employed full time in a technological field for a period of at least two (2) years.
3. Has a combined score of at least 1,000 (Verbal and Analytical) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
The applicant who meets any one of the three requirements is not required to submit documentation concerning the other two. For example, if an applicant’s transcript indicates that he/she has completed 24 hours of course work related to computer science (requirement 1), then the applicant need not submit a GRE score or an employer letter.
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## Probationary Admission Requirements
Upon recommendation of the Graduate Program committee, Probationary Admission may be granted to applicants who have undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 and who meet all other requirements for Regular Admission. Such applicants must possess baccalaureate degrees and must meet Requirement B of the “Regular Admission Requirements.” Probationary admitted students are subject to initial performance requirements more stringent than those imposed upon others, as described below under Probation and Dismissal. They must maintain a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) every semester.
## Non-Degree Admission
An individual wishing to take graduate computer science courses for personal or professional development, but who does not plan to pursue a graduate degree, may be admitted as a non-degree student. A non-degree student must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5. After completing twelve credit hours in the degree program, the student will need to transition into a degree-seeking status. Otherwise, the student cannot enroll into additional graduate courses. To be considered for full-degree status, non-degree students must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses recommended by the faculty advisor and provide other required documents for admission as a degree-seeking student.
## Visiting Student Admission
Students who have been previously admitted to other accredited graduate programs may register for graduate courses as visiting students. In order for a visiting student to be enrolled officially for graduate credit at Kentucky State University, the student must file an application and submit an official Visiting Student Form from his/her home institution.
## Transfer of Credit
Candidates for this Master’s degree are restricted to a maximum of nine semester credit hours by transfer of work completed at another accredited graduate institution. Official copies of transcripts must be submitted and evaluated before any transfer credit can be accepted. Certain courses submitted for transfer may not be considered equivalent to specified program requirements even if course titles are the same.
## Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for full-time students pursuing the Master of Science in Computer Science Technology degree. Students holding these positions work 20 hours per week and receive stipends and waivers of out-of-state tuition. Graduate Assistants assist the faculty members in their instructional and research activities. Students interested in such positions apply to the Division’s office. Assistantships are awarded on the basis of financial need and high academic achievement.
## REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY DEGREE
The students will be admitted in one of the two plans: Plan A or Plan B:
Plan A is for students who have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field. These students will skip the foundation courses and can immediately begin with the core courses stated later.
Plan B is for students who have an undergraduate degree in a field other than Computer Science but are interested in retraining in the computer field. These students are required to complete the following 6 hours of intensive foundation courses. The sequence in which they must be taken is determined by the CTS Graduate Program Coordinator. The two foundation courses are:
COS 502: Computer Science Foundation I
## Core courses (12-15 Credit Hours)
COS 504: Computer Science Foundation II
Students may select one of the areas of concentration: Information Technology (IT) or Security and Network (SNW). In the IT option, they must select five core courses, i.e. selecting four required and one elective core courses. In addition to core courses, students must take three IT specialty and two elective courses from their option or 6 hours of thesis. In SNW option, they must select five core courses, three specialty and two elective courses or 6 hours of thesis.
Required Core Courses (12 hours required)
COS 515: Advanced Database Management
COS 536: Software Engineering
COS 541: Advanced Computer Architecture
COS 544: Advanced Operating Systems
Elective core courses (3 hours required)
COS 535: Advanced Networking
COS 585: Information Security
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Information Technology (IT)
(9 hours required)
COS 517: E-Commerce
COS 519: Managing Information Technology
COS 521: Web System Design
Security and Network (SNW)
(9 hours required)
COS 533: Cryptography Algorithms
COS 587: Database Security
COS 588: Computer Network Security
Specialty Electives (6 hours required)
COS 514: Database and Data Mining
COS 520: Multimedia Design
COS 537: Artificial Intelligence
COS 599: Special Topics in Technology
COS 697: Independent Study
COS 698: Internship in Computer Science
COS 796: Project Course (may be repeated once)
Thesis Option (6 hours required)
COS 797: Residence Credit for Thesis/Professional Project
COS 799: Thesis
## Master's Thesis
Students submitting a thesis in partial fulfillment of the master’s degree must prepare it in conformity with the regulations approved by the Computer and Technical Sciences Graduate Student Committee. Three (3) approval pages bearing original signatures of the graduate committee must be included with three (3) typewritten, clear, unbound copies of the thesis, all presented to the CTS Graduate Student Committee at least two weeks prior to the end of summer school and three weeks prior to the end of the Fall or Spring semester. Two (2) copies are bound and become a property of the Program; one (1) copy is bound and becomes a property of Blazer Library. A thesis must be developed under the direction of a full-time member of the Graduate Faculty.
## Minimum Hours Required
The Master of Science in the Computer Science Technology Degree Program requires a minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours, not including the foundation courses.
## Comprehensive Examination(s)/Thesis Defense
All candidates with a thesis option and a project option must defend their work. All other students will be subject to an exit examination with written and oral components. The graduate committee may declare a candidate successful or may ask him/her to repeat the defense. Anyone not successful after two attempts will be terminated with no degree conferred from the MSCST program.
## Time Limit for Degree Completion
All program requirements must be completed within three (3) years from initial admission for full-time and four (4) years for part-time students from initial admission, unless otherwise approved by the Computer Science Graduate Student Coordinator.
## Repeat Option
A student may repeat a graduate course. The lower grade is removed and does not count toward total hours or toward the student’s grade-point-average. This action will be initiated by the petition of the student to the Graduate Student Coordinator and the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences, and may be done only once per course.
## Probation
If, upon completion of 12 or more semester credit hours of graduate course work, a student has a GPA of less than 3.0, he/she is placed on academic probation. He/she will have one full-time semester or the equivalent (9 semester credit hours) to remove the scholastic probation by attaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
## Dismissal
If probation is not removed during the next semester, students will be dismissed from the program. Students who have been dismissed from the program for this reason may apply for re-admission after one semester. Readmitted students will have one full-time semester or its equivalent (9 semester credit hours) to remove the scholastic probation by attaining a 3.0 average. Students placed on scholastic probation are not eligible for assistantship. Enrollment may be terminated for any of the following reasons:
1.Scholastic probation for three semesters of enrollment.
2. Two unsuccessful attempts to defend the thesis, the project, or the final EXIT and oral examination.
3. In cases where the student’s Advisory Committee recommends termination after the student has passed the written comprehensive examination, the Graduate faculty will vote on the recommendation. If the Graduate faculty concurs and the student dissents, the student will have an opportunity to meet with the Graduate faculty, after which a second vote will be taken and a final recommendation will be made to the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences.
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# MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
## INTRODUCTION
The School of Public Administration has been a member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) since 1973. NASPAA is an organization which sets national standards for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program and the other master's-level degree programs in Public Administration. The following excerpt from the current NASPAA standards clearly states the purpose of a Master of Public Administration degree program.
The purpose of the professional master's degree program in public affairs and administration is to prepare individuals for positions of leadership in public service. A career of leadership may involve management and/or policy at several levels of government, in non-profit agencies and in private sector areas where knowledge of government is important.
(NASPAA Standards, 1992)
## PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Public Administration degree program at Kentucky State University was accredited by NASPAA in June 1997. The program is modeled after NASPAA’s standards for such programs and shares its educational philosophy. The objectives of the MPA program include providing knowledge, skills, and experience that can be directly utilized by public and private sector professionals in their changing work environment. The program equips students with the technical skills and liberal arts values necessary for responsible administrative roles in state, local, federal, quasi-governmental, non-profit, and private sector systems. The program provides the interdisciplinary foundations of public administration, quantitative skills, sensitivity toward humanistic dimensions of public organizations, fiscal management, and computer utilization.
A majority of public administration courses are offered in the evening to accommodate students with full-time jobs. By taking two courses each semester, such students can complete all degree requirements in three years. Many of KSU’s MPA students work for government agencies and receive employer tuition assistance, but some full-time students receive graduate assistantships in exchange for part-time work. Full-time students typically earn the Master of Public Administration degree in two years of study.
## ADMISSION
All inquiries related to admission to the Master of Public Administration program should be submitted to the Chairperson, School of Public Administration, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. New applicants follow one set of procedures, while former MPA students wishing to renew their studies follow another. The procedures are as follows:
1. All new applicants (including transfer applicants) seeking graduate-level admission to the School of Public Administration must supply the following credentials to the Office of Graduate Studies:
A. An Application for Admission ($22.00 fee is assessed, $74.00 for International Students). Applications must be received by July 1 for the fall semester; by November 15 for the spring semester; and by April 15 for the summer session.
B. Official transcripts indicating that applicants have completed a bachelor's degree. Transcripts of international students must be submitted in English, and any translation of transcripts certified. Applicants with undergraduate GPAs below 3.0 must also provide evidence that the applicant meets Admission Requirement B below. This proof may be transcripts indicating completion of related undergraduate coursework, or employment verification, or GRE or GMAT test scores. Applicants should read section B below carefully. If applicants are uncertain about whether or not their coursework or employment histories fulfill Admissions Requirement B, they should also submit a GRE or GMAT score.
C. Three (3) letters of recommendation.
2. Students who were previously enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at Kentucky State University and who wish to resume enrollment after not attending for two or more years, and students returning from suspension must provide the following:
A. An application for re-admission and
B. Official transcripts for all coursework attempted at other colleges or universities during the period of absence from Kentucky
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State University.
Additional admissions procedures for international students are presented in the general admissions section of the Graduate Bulletin.
ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS
## Regular Admission Requirements
The Master of Public Administration program admits only students whose preparation indicates potential for a high level of success. Applicants who hold earned bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions and have overall GPAs of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) receive Regular Admission based entirely on evidence of that undergraduate accomplishment. Alternatively, applicants who have successful completed as least 12 hours in another graduate program, either at Kentucky State University or elsewhere, with an earned GPA of 3.0 or higher, may receive Regular Admission based entirely on that academic performance. Applicants with GPAs of less than 3.0 may obtain Regular Admission by meeting BOTH Requirements A and B below. Requirement A ensures that all MPA students are likely to succeed in professional graduate study; Requirement B ensures that all students also have the potential for career success in the public service. Only applicants meeting both requirements can be admitted.
Admission Requirement A: Applicants must possess earned bachelor’s degrees from accredited colleges or universities with minimum grade-point averages of 2.7. This information should be verifiable from applicants’ official transcripts.
Admission Requirement B: Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Have completed at least 24 hours of undergraduate work related to public administration. This information should be verifiable from applicants' official transcripts. For the purposes of this requirement, the following disciplines are considered related to public administration: public administration, political science, sociology, psychology, history, social work, criminal justice/police administration, computer science, international studies, economics, and business (all sub-fields).
2. Have been employed full time in a professional position by a governmental or non-profit organization for a period of at least two (2) years. This is normally verified using a letter from a past or present supervisor or employer, which may be one of the three letters of reference mentioned above. A “professional” position is either one which requires incumbents to have completed at least two years of college or a position which demonstrably requires exercise of substantial judgment, self-direction, analytical skills, or leadership. Applicants may supplement employer letters with additional documentation concerning the nature of their duties.
3. Submit a combined score of at least 1,100 (Verbal, Mathematical, and Analytical) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or a score of at least 480 on the Graduate Management Test (GMAT).
Applicants who meet one of these three requirements are not required to submit documentation concerning the other two. For example, if an applicant’s transcript indicates that he/she has completed 21 hours of coursework related to public administration (requirement 1), then the applicant need not necessarily submit a GRE score or an employer letter.
## Probationary Admission Requirements
Upon recommendation of the faculty, the chairperson may grant Probationary Admission to applicants who have undergraduate GPAs of at least 2.4 and who meet all other requirements for Regular Admission. Such applicants must possess baccalaureate degrees and must meet Requirement B of the “Regular Admission Requirements.” As described above, Requirement B can be fulfilled using related coursework, professional experience, or a test score. Students admitted in a probationary status are subject to initial performance requirements more stringent than those imposed upon others, as described below under Probation and Dismissal.
## Non-Degree Admission
To enroll in MPA classes on non-degree basis, each prospective student must submit documentation that he/she is currently enrolled in good standing in another graduate program, either at Kentucky State University or elsewhere, or submit a transcript demonstrating that he/she possesses an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with an undergraduate GPA of 2.4 or higher.
## Transfer of Credit
Up to 12 semester credit hours of appropriate graduate-level course work may be transferred into the
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Master of Public Administration program from Kentucky State University another college or university, provided that work has not been used to fulfill requirements for a degree earned at the institution.
## REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
The Master of Public Administration program is designed to serve both in-service students (those with work experience) and pre-service students (those without work experience), and focuses on problem-solving methods. The academic component is supported by a variety of applied research activities. Each of the research activities is designed to provide the student with research skills, as well as a body of knowledge and information needed by practicing public administrators. Master of Public Administration degree requirements may be completed with 42 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework. A 3 credit hour internship is a suggested for all pre-service Master of Public Administration students.
A professional core of knowledge is expected of each Master of Public Administration candidate. It includes perspectives on public administration, quantitative methods, research methods and policy analysis, public sector economics, organization theory, computer applications, public personnel management, public sector economics, and budgeting in government agencies. Upon completion of these core courses, the student must choose a specialty area for advanced coursework. Students newly admitted to the Master of Public Administration program must take PUA 500 (Perspectives on Public Administration) during their first semester of enrollment.
The Master of Public Administration program offers four specialty areas in response to the various needs for public sector expertise. These specialty areas include: Human Resource Management, International Development, Management Information Systems, and Nonprofit Management and Community Development.
Students may select their final 9 semester credit hours from two different graduation options: thesis or coursework. All students must take a comprehensive examination over the core and specialty areas. An oral defense of the thesis is required of those students who elect to undertake that option.
## Degree Schematic
A 3 semester credit hour background course, PUA 600 (Seminar on American Political Institutions and Public Policies), is required of international students and others with limited academic backgrounds in American public administration.
Core Courses (24 semester credit hours):
PUA 500: Perspectives on Public Administration
PUA 501: Quantitative Methods
PUA 503: Research Methods and Policy Analysis
PUA 504: Organization Theory
PUA 505: Managerial Computer Applications
PUA 506: Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
PUA 605: Public Sector Economics
PUA 607: Budgeting in Government Agencies
## Specialty Area Courses (9 semester credit hours):
The student must select and complete three specialty area courses at the 600 level in Public Administration (9 semester credit hours) in consultation with the student's advisor.
Internship (suggested for pre-service students, 3 semester credit hours):
PUA 699: Internship in Public Administration
Thesis Option (6 semester credit hours plus three additional coursework hours):
A thesis is a formal paper reflecting systematic research on a significant problem. It should represent a student's independent research, carried out under the supervision of the Public Administration faculty. A thesis may use primary data collected by the student and/or secondary data collected by governmental and non-governmental organizations. It must, however, provide evidence of originality, appropriate organization, clarity of purpose, critical analysis, and accuracy. Mere descriptions, cataloguing, compilation, and bibliographic reviews are not adequate. Approval of the Chairperson of the School of Public Administration is required prior to registration for the thesis option.
## Coursework Option (9 semester credit hours):
Students who select the coursework option must complete their final 9 semester credit hours from any 600 level courses. Approval of the student's advisor is required prior to registration for the coursework option.
## SPECIALTY AREAS
The specialty areas in the Master of Public Administration program offered by Kentucky State
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University address the human-resource needs in the public sector and the student’s career objectives. The Master of Public Administration program currently offers four specialty areas, each of which is briefly described below. Within each specialty area, one advanced course is required. The student may, in consultation with his/her advisor, select two other specialty area courses to meet the student’s educational needs.
## Human Resource Management
This specialty area is designed for students who are interested in both public- and private-sector personnel management positions. The following courses are offered:
Required Course:
PUA 691: Human Resource Management Seminar
Optional Courses :
(select two of the following)
PUA 612: Human Resource Law
PUA 614: Applied Human Relations
PUA 616: Current Topics in Public Sector
Human Resource Management
## Management Information Systems
This specialty area is designed for students seeking to integrate information technology into public management. Students complete nine hours of coursework presented at the graduate level (500 and above) by the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences (DCTS). Both students possessing prior computer science backgrounds and those lacking such preparation may complete this specialty. The Division of Computer and Technical Sciences (DCTS) determines appropriate graduate course placements for individual students based upon their educational and work histories.
## International Development
This specialty area generally attracts public service professionals from the developing nations, sponsored by their government and USAID. American students interested in careers in international administration may also choose this specialty. The following courses are offered:
Required Courses:
PUA 633: Seminar on Development Administration
Optional Courses:
(select two of the following)
PUA 634: Political and Administrative Development
PUA 635: Globalization and Development
PUA 636: Current Topics in Development Administration
## Nonprofit Management
This specialty area is designed for students interested in engaging in community enhancement activities either through a government of nonprofit organization. It emphasizes how both urban planning and organizational leadership can be employed to serve deprived communities.
Required Course:
PUA 645: Seminar in Nonprofit Management and Community Development
Optional Courses:
(select two of the following)
PUA 606: Fundraising and Grantsmanship
PUA 648: Current Topics in Non-Profit
Administration
Once a student has received the Master of Public Administration degree, additional specializations may not be added to the transcript or diploma. Students may take additional course work as non–degree students, but this work will not count toward an additional specialization or degree.
## Comprehensive Examinations
All Master of Public Administration degree candidates are required to pass a written comprehensive examination in their final semester at Kentucky State University. The comprehensive examination is normally offered during the fall and spring semesters. Limited availability of faculty resources makes it difficult to schedule a comprehensive examination in the summer session. It is the individual student's responsibility to complete an application for a comprehensive examination. The application must be approved by the student's advisor and submitted to the chairperson of the School of Public Administration for placement on the comprehensive examination list. The student's request to participate in the fall semester examination must be made no later than September 15. Requests to participate in the spring semester examination must be made no later than February 15.
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## Grades
Grades below “C” may not be presented for Master of Public Administration graduation credit, nor shall graduation be approved for students with grade-point averages below 3.0. Students may not graduate with more than 6 semester credit hours of courses with a grade of “C” or below. This regulation does not apply when a grade of “C” has been superseded by successful completion (grade of “B” or better) of a particular course at a later date.
## Probation and Dismissal
A. Initial Procedures for students admitted on probation
Any student admitted on a probationary status who fails to perform satisfactorily while initially enrolled will be dismissed from the program. To remain in the program all probationary students must do the following:
1. Attempt at least nine (9) hours of MPA coursework within one year of admission.
2. Earn a GPA of at least 3.0 on the first nine or more hours attempted, with no grades of “D” or “F.”
Probationary students who fail to meet either of these initial performance requirements (1 or 2) will be permanently dismissed from the program. Probationary students who meet these initial performance requirements will be automatically converted to regular status in the program. They will then be subject to the same probation and dismissal procedures imposed on other students.
### B. Procedures for Other Students
A student is placed on probation when his/her grade-point average falls below 3.0. A student placed on probation may subsequently enroll in up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework. In taking the subsequent 9 semester credit hours of courses, the student must bring his/her overall grade-point average up to at least 3.0 to continue in the program and to remain in good academic standing.
A dismissed student may, after one year, appeal in writing to the chairperson of the School of Public Administration for re-admission. If re-admission is granted, the student will be placed on probation for up to 9 semester credit hours of courses. A student who does not bring his/her overall grade-
point average up to at least 3.0 in taking the subsequent 9 semester credit hours of courses will be permanently dismissed from the University without appeal.
## Minimum Hours Required
The MPA program requires completion of a minimum of forty-two graduate semester hours.
## Time Limit for Completion of Degree
All program requirements must be completed within six years of initial admission, unless otherwise approved by the Chairperson of the School of Public Administration. Students should consult the revised Master of Public Administration Student Handbook, available from the chairperson of the School of Public Administration, for further information about graduate study.
## Program Course Load
Full-time students carry a normal load of 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework per semester. (Part-time students who are employed full-time are advised to carry no more than 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework in any semester.)
## GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIPS
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for full-time students pursuing the Master of Public Administration degree. Students holding these positions work 20 hours per week and receive stipends. Graduate assistants assist the chairperson and faculty members in their instructional and research activities. Students interested in such positions may make application to the chairperson of the School of Public Administration. Assistantships are awarded on the basis of need and high academic achievement.
## ACTIVITIES
As public service professionals, Master of Public Administration students are encouraged to join the American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) and other relevant professional organizations such as the Kentucky Political Science Association, the United Nations Association (Frankfort chapter), and the International Personnel Management Association. The national/regional/state conferences of ASPA and other organizations provide opportunities for students and faculty to present research papers. Membership in professional organizations provides forums for students to engage in and present their research, associate with colleagues, and grow and develop professionally.
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KSU CATALOGUE, 2012-2013
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CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH
In Fall 1987, a Research Center for Public and International Policy was established within the School of Public Administration to emphasize applied social science research. The chairperson of the School of Public Administration concurrently serves as the Director of the Research Center for Public and International Policy, which seeks both external and internal funds to carry out applied social science research. Faculty and graduate assistants in the School of Public Administration gain hands-on experience in these research programs.
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# MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
## INTRODUCTION
The KSU Master’s in Environmental Studies program has as its main goal the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies. The program will broaden the scope of scientific and technological studies of the environment through a multidisciplinary approach based on ecological principles encompassing the social and legal aspects of environmental concerns. The field includes, but is not limited to, studies of toxicology, environmental degradation, population and community ecology, ecological modeling, regional ecology, water and air pollution, waste management, ecological and environmental economics, and aquatic, terrestrial, and wetland systems. The program will emphasize basic research on ecological processes and effects, as well as applied research and teaching, to solve the current environmental issues facing the Commonwealth and the nation.
Global ecological problems will be among the biggest challenges for mankind in the next millennium. Ecological issues, which involve environmental degradation and resource depletion, are often the ultimate cause of economic and political upheaval. It is important to understand the processes and the principles of the environment to be able to deal with these issues. This type of understanding requires research on the problems themselves and on the basic science underlying the problems.
The traditional farming and mining-based economy of Kentucky is changing rapidly. As the work force strives to find alternatives to tobacco farming for people who have depended on such practices for generations, higher education needs to consider not only current job opportunities in technology-oriented sectors but also future job market scenarios. Efficient use of current energy sources and exploration for alternative energy sources will constitute a major segment of the future job opportunities and challenges. Kentucky is blessed with substantial coal reserves. Use of this major domestic energy source in a way that minimizes degradation of land, water, and air quality will require highly trained scientists and engineers as well as graduates with a broad understanding of the complex interrelated issues.
Scientists and professionals are needed who, after achieving a solid disciplinary education in science-related fields as undergraduates, have learned integrated and interdisciplinary approaches to deal with these problems. The KSU MES program is designed to cut across traditional academic disciplines and colleges and to provide sound and effective graduate education and research on these important environmental issues.
The degree is a collaborative effort among the Division of Mathematics and Sciences, the Land Grant Program, the Division of Literature, Languages, & Philosophy, and the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies. The interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to provide graduates with the ability to communicate effectively across traditional discipline boundaries, while fully developing specific areas of expertise. The MES degree requires the completion of 36 credit hours, including a 6-credit capstone project. The core curriculum deals with the interaction between environmental science and current environmental issues along with the development of appropriate policy responses. The electives and the capstone project give students the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in their area of interest.
Graduates of the KSU MES program are expected to hold positions as environmental professionals in state and local government agencies and in non-profit and private enterprises. The MES program will produce graduates who can provide critical leadership in improving the overall quality of life for all Kentuckians as they address the needs and demands of our growing demographics. The program will appeal to students seeking meaningful employment with a commitment to human values and prepare them for a wide range of jobs and leadership opportunities. Some students will use the MES program to prepare for doctoral studies in a variety of related environmental fields.
## ADMISSION
The interdisciplinary nature of the program will allow students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds to enroll in the MES program. All applicants (part-time and full-time) must meet the minimum standards for admission to graduate study at KSU. Applicants should be aware that a student is admitted to a graduate program, not to graduate studies in general. It should also be noted that all entering students must have successfully completed a college algebra (MAT 115) course as part of their undergraduate degree regardless of their major. The MES Graduate Admissions Committee will use the
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following materials for admission considerations:
- Application form with a letter outlining the applicant’s goals and career objectives. The application form can be found at the KSU website or obtained from the KSU admissions office.
• Transcripts: Copies of all official transcripts must be mailed from the applicant's undergraduate institution directly to the Office of Graduate Studies, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY 40601.
GRE scores: Official scores should be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies. It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for and take the examination and have the test scores sent.
Three letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic) mailed to the Office of Graduate Studies.
The following types of admission will be available to candidates for the MES program:
1. Regular: Requirements for this unconditional admission are
a. A complete application package including the application form, official transcripts, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation.
b. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
c. Satisfactory completion of course prerequisites for the MES program.
d. An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
e. A GRE minimum combined score of 1,000 (Verbal and Quantitative).
f. TOEFL score for international students (minimum score of 500).
2. Provisional: If an applicant is unable to provide all the necessary documents, but otherwise meets the admissions criteria, he/she may be granted provisional admission. Provisional admission may not be permitted for more than one semester and all credentials must be received before the end of the semester in which the students has registered. To move from provisional status to regular admission status, students must either meet all regular admissions requirements or complete 9 hours of graduate study with at least 3.0 GPA.
3. Non-degree: A non-degree status is allowed for students that wish to take graduate courses but do not intend to seek the MES degree. The student must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
## DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The MES program is made up of 36 credits including 30 hours of coursework and six capstone project hours. It should be noted that the capstone project is typically less comprehensive than a traditional master’s thesis. Students interested in pursuing the master’s degree full-time should plan to spend about two years in residence.
## CORE COURSES (Total of 21 credit hours)
ENV 501: Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENV 502: Population and Community Ecology
ENV 503: MES Student Team Project
ENV 509/AQU 509: Biostatistics
ENV 511: Energy and the Environment
ENV 699: MES Capstone Research Project
## ELECTIVE COURSES (Total of 15 credit hours)
ENV 508: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
ENV 513/AQU 513: Aquatic Ecology
ENV 515: Environmental Ethics
ENV 517: Environmental and Resource Economics
ENV 595: Environmental Science & Bioremediation
ENV 545: Molecular Techniques for Environmental and Aquatic Studies
ENV 519: Sustainable Agriculture Systems
## GRADUATE STUDENT ASISTANCESHIPS
A number of graduate assistantships are available for qualified full-time MES students. Some of these assistantships are funded by state and federal agencies. MES graduate assistantship recipients are required to work 20 hours per week and receive stipends and tuition waivers.
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## HONORS AND AWARDS
Each spring the University holds an Honors Convocation for students who have high academic achievements. The University’s Office of Academic Affairs and academic units honor students for the following awards and honors:
President’s Award (Graduating seniors with the five highest KSU grade-point averages; minimum of 50% of courses at KSU)
President’s Transfer Award (Graduating seniors with the five highest grade-point averages; minimum of 50% of courses as KSU)
Junior Award (Five highest academic averages, junior year; completing 60-89 hours)
Sophomore Award (Five highest academic averages, sophomore year; completing 30-59 hours)
Freshman Award (Highest academic average, 4.0 GPA, freshman year; completing 15-29 hours)
College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems
## Division of Aquaculture
Outstanding Graduate Student (Academic achievement and leadership qualities)
Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences Program of Distinction
Minority Scholarship (major within the College of
Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Health; ethnic
minority and/or female; minimum 3.0 GPA in science
courses; junior or senior standing)
## College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences Academic/Leadership Award (Outstanding student who has demonstrated leadership ability as evidenced by activities, honors, and awards)
The Virginia A. Brooks College of Arts and Sciences Academic/Leadership Award (Outstanding student who has demonstrated leadership ability as evidenced by activities, honors, and award)
## Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
A.W. Wright Award (Full-time senior concentrating in social work or sociology with a GPA that demonstrates academic success; alternates between social work and sociology)
H.E. Cheaney Endowed Scholarship (Full-time student at KSU, declared major in history or political science; at least a “B” academic average)
Outstanding Psychology Student (Academically distinguished graduating student majoring in Psychology)
Outstanding Major: Political Science
Outstanding Major: Sociology
Outstanding Major: History
## Division of Literature, Languages and Philosophy
Helen Holmes Award (Award given to the senior English major who has the highest overall average and who has a minimum of six semesters of full-time attendance at Kentucky State University)
Arsenio Alfaro Award (Awarded to second semester foreign language student who attains highest score on the competitive examination)
Senior Journalism Award (Awarded to the senior Journalism minor who has the highest overall average)
## Division of Fine Arts
Anna Margaret Garrison Riggins Award (Presented to African-American concert choir member who exemplifies academic, social and leadership skills)
Florence Gazaway Memorial Scholarship (Concert choir music major who exemplifies musical, cooperation, and good academic standards)
Outstanding Art Education Major (Art Education major who demonstrates academic success and dedication to the teaching profession)
Carl H. Smith Award of Musical Excellence: CCPOE (Music major who best represents and demonstrates the highest possible standards in the area of scholastic achievement and musical excellence)
First Christian Church Frankfort Dr. Carl H. Smith Scholarship for Excellence in Music
(For full-time and outstanding Kentucky State University choral/vocal student with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better who is active the First Christian Church Frankfort choir)
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| David Lyons and Joseph Tiggs Award for Outstanding Achievement in Gospel Choral Music (Student who best represents the highest level of achievement in the area of gospel choral music) | Most Promising Freshman Art Major Award (Exemplifies superior potential in visual arts) |
| Singer Buchanan Award for Theatrical Excellence (Theatre student who best represents and demonstrates the highest standards of theatrical excellence and achievement) | Mary E. Hill Memorial Scholarship (At least 60 credit hours; major in biology, physics, chemistry, or music; cumulative GPA 2.7; major GPA 3.0 or better in the major field; junior or senior status) |
| Winona Fletcher Award for Thespian Achievement (Student who demonstrates the highest level of growth in theatrical performance) | Buchanan-Neville Endowed Scholarship (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior with a GPA above 2.5 for a small town) |
| The William L. Dixon Award for Excellence in Jazz Performance (Music major with highest level of achievement in jazz performance) | Division of Mathematics and Sciences |
| The Mary E. Gill Endowed Scholarship (Awarded to Woodford County student participant in concert choir; exemplifies musical growth, cooperation, good academic standards) | Academic Achievement in Pre-Engineering (A GPA of 3.5 or above; major in mathematics with applied mathematics option; currently enrolled junior or senior) |
| Henry Green Award for Achievement and Instrumental Award (Music major with highest level of achievement and musical performance) | Outstanding Major in Pre-Engineering (A currently enrolled junior or senior; mathematics major with applied mathematics option selected by unit faculty; at least 12 semester credit hours in MASC courses, 6 semester hours in 300/400 level MASC; GPA of 3.0 in all MASC courses at KSU) |
| Mary E. Hill Memorial Scholarship (At least 60 credit hours; major in biology, physics, chemistry, or music; cumulative GPA 2.7; major GPA 3.0+; outstanding character) | Academic Achievement in Biology (A GPA of 3.5 or above; major in Biology; currently enrolled; junior or senior) |
| The Mary J. Robb Award (Awarded to concert choir participant who is music major or minor or major in music education who exemplifies musical excellence) | Outstanding Major in Biology (A currently enrolled junior or senior; major in biology selected by unit faculty; at least 12 semester credit hours in MASC courses, 6 semester hours in 300/400 level MASC; GPA of 3.0 in all MASC courses at KSU) |
| Outstanding Studio Art Major Award (Full-time art major with outstanding achievement in art) | Academic Achievement in Chemistry (A GPA of 3.5 or above; major in Chemistry; currently enrolled; junior or senior) |
| Thelma Johnson Award (Music/keyboard major who has significant contributions as accompanist and pianist) | Outstanding Major in Chemistry (A currently enrolled junior or senior, major in chemistry selected by unit faculty; at least 12 semester hours in MASC courses, 6 semester hours in 300/400 level MASC; GPA of 3.0 in all MASC courses at KSU) |
| The Natasha Paul et Wilson Scholarship (Outstanding freshman in concert choir) | Academic Achievement in Mathematics (A GPA of 3.5 or above; major in math; currently enrolled; junior or senior) |
| Dr. James and Rosalind Letton Scholarship (Outstanding member of concert choir) | Outstanding Major in Mathematics (A currently enrolled junior or senior major in mathematics selected by unit faculty; at least 12 semester credit hours in MASC courses; 6 semester hours in 300/400 level MASC courses at KSU) |
| Ruby Dixon Award (Scholastic and musical excellence with highest GPA) | Outstanding Major in Mathematics (A currently enrolled junior or senior major in mathematics selected by unit faculty; at least 12 semester credit hours in MASC courses; 6 semester hours in 300/400 level MASC courses at KSU) |
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| Outstanding Sophomores in Mathematics and Sciences (Currently enrolled MASC major who has completed between 45 and 59 semester hours and has a GPA of 3.5 or above) | Kentucky town)
Division of Computer Science |
| John F. Moseley Memorial Mathematics Award (Selected by Mathematics faculty based on academic performance, leadership qualities, and service to unit and peers) | Outstanding CSC Award–Senior (Highest GPA of senior CSC majors) |
| Lloyd E. Alexander Memorial Biology Award (Selected by Biology faculty based on academic performance, research, leadership qualities, and service to Unit and peers) | Outstanding CSC Award–Junior (Highest GPA of junior CSC majors) |
| Mary E. Hill Memorial Scholarship (At least 60 credit hours; major in biology, physics, chemistry, or music; cumulative GPA 2.7; major GPA 3.0+; outstanding character) | Outstanding CSC Award–Sophomore (Highest GPA of sophomore CSC majors) |
| College of Business and Computer Science | College of Professional Studies
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award (Full-time outstanding academic performance and service) |
| The School of Business
Outstanding Accounting Major (Graduating senior with the highest GPA) | Division of Applied Information Technology
Outstanding AIT Award–Senior (Highest GPA of senior AIT majors) |
| Outstanding General Business Major (Graduating senior with the highest GPA) | Outstanding AIT Award–Junior (Highest GPA of junior AIT majors) |
| Outstanding Management Major (Graduating senior with the highest GPA) | Outstanding AIT Award–Sophomore (Highest GPA of sophomore AIT majors) |
| Outstanding Marketing Major (Graduating senior with the highest GPA) | Outstanding AIT Award–Non-Traditional Student Outstanding Computer Electronics Technology Award (CET major having highest GPA above 30 earned hours) |
| Alma E. Smith Award (Junior in School of Business with at least a 3.0 GPA) | Outstanding Computer Graphic & Multimedia Production Technology Award (CGM major having highest GPA above 30 earned hours) |
| Wall Street Journal Award (Graduating senior with outstanding academic accomplishments) | Outstanding Senior in Education (GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching) |
| Christopher Chuku Memorial Scholarship (School of Business major or minor with minimum of 3.0 GPA) | Outstanding Junior in Education (GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching) |
| Outstanding Scholar-Athlete (Outstanding senior with GPA of 3.0 or better) | Outstanding Junior in Education (GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching) |
| Outstanding Business Service Award (Outstanding senior involved with service to school) | Outstanding Junior in Education (GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching) |
| Buchanan-Neville Endowed Scholarship (Sophomore, junior, or senior with a GPA above 2.5 from a small KSU CATALOGUE, 2012-2013 |
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| Outstanding Sophomore in Education
(GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching) | Patricia Bryant Memorial Scholarship (Given yearly to a student majoring in nursing and who graduated from a high school in Franklin County, Kentucky) |
| Outstanding Freshman in Education
(GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching) | Patsy O. Turner Award for Excellence in Leadership
(Awarded to a graduating sophomore student who possesses characteristics of leadership, dependability, love of nursing, compassion, and caring) |
| Mary Levi Smith Award (Outstanding student teacher) | Veneda S. Martin Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing
(Awarded to a graduating sophomore who demonstrates a genuine interest in mental health nursing through outstanding therapeutic communication skills, caring, therapeutic relationships, professionalism, dignity, showing respect and compassion) |
| The Mildred Jacobs Award (Leadership and dedication to the teaching profession)
The Handley Award (Leadership) | School of Public Administration, Social Work, and Criminal Justice |
| Alfred D. Wiley Award (GPA of 3.0 or above; demonstrates leadership, initiative, dependability, and dedication to the profession) | Public Administration Departmental Honors
(Department GPA of 3.5 or above) |
| Student National Education Association (SNEA) Award (Leadership, attends meetings and workshops) | Public Administration Honorable Mention
(Departmental GPA of 3.0-3.44) |
| Leroy Smith Award (Outstanding recreational service) | Outstanding Senior in Public Administration (Minimum of 15 hours of PUA coursework completed and a departmental GPA of at least 3.5) |
| William Exum Award (Outstanding scholarship and citizenship in physical education) | Outstanding Junior in Public Administration (Minimum of 15 hours of PUA coursework completed and a departmental GPA of at least 3.5) |
| Child Development Head-Start Scholar (Sophomores with a GPA of 3.1 or above) | Outstanding Senior in Criminal Justice (Senior majoring in criminal justice who has a GPA that demonstrates academic success and who has demonstrated commitment to the profession as both a practitioner and as a student) |
| Child Development Traditional Achiever (Juniors with a GPA of 3.1 or above) | |
| Child Development Achiever (Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above) | |
| Child Development High Achiever (Senior with a GPA of 3.5 or above) | |
| School of Nursing
Nursing Academic Award (Given yearly to graduating nursing students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher) | Ethel McClendon Award (Full-time graduating senior majoring in social work who has a GPA that demonstrates academic success and has demonstrated commitment to social work values) |
| Buchann-Nevelle Scholarship (Given every other year to a nursing student from a small town with a GPA of 2.75 or higher) | Outstanding Senior in Social Work
Outstanding Junior in Social Work |
| Dr. Juanita W. Fleming Excellence Award (Awarded to a baccalaureate nursing graduate who has consistently demonstrated qualities of academic excellence, leadership and commitment to practice and who has expressed an interest in further education/teaching) | Outstanding Junior in Criminal Justice
Outstanding Sophomore in Criminal Justice |
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| Social Work Community Service Award (Social Work student who has a GPA that demonstrates academic success and has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service) |
| A.W. Wright Award (Full-time senior concentrating in social work or sociology with a GPA that demonstrates academic success; alternates between social work and sociology) |
| Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies |
| Outstanding Whitney Young School Freshmen (Academic excellence, seriousness about academics; cooperation with other students) |
| Outstanding Whitney Young School Sophomore (Academic excellence, seriousness about academics; cooperation with other students) |
| Outstanding Whitney Young School Junior (Academic excellence, seriousness about academics; cooperation with other students) |
| Outstanding Whitney Young School Senior (Academic excellence, seriousness about academics; cooperation with other students) |
Outstanding Whitney Young School Senior Thesis Award
## Honor Roll/Dean's List Students
Whitney Young School Student Leadership Award (GPA of 3.3 or above; initiative, responsibility, creativity as student leader)
Part-time (at least one-half time) students are given special recognition for academic achievement. Students enrolled in 6 to 11 semester credit hours in which quality points are earned and whose grade-point average is 3.2 or better, will be included on the Academic Honor Roll.
A student who earns 12 or more semester credit hours for which quality points are awarded and whose grade-point average is 3.4 or better, will be included on the Dean’s List.
Frankfort Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Gamma Beta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: The “Best All-Around Senior” Award
Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Award
Delta Mu Delta, National Business Honor Society, Zeta Chi Chapter: New Inductees
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# COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix on the following pages. Each course description begins with a three-letter subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. The number on the right of each course description gives the semester credit hours for that course. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student is permitted to enroll in the course.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) meet the oral communication competency requirement. The subject prefixes for the course descriptions are as follows:
| Mr. Ron Banks (Staff Regent)
Frankfort, Kentucky | 2013 |
| Mindy Barfield, Esq.
Lexington, Kentucky | 2015 |
| Dr. Karen Bearden
Louisville, Kentucky | 2013 |
| Dr. Edwin Conner (Faculty Regent)
Frankfort, Kentucky | 2013 |
| Mr. Joseph Franklin (Student Regent)
Frankfort, Kentucky | 2013 |
| David J. Guarnieri, Esq.
Frankfort, Kentucky | 2016 |
| Dr. Lavaughn Henry
Georgetown, Kentucky | 2017 |
| Ekumene M. Lysonge, Esq.
Louisville, Kentucky | 2018 |
| Dr. Syamala H.K. Reddy
Hazard, Kentucky | 2015 |
| Mr. Charles Whitehead
Villa Hills, Kentucky | 2016 |
| Mrs. Phyllis M. Williams
Louisville, Kentucky | 2014 |
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# PRESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
Mr. John H. Jackson
1887–1898, 1907–1910
Mr. James E. Givens
1898–1900
Mr. James S. Hathaway
1900–1907, 1910–1912
Mr. Green P. Russell
1912–1923, 1924–1929
Mr. Francis M. Wood
1923–1924
Dr. Rufus B. Atwood
1929–1962
Dr. Carl M. Hill
1962–1975
Dr. William A. Butts
1975–1982
Mr. Raymond M. Burse
1982–1989
Dr. John T. Wolfe, Jr.
1990–1991
Dr. Mary Levi Smith
1991–1998
Dr. George Willis Reid
1998–2002
Dr. Paul E. Bibbins, Jr.
Interim
2002
Dr. William H. Turner
Interim
2003–2004
Dr. Mary Evans Sias
2004—
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# UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Mary Evans Sias—President
Mary Evans Sias—President
B.A., Tougaloo College; M.B.A., Abilene Christian
College; M.S., University of Wisconsin at Madison; Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Steve Mason—Chief of Staff, Special Assistant to the President
B.S., Kentucky State University; M.P.A., Kentucky State University
Joel Thierstein Ph.D.—Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., Syracuse University; M.S., Syracuse University; J.D.,
Syracuse University, Ph.D., Syracuse University
Hinfred McDuffie—Vice President for Administration, External Relations, and Development
B.S., Tuskegee University; M.S.S., Alabama State University
Anita Lockridge—Chief Financial Officer, B.S., Chicago State University; M.S., University of Memphis; C.P.A.
Lori A. Davis—General Counsel
B.A., University of Cincinnati; J.D., University of Tennessee
Denisha Hendricks, Ed.D.—Director of Athletics
B.S., University of South Carolina; M.Ed., Auburn University; Ed.D., Auburn University
Robin Geiger, Ph.D. —Director of Institution Research and Assessment
B.S.E.D., Ohio University; M.S. West Virginia Univ
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Ivory Griskell, Ph.D., CCEP. —Director of Risk Compliance/Global Edu. B.S., Stillman College; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Kennedy-Western University
## ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Joel Thierstein, Ph.D.— Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs
Beverly Downing, Ph.D. — Associate Provost
Penny Smith; Ph.D.—Assistant Provost for Outreach and Extended Programs
Teferi Tsegaye, Ph.D.—Dean, College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems/Director, Land Grant Programs
Sam O. Oleka, Ph.D.—Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Tsehai Alemayehu, Ph.D.—Dean, College of Business and Computer Science
Gashaw Lake, Ph.D.—Dean, College of Professional Studies
Sheila Stuckey, M.L.S.—Director of Blazer Library
Anne S. Butler, Ph.D.—Director of the Stewardship of Place Program
Ivory Griskell, Ph.D., CCEP. — Assistant Vice President for International Affairs
## FINANCE
Anita Lockridge—Chief Financial Officer, B.S., Chicago State University; M.S., University of Memphis; C.P.A.
Katherine Napier, M.B.A., CIA, CISA, CPA—Associate Vice President for Business Operations
Vacant — Director, Budget Policy and Planning
Gary Meiseles, M.S.—Director of Human Resources, M.S., SPHR
Tonya Montgomery, B.S.—Manager, Purchasing James Persley, B.S.—Bursar
## STUDENT SUCCESS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Larenzo Esters Ph.D.—Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management, B.A. Rust College; M.A. Jackson State University; Ed.D. Morgan State University
Jacqueline D. Gibson, Ed.D- Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Leadership Development
Jacqueline A. Faulkner, M.S., – Assistant Vice President for Retention Management and Advising Services
Vacant— Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services
Stephanie B. Bastin—Chief of University Police
Ronald T. Banks, B.S., M.H.S., M.S.—Director of Counseling/Career Planning and Placement
Floarine Wilson, B.S., APRN, M.Ed.—Director of Student Health Services
Leslie K. Thomas—Director of Student Life
Verlee Wilson, B.S., M.P.A. - Director of the Center for Academic Persistence and Success
Elizabeth S. Stamper, B.A., M.A. – Director of the Academic Center for Excellence
John Burrell, B.A., M.P.A. – Director of Student Support Services
Carol Parks, B.S., M.S.—Director of Placement & Testing
John B. Martin, B.M., M.M., M.S.—Registrar
Juan Alexander, B.S., M.A.T. - Director of Admissions
Victoria Owens, B.A. - Director of Financial Aid
Anthony Bowles – B.S., M.A.E. – Supervisor, Student One Stop Shop
## UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION, EXTERNAL RELATIONS, AND DEVELOPMENT
Hinfred McDuffie, M.S.S.—Vice President for Administration, External Relations, and Development
William Wilson, M.A. — Associate Vice President for Development and Major Gifts
Jack McNear, M.B.A. — Associate Vice President for Capital Planning, Construction, and Facilities Services
Edward Fields, B.A. —Director of Information Technology
Harold Hayes, M.B.A.—Director of Auxiliary Enterprise
Garland Higgins, M.S.—Director of Alumni Relations
Felicia Lewis, M.A. —Assistant Vice President / Director of Communications
Vacant — Director of Facilities Services
Renee Watson, M.E.D. — Director of Residence Life
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# FACULTY OF THE UNIVERSITY
AL-HAMDANI, WASIM
Professor, Division of Computer and Technical Sciences (2001);
B.S., University of Basrah, Iraq; M.S.,
Loughborough University of Technology; Ph.D.,
University of East Anglia.
ALEMAYEHU, TSEHAI
Professor/Dean College of Business and Computer Science
(2011); B.A. Berea College; M.A. University of Kentucky; Ph.D. University of Kentucky
AMADIFE, EGBUNAM N.
Professor/Chairperson, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences (1996); B.A., School of International Training; M.A., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
AMADIFE, NKECHI G.
Associate Professor, Library (1996); N.C.E., Federal College of Education, Lagos, Nigeria; B. Educ., University of Benin, Nigeria; M.L.I.S., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
ASSEFA, TIBEBE A.
Assistant Professor, College of Business and Computer Science (2012); B.S. Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; M.A. University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; M.B.A. University of Texas Pan American, Edinburgh, TX; M.S. University of Texas Pan American; Ph.D. University of Texas Pan American.
ASSIBEY-MENSAH, ALBERT O.
Associate Professor, School of Business (1994); B.S.,
Kentucky State University; M.P.A., Kentucky State
University; M.B.A., Xavier University; M.A., University
of Cincinnati; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati.
BAGLEY, CASSANDRA
Instructor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (2006); B.A. Wesleyan College; M.A., Emory University.
BAILEY, KOLOMO
Assistant Professor/Band Director, Division of Fine Arts
(2005); B.S., Florida A & M; M.Ed., Florida A & M.
BATOR, JOHN S.
Associate Professor, Division of Fine Arts (1986); B.S.,
University of Missouri-Columbia; M.Ed., University of
Missouri-Columbia; Ph.D., University of Missouri-
Columbia.
BENNETT, VERNELL
Associate Professor, Division of Fine Arts (1996); B.M., Fisk University; M.A., Eastern Michigan University
BHATTACHARYYA, SIDDHARTHA
Associate Professor/Interim Chair, Division of Computer Science (2005); B.S. Birla Institute of Technology, India; M.S. Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
BIGDELI-JAHED, FARIBA
Associate Professor/Chairperson, Division of Mathematics and Sciences (1991); B.S., University of Kentucky; M.S., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
BOURGOIS, LOUIS G., III
Professor, Division of Fine Arts (1986); B.Mus.Ed., Murray State University; M.Mus., University of Louisville; D.M.A., Ohio State University.
BOWERS, LYNN
Assistant Professor, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
(2005); B.A., Transylvania University; M.P.A.,
Kentucky State University; M.A., Spalding University;
M.S.W., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of
Kentucky.
BRADEN, RONALD
Instructor, School of Education (1998); B.S., Tennessee State University; M.S., Grambling State University.
BRENNAN, JOANN
Instructor, School of Nursing (2012); B.S. Spalding
University; M.S. McKendree University.
BROGAN, SHANNON
Associate Professor, Division of Fine Arts (2009); B.S., Ohio University; M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D., Ohio University.
BROWN, CHARLES MAX
Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences
(2011); B.S., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Colorado
BROWN, PHILIP
Assistant Professor, School of Business and Computer Science (2005); M.B.A., Bernard M. Baruch College; M.S., Carnegie-Mellon University; Ph.D., Union Institute and University.
BUCK, BARBARA
Associate Professor/Chairperson Division of Fine Arts (2001);
B.A., Fisk University; M.M., Benjamin T. Rome School
of Music, Catholic University of America; D.M.A.,
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Catholic
University of America.
BUTLER, ANNE S.
Associate Professor, Whitney Young School (1996);
B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.
BUTLER, BRETT HUNT
Associate Professor, Division of Fine Arts (1986–87; 1989);
B.M., Indiana University; M.M., Indiana University.
CASPANI, GUIDO EDMUND
Associate Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (1993); B.A., Consolata College; M.A., The Catholic University of America; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
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CHO, EUNG C.
Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences (1989); B.S.,
Seoul National University, Korea; M.S., Seoul National
University, Korea; Ph.D., Rutgers University.
COLLUM, DANNY
Associate Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (2005); B.S., Loyola University; M.F.A., George Mason University.
CORMIER, BRET
Assistant Professor, School of Education (2011); B.A., Park University; M.Ed., Texas State University San Marcos; Ed.D., University of Texas at Austin
CONNER, EDWIN L.
Associate Professor, Whitney Young School (1988); B.A., University of the South; M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
CRUZ, MINERVA
Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, Social
Work, and Criminal Justice (2008); B.A., University of
Puerto Rico; M.P.A., University of Puerto Rico; Ph.D.,
Purdue University.
DANIEL, CHRISTOPHER P.
Professor, School of Public Administration, Social Work, and
Criminal Justice (1986); B.A., Earlham College; M.A.,
University of Florida; Ph.D., University of Florida.
DASGUPTA, SID
Associate Professor, Division of Aquaculture (2001); B.S.,
Angelo State University; M.S. Texas A&M University;
Ph.D., Texas A&M University.
DAVIS, LORI A.
Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, Social
Work and Criminal Justice (2011); B.A., University of
Cincinnati; J.D., University of Tennessee College of
Law
DAVIS, TODD
Chair/ Associate Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (2004); B.A., California State University; Ph.D., Miami University.
DAVIS, VINCENT
Assistant Professor, Division of Fine Arts: Music (2012);
B.A., Kentucky State University; M.M., Bowling Green State University; D.M.A., University of Kentucky.
DESBORDE, RENE
Associate Professor, School of Business (1998); B.A., Western Catholic University; M.B.A., California State University; Ph.D., Florida State University.
DOWNEY, BEULAH
Assistant Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (1994); B.A. University of Louisville; M.A. University of Kentucky; Ph.D. University of Kentucky.
DURBOROW, ROBERT M.
Professor, Division of Aquaculture (1990); B.S., Lafayette College; M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Auburn University.
ELLIOTT, GARY
Associate Professor, Whitney Young School (1999); B.A., St. John's College; M.A., The University of Louisiana—Lafayette; Ph.D., The University of Louisiana—Lafayette.
ENGLISH, JOHN D.
Associate Professor, Division of Computer Science (1985); B.S., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ed.D., University of Kentucky.
FALLON, APRIL
Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (1997); Coordinator of the Composition
Program; B.A., North Central College; M.F.A., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., The University of Louisiana-Lafayette.
FOEGE, SUSAN
Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences
(2001); B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.S., University of Kentucky; A.B.D, University of Kentucky.
FREEMAN, TIERRA
Associate Professor, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences (2008); B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A., Towson University; Ed.S., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
FRITZ-COOK, BETTY
Associate Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (1989); B.S., University of Kentucky; M.S., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Ohio State University.
GALE, STEVEN H.
Endowed Professor of Humanities, Whitney Young School (1988); B.A., Duke University; M.A., University of California at Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of Southern California.
GILLES, ERIN
Assistant Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (2009); B.A., University of Southern Indiana; B.S., University of Southern Indiana; M.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
GOMELSKY, BORIS
Professor, Division of Aquaculture (2001); B.S.,
University of Fisheries, University of Kaliningrad; M.S.,
University Fisheries; University of Kaliningrad; Ph.D.,
Institute of Developmental Biology at Russian
Academy of Sciences.
GRAHAM, WILLIAM
Instructor, School of Education, Director for Exum Center,
College of Professional Studies (1989); B.S., Kentucky State
University; M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh.
GRAHAM-HILL, STEPHEN
Assistant Professor, School of Business (2006); B.S.,
Northern Kentucky University; M.P.A., University of
Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
GRAVES, JACQUELINE
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (2011); B.A.,
University of Kentucky; M.S., University of Kentucky
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GRIFFIN, ROBERT
Associate Professor, Division of Fine Arts (1981–84; 1988);
B.Mus., Kentucky State University; M.Mus., University
of Kentucky.
GRIFFIS, BRUCE
Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences (2000); B.A., Indiana University; A.B.D., University of Kentucky.
GULLETTE, STEPHEN E.
Instructor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (2007); B.A. Georgetown College; M.A. Miami University.
HAHN, RANDALL
Associate Professor, School of Business (2007); B.S., Murray State University; M.B.A., Murray State University; D.B.A., University of Kentucky.
HAMPTON, DANTREA
Assistant Professor, Library (2002); B.S., Kentucky State University; MSLS, University of Kentucky.
HARRINGTON, XAVIA D.
Instructor, Division of Literature, Languages & Philosophy (2012); B.A. Claflin University; M.A. Auburn University.
HAYDEN, ARTHUR
Interim Chair/Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, Social Work and Criminal Justice (2008);
B.A., Kentucky State University; M.S.W., University of Kentucky; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of Louisville.
HAYES, SHIRLEY
Instructor, Division Of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (2009); B.S.E., Arkansas State Teachers College; M.A., University of Arkansas
HAYNES, WARREN
Assistant Professor, Public Administration (2012); B.A.
Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD; M.C.R.P.
Morgan State University; M.S. E.D. City University of New York; Ph.D. University of Baltimore.
HEBBLE, ROBERT
Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences (2000); B.S., Tennessee Technological University; M.S., Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
HECKER, MARGARET PRENTICE
Associate Professor, Library (1991); B.A., Edgewood College; M.L.S., University of Wisconsin; C.A.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
HENDRICKS, DENISHA
Assistant Professor, School of Education (2010);
B.S., University of South Carolina; M.Ed.,
Auburn University; Ed.D., Auburn University.
HIGGINS, PATRICIA
Associate Professor, School of Education (1999); B.S.,
Mississippi Valley State University; M.A., Mississippi
Valley State University; Ed.D., Spalding University.
HOLMES, KIMBERLY R.
Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, Social
Work and Criminal Justice (2011); BSEE, Tuskegee
University; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology;
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas
HOLMES, SANDRA
Associate Professor, School of Nursing (2011);
B.S., Mississippi Valley State University; B.S., Memphis State University; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
JACKSON, RAPHAEL
Instructor, Library, (2011); B.A. Florida International
University; M.L.S., University of South Florida
JAVED, KAZI R.
Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences
(1996); B.S., Dickinson College; M.S., Clarkson University; Ph.D., Clarkson University.
JOHNSON, BARRY
Associate Professor, Division of Fine Arts (1984; 1989);
B.M., University of Louisville; M.M., University of
Louisville; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary; D.M.A., University of Kentucky.
JONES, JOEL
Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences
(2005); B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.A.,
University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
JONES, KEVIN
Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, Social
Work and Criminal Justice (2011); B.A., Kentucky State
University; M.S., University of Louisville; M.A.,
University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky
KASHAN, FARIBA
Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences
(2008); B.A., Shahid Beheshti University; M.A., Shahid Beheshti University; M.A., University of Louisville; Ph.D., University of Louisville.
KASONGO, MICHAEL O.
Associate Professor, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
(1994); B.S., University of Congo; M.Th., Free University of Congo School of Theology; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
KAUL, KARAN
Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences (1980); B.S.,
University of Delhi, India; M.S., University of Delhi,
India; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
KUMAR, ASHOK
Professor, Division of Computer Science (1995); B.S.,
University of Delhi; M.S., University of Delhi; M.S.,
Ball State University; Ph.D., University of Delhi.
LAKE, GASHAW W.
Professor/Dean, College of Professional Studies (1986); B.A.,
Saginaw Valley State College; M.P.A., University of
Oklahoma; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
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LANCASTER, ROBERT
Acting Chair/ Associate Professor, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences (2007); B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
LANDY, TUCKER E.
Associate Professor, Whitney Young School (1988); B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Chicago.
LIU, ZHANPING
Assistant Professor, Division of Computer Science (2011);
B.S., Nankal University; M.S., Tianjin Normal University; Ph.D., Peking University.
LOVELL, FLORENCE P.
Instructor, Division of Literature, Languages and Philosophy (1984); B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A., University of Kentucky.
MARRACCINI, PATRICIA M.
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (1995); A.D., Lake Superior State University; B.S.N., Lake Superior State University; M.S.N., University of Kentucky.
MARTIN, ANDREW
Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics and Science
(2008); B.S., University of Akron; M.S., University of Akron; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
MASON, SYLVIA
Acting Chair/ Associate Professor, School of Education (20??);
B.S., Appalachian State University; M.Ed., North Carolina Central University; Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
MAWBY, RONALD W.
Professor, Whitney Young School (1988); B.A., St. John's College; M.A., Clark University; Ph.D., Clark University.
McCOY, REBECCA
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (2010); B.S.N.,
University of Kentucky; M.S.N., Bellarmine University.
McFAYDEN, ELGIE, JR.
Associate Professor, School of Public Administration, Social Work, and Criminal Justice (2003); B.A., M.P.A., Kentucky State University; Ph.D., Clark-Atlanta University.
McGEE, SHARON
Associate Professor, Library (2000); A.A., Lindsey Wilson College; B.A., Kentucky State University; M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky.
McPARTLAND, THOMAS J.
Professor/Chair, Whitney Young School (1988); B.A.,
University of Santa Clara; M.A., University of
Washington; Ph.D., University of Washington.
MERLINO, MARA
Assistant Professor, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences (2009); B.A., Mesa State College; M.A., University of Nevada—Reno; Ph.D., University of Nevada—Reno.
MILLER, JENNIFER
Instructor, School of Nursing (2012); B.S. University of Kentucky; M.S. Indiana Wesleyan.
MIMS, STEVEN D.
Professor, Division of Aquaculture(1992); B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Auburn University.
MOORE, VICKY
Instructor, School of Nursing (2012); B.S. University of Kentucky; M.S. McKendree University.
MULDER, SHAMBRA
Assistant Professor, School of Education (2010); B.A.,
University of Kentucky; M.S., University of Kentucky;
Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
MUSTAFA, SALEEMA
Instructor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (2008); B.A., Emory University; M.A.T., Agnes Scott College.
NEMETH, CAMILLA CAROLYN
Instructor, Division of Literature, Languages and Philosophy;
B.A., M.A. Rank I, Western Kentucky University
OBI, SUNDAY
Professor, School of Education (1999); B.A.,
Norfolk State University; M.A., Norfolk State
University; Ed.D., Universidad Inca Gacilaso De La
Vega (Lima, Peru).
OBIELODAN, JAMES B.
Associate Professor, School of Business (2001); B.Th., Igbaja Theological Seminary; B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University; M.B.A., Michigan State University.
OLEKA, SAM O.
Professor/Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies (1996); B.Th., Igbaja Theological Seminary; B.A., Bryan College Dayton Tennessee; M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School; M.A., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
OLINGER, BETTY H.
Associate Professor/Chairperson, School of Nursing (2004);
B.S.N., Berea College; M.S.N., University of Kentucky;
Ed.D, University of Kentucky.
PEARSON, PATRICIA A.
Professor, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences (1984);
B.A., Tennessee State University; M.S., Tennessee State University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
POLSON, SUZETTE M. Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences (1997); B.S., Davidson College; Ph.D., Emory University.
RAINEY, JO ANNE
Associate Professor, School of Education (1999); B.A., Emory University; M.Ed., Georgia State University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
RAJENDRAN, NARAYANAN
Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences
(2004); B.S., University of Madras; M.S., Bharathidasan
University; Ph.D., Bharathidasan University.
RICHARD, LEON
Professor, Division of Fine Arts (1977); B.S., Tennessee State University; M.Mus., Roosevelt University; D.M.A., Memphis State University.
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RIVERS, RICHARD
Professor, School of Business; B.B.A., Southern Methodist University; M.B.A., Kent State University; D.B.A., Kent State University
ROSS, SCOTT
Assistant Professor, Division of Fine Arts: Art (2012); B.A.,
Eckerd College, FL; M.F.A., Southern Illinois
University, Edwardsville, IL.
RUTLEDGE, DANIEL R.
Assistant Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (1967); A.B., University of North Carolina; M.A., University of North Carolina.
RYE, REBA
Associate Professor, Division of Fine Arts (2001); B.F.A., University of Alabama; M.F.A., Syracuse University.
SARTIN, SHARON
Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, Social
Work, and Criminal Justice (2009); Diploma, Watterson
College; B.A., Kentucky State University; M.S.W., Kent
School—University of Louisville.
SCHEFFLER, FRED L.
Associate Professor, Division of Computer Science (1996);
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., Eastern
Kentucky University; Ed.D., University of Kentucky.
SEAGO, TRENA
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (1999); A.S.,
Kentucky State University; B.S.N., McKendree College
M.S.N., Bellarmine University.
SEALS, ALVIN M.
Associate Professor, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
(1968); B.A., Philander Smith College; M.A., University of Kentucky.
SHABAZZ, DAVID
Assistant Professor of Journalism (2003); B.A., Benedict
College, M.A., University of South Carolina, MAEd.,
Wake Forest University
SHALE, MARK H.
Professor, Whitney Young School (1988); B.A., University of Wisconsin, M.A., University of Wisconsin, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
SHELTON, CYNTHIA LYNNE
Associate Professor, Whitney Young School (2005); B.A.,
Wayne State University; M.P.A., Kentucky State
University; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D.,
University of Kentucky.
SHELTON, ROOSEVELT O.
Professor, Division of Fine Arts (1988); B.S., Mississippi State University; M.Mus.Ed., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
SHEN, CHI
Associate Professor, Division of Computer Science (2005); B.S.,
Chongqing University; M.S., Chinese Academy of
Science; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
SHIELDS, GEORGE W.
Professor/Chairperson, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (1985); A.B., University of Louisville; M.A., University of Louisville; Ph.D., University of Chicago.
SINGLETARY, GILBERT
Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, Social
Work and Criminal Justice (2011); B.A., University of
Kentucky; M.S., University of Louisville; M.A.,
University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
SIPES, KIMBERLY
Assistant to the Dean/Assistant Professor, School of Business
(2000); B.S., University of Kentucky; M.S., University
of Kentucky; M.A.,
University of Kentucky.
SLUSS, TAMARA
Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences
(2005); B.S., University of Louisville; M.S., University
of Louisville; Ph.D., University of Louisville.
SMITH, GLORIA J.
Associate Professor, School of Business (1988); B.S., Husson College; M.B.A., University of Maine; Ed.D., University of Kentucky.
SMITH, HELEN
Assistant Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (2007); B.A., University of California; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of California.
SMITH, PETER A.
Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (1996); B.A., Long Island University; M.A., Long Island University; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
SOKAN, AMANDA
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (2011); B.L., University of Buckingham; B.S., University of Lagos; M.A., University of Kentucky.
STANLEY, THOMAS
Associate Professor, School of Business (2011); B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
STOKES, KARAH
Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and
Philosophy (1997); B.A., University of Mississippi; M.A.,
University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Miami.
STRICKLAND-HILL, MARVA Y.
Assistant Professor, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences (1992); B.A., Clark University; M.A., Atlanta University; Ph.D., Atlanta University.
STUCKEY, SHEILA A.
Associate Professor/Director of Libraries, Library (1994);
B.S., South Carolina State University; M.L.S.,
University of Pittsburgh.
TATE, DEBBRA
Instructor/Acquisitions and Resource Planning Librarian,
Library (2007); B.A., Berea College; M.S.L.S., University
of Kentucky.
TEGEGNE, BEKELE
Assistant Professor, Library (2004); A.A., College of Teacher Education, Addis, Ababa, Ethiopia; M.A., Byelorussia State University; M.A., Boston University; M.L.I.S., Catholic University of America.
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THOMAS, REGINALD L.
Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, Social
Work, and Criminal Justice (1984); B.A., Dartmouth
College; J.D., Harvard University.
TIDWELL, JAMES H.
Professor/Chair, Division of Aquaculture (1987); B.S.,
University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.S., Salford
University; Ph.D., Mississippi State University.
VOLLEFSEIN, MARK
Assistant Professor, Division of Fine Arts: Music (2012); B.A.
Washington University, St. Louis, MO; M.M.
University of Cincinnati; A.B.D. University of Cincinnati.
TRAMMELL, JERRY P.
Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy (1983); A.B., Berea College; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Ohio University.
TRAMMELL, SANDRA
Director of AWA/Instructor, Division of Literature,
Languages, and Philosophy (1985); B.A., Ohio University;
M.A.T., University of
Louisville.
TREADWAY, SCOTT
Associate Professor, School of Nursing (2010); B.S.,
Berea College; M.S.N., Eastern Kentucky University;
Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
TSEGAYE, TEFERI
Professor/ Dean, College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems (2011); B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., University of Maryland.
TURAY, ABDUL M.
Interim Chair & Professor of Economics, College of Business & Computer Science (2012); B.A. Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA; M.A. Atlanta University; Ph.D. University of Oklahoma.
ULRICH, STEPHEN
Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, Social
Work, and Criminal Justice (2009); B.S.Ed., University of
Southern Indiana; M.S.Ed., Indiana State University;
M.Div., St. Meinrad School of Theology; B.S.W.,
Brescia University; M.S.S.W., University of Louisville;
Ph.D., University of Louisville.
UNUAKHALU, MICHAEL
Associate Professor, Division of Computer Science (1989); B.S.,
Kentucky State University; M.P.A., Kentucky State
University; M.S., Atlanta University; Ph.D., University
of Kentucky.
VEDDER, CATHERINE
Assistant Professor, Division of Literature, Languages,
Philosophy (2004); A.A., Jefferson State Junior College;
B.A., University of Alabama; M.A., University of
Alabama; M.A., Cornell University; Ph.D., Cornell
University.
REAGAN-WALLIN, NANCY
Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences
(1994); B.S., Saint Mary College; M.S. Western Carolina University; Ph.D., University of Chicago.
WALSTON, HERMAN E.
Professor, School of Education/ Grants Facilitator, (1976–87; 1988); B.S., Alabama A & M University; M.Ed., Alabama A & M University; Ed.S., University of Toledo, Ed.D., Vanderbilt University.
WALTER, BOBBY
Instructor, Library, (2012;) B.S., Southern Arkansas
University; M.S. Wayne State University.
WEBSTER, CARL D.
Professor, Division of Aquaculture (1993); B.A., Drew University; M.Sc., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Auburn University.
WEICK, GEORGE P.
Professor/Whitney Young School (1988); B.A., University of Kentucky, M.A., University of London, Ph.D., University of London.
WILHELM, PAUL
Associate Professor, School of Business (2006); B.A.,
University of Missouri; M.B.A., University of Missouri;
M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
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ADAMS, DAVID
Associate Professor/Chairperson, Division of Mathematics and Sciences; B.S., Indiana University; M.S., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
State University, 1978-2000.
ALLEN, HOMER E.
Associate Professor, Division of Fine Arts, B.S., Brescia
College; M.A., Murray State University. Kentucky State University, 1972–2003.
BARNES, WILLIAM T.
Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Education; B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; M.A., Eastern Kentucky University. Kentucky State University, 1968–1985.
BEARDEN, WILLIAM
Professor/Chairman, Department of Industrial Education; B.S., Tuskegee Institute; M.S., Bradley University; Ed.D., Bradley University. Kentucky State University 1970–1987.
CHACKO, C. ABRAHAM
Professor, Department of Education; B.R.E., Spicer Memorial College, India; M.A., Philippine Union College; M.S., Indiana University; Ed.D., Indiana University. Kentucky State University, 1969–1986.
CHAWLA, LOUISE
Associate Professor, Whitney Young School; B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Bryn Mawr College; Ph.D., City University of New York. Kentucky State University, 1984-2006.
CHEANEY, HENRY E.
Professor, Area of History and Political Science; A.B., Kentucky State University; A.M., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Chicago. Kentucky State University, 1936–1982.
CHEANEY, ORA-MAE
Assistant Professor, Department of Home Economics; B.S.,
Kentucky State University; M.S., R.D., Indiana University.
Kentucky State University, 1957–1976.
COLTHARP, MARCELLUS T.
Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences; B.S., The University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin. Kentucky State University, 1969–1996.
COOKE, CATHERINE
Associate Professor, School of Nursing; B.A., Western Kentucky University; B.S.N., Spalding College; M.S.N., University of Kentucky. Kentucky State University, 1976-2010.
FLEMING, WILLIAM J.
Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences; B.S., Central State University; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., Howard University. Kentucky State University, 1967--1992.
FLETCHER, WINONA
Professor, Department of English and Director of
Dramatic Arts; A.B., Johnson C. Smith University; M.A.,
State University of Iowa; Ph.D., Indiana University;
Post-Doctoral Study, African Study Seminar in West
Africa. Kentucky State University, 1951-1952; 1953-1978
GERSHMAN, DONNA G.
Assistant Professor, Division of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; B.S., Kentucky State University; M.S., University of Kentucky. Kentucky State University, 1970–1991.
GILES, BROOKS
Director, Department of Maintenance and Operation; Assistant Professor; B.S., Maryland State College; M.A., Ohio State University; Advance Study, Ohio State University.
Kentucky State University, 1958-1987.
GREENLAND, THOMAS G.
Professor of Psychology; B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Kentucky State University, 1973–2004.
HARRIS, LEE CHARLES
Associate Professor, School of Nursing; B.S., Kentucky State University; Diploma, Freedman's Hospital School of Nursing; M.S.P.H., University of Kentucky; M.P.H., Johns Hopkins University; Ed.D., University of Kentucky.
Kentucky State University, 1968-1973, 1975-1999.
HELM, FINLEY
Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; M.A., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky. Kentucky State University, 1984–2004.
HUGHES, THOMAS
Professor, Division of Computer and Technical Sciences; B.A.,
University of Northern Iowa; A.M., Indiana University;
Ph.D., University of Kentucky. Kentucky State
University, 1982-2006.
JOHNSON, MARVIN
Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences; B.S.,
Kentucky State University; A.M., Indiana University;
M.A., University of Kentucky. Kentucky State
University, 1966-1969, 1972-1977, 1978-2006.
JONES, WILLIAM WARREN
Associate Professor/Acting Chairperson, Department of
Mathematics and Physics; B.S., Johnson C. Smith University;
M.S., Cornell University. Kentucky State University,
1929–1972.
KING, RUTH
Associate Professor/Chairperson, Department of Home Economics;
B.S., Kentucky State University, M.A., Michigan State
University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee. Kentucky
State University, 1962–1987.
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LEADINGHAM, JO G.
Associate Professor, Division of Fine Arts; B.A., Austin Pea State University; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky. Kentucky State University, 1977-2001.
LEE, CHUNG JA
Professor, School of Education; B.S., Seoul National University; M.S., University of Massachusetts; Ph.D.
Purdue University. Kentucky State University, 1970-1999.
LOCKYER, CHARLES R.
Professor/Chairperson, Department of Computer Science; B.S.,
Miami University; M.A., Miami University; Ph.D.,
University of Kentucky. Kentucky State University,
1969–1978; 1981–1986.
LUNDBERG, NEDRA D.
Assistant Professor of English; B.A., University of South Dakota; M.A., University of Kentucky. Kentucky State University, 1976–2005.
LYONS, DONALD
Associate Professor, Blazer Library; A.B., Kentucky State University; M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky. Kentucky State University, 1971–1995.
MARTIN, VENEDA S.
Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing; Diploma,
St. Joseph Infirmary School of Nursing; B.S.N.,
University of the State of New York; M.S.N., University
of Louisville; M.S., University of Louisville. Kentucky
State University, 1975-2003.
McDANIEL, KAREN
Professor/Director, Blazer Library. B.S., Berea College;
M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky. Kentucky State
University, 1975-1983; 1989-2005.
McLENDON, ETHEL L.
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Criminal Justice; B.A., North Carolina College; M.S., Tennessee State University. Kentucky State University, 1963–1986.
MILLER, DOROTHY C.
Associate Professor of English; B.A., Cumberland College;
M.A., Eastern Kentucky University; Ed.S., Bowling
Green State University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State
University. Kentucky State University, 1986–2005.
MIRANDA, BARBARA C.
Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing; B.A., Ursuline College; B.S.N., Spalding College; M.S., Spalding College.
Kentucky State University, 1973–1993.
MOORE, ALAN C.
Professor, Division of Fine Arts; B.Mus., Peabody
Conservatory; M.Mus., Yale University; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa. Kentucky State University, 1971-2009.
MORGAN, CONSTANCE
Lecturer, School of Nursing; Diploma, St. Joseph Hospital
School of Nursing; B.S.N., Eastern Kentucky University.
Kentucky State University, 1983-2006.
MORGAN, NEVILLE
Professor/ Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; B.A., St. Francis College; M.A., University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. Kentucky State University, 1975-2000.
MORRIS, EDDIE W.
Professor, Division of Education and Human Services; B. A.,
Paine College; M.A., Washington University; Ed.D.,
University of Kentucky. Kentucky State University,
1965–1995.
NAVE, BETTY
Assistant Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy; A.B., University of Kentucky; M.A., Columbia University. Kentucky State University, 1970–1988.
PETIT, NICHOLAS
Associate Professor of English. B.S., Massachusetts Maritime Academy; B.A., Northeastern University; M.A., Northeastern University. Kentucky State University, 1969–2003.
QUARLES, BONITA
Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N.,
University of Kentucky; M.S.N., University of Kentucky.
Kentucky State University, 1980-2002.
RIDGEL, GERTRUDE C.
Professor, Division of Mathematics and Sciences; B.S., West Virginia State College; M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D. University of Wisconsin. Kentucky State University, 1960–1986.
ROQUEMORE, ROBERT
Associate Professor, School of Public Administration, Social Work,
and Criminal Justice (1999); B.A., Chapman
College; M.A., Pepperdine University; Ed.D., Memphis
State University.
SMITH, CARL H.
Professor, Division of Fine Arts; B. Mus. Ed., Lincoln University; M. Mus., Tulsa University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. Kentucky State University, 1958–1996.
SMITH, MARY L..
Professor, Division of Education; B.S., Jackson State University; M.A., Ed.D., University of Kentucky.
Kentucky State University, 1972–1998.
STANLEY, THOMAS O.
Professor, School of Business;
TAYLOR, RICHARD L.
Professor, Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy;
B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A., University of
Louisville; J.D., University of Louisville; Ph.D., University
of Kentucky. Kentucky State University, 1975-2009.
TURNER, PATSY O.
Assistant Professor/Chairperson, Department of Nursing;
Diploma, Louisville General Hospital School of Nursing;
B.S.N., Tuskegee Institute; M.S.N., Indiana University.
Kentucky State University, 1970-2000.
WEATHERS, MARY COSBY
Associate Professor of Social Work/Chair, Division of Social
Work and Criminal Justice; B.A., Howard University;
M.S.S.W., University of Louisville; Ph.D., University of
Tennessee. Kentucky State University, 1989–2005.
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WOELFEL, MARTHA J
Associate Professor of Biology; B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A.T., University of Louisville. Kentucky State University, 1976–2004.
WOODS, DON ANTHONY
Professor, School of Public Administration; B.S., Tennessee State University; M.P.A., Tennessee State University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. Kentucky State University, 1984-2003.
WRIGHT, JUANITA H.
Associate Professor, Department of Education; A.B., Kentucky State University; M.A., University of Kentucky.
Kentucky State University, 1973–1989.
WRIGHT, LILLIAN T.
Assistant Librarian and Assistant Professor; B.S., Alabama State College; M.S.L.S., Atlanta University. Kentucky State University, 1949–1983.
