| August 17 | Wednesday—Residence halls open for fall semester |
| August 17-19 | Wednesday—Friday—New student orientation |
| August 17 | Wednesday—Registration for new students |
| August 18-19 | Thursday—Friday—Continuing students register or complete registration |
| August 20 | Saturday—Classes begin |
| August 26 | Friday—Last day of late registration |
| Friday—Last day to add/change registration |
| Friday—Fall payment deadline |
| September 5 | Monday—Academic holiday (Labor Day) |
| September 6 | Tuesday—Students dropped for non-payment |
| September 9 | Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to departments for the Spring 2005 semester Spring 2012 semester |
| September 16 | Friday—Last day for departments to submit Applications for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Spring 2012 semester |
| TBA | Friday—Founder’s Day |
| TBA | Saturday—Homecoming |
| October 8-14 | Saturday—Friday—Midterm assessment/examinations |
| October 14 | Friday—Last day for students to submit work for Incomplete grade received in Spring & Summer 2011 semester/session |
| October 17 | Monday—All midterm grades to be input by departments no later than 12:00 noon |
| October 24 | Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from Spring and Summer sessions 2011 due in the Office of the Registrar |
| October 26-28 | Rising Junior Assessment |
| October 28 | Friday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a “W” Student evaluations of faculty |
| Oct 31-Nov 11 | Faculty advisement period for student course selection for the Spring and Summer 2012 semester/session |
| November 1-30 | Wednesday—Friday - Thanksgiving holiday |
| November 23 | Monday—Classes resume |
| November 28 | Friday—Last day of classes |
| December 9 | Saturday—Friday—Final examinations |
| December 10-16 | Tuesday—Academic holiday (Gubernatorial inauguration); Reading Day (no exams except for Tuesday evening classes) |
| December 13 | Friday—Semester ends |
| December 16 | Pilot Fall Commencement Convocation |
| December 17 | Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon |
## SPRING SEMESTER 2012
| January 16 | Monday—Academic holiday (Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday) |
| January 20 | Friday—Last day of late registration
Friday—Last day to add/change registration
Friday—Spring payment deadline |
| January 23 | Monday—Student's dropped for non-payment |
| February 3 | Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to departments for the Summer session and Fall semester 2012 |
| February 10 | Friday—Last day for departments to submit an Application for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Summer session and Fall semester 2012 |
| March 3-9 | Saturday—Friday—Midterm assessment/examinations |
| March 9 | Friday—Last day for students to submit work for an incomplete grade received in the Fall 2011 semester |
| March 10-16 | Saturday—Friday—Spring vacation |
| March 17 | Saturday—Classes resume |
| March 19 | Monday—All midterm grades to be input by departments no later than 12:00
Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from the Fall 2011 semester due in the Office of the Registrar |
| March 21-23 | Wednesday—Friday—Rising Junior Assessment |
| March 23 | Friday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W" |
| March 24-April 6 | Student evaluations of faculty |
| April 2 - 30 | Faculty advisement period for student course selection for the Summer session and Fall 2012 semester |
| April 28-May 4 | Saturday—Friday—Final examinations for prospective graduates |
| May 4 | Friday—Last day of classes |
| May 4 | Friday—Commencement Convocation |
| May 5-11 | Saturday—Friday—Final examinations |
| May 7 | Monday—All grades for prospective graduates to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon |
| May 9 | Wednesday—Reading Day (no exams except for Wednesday evening classes) |
| May 11 | Friday—Semester ends |
| May 14 | Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon |
May 14 Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon
## SUMMER SESSION 2012
| June 1 | Friday—Residence halls open for summer session |
| June 1 | Friday—Regular registration for summer session |
| June 2 | Saturday—Classes begin |
| June 6 | Wednesday—Last day of late registration |
| Wednesday—Last day to add/change registration |
| June 15 | Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Summer session and Fall semester 2012 |
| June 23-29 | Saturday—Friday—Midterm assessment/examinations |
| July 4 | Wednesday—Academic holiday (Independence Day) |
| July 9 | Monday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W" |
| July 21-27 | Saturday—Friday—Final examinations |
| July 27 | Friday—Session ends |
| July 30 | Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon |
Students should check the KSU Web site each semester for any calendar changes which may have been approved after the publication of this Calendar.
===== PAGE 16 =====
# THE UNIVERSITY: A HISTORY OF PUBLIC SERVICE
## MORE THAN A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
From its modest beginnings as a small normal school for the training of black teachers for the black schools of Kentucky, Kentucky State University has grown and evolved to become the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution, serving students without regard to their race, age, sex, national origin, or economic status.
The University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky. During the euphoria of Frankfort’s 1886 centennial celebration, when vivid recollections of the Civil War remained, the city’s 4,000 residents were keenly interested in having the new institution located in Frankfort. Toward that end, the city donated $1,500—a considerable amount in 1886 dollars—and a site on a scenic bluff overlooking the town. This united display of community enthusiasm and commitment won the day. The new college was located in Frankfort in spite of competition from several other cities.
Recitation Hall (now Jackson Hall), the college’s first building, was erected in 1887. The new school opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.
In 1890 the institution became a land grant college, and the departments of home economics, agriculture, and mechanics were added to the school’s curriculum. The school produced its first graduating class of five students in the spring of that year. A high school was organized in 1893. This expansion continued into the twentieth century in both name and program. In 1902, the name was changed to Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Persons. The name was changed again in 1926 to Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons. In the early 1930's the high school was discontinued, and in 1938 the school was named the Kentucky State College for Negroes. The term “for Negroes” was dropped in 1952. Kentucky State College became a university in 1972, and in 1973 the first graduate students enrolled in its School of Public Affairs.
Kentucky State University’s 882-acre campus includes a 204-acre agricultural research farm and a 306-acre environmental education center.
Kentucky State University is the smallest of Kentucky’s public universities with an enrollment of approximately 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:
Students: 73% full time
27% part time
65% residents of Kentucky
35% non-Kentucky residents
59% African American
28% white
13% other
Faculty: 30% African American
55% white
5% Asian
10% other
Kentucky State University today has more than 43 campus structures to serve its family. Many courses are taught each academic year in off-campus classes throughout Franklin County and the surrounding six-county service area. The University’s student-faculty ratio is the lowest among public institutions of higher learning in Kentucky.
Today’s students have the opportunity to receive an associate (two-year) degree in three disciplines, a baccalaureate (four-year) degree in 24 disciplines—several of which have optional specializations—and a master’s degree in five disciplines. Students may also elect to prepare for professional schools through the University’s arrangements with the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, the University of Maryland at College Park, Vanderbilt University, Meharry Medical College, Florida A&M University, Northern Kentucky University, Auburn University, Tuskegee University, Southern College of Optometry (Memphis), the University of Houston, and the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
===== PAGE 17 =====
## VISION
In the twenty-first century, Kentucky State University, a diverse and unique liberal studies 1890 Land Grant institution, will be a comprehensive institution that effectively utilizes its resources to create an exceptional learning community. In its curricula, services, and outreach, Kentucky State University will remain committed to its rich heritage and dedicated to its future. Outstanding faculty and staff will prepare leaders committed to continuous improvement of the opportunities for expression and participation in the life of the University, the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
## MISSION
Kentucky State University, building on its legacy of achievement as a historically black, liberal arts, and 1890 land-grant university, affords access to and prepares a diverse student population of traditional and non-traditional students to compete in a multifaceted, ever-changing global society by providing student-centered learning while integrating teaching, research, and service through high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs. Kentucky State University is committed to keeping relevant its legacy of service by proactively engaging the community in partnerships on civic projects driven by the objective of positively impacting the quality of life of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
KSU’s liberal arts programs draw upon the unique diversity of the institution and its African-American heritage. As an 1890 Land Grant institution, KSU is committed to providing quality research and other community outreach initiatives. The work of the Office of Governmental Training meets the institution’s statutory responsibility to serve public employees in the Commonwealth. Teacher education and other selected undergraduate and graduate programs are articulated through agreements with other institutions in the system.
Admissions guidelines are consistent with the system wide policy to provide broad access to our small classes within a nurturing and stimulating environment that prepares undergraduate and graduate students to become successful citizens and professionals.
KSU is ever vigilant in its resolve to collaborate with other institutions in the Commonwealth to increase the effectiveness of Kentucky’s postsecondary system, especially in the promotion of cost effectiveness, quality assurance, and accountability.
## Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards that exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Postsecondary Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional guidelines shall be consistent with the system-wide policy for admitting underprepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.
## Degree Levels
Selective associate degree and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master’s degree programs based on demonstrated need, with a priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.
## Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree program priorities at the associate (A), baccalaureate (B), and master's (M) levels that may include the following: education (B, M); business (B, M); computer science (B, M); nursing (A, B); human services (B); public administration (B, M); and aquaculture/aquatic science (M).
## Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state government employees.
## Service and Research Functions
As the Commonwealth's 1890 Land Grant institution, Kentucky State University shall fulfill its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accordance with the mission of the University. Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such
===== PAGE 18 =====
materials available for casual study and scholarly research. As the comprehensive institution located in the capital city, Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.
## Collaborative Ventures
The priority master’s degree programs offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits from other institutions toward degree completion.
## Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or nonproductive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the University’s mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performances shall be the foundation of the University’s assessment and accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.
## KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY: ONE OF A KIND
KSU’s location in Frankfort, Kentucky’s capital city, permits the University to offer unique and outstanding state government student internships that cannot be matched by any other Kentucky higher education institution. Kentucky State University’s educational mission, though centered on degree programs that emphasize liberal studies, also places considerable importance on the University’s public service commitments. State government training capabilities are under the auspices of the Governmental Services Center at Kentucky State University. Thousands of state government employees are drawn annually to the University’s campus to attend workshops and seminars.
Kentucky State University is truly unique among the state’s public universities. The University, now well into its second century of educational service to Kentucky and the nation, continuously seeks to become an even more vital educational entity and to achieve excellence as a liberal studies institution that is second to none.
===== PAGE 19 =====
## THE SETTING
## ON THE HILL
Going to college is more than just going to class, and at Kentucky State University an important part of the student experience is the mix of activities, cultural events, and recreation that make up life on the campus which sits upon a scenic hill overlooking Frankfort. Students have many opportunities to enjoy themselves outside the classroom. The calendar includes concerts and dances; swimming activities; talent shows; homecoming activities; intercollegiate football, baseball, softball, volleyball, and basketball games; and cross country, track and field, golf, and tennis competitions.
Intramural competition provides an outlet for many students. Among the men's, women's, and coed intramural activities are archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, softball, flag football, swimming, track, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball. In the local area, recreational opportunities include boating, water skiing, camping, cycling, fishing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, jogging, and weight training, as well as the nearly limitless sightseeing that Kentucky's historic and scenic Bluegrass region offers. The University dedicated, during its May 1995 Commencement program, the William Exum Center, a nearly $12,000,000,123,000-square foot multipurpose facility to meet present and future University needs for health, physical education, and recreation programs. Designed for University student use, the William Exum Center contains four multipurpose playing courts with electronic scoreboards and spectator areas in its gymnasium; an eight-lane indoor swimming pool with an adjacent diving well; four racquetball courts equipped with injury-preventing "floating floors"; a fully equipped fitness center with aerobic machines and weight-training equipment; a 2,000 square-foot-dance studio lined with mirrored walls and bars; a gymnastics area equipped with uneven bars, safety mats, and belts; and a second-level jogging track suspended above the gymnasium area.
Bradford Hall has practice rooms and rehearsal halls available for instrumental and vocal ensembles. The Bradford Hall Auditorium and Little Theatre are available for concerts, lectures, and plays. Art and photography exhibitions attended by the public from Frankfort and the surrounding area as well as by University students, faculty, and staff are presented in the Jackson Hall Gallery and Blazer Library.
Cultural experiences are considered an integral part of a liberal studies education. Numerous cultural events are scheduled throughout every academic year —many by the University and many by local organizations that use campus facilities for events open to students as well as to the general public.
Public figures spanning the spectrum of political and human endeavors appear often at Kentucky State University. In recent years, these figures have appeared at convocations or special events, and they have included, among others, poet Gwendolyn Brooks; United States Senator William Proxmire; actress Cicely Tyson; author Alex Haley; American philosopher Mortimer Adler; UPI White House Correspondent Helen Thomas; former Ms. America Debbie Turner; the Reverend Jessie Jackson; NAACP executive director Benjamin Hooks; journalist and former White House press secretary Jody Powell; historian David Brion Davis; comedian Sinbad; singers Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.; tennis star Arthur Ashe, Jr.; football star Roderick Hill; classics performer Frank E. Fowle III; professional football coach Dan Reeves; author Terri McMillan; Harvard Professor of Psychiatry Alvin Pouissant; neurochemist Ivan Mefford; poet John Ciardi; high school principal Joe Clark; social commentator Tony Brown; jazz and classical musician David Baker; World Bank official Gretchen Handwerger; former Heavy Weight Champion of the World Muhammad Ali; former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrel H. Bell; former first lady Rosalyn Carter; author and Soviet defector Vladimir N. Sakharov; Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Moneta Sleet, Jr.; Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton; Olympic Gold Medalist Edwin Moses; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter Dr. Bernice King; and social activist Bobby Seals. Most of the Frankfort Arts Foundation's annual presentations—which include symphonic concerts, ballets, play productions, and operas—take place on the Kentucky State University campus.
===== PAGE 20 =====
## THE STATE CAPITAL:
## AN EXTENDED CAMPUS
Frankfort, the capital city of Kentucky and the home of Kentucky State University, lies on the western edge of the state's Bluegrass Region. The city of 30,000, which is more than 200 years old, grew along the banks of the Kentucky River in a small valley bordered by limestone cliffs. Preservation of historic structures throughout the city adds to its picturesque quality. Easily accessible by major highways, Frankfort is within a short drive of Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati.
Frankfort’s history is rich with familiar names and events. Daniel and Rebecca Boone are buried in a cemetery overlooking the city, just a few minutes’ walk from Kentucky State University’s campus. In the old Statehouse, Aaron Burr was brought before a grand jury on the charge of treason. The Military History Museum contains artifacts going back to the Revolutionary War and Civil War periods. Old houses at the Corner of Celebrities, located in the city’s oldest residential neighborhood, have at different times been the residences of governors, Supreme Court judges, senators, and other noted statesmen. The Old Capitol Building is a finely restored example of Greek Revival architecture and the first public work by renowned architect Gideon Shryock. Its marble double-spiral staircase is a beautiful example of innovative design and superb craftsmanship.
The Orlando Brown House, also designed by Shryock, and Liberty Hall, built by statesman John Brown, served as meeting places for such famous figures as Zachary Taylor, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, and Theodore Roosevelt. These two houses, along with the Glen Willis House, provide the city with beautiful areas for public receptions and with formal gardens along the river.
Today, offices of state government, the University, and local organizations join together to provide the city with places and events of interest. Beautifully planted gardens at the new State Capitol and throughout the city establish pleasant and congenial surroundings. The Frankfort Arts Foundation brings nationally recognized talent to Frankfort for musical and theatrical productions. Art galleries show works by the widely known late local painter Paul Sawyier along with shows by other nationally and locally known artists. The Game Farm, established in 1944 by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, is only three miles from downtown Frankfort. In addition to its woods and lakes, which serve as rest and feeding areas for migratory birds, almost all of Kentucky's native animal species are in residence.
Frankfort is a diverse community that offers Kentucky State University students a variety of opportunities for recreation and personal growth. Students can choose to be a part of this community in a variety of ways. It offers access to a rich cultural and historical perspective while providing avenues for involvement in civic and community affairs.
===== PAGE 21 =====
## The Land Grant Division
Kentucky State University is one of eighteen 1890 Land Grant institutions that were mandated by the Morrill Act of 1890 to conduct research, extension, and teaching in the food and agricultural sciences. This fact enables Kentucky State University (KSU) to offer many opportunities for students interested in learning more about a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to the food and agricultural sciences, natural sciences, family science, consumer science, social science, and community development.
The mission of the Land Grant Program has evolved in alignment with the culture and climate of society, becoming more centered on increasing vitality in families and local communities in addition to the individual citizen. This evolution is reflected in the revised mission of Land Grant:
To help diverse groups gain knowledge and apply research-based information, through traditional and non-traditional methods, for the purpose of solving agricultural, educational, economic, and social problems on all geographic levels.
The Land Grant Program at KSU receives a significant portion of funds from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which provides programmatic oversight, regulation, and guidance. Such USDA Mission Areas as the Cooperative State Research, Extension, and Education Service (CSREES) are dedicated to assisting Land Grant universities across the nation in implementing strategic initiatives of USDA through programs that enable such universities to conduct research, teaching, and public service (referred to as Extension Service) in a manner that enhances the infrastructure of participating universities. To ensure that participating universities do not suffer adverse financial burdens in the conduct of federally mandated programming, the federal government implemented a system that requires state governments to match federal allocations of funds to the universities.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture Liaison Officer is located on the campus to counsel Land Grant administrators and students on national initiatives, and opportunities for partnership with USDA. This person also works with high school and college students by exposing them to career opportunities in the food and agricultural sciences. College students are eligible for internships while enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Additionally, the Liaison Officer promotes and accepts applications for the USDA 1890 Scholars Program, which offers a full scholarship package (tuition, room & board, computer, etc.) to high school graduates who are interested in working for USDA after completion of their undergraduate studies.
The Land Grant Program at KSU currently has four sections. The traditional sections are the Community Research Service (CRS) and Cooperative Extension Program (CEP). Two new sections, Aquaculture and Educational Outreach, have been added over several decades due to expansion of strategic foci. This expansion was driven by increased challenges faced by constituents that Land Grant saw the ability to influence positively.
## COMMUNITY RESEARCH SERVICE (CRS)
Research responsibilities are primarily conducted at the University by the Community Research Service. Currently, research is being conducted in a broad range of disciplines: aquaculture, natural resources, small animal science (especially goats), crop diversification, human nutrition, health, home economics (family financial management), plant and soil science, community development, rural development, apiculture, and bio-technology. Scientists with diversified educational backgrounds as well as domestic and international experiences are involved in outstanding research, including projects in warm- and cold-water fish production, water quality, genetic alteration of crops, environmental toxicology, plant tissue culture, integrated pest management, horticulture, apiculture, and nutritional problems of the elderly.
The Atwood Agricultural Research Facility houses the principal laboratories and serves as the hub for program activities. Augmenting this facility are a research farm, greenhouses, and a fish hatchery/pond complex—all designed to test theoretical laboratory work under practical field conditions. Students can participate in research projects as laboratory assistants, and may earn academic credit through cooperative education. Research partnerships with several state/federal agencies and private industries have enhanced agency-sponsored internship opportunities for students. Students from management, natural science, medicine, nursing, education, sociology, and many other majors are encouraged to speak with Land Grant personnel regarding such opportunities.
===== PAGE 22 =====
## COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAM
The Cooperative Extension System is a nation-wide network established by Congress to extend research-based knowledge and technology from the laboratory to the community. A joint effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Land Grant University system, and the counties in each state, Cooperative Extension is designed to provide grassroots, not-for-credit educational programs in agriculture and natural resources, home economics, community resource development, consumer sciences, and family and youth development.
Kentucky officially joined the partnership in 1916 and today has two Land Grant universities: Kentucky State University and the University of Kentucky. All Land Grant universities serve three primary functions: resident instruction, research, and public service (also referred to as Cooperative Extension).
Since 1972, Kentucky State University’s Cooperative Extension Program has fulfilled the public service role by providing educational and technical assistance to limited-resource families and by meeting the needs of homemakers, farmers, youth, the elderly, and many others. Some Extension programs provide one-on-one opportunities where paraprofessionals work directly with family members. One such program, the Family Development and Management Program, assisted limited-resource families in Kentucky in saving more than $170,000 in household operations in a one-year period. Through another program, the Small and Part-time Farmer Program, farmers increased their income by an average of $10,000 and improved their use of farm inputs. Nearly 500 farm families increased their knowledge of sustainable agriculture. Our Strengthening Kentucky Families (SKY Families) Program provides parenting education classes to persons who have lost custody of their children through the family court system.
Other program initiatives (Family Financial Education, Child and Youth Development, Aquaculture, Goat Studies, and Community Resource Development) help families make better use of community resources to lead healthier, happier lives. To reach effectively its audience of limited-resource Kentucky residents, the Extension Program routinely seeks outside funding to augment its program resources. It has thus far obtained more than $3,000,000 in outside funds to help farmers and families increase the quality of their lives and the efficiency and productivity of their economic enterprises.
Each program is developed to meet a need expressed at the local level and to help Kentuckians deal effectively with the tasks of everyday living. The pay-off is evident in dollars saved, in more satisfying relationships, and in more attractive homes and communities. Students at Kentucky State University can learn more about Cooperative Extension as a career choice through student work assignments, work-study, and other student employment opportunities.
The Cooperative Extension Program is housed in a state-of-the-art office/meeting complex that greatly assists staff in carrying out the mission of the Extension System. Through the work opportunities listed above, students are able to receive educational instruction not only in the specific program areas of Extension, but in the broader areas of communications specialties. Incorporated into the Extension facility are the most modern technologies that enable the University to interact with diverse audiences while never leaving campus. Video and audio production and graphic arts technologies offer students the opportunity to receive educational experiences in the most current methods of individual and mass communications.
## KSU Division of Aquaculture Research Activities
The goal of the KSU Aquaculture Research Program is to increase the knowledge-base in aquaculture, and thereby facilitate increases in farm income and the productivity of on-farm water resources in Kentucky and around the world. The USDA expects newly developing aquaculture species to experience rapid expansion in the next decade by adapting existing production and processing systems already developed for catfish and trout. Development of these species is expected to occur largely in states, like Kentucky, which do not yet have well-established production, processing, or marketing infrastructures for aquaculture. This has been a focus of research for the Division of Aquaculture and species evaluated over the past seven years include blue catfish, walleye, yellow perch, brook trout, hybrid bluegill, largemouth bass, paddlefish, tilapia, freshwater prawn, crappie, sturgeon, hybrid striped bass, and red claw crayfish. The KSU Aquaculture Program is widely recognized as being the lead program nationally and internationally in the areas of paddlefish culture, freshwater prawn culture, production of largemouth bass on-feed, and fish meal replacement research for catfish and hybrid striped bass.
The Aquaculture Program is the university’s Program of Distinction. One of the many benefits of that status was the creation of a graduate degree program in Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, which has been developed to provide students classroom as well as
===== PAGE 23 =====
experiential learning in the areas of fish farming (fish nutrition, disease diagnostics, water quality, and environmental management) and pond development and management. Students gain a new appreciation for the potential for economic development of Aquaculture across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Details regarding the minor or Master’s degree in Aquaculture are available in other sections of this Catalogue.
## EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
Service Learning encompasses partnerships between KSU faculty, staff, and students and over 20 community-based organizations, including the following:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, Frankfort Soup Kitchen (ACCESS), Franklin Co. Red Cross, YMCA, King's Center, Walter Todd Community Center, Habitat for Humanity, United Way Campaign, KSU After School Tutorial, KSU Summer Enrichment Program, Junior Achievement of the Blue Grass, Elkhorn Elementary, L.I.F.E. House, Humane Society, Downtown Frankfort, Buffalo Trace, Salvation Army and KSU Admissions Office.
The Land Grant Program also offers five summer programs for middle, junior high, and high school students. The Pathways and Access to Careers in Technology (PACT) is a one-week residential program that offers middle school students a series of academic experiences and hands-on projects in mathematics, science, and technology and the impact of technology on everyday life. One of the goals of the program is to demystify the complexity associated with math and science so that students envision themselves in careers that either create new technologies or make optimal use of technology. AgDiscovery (AgD) is a two-week residential program hosted by the Land Grant Program at KSU in collaboration with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which is an agency under the USDA. AgDiscovery focuses on veterinary sciences and veterinary medicine by exposing middle and junior high school students to a series of hands-on labs, workshops, and fieldtrips that provide real-time experiences in the lives of veterinarians, and animal researchers, and businesses associated with animal processing across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Summer Transportation Institute (STI) is a partnership between the Land Grant Program at KSU, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KTC) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This three-week residential program for high school students provides experiences that enhance awareness of career opportunities that exist in the transportation industry. Students are exposed to such concentrations as highway designs, transportation of people and cargo, intermodalism, laws, regulations, safety, and environmental concerns. The Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) is a one-week residential program that is cosponsored by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and the Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. Students are provided opportunities to learn the processes of starting and managing business enterprises, through hands-on experiences and by speaking directly with successful entrepreneurs and businesspersons from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Students also increase their professional and personal skills through team-building exercises, the production and delivery of presentations, and recreational activities. High school juniors and seniors participate in the research program through the Research and Extension Apprenticeship Program (REAP), which is a six-week residential program that provides opportunities for students to work with a professional (as their mentors) on a research or public service-oriented project. Participants in this program improve research, presentation, program implementation, and interpersonal skills. They also gain new visions and perspectives for the opportunities that await them as future college students. For many students, career selections are strongly influenced by their REAP experiences.
The Scholarship for Education and Economic Development (SEED) Program is a long-term international development project aimed at creating peaceful relations among the United States and the seven Latin American and Caribbean countries involved in the program. Students who have been identified as strong leaders by their rural communities in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic are awarded scholarships to come and study in the United States. The goal of SEED is for students to be trained as leaders who will return home after two years to give back to their families, communities, and countries. There are only 18 schools in the entire country who receive the SEED grant from Georgetown University in Washington D.C., and KSU is very proud to be one of these recipients. Approximately twenty students join the university every two years and participate in a two-year program designed specifically for them.
===== PAGE 24 =====
# THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE STUDY OF KENTUCKY AFRICAN AMERICANS
Now in its twelfth year, the Center of Excellence for the Study of Kentucky African Americans (CESKAA) was established, in accordance with the University mission, to serve as the primary vehicle for researching, collecting, preserving, and distributing information and materials about Kentucky African Americans and African heritage.
CESKAA exists as a repository and living community of memory to stress the diversity, richness, and complexity of both the University’s history and heritage and that of Kentucky African Americans. Its programs of research and service are designed to enhance the liberal studies mission of the University.
Through public education, service and outreach, CESKAA plays an important role for the University, local community, and the state in shaping dialogue and policy regarding historical, social and heritage preservation projects across the Commonwealth. Some of its more popular programs are the annual Many Cultures-One Art quilt show, which draws visitors to the campus from across the country; research services utilized by scholars and teachers from around the nation and the world; and contributions to a series of documentaries on topics including the ESPN-produced “African American Jockeys —A Forgotten Legacy,” Kentucky Education Television documentaries on basketball, Kentucky and the Underground Railroad Movement, and Civil Rights in Kentucky.
CESKAA’s African Art Collection, considered the best in the region, consists of more than 200 artifacts used for the study of social and cultural history of various regions in Africa. Students and scholars across the Commonwealth take advantage of finding aids to the collections and images of the University’s early history on the Kentucky Virtual Library Web site.
The Center is located in historic Jackson Hall, the first permanent building on the KSU campus. It maintains archival resources in Blazer Library and museum quality exhibits in the Jackson Hall Gallery. CESKAA exists so that researchers, scholars, teachers, students, and others interested in African-American history, culture, social institutions, and public policy have a place to come and use materials about African Americans, ranging from agriculture and farm life to African-American heritage sites and urban life.
In the broadest sense, CESKAA exists so that all the people of Kentucky can learn and be informed about the important contributions African-American citizens make to the development of the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
===== PAGE 25 =====
# ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY
## REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Kentucky State University, an equal-opportunity educational institution, does not discriminate in its admission policies on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, disability, age, or national origin. Preference is given to the admission of Kentucky residents at the undergraduate level. However, applications from out-of-state residents are accepted for all curricula.
Kentucky State University requires that all incoming freshmen provide scores from either the ACT or the SAT-I. The ACT is preferable; however, either test will be accepted and the higher score will be used for admission. Scores on these tests are used for admission, and for placement in English, mathematics, and reading.
Admission standards are based on the quality of the high school grades as well as scores on either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-I). Students must also have completed specific Kentucky resident's courses in their high school curriculum. See Pre-College Curriculum later in this section.
All questions about requirements should be referred to the Office of Admissions at (502) 597-6813 or 1-877-367-5978 or by faxing information to (502) 597-5814.
## APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR
## FRESHMAN ADMISSION
All freshmen applicants and freshman transfers must submit the following:
- A completed application with a $30.00 fee ($100.00 for international students),
• ACT or SAT-I scores.
- Official copy of the high school transcript. Applicants who are not high school graduates must supply a copy of the General Education Development Test (GED) scores in lieu of a high school transcript.
For freshman transfers, an official copy of transcript(s) of all college work completed.
Send all documents and applications for undergraduate admission to:
Office of Admissions
Kentucky State University
400 East Main Street
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
For graduate admissions, please consult the Graduate Studies Section of this Catalogue.
## Application Forms
Application forms for admission to any undergraduate program are available at the Office of Admissions, Kentucky State University, 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Application forms are also available on the KSU Web site (www.kysu.edu). Applications for graduate school must be made directly to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Responses on the application forms and on related materials must be complete and accurate. Entrance may be denied or registration canceled as a result of false or misleading statements.
## Application Fee
The required application fee is neither refundable nor applicable to other fees.
## Transcripts
Official transcripts should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the school/college via the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express, United Parcel Service, or electronically transmitted directly from the institution. No hand-delivered copies, unless in a sealed envelope by the sending institution, will be accepted as official.
## Academic Scholarship Consideration
High school students who wish to be considered for University Academic Scholarships must:
apply for admission by February 15 of their senior year (and have all required application documents), and
have a score of 21 or higher on the ACT, or 970 or higher on the SAT-I, and a high school grade point average of 3.00 or higher, calculated on a 4.00 scale.
## Financial Aid Application
To apply for financial aid or scholarships, complete the current year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.gov). The application is available free through your high school guidance counselor’s office or KSU’s Student Financial Aid Office, (502) 597-5960 (toll free number 1-866-KSU-4AID).
===== PAGE 26 =====
## ACADEMIC CRITERIA
## Freshman Admission
Favorable consideration for admission will be given to accredited secondary school graduates whose college aptitude test scores and high school grades give promise of success in college. Secondary school students planning to apply for admission to KSU should emphasize the following school courses: English, mathematics, history, and science. They must also meet the University general admission requirements.
## Admissions Index
The admissions index was established to quantify an assessment of a student's high school activities and ACT assessment. The admissions index is a numerical score calculated by multiplying the ACT by 10, the grade-point average by 100, and by adding the two sums. The equation is as follows: ACT × 10 + GPA × 100 = index. SAT I verbal and math scores are converted to ACT composite scores for use in the admissions index according to a table of equivalencies developed by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (www.cpe.state.ky.us).
Unconditional Admission for First-Time Freshmen
Kentucky State University requires students to meet an admission index of 430 or greater and to complete the Pre-College Curriculum (PCC), Kentucky residents only, in order to be admitted unconditionally to the University.
## Conditional Admission for First-Time Freshmen
Students with an admission index of 320-429 may be granted conditional admission. Applicants with an admission index of 320 or greater with PCC deficiencies also may be conditionally admitted to the University. Students granted conditional admission may not take more than 15 credit hours per semester until conditional status is removed. If a student fails to successfully complete all mathematics and English deficiencies within the first 45 semester credit hours of course work, he or she will be suspended from the University. (See Academic Policies on Academic Standing).
Conditional status will be removed upon satisfying all of the following:
(a) Successful removal of deficiencies in mathematics and English
(b) Submission of all required admission documents, including SAT or ACT scores.
## Denied Admission—Appeal Process
Applicants who are denied admission to the University for any reason will receive written notice of such denial. Students wishing to challenge the admission decision may make a written appeal which must include two letters of recommendation/support for the appeal. One of the letters of recommendation should be from a high school teacher or guidance counselor. All appeals letters should be sent to the University Admissions and Recruitment Committee c/o Office of Admissions, Kentucky State University, 400 East Main Street, 312 ASB, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA.
## PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM (PCC)
The Pre-College Curriculum (PCC) is a core of high school courses required for all Kentucky resident students entering a public institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as mandated by the Council on Postsecondary Education. Students who have not taken or completed PCC classes while in high school must fulfill these requirements during the first 30 credit hours at Kentucky State University. Failure to complete these requirements will result in the student being suspended from the University. The PCC classes are:
English (4 units):
English I, II, III, and IV or AP English
Mathematics (3 units):
Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry
Foreign language (2 units of the same language)
Health education (1/2 unit)
History and appreciation of visual and performing arts (1 unit)
Physical education (1/2 unit)
Science (3 units, at least 1 shall be a laboratory course)
Physical science, Life science, or Earth and Space science
Social studies (3 units from the following)
United States history, Economics, Government,
World geography, World civilization
Except for English and mathematics deficiencies, the introductory KSU college-level courses in the various required content areas will meet the required PCC courses. English and mathematics deficiencies will be met by the following courses:
English ENG 099
Mathematics MAT 095 or 097
(Courses which remedy the PCC deficiencies are subject to change.)
===== PAGE 27 =====
Students will not be permitted to take additional courses until all deficiencies are removed with a grade of “C” or above. Courses numbered below 100, e.g. MAT 097, will not count toward degree requirements.
The following students are not required to have the PCC requirements:
Associate degree seeking students
International students
Nonresident students
- Students entering baccalaureate-degree status with twenty-four (24) or more semester credit hours applicable to a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale
- Students enrolled in a community or technical college or a community college type program
- Active duty military personnel, their spouses and dependents
- Students who have reached their 21st birthday before the beginning of the semester or term
## ADVANCED STANDING AND CREDIT
Prospective students are advised to request information on advanced program standing from the Testing Office at Kentucky State University information.
Entering students with superior preparation or with competence in a specific area may qualify for advanced placement or credit. Placement or credit may be granted on the basis of Advanced Placement Examination (AP Exams) of the College Board, International Baccalaureate scores, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), General and Subject examinations, and other evidence of experience and competence.
Students transferring to Kentucky State University who have received advanced placement credits from another institution may be awarded these credits insofar as Kentucky State’s requirements for awarding such credits are met. Advanced placement credits may not be substituted for residency requirements.
## ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS
The transfer student must submit the following additional documents for admission consideration:
• Transcripts of all college work attempted
All transfer students who have completed 24 or more semester hours of college work must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.00. The transfer student is not at liberty to disregard any part of his/her previous college or university records. Failure to report enrollment at another institution may result in dismissal and/or loss of credits earned at KSU. In the event of academic suspension/dismissal from any institution previously attended or currently being attended, an applicant must provide a letter of good standing from the last institution attended. Transfer applicants who were not eligible for admission to Kentucky State University when they graduated from high school must present a minimum of 24 semester hours of college credit.
Placement examinations may be required of applicants transferring into Kentucky State University before registering for classes.
## ADMISSION OF TRANSIENT/VISITING STUDENTS (NON-DEGREE CANDIDATES)
A student in good standing in an accredited college may be admitted to the University as a Transient/Visiting student. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must submit an application, a letter of good standing, and a $30.00 application fee ($100.00 for international applications).
Transient status does not constitute admission or matriculation as a degree candidate. The transient is, however, subject to the same fees and regulations as a regular student except for the continuation-in-residence requirements.
## ADMISSION OF NON-TRADITIONAL AND/OR NON-DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS
Students who are twenty-one years of age or older or non-degree seeking may receive conditional admission to the University (if they do not qualify for unconditional admission). Such students are exempted from the PCC requirements and not required to do remedial course work. In addition, such students may obtain University credit hours through Academic Unit Challenge Examinations or by satisfactory performance on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. Students admitted without an ACT or SAT-I score should refer to Academic Policies, section XXIII-B.
## 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*
===== PAGE 28 =====
- 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/I SS/intl application 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.
## 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.
## GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Admission to graduate standing is granted by the Graduate Programs only. Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies for admission criteria.
## 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
The University requires all students to have health insurance. You must provide a copy of your health insurance card in order to have the University waive the health fee.
===== PAGE 29 =====
## 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.
===== PAGE 30 =====
# 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.
where they exist, and prevent them where they do not.
Liberal education—liberating education—is the kind which ferrets out these shackles, seeks to open them 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.
4. To use the methods of mathematical and scientific inquiry.
Students must be able to use the methods of mathematical and scientific inquiry to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
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.
===== PAGE 31 =====
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.
10. To appreciate the aesthetic values embodied in human creative expression.
Students must develop the ability to see interconnections among ideas, issues, and beliefs which span historical moments, cultural perspectives, and academic disciplines.
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.
===== PAGE 32 =====
## 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 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.
The Thorobreds New Student Orientation will provide:
- 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:
| IBERIAE STUDIES INTEGRATIVE STUDIES (166) 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.
===== PAGE 36 =====
## 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.
## 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, semes-
===== PAGE 37 =====
ter 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
## INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS AND REGULATIONS
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.
## 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 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
http://www.ice.gov/sevis/students/
4) The student is either granted or denied a visa.
## 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.
===== PAGE 38 =====
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 #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
===== PAGE 39 =====
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, micro-film, 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.
Professional librarians and support personnel are 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.
===== PAGE 40 =====
## 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 AFROTC office 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 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
===== PAGE 41 =====
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 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.”
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.
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.
===== PAGE 42 =====
## 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. 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-fourth-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.
===== PAGE 43 =====
## 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 office enhances the experiences of 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.
===== PAGE 44 =====
# 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.”
===== PAGE 45 =====
# The General Education Transfer Policy and Implementation Guidelines (Revised Policy July 2004)
## Introduction
Staff of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education performed a review of state policies 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 policies were developed. The Council of Chief Academic Officers (CCAO) met in July 2003 to discuss and support these recommendations. Upon approval by the Council on Postsecondary Education (July 2004), the policy will take effect spring semester 2005. A Statewide Transfer Committee is charged with the implementation and annual review of the revised policy.
The following guidelines represent approved enhancements made to the General Education Transfer Policy (1996). 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 guidelines will be in effect for all students admitted in the spring semester 2005, at which time they will replace the existing General Education Transfer Policy and Implementation Guidelines.
The Policy on General Education Transfer:
• Emphasizes aspects of general education requirements that are common among public institutions in Kentucky and encourages completion of approved AA/AS transfer programs.
• Promotes the acceptability of general education credits as students transfer from one public institution to another.
- Enhances cooperation among institutions with respect to academic advising for undergraduates who plan to transfer from one public institution to another.
## 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 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 must receive prior written approval from their home institution.
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.
===== PAGE 46 =====
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.
## Certification of General Education Blocks
9. Each receiving institution will provide a process for students to appeal decisions related to the transfer of general education credits.
10. The revised General Education Transfer Policy becomes effective for students admitted in the 2005 spring semester.
There are three levels of general education certification. Each level is based on the number and category of courses taken (see 33-hour 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 of 48 hours. Each level of certification is identified below:
1. Category Certified. Students in good academic standing who have completed some but not all of the five categories in the 33-hour 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. Core Certified. Students in good academic standing who have completed all of the categories—the core component—for a total of 33 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. Fully General Education Certified. Students in good academic standing who have completed a general education program of 48 semester hours which includes the 33 hour core and all additional institutional-specific general education courses will be “Fully General Education Certified” for purposes of transfer.
a. If the receiving institution’s general education program requires a sum of hours that is more than that of the sending institution, the student may be required to earn additional general education credits as determined by the receiving institution.
b. 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.
===== PAGE 47 =====
| 33-HOUR GENERAL EDUCATION CORE |
| Communications - 9
Written Communications - 6
Oral Communications - 3 |
| Humanities - 6
The discipline(s) represented in this category must be different from those in Behavioral/Social Sciences.
Courses may be chosen from, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
Fine Arts (excluding studio and performance)
Philosophy
Literature
History
Foreign Language (same language)
Cross-Cultural
Inter/Multi-disciplinary (e.g., courses which include literature, history, art, etc.)
Mathematics - 3
Minimum: college algebra or approved general education mathematics course at sending institution |
| Natural Sciences - 6
Courses may be chosen from, but not necessarily limited to, the following disciplines:
Biology Chemistry
Physics Astronomy
Geology Physical Science |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences - 9
At least two disciplines must be represented and must be different from those in Humanities. Courses may be chosen from, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
Psychology Anthropology
Sociology Economics
History Geography
Political Science Cross-Cultural
Inter/Multi-disciplinary |
| CERTIFICATION LEVELS:
Category Certification:
Complete at least one, but not ALL of the categories listed above.
Core Certification:
Complete ALL of the categories listed above.
Full General Education Certification:
Complete ALL of the categories listed above PLUS any additional general education requirements of the sending institution. |
===== PAGE 48 =====
## 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 electronic mail for easier communication among institutional staff addressing similar issues).
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 Category Certified, Core Certified, or Fully General Education Certified. 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).
## 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. This does not preclude an institution from evaluating the transcript for administrative errors.
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 this committee.
Technical Course Transfer. Institutions will continue to recognize all technical course articulations between institutions.
## Student Responsibility and Access to Transfer Information
Students are encouraged to complete their lower division general education requirements during the first two years of study and to plan their transfer by working with their advisor, reviewing institutional catalogs, and using the Course Applicability System to determine how their coursework will transfer (www.ky.transfer.org).
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. Transfer certifications noted on a student's transcript will only 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.
===== PAGE 49 =====
## Additional Questions Related to Transfer
How will credits earned through CLEP, Advanced Placement, or other examinations be handled?
Placement, or other examinations be based on
If the sending institution certifies such credits for application to its general education requirements (either with or without the granting of credit hours), the receiving institution will recognize these requirements as having been fulfilled.
How will credits earned in private or out-of-state institutions be treated?
(Example: If a student transfers from Georgetown College to the University of Kentucky and has their credits accepted at UK and then transfers to Eastern Kentucky University).
If a public sending institution endorses the use of credits earned from institutions for satisfying a general education requirement (category, core, or fully certified), the receiving institution will accept this decision.
Will credits earned at colleges or universities not accredited by a regional accrediting agency be applicable to the General Education Transfer Policy?
The SACS standard on the transfer of credits must be followed, and each individual transfer is subject to evaluation in accordance with the SACS standard.
What information can a receiving institution expect from a sending institution regarding a student's general education certification?
The sending institution will indicate, either on the transcript or as an attachment to the transcript, whether the student is Full General Education Certified, Core Component Certified, or Category Certified in general education.
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 office of admissions 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?
Who are transient (or visiting) 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.
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.
## 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
===== PAGE 50 =====
# 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 spe-
===== PAGE 51 =====
cialization, 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. Every baccalaureate degree program shall include the provision for a minimum of 3 semester credit hours of free electives. 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.
The limitations in the definitions may be modified to meet accreditation, licensing, and/or certification requirements.
===== PAGE 52 =====
### 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 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.
===== PAGE 53 =====
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 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.
===== PAGE 54 =====
(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
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.
Freshman 0–29 semester credit hours
Sophomore 30–59 semester credit hours
Junior 60–89 semester credit hours
Senior 90 or more 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
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
===== PAGE 55 =====
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.
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.
===== PAGE 56 =====
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.
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.
K. Appealing a Course Grade (see Section XXII.F.).
J. 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.
### 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 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).
===== PAGE 57 =====
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.)
C. Students are expected to register at the ap-pointed time.
B. The Office of the Registrar sets the time of registration for all students and informs them of the times they are to register.
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 one week)
(c) due to university-activity absences incurred when the student’s performance in class is below a “C” average
===== PAGE 58 =====
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.
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.
### XX. Academic Honesty
A. The University expects that students will conduct themselves with honesty and integrity.
B. Academic Offenses
academic work which is considered in any way in the determination of a course grade.
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
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 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
===== PAGE 59 =====
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 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
===== PAGE 60 =====
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.
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.
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.
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 a course.
### 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.
### 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.
===== PAGE 61 =====
### 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.
drawn courses. (They should contact the Financial Aid Office.)
2. Students receiving federal financial aid for the course or term in question may be required to repay the University for with-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 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 consulta-
===== PAGE 62 =====
tion 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 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 fur-
===== PAGE 63 =====
nished 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 Council on Post-secondary 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 up-per-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.
===== PAGE 64 =====
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.
The preceding policies apply to all students enrolled in undergraduate courses at Kentucky State University.
===== PAGE 65 =====
# 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 withdraw from the course. If the student chooses to withdraw from the course, then the University’s existing withdrawal policies apply. A student may not take a challenge examination for classes previously failed.
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
COS 100 Introduction to Computers ..... 3
COS 101 Programming in BASIC ..... 3
COS 108 Principles of Computer Science I ..... 4
COS 109 Principles of Computer Science II ..... 4
COS 180 Advanced Programming in BASIC ..... 3
COS 230 Programming in COBOL ..... 3
COS 240 File Processing ..... 3
ECO 311 Business Statistics I ..... 3
EDU 294 Introduction to Teaching* ..... 3
HED 221 Personal Health & Lifetime Fitness ..... 2
INT 101 Engineering Drafting I ..... 3
INT 102 Engineering Drafting II ..... 3
INT 124 Basic Electricity (AC and DC) ..... 3
INT 126 Motors and Controls ..... 3
INT 128 Solid State Devices ..... 3
INT 130 Digital Logic Circuits ..... 3
INT 208 Computer-Aided Drafting I ..... 3
MAT 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.
===== PAGE 66 =====
## 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) |
===== PAGE 69 =====
| Undergraduate |
| Full-time | Part-Time (12 hours or less) |
| Resident Credit Hours | Non-Resident Credit & Fees | Destiny & Legacy | Undergraduate Resident |
| Tuition & Fees | Credit Hours | Tuition & Fees | Undergraduate Resident |
| 12 | $2,904 | $6,970 | 12 | $5,808 | Per credit hour | $242 |
| 13 | $3,025 | $7,259 | 13 | $8,049 | Undergraduate Non-Resident |
| 14 | $3,145 | $7,548 | 14 | $8,290 | Per credit hour | $581 |
| 15 | $3,266 | $7,837 | 15 | $8,531 | Undergraduate Destiny & Legacy |
| 16 | $3,386 | $8,126 | 16 | $8,772 | Per credit hour | $484 |
| 17 | $3,507 | $8,416 | 17 | $7,013 | High School Students◇ |
| 18 | $3,627 | $8,705 | 18 | $7,254 | In Service Counties◒ $104 per course |
| 19 | $3,748 | $8,994 | 19 | $7,495 | Outside Service County $83 per credit hour |
| 20 | $3,868 | $9,283 | 20 | $7,736 | Graduate |
| 21 | $3,989 | $9,572 | 21 | $7,977 | Online |
| Note: Tuition and fees are charged on a per credit hour basis for Resident, Non-Resident, and Destiny/Legacy as follows: Resident: $242 per cr hr for 12 hrs or less and $121 per cr hr for an in above 12 cr hrsNon-Resident: $381 per cr hr for 12 hrs or less and $289 per cr hr for an in above 12 cr hrsDestiny/Legacy: $484 per cr hr for 12 hrs or less and $241 per cr hr for an in above 12 cr hrs |
| Graduate |
| Resident Per credit hour | $389 | Undergraduate Per credit hour $309 | |
| Non-Resident Per credit hour | $554 | Graduate Per credit hour $386 | |
| Student must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student and be an official resident and graduate of a high school within one of the following targeted states: Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, or Indiana.In Service County Areas: Anderson, Henry, Franklin, Owen, Scott, Shelby, Woodford counties – up to a maximum of 3 credit hours.An undergraduate student who is registered for 12 or more hours (graduate 9 or more hrs.) online exclusively will be classified as a full-time student and shall be charged based on the normal tuition and fee schedule and residency. All students enrolled in online courses with at least 50% of the instruction delivered online will be assessed an additional $35 per credit hour access fee.Applicable to students enrolled as part-time high school students only. | |
| RESIDENCE HALLS |
| Hall(s) | Single | Double | Triple | Suite |
| Chandler | $2,170 | $1,620 | n/a | $2,100 |
| Kentucky | $2,170 | $1,620 | $1,600 | $2,100 |
| The Halls | $2,170 | $1,620 | n/a | n/a |
| Combs | n/a | $1,620 | n/a | n/a |
| Hunter | n/a | $1,620 | n/a | n/a |
| McCullin | $2,170 | n/a | n/a | $2,100 |
| Whitney M. Young Jr. | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,100 |
| MEAL PLANS |
| Students residing in residence halls ◦ | Commuter meals |
| 10 meal plan with $300 flex dollars $1,620 | 5 Meal Membership $200 Discount Dollars $850 |
| OTHER PARTICIPATORY FEES | TEST FEES |
| Activity fee | $170 | ACAT | $30 |
| Application fee | $30 | ACT Plus Writing | $43 |
| Application fee – International Students | $100 | ACT Test Fee National | $33 |
| Auto Registration-Students (per year) | $30 | ACT Test Fee Residual | $33 |
| Auto Registration-Faculty/Staff (per year) | $100 | CLEP Test KSU | $25 |
| Damage Fee (non refundable) 6 | $125 | CLEP Test CLEP | $77 |
| Deferred Payment fee (per semester) | $75 | Correspondence Exams | $17 |
| Diploma Replacement (undergraduate) | $13 | CPP-2 Test | $16 |
| Diploma/Cover Replacement (undergraduate) | $20 | GMAT Test 0 | $16 |
| Diploma Replacement (graduate) | $20 | GRE Test 0 | $16 |
| Diploma/Cover Replacement (graduate) | $40 | Law School Reports | $12 |
| Drop/Add fee | $30 | LSDAS 0 | $12 |
| Graduation fee-Undergraduate (excluding cap/gown) 7 | $75 | LSAT Test 0 | $12 |
| Graduation fee-Graduate (excluding cap/gown) 7 | $125 | MCAT Test 0 | $12 |
| Health Insurance Fee 0 | $151 | NLN/ACE | $70 |
| Homecoming fee (fall semester only) | $50 | NCLEX Review | $350 |
| Housing Access Control Fee (one-time/nonrefundable) 0 | $50 | PRAXIS Test Registration 0 | $12 |
| ID/Meal Replacement (per card) | $20 | PRAXIS Test Subject 0 | $12 |
| Late Registration (per semester) | $100 | SAT 1 Test | $42 |
| Nursing Student Liability Insurance (fall Semester) | $16 | SAT 2 Test Registration | $18 |
| Orientation Fee | $35 | TOEFL Test 0 | $18 |
| Re-instatement Fee | $50 | COURSE & LAB FEES (per course) |
| Return Check Fee | $50 | Child Development/Family Relations |
| Room Reservation (per year) 0 | $75 | CDF 315 407 408 | $30 |
| Student Housing Fire, Theft Property Insurance | $80 | | |
| Thesis Fee | $30 | | |
| Transcript Fee | $10 | | |
| Applied Information Technology 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 | $20 | | |
| Aquaculture AQU 411 412 413 427 460 511 512 527 560 | $30 | | |
| Art ART 130 360 | $10 | | |
| ART 101 108 110 112 113 211 305 306 310 319 330 405 419 430 431 432 | $30 | Music MUS 112, 114, 212, 214 Half Hour Private Lesson/Week One Hour Private Lesson/Week | $25 |
| ART 220 240 315 317 321 340 415 417 420 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 | $50 | | |
| ART 307 312 322 407 412 451 452 453 454 | $75 | Nursing NUR 111 112 201 202 211 212 | $200/per course |
| Biology 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 | | |
| Chemistry CHE 110 120 203 220 307 308 310 312 314 350 | $35 | Physical Science PHS 201 202 211 | $20 |
| Physics PHY 111 112 207 208 211 212 320 340 361 | $20 | | |
| 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 | 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\nTuition\n\n *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\nScholars Program\n\n *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 & 2 summer sessions | 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\nBlack Achievers\n\n *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 | 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 |
===== PAGE 91 =====
| Name of Scholarship | Applicant Must | If Awarded Applicant Must | Approximate Amount |
| Gold | Be admitted to Kentucky State University as a transfer student from Bluegrass Community and Technical College or Jefferson Community and Technical College\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 3.7 - 4.0 GPA | Tuition, room (double), board & fees (must live on campus for room/board portion)\nPlus 400 per semester book stipend |
| Green | Be admitted to Kentucky State University as a transfer student from Bluegrass Community and Technical College or Jefferson Community Technical College\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 3.5 GPA | Value of In-State Tuition\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 Bluegrass Community and Technical College or Jefferson Community and Technical College\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 |
| 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 |
===== PAGE 92 =====
| 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 |
===== PAGE 93 =====
| 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 thur-goodmarshall-fund.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 a continuing student $ | Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA;\nmaintain full-time hours totaling\n24 hours for academic year (fall & spring) | 3.5+ 4,500\n3.2+ 3,000\n3.0+ 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 |
===== PAGE 94 =====
## 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 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.
===== PAGE 95 =====
## 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 $600 according to course schedule
===== PAGE 96 =====
# 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 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 policy provider.
===== PAGE 97 =====
## 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 health 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.
===== PAGE 98 =====
## STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
The University has an agreement with an approved insurance company to cover students against any accidental injury and illness either at the University or at home during the period of coverage. The cost to each student will be determined by the insurance company with each new contract. Student health insurance is mandatory. All full-time students attending Kentucky State University are required to have coverage. Only those students who provide proof of adequate insurance will have this requirement waived. Information on these insurance programs and waivers may be obtained from the Office of Student Health Services.
## 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.
===== PAGE 99 =====
## 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 6,000-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 2,800 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 Bell Gymnasium 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.
===== PAGE 100 =====
# 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, 64)
Option: General Liberal Studies Core (WH, 64)
## 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, 128)
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) (Birth to Primary Certification) (CS, 130)
Criminal Justice (CS, 128)
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, 122)
Liberal Studies
Option: Honors (WH, 128) (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, 125)
Actuarial Science
Double major in Mathematics and Computer Science
Music (AS, 128)
Physical Education (Non-Teaching) (CS, 144)
(Minor required)
Political Science (AS, 120) (Minor Required)
Political Science (AS, 120) (Minor Requ
Psychology (AS, 120) (Minor Required)
Public Administration (CS, 131)
Social Work (CS, 133)
Spanish (AS, 120)
===== PAGE 101 =====
## BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Majors
Applied Information Technology (CS, 128)
Option: Web Development
Option: Network Engineering
Biology (AS, 128-140)
Biology with Teaching Certification
(AS, 136-137)
Biotechnology track
General Track
Pre-Professional Track
Chemistry (AS, 128)
Computer Science
Option: Business (BC, 123)
Option: Gaming (BC, 121)
Option: Information Security (BC, 123)
Option: Mathematics (BC, 129-133)
Nursing (CS, 128)
Physical Education and Health (Teaching)
(CS, 143)
MASTER OF ARTS 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, 136-137)
Computer Science Endorsement (BC, 23)
Elementary Education (CS, 125)
English Education (AS, 125)
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)
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, 20)
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
===== PAGE 102 =====
# College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems
## DIVISION OF AQUACULTURE
## Minor in Aquaculture
Aquaculture is the rearing of aquatic organisms under controlled or semi-controlled conditions. Interest in aquaculture has increased world-wide 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. Aquaculture instruction at Kentucky State University will provide students with basic knowledge in fish nutrition, diseases, and physiology, as well as practical experience in aquaculture production of freshwater aquatic organisms such as catfish, paddlefish, freshwater shrimp, and others being studied at the University's aquaculture research facility. Courses in the minor are taught by faculty who are active researchers in the University's aquaculture program. The minor provides training sufficient to support further study at the graduate level and enough practical aspects for the student who plans to enter the work force immediately upon graduation.
A minor in Aquaculture requires the completion of 19 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include AQU 411, 421, 422, 460 and at least 1 semester credit hour of AQU 491. The remaining 1–4 semester credit hours required for a minor in Aquaculture must be satisfied by completing 1 or more additional Aquaculture courses
The new CAFSSS divisions are as follows:
1) The Division of Aquaculture;
2. Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
3) Division of Food and Animal Sciences;
4) Division of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Systems;
5) Division of Family and Consumer Services.
===== PAGE 103 =====
# COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Consistent with the overall mission of the University, the major goal of the College of Arts and Sciences is to provide students with the requisite academic skills, knowledge, and a sense of competence which will allow them to assume leadership roles in their respective fields of study. The College is made up of four divisions, Behavioral and Social Sciences; Fine Arts; Literature, Languages, and Philosophy; and Mathematics and Sciences.
Academic majors, leading to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees, are offered in the following areas:
Art, Music, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mass Communication Journalism, English, Political Science, Psychology, Social Sciences, and Spanish.
The College of Arts and Sciences offers minors in the following areas: African-American Studies, Art, Communications, English, French, History, Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, and Speech and Theater.
Students interested in earning credit for Teacher Certification at the elementary or secondary level may take courses offered by the appropriate divisions in the College of Arts and Sciences in cooperation with the faculty of the School of Education and Human Services in the College of Professional Studies. Details of these programs may be found in the College of Professional Studies section elsewhere in this Catalogue.
Students should refer to the appropriate degree program section in the College of Arts and Sciences for coursework requirements applicable to their particular programs. To earn a degree through the College in four years, students must satisfy both academic program and University course requirements. Summer session coursework and possibly an additional academic year may be required in some cases. Every student is encouraged to work closely with his or her mentor or advisor. However, students are encouraged to complete their degree requirements within eight semesters of study in the college.
Any student in the College of Arts and Sciences who has completed the Liberal Studies requirements of the University through the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies will not be required to satisfy the number of semester credit hours of a suggested curriculum. However, the student will be required to complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours and the required coursework in the major.
===== PAGE 104 =====
# DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Division of Behavioral Sciences is committed to the University’s particular emphasis on liberal studies. Baccalaureate degree programs are offered in Political Science, Psychology, and Social Sciences with a Specialization in History, Sociology, and Social Studies Education. The Division provides its students with knowledge, skills, tools, and perspectives to analyze and interpret phenomena in their selected fields as well as in related disciplines. The intent is to develop scholars who are knowledgeable and well-versed in each of the behavioral and social sciences.
In cooperation with the School of Education in the College of Professional Studies, the Division offers a specialization in Social Studies Education, which primarily requires courses from the Division of Behavioral Sciences curriculum, along with professional education courses. Details of this program may be found in the College of Education section of this Catalogue.
## AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES (AAS)
The Division of Behavioral Sciences also offers a minor in African-American Studies. This is an interdisciplinary program administered by the faculty of History. Kentucky State University is committed to continued scholarship, inquiry, and education in African-American history and culture. By drawing upon the resources of faculty in a broad range of related studies, it is hoped that students will develop an understanding of the African-American experience from a variety of perspectives.
Admission to this program requires a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0, and it is recommended that students complete the Liberal Studies Requirements prior to pursuing the minor. Students must successfully complete 18 semester credit hours from a variety of interdisciplinary courses selected in consultation with their advisor. The courses include ART 303; ENG 409; GEO 212; HIS 314, HIS 365, HIS 366, and HIS 411; MUS 323 and MUS 325; POS 462; and SOC 304.
## HISTORY
A Specialization in History provides a global perspective on the social, political, and intellectual development of civilizations. It allows students an opportunity to reflect on the past, gain a historical perspective on the present, and acquire a knowledge and understanding of human behavior. A History specialization may choose courses that deal with Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
The History program offers a curriculum that is designed to prepare graduates to function in and contribute to an expanding society, enhance critical thinking skills, develop an appreciation and understanding of historical research methodologies, become aware of the contributions of diverse cultures to our global society, be able to internalize and integrate this information into their total knowledge base, and prepare students for advanced professional studies as well as varied career opportunities.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a Specialization in History, a student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours including 30 semester credit hours in History. The required courses are HIS 101, 102, 201, 202; 314 or 316; 333 or 366, and HIS 499. The remaining 12 semester credit hours of 300/400 level History courses must be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. In lieu of HIS 103, majors are required to take HIS 101 and 102.
Additionally, the student must complete a minor.
Additionally, the student must complete a minor. A minor in History requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include HIS 102, 201, and 202. The remaining 12 semester credit hours must be selected in consultation with the student’s minor advisor from 300/400 level History courses. In addition, students must complete HIS 103 as part of the Liberal Studies requirement.
## POLITICAL SCIENCE
Political Science, as a discipline, involves the systematic study of politics and the political system. The Political Science program at Kentucky State University has a highly developed academic curriculum that prepares students for graduate study in political science or related areas such as law or public administration. Political Science requires the application of knowledge and critical thinking to assess, prevent, and resolve political and social problems. Additionally, the curriculum addresses preparation of students for entry-level career positions in the public and private sectors of employment.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, a student must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 36 semester credit hours in Political Science. The required courses are POS 160, 201, 211, 300*, 301**, 355, and 499; and the selection of 6 semester credit hours from any two of the three specialization options (Constitutional Law, International Relations, and Legislative/Executive Politics) in consultation with the student's advisor. Students seeking the Constitutional Law option must complete POS 331 and 431. Students selecting the International
===== PAGE 105 =====
Relations option must complete 6 semester credit hours from POS 311, 361, 363, 462, or 464. Students select the Legislative/Executive Politics option must complete 6 semester credit hours from POS 322, 466, or 461. Students should consult their advisor for the availability of other specialization options. The student, in consultation with his or her advisor, must select a final 3 semester hours elective from a 300/400 level political science course to complete the 36-hour Political Science major. Additionally, the student must complete a minor, where a minor is composed of 18 hours. The remainder 10 hours will be free electives.
Also, students must complete POS 101 as part of the Liberal Studies Requirement, as well as complete at least 6 hours of electives. A minor in Political Science requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours including POS 160, 211, 300 or 301, 355, and the selection of one 6-semester-credit-hour specialization option in consultation with the student's minor advisor. In addition, students taking a minor in Political Science must complete POS 101 as part of the Liberal Studies Requirements.
* SOW 400 (Statistics for Social Work) or PUA 203 (Introduction Statistics for Public Administrators) may substitute.
** SOW 401 (Research Methods for Social Work) or PUA 303 (Research Methods in Public Administration) may substitute.
## PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology involves the scientific study of a vast array of phenomena related to the actions and experiences of organisms. Psychologists study phenomena such as perception, memory, thought, behavior, and the psychological, social, physiological, and developmental processes that underlie these phenomena. In addition to its commitment to scientific truth, psychology requires the application of knowledge and critical thinking/reasoning skills to assess, prevent, and resolve individual and social problems.
The Psychology program at Kentucky State University leads to a major or a minor that prepares the student with a solid, well-rounded education in psychology. The study of psychology serves as a useful foundation for the pursuit of careers in business, law, medicine, social work, and the other helping professions; or majors may pursue further study in psychology at the graduate level.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, a student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including 36 semester credit hours in Psychology. The required courses are PSY 300, 301, 303, 304, 320, 399, 400 or 401, 499; and two of the following courses: PSY 408, 409, 410, 411, or 413. The student, in consultation with his or her advisor, must select an additional 6 semester credit hours of 300/400 level Psychology courses. The student must also complete a minor or career concentration track. PSY 200, which does not count toward the major requirements, must be taken as a Liberal Studies Requirement.
A minor in Psychology requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include PSY 300, 303, 304, 400 or 401; the remaining 6 semester credit hours must be selected in consultation with the student’s minor advisor from 300/400 level Psychology courses. Students must complete PSY 200 as part of the Liberal Studies Requirement.
## SOCIOLOGY
Sociology is the scientific study of societies and social structures. It examines the behavior of large and small groups in various contexts and seeks improved understanding of the principles and dynamics of human relationships. The Sociology program at Kentucky State University offers a contemporary curriculum of sociology and related professional courses. The program builds upon a liberal studies foundation and is designed to provide students with several program and career options.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences with a Specialization in Sociology, a student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including 30 semester credit hours in sociology. The required courses are SOC 300, 301, 304, 305, 403, 405, and 499. The student, in consultation with his or her advisor, must select an additional 9 semester credit hours of Sociology courses at the 300/400 level. Additionally, the student must complete a minor and SOC 203 as part of the Liberal Studies Requirement.
A minor in Sociology requires the successful completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements are GEO 102; SOC 300 or 301; and 304 and 305; the remaining 6 semester hours must be selected in consultation with the student’s minor advisor from 300/400 level Sociology courses. In addition, students must complete SOC 203 as part of the Liberal Studies Requirement.
===== PAGE 106 =====
## DIVISION OF FINE ARTS
The Division of Fine Arts is comprised of the programs in Art, Music, Speech, Theatre, and Communication. Baccalaureate degree programs are offered in Studio Art and in Music Performance, and minors are offered in Art, Music, and Speech Communication and Theatre. The arts broaden human potential and provide room for creativity and growth. The arts also enhance the quality of life and the development of cognitive and expressive skills. Through presentations such as concerts, theatre productions, art exhibitions, lectures, and workshops, the arts provide an aesthetic and cultural environment vital to academic life. The Division of Fine Arts prepares its majors for a variety of professions in the arts and related fields, and gives them a foundation for graduate study.
The Division of Fine Arts supports the University’s mission by providing liberal studies courses in art and music; by providing students with opportunities to develop and enhance effective oral and interpersonal communication skills for life in today’s multicultural society; by providing professional services to public schools; and by preparing students to make significant contributions to society as fine arts educators, performers, and visual artists. The Division promotes teaching excellence through its maintenance of a low student-faculty ratio and its emphasis on performance-based goals.
## ART
The Division of Fine Arts offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and, in cooperation with the School of Education in the College of Professional Studies, the coursework necessary for teacher certification in Art Education. Details of the teacher certification program may be found in the School of Education sub-section of the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
Art courses at Kentucky State University are designed to serve both those students who are interested in Art as a profession and those who are primarily interested in obtaining knowledge of various art forms or opportunities for creative expression. Course offerings include those in ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, digital photography, film, digital imaging, design, art history, and art education.
Students have the option of pursuing either a major in Studio Art with a minor or a major in Studio Art with one area of specialization. Art areas of specialization may be selected from art history, ceramics, drawing, painting, digital photography, printmaking, sculpture, or digital imaging. Enrollment in studio art courses is generally limited to 10–15 students. The instructor provides personal guidance and attention to each student. Studio spaces may be available for students to have individual working areas. Studio and academic opportunities are enriched for Art majors by field trips to galleries and museums, and by a series of guest lecturers to the University. In addition, Jackson Hall Gallery hosts local, regional, and national art exhibitions for the entire University.
## Studio Art Major with a Minor
This major is for students who desire a liberal arts education with a general background in the visual arts. This curriculum requires the completion of 132 hours. The program consists of 52 semester credit hours in studio and art history courses, an academic minor outside of Art, 6–9 semester credit hours of free electives, and the Liberal Studies Requirements. The required Art courses are ART 110, 112, 113, 201, 202, 211, 360 (x3), and 400; 15 semester credit hours in the Art core to be selected from ART 220, 240, 245, 305, 306, 307, 310, 312, 315, or 317 (of which 9 semester credit hours must be selected from 300/400 level courses); a 3-semester-credit-hour art history elective; and 12 semester credit hours of 300/400 level courses in Art elective courses. The major requires a total of 132 semester credit hours.
## Studio Art Major with One Area of Specialization
This major is for students who want a stronger foundation in Art with specialized study in one area of Art and with additional art courses replacing the minor. This curriculum requires the completion of 130 hours. The program consists of 70 semester credit hours of studio and art history courses, 7 semester credit hours of free electives, and the Liberal Studies Requirements. A minor is not required. The required Art courses are ART 110, 112, 113, 201, 202, 211, 360 (x3), and 400; 18 semester credit hours in the Art core to be selected from ART 220, 240, 305, 306, 307, 310, 312, 315, or 317 (of which 12 semester credit hours must be selected from 300/400 level courses); 24 semester credit hours of 300/400 level Art elective courses (of which 12 semester credit hours must be selected from one area of specialization); and 6 semester credit hours of art history electives at the 300 level. The major requires a total of 130 semester credit hours. Students who intend to graduate work in Art should pursue this option.
Studio Art Minor
===== PAGE 107 =====
This is a non-teaching minor. A minor in Studio Art requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include ART 110, 112, 113, 201, and 202; and 6 semester credit hours of studio art electives at the 200 level or above.
The nature of the study of Art at Kentucky State University requires the stipulation of certain regulations. They are as follows:
□ Studio Art Courses. For each studio semester credit hour, two hours of work in class and a minimum of one hour outside of class are required per week.
Art Exhibits. All Art majors are expected to attend the opening of each campus exhibit sponsored by the Art Area.
Sophomore Review. While enrolled in the fourth semester of the Art curriculum, each student must present examples of his or her art work from each of the studio art areas for review by members of the Art faculty. After this review, the Art faculty will advise the student whether upper-level courses may be taken.
Senior Review and Exhibit. Each Art major’s work is reviewed during the senior year by a committee of Art faculty members to ascertain whether the work is of sufficient quality to warrant a public exhibit. If a student’s work does not pass the review, it must be resubmitted. Art majors are required to have a public, on-campus exhibit of their art work prior to graduation.
□ Graduates. Each Art graduate will be asked to donate a piece of art to the University’s permanent art collection.
□ Non-Art Majors. Non-Art majors may take any introductory Art course and any advanced Art course for which prerequisites may be waived by the instructor of the course.
□ Art Education Majors. An Art Education major must comply with all of the above-stated regulations and those stipulated elsewhere in this Catalogue in the College of Professional Studies section.
For specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the Catalogue section under the School of Education. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the admission criteria and procedures included in the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
## MUSIC
The Area of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree (128 semester credit hours required) and the Bachelor of Music degree with major specializations in Music Performance (133 semester credit hours required) and Music Education (142–143 semester credit hours required). Kentucky State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
## General Studies Requirements
All majors in the Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Music degree programs must successfully complete either the University Liberal Studies General Core Requirements (except for the Fine Arts component—ART 130 or MUS 130)—50 hours or the Whitney Young School Honors Core—45 hours. If the University Liberal Studies General Core is chosen, then MUS 323 African-American Music or MUS 325 Jazz History and Literature or MUS 333 Music of Africa and Asia may be substituted for the IGS elective (IGS 301, 302, 303, 304).
## BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is intended for the Kentucky State University student who wishes to study music within a liberal studies framework and use the degree as a foundation for a wide range of career options and/or graduate study in music or other academic areas. Emphasis placed on electives in music and general studies provides the student with opportunities for distinctive educational experiences oriented to his or her specific needs and interests—music industry studies, jazz studies, music theory/composition, performance, and music history/literature.
The degree requires the successful completion of 128 semester credit hours, including: General Studies—45–50 hours; Musicianship Studies—21 hours (MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 321, 322, and MUS 323 or 325 or 333, which also fulfills IGS elective requirement in the Fine Arts, Letters, History, and Integrative Studies component of the University Liberal Studies General Core Requirements—if the IGS elective substitution option is chosen, an additional 3 hours of electives (music, advised, or free) must be completed; Performance Studies—16 hours (MUA 161, 162, 261, 262; MUC 110, 111, 210, 211, or if keyboard is the student’s principal instrument, 4 hours of applied studies on a secondary instrument are substituted; MUP major ensemble, 4 hours; MUP ensemble electives, 4 hours chosen from ensembles appropriate to the major instrument or voice other than MUP 381, 382, or 386); Further Studies in Music—17 hours (electives that may be chosen from MUA, MUC, MUI, MUP, or MUS courses
===== PAGE 108 =====
according to the interests and needs of the student); Advised Electives—18 hours and Free Electives—6 hours. At least 25 hours of elective courses completed must be at the 300-400 level.
## BACHELOR OF MUSIC
## Music Performance Specialization
The Music Performance Specialization with an instrumental emphasis (brass, wind, or percussion principal instrument) requires the successful completion of MUA 181, 182, 281, 282, 381, 382, 481, 482; MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 321, 322, 352, 354, 403, 424, 426, 427, 430; six semesters of major ensemble: MUP 381 (3 semesters) and MUP 382 or 385 (3 semesters); four semesters of minor applied studies in piano with the level of entry determined by the Piano Placement Examination; instrumental ensemble electives (2 semester credit hours) chosen from MUP 355, 358, or 385; instrumental chamber music ensemble electives (4 semester credit hours) chosen from MUP 387, 388, 389, or 390 as appropriate to the major performance instrument; three hours of advised electives; and six hours of free electives.
The Music Performance Specialization with a keyboard emphasis (piano or organ) requires the successful completion of MUA 181, 182, 281, 282, 381, 382, 481, 482; MUC 349; MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 321, 322, 350, 352, 353 or 354, 403, 424, 426, 427, 428; minor applied elective studies (2 semester credit hours); major ensemble (six semesters); chamber music ensemble electives (4 semester credit hours); and six hours of free electives. Students who select vocal major ensemble (MUP 386, six semesters) and vocal ensemble elective must take MUS 353. Students who select instrumental major ensemble (MUP 381, 3 semesters and MUP 382 or 385, 3 semesters) and instrumental ensemble elective must take MUS 354.
The Music Performance Specialization with a vocal emphasis requires the successful completion of MUA 181, 182, 281, 282, 381, 382, 481, 482; MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 236, 321, 322, 334, 335, 352, 353, 403, 424, 426, 427, 429; six semesters of major ensemble: MUP 386; four semesters of minor applied studies in piano with the level of entry determined by the Piano Placement Examination; vocal ensemble electives (6 semester credit hours) chosen from MUP 311, 357, or 383; and six hours of free electives.
## Music Education Specialization
The Music Education Specialization of the Bachelor of Music degree leads to P–12 teacher certification and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. The degree is offered by the Division of Fine Arts in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies in conjunction with the School of Education in the College of Professional Studies and requires 141–143 semester credit hours. All students in the Music Education Specialization must enroll in and successfully complete a dual-placement supervised teaching experience (EDU 484) at both the elementary and secondary levels.
The Music Education Specialization with an instrumental emphasis (brass, wind, or percussion principal instrument) requires the successful completion of MUA 161, 162, 261, 262, 361, 362, 461; MUC 341, 342, 343, 345, 347; MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 321, 322, 352, 354, 403, 424; MUE 203, 310, 311, 331, 332, 348, 437; six semesters of major ensemble: MUP 381, 3 semesters, and MUP 382 or 385, 3 semesters; instrumental ensemble elective appropriate to the major or secondary instrument, 1 semester; and EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484.
The Music Education Specialization with a keyboard emphasis (piano or organ) requires the successful completion of MUA 161, 162, 261, 262, 361, 362, 461; MUC 341, 342, 343, 345, 347, 349; MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 321, 322, 352, 353 or 354, 403, 424; MUE 203, 310, 311, 331, 332, 435 or 437; six semesters of major ensemble; 1 semester of ensemble elective; and EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484. Students who select vocal major ensemble (MUP 386, six semesters) and vocal ensemble elective must take MUE 435 and MUS 353. Students who select instrumental major ensemble (MUP 381, 3 semesters and MUP 382 or 385, 3 semesters) and instrumental ensemble elective must take MUE 348, 437; and MUS 354.
The Music Education Specialization with a vocal emphasis requires the successful completion of MUA 161, 162, 261, 262, 361, 362, 461; MUC 341, 342, 343, 345, 347; MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 236, 321, 322, 352, 353, 403, 424; MUE 203, 310, 311, 331, 332, 435; six semesters of major ensemble: MUP 386; vocal ensemble elective (1 semester) chosen from MUP 311, 357, or 383; and EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484.
===== PAGE 109 =====
## Music Placement Examinations
Placement examinations in music theory and piano and applied music auditions on the principal instrument or voice are given during registration week of the fall and spring semesters to all entering students intending to declare a major in Music. The Music Theory Placement Examination is administered to determine the student's level of entry in the music theory sequence (MUS 099 or MUS 112). The Piano Placement Examination is administered to determine the student's level of entry in piano studies (MUC 110, 111, 210 or 211; MUA 121, 122, 221, or 222, Minor Applied Piano; or MUE 310 as applicable).
Applied music auditions are heard by the music faculty to determine the student’s level of entry into the major or minor sequence of applied studies.
## Applied Music Jury Examinations
All major applied students are required to perform a jury examination each semester of study. However, a student must have successfully completed at least 70 percent of repertoire assigned by the applied instructor during the semester to be eligible to perform the jury. If the student does not perform a jury, or is ineligible to perform a jury, then the applied music course is failed.
In order for an absence from a scheduled applied music jury to be excused, a student must submit an official excuse from the Office of Student Affairs at least one day prior to the jury, or if there are serious mitigating circumstances, no later than the end of the Final Examination Week. If the absence is excused, then the student may receive an incomplete grade (“I”) in accordance with University academic policy. If the absence is unexcused, then the jury is failed, resulting in failure of the course.
## Sophomore Applied Music Proficiency Examination
The Sophomore Applied Music Proficiency Examination is the MUA 262 or MUA 282 jury heard by a quorum of applied music faculty to determine the student’s mastery of performance skills that are prerequisite to matriculation through 300- and 400-level applied music courses. Based on the outcome of the jury examination (pass/fail) the Music Faculty will advise the student to continue in their Music degree program or elect another degree program in the University.
## Removal from Major
Students may be removed from the Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Music degree programs if they have not successfully completed (passed) the Sophomore Applied Music Proficiency Examination on their major instrument or voice within two successive semesters. A student who fails the Examination on the first attempt will be allowed a second attempt in the following semester. A student who fails the Examination on the second attempt will be removed from the major and will be returned to undeclared status.
## Piano Proficiency Examination
The Piano Proficiency Examination is administered to determine achievement of required keyboard skills competencies. For Music Education majors, a passing score on the examination must be achieved to successfully complete MUE 311. For Music Performance majors, a passing score on the examination must be achieved to successfully complete MUA 222 (piano).
## Major Areas of Performance
Each music major is required to designate a principal performance area of major applied study and must enroll in the corresponding course sequence until performance requirements (Bachelor of Arts in Music) or recital requirements (Bachelor of Music) are completed. Changes in the principal performance area must be approved by a quorum of the Music Faculty. If the change in the principal performance area is approved by the Music Faculty, the student is required to begin major applied in the new principal performance area at a level to be determined by Music Faculty.
## Required Recital Performances
All music majors enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program must perform a junior and/or senior recital on their major instrument or voice to demonstrate knowledge of applicable solo performance literature and competency in its preparation. Students enrolled in the Music Education Specialization must perform a recital of 30 minutes of music (Senior Recital) during the semester of enrollment in MUA 461. Students enrolled in the Music Performance Specialization must perform a recital of 30 minutes of music during the semester of enrollment in MUA 382 (Junior Recital), and a recital of 45 minutes of music during the semester of enrollment in MUA 482 (Senior Recital). All recitals must be heard and approved by a quorum of the Music Faculty no later than three weeks prior to the scheduled performance. No recitals may be presented after the last official day of classes or during the Final Examination Week of the applicable semester.
## Minor in Music Performance
A Minor in Music Performance requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. These include nine hours of music theory (MUS 112, 114, 212); six hours of music history (MUS 321, 322); two hours of class piano and/or minor applied piano (level of entry to be determined by the Piano Placement Examination); two hours
===== PAGE 110 =====
of Minor Applied electives chosen from the MUA 121–422 sequence (level of entry to be determined by audition); and two hours of music ensemble courses. Aural skills courses are not required.
Minor applied courses MUA 121-MUA 421 will be offered to music majors who need a minor applied course or declared music minors enrolled in required courses for the Minor in Music Performance.
## SPEECH COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE
The Area of Speech Communication and Theatre seeks to develop an awareness of the methods and techniques necessary for the continual improvement of human communication as a social and professional tool. Courses are designed to help students understand the methods and techniques used by the media systems, to assist students in their understanding and appreciation of cultural heritages, and to help them develop strong and healthy relationships. The University has two theaters which serve as laboratories for instruction and facilities for University-sponsored theatrical productions. Faculty and students participate in prominent theatrical organizations. A minor in Speech Communication and Theatre requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours in addition to SPE 103, Interpersonal Communication, from the Liberal Studies Requirements. Students may concentrate in any of the two components. Specific course requirements include:
Minor in Speech Communication: SPE 200 (Public Speaking), COM 215 (Mass Communication and Society), SPE 302 (Interracial/Intercultural Communication), SPE 304 (Oral Interpretation), and SPE 315 (Voice and Diction). The remaining 3 semester credit hours must be selected in consultation with the student’s minor advisor.
Minor in Theatre: THE 204 (Foundations of Theatre), THE 250 (Acting), THE 305 (Theatre History), THE380 (Play Directing), and THE 408 (Black Theatre). The remaining 3 semester credit hours must be selected in consultation with the student’s minor advisor. Approval of the area advisor is necessary for the selection of these electives
===== PAGE 111 =====
# DIVISION OF LITERATURE, LANGUAGES, AND PHILOSOPHY
The study of the Language Arts has always been central to a Liberal Arts Curriculum. The Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in English with concentrations in Literature, Creative Writing, or certification in teaching English; a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication/Journalism; a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and minor programs in Creative Writing, English, Foreign Languages, Journalism, and Philosophy.
The English major provides students with a flexible curriculum, designed to provide the training and marketable skills sought by law schools, public relations firms, advertising agencies, and graduate school programs. To that end, the English major develops the writing and textual analysis skills which are crucial to an increasingly information-laden, text-oriented world in which the average employee will change careers at least five times before retirement. Majors complete both a set of core requirements and courses in a concentration of their choice: Literature, Creative Writing, or English with Teaching Certification.
The Division also offers minor programs in English, French, Spanish, Philosophy, Creative Writing, and Journalism. These minor programs are designed to complement the major programs offered by Kentucky State University and to provide students with additional flexibility and breadth of academic training. These minors are particularly useful for those students who wish to be flexible in future career paths, who plan careers in fields requiring diverse skills, and who will be pursuing global careers.
Every course offered by the Division emphasizes writing, and students are encouraged to take an active part in classroom discussion. Coursework in foreign languages emphasizes written and spoken communication skills, and faculty make an effort to acquaint students with the complex relationships that exist between literary traditions and the historical and cultural contexts out of which these traditions arise. Coursework in philosophy addresses fundamental questions about the nature and possibility of knowledge, problems of ethics, logical issues, questions about the nature of reality, and issues that arise in the making and criticism of works of art.
## Divisional Attendance Policy
For all classes offered by the Division of Literature, Languages and Philosophy, the Divisional Attendance Policy will be enforced. This policy states that missing more than twenty percent (20%) of the course’s total class meetings for any reason is in itself sufficient cause for a student to receive a failing grade in the course. Instructors may adopt other attendance policies at their own discretion as long as these policies are included in the class syllabus and are within the parameters of the University’s attendance policy. Instructors will adopt their own policies for lateness and early departure from class and list these policies in the class syllabus.
## ENGLISH
Admission to the Program requires formal application and acceptance into the program. After a prospective English Major’s successful completion of English 215 or 211, the applicant (or applicant’s advisor) must submit a completed file to the English Major Committee for consideration for admission to the English Major Program.
To apply to be an English Major, you must supply the following materials:
1. Evidence of a minimum GPA of 3.0 in English 101, 102, and 211/215 or a letter of recommendation from your advisor or English instructor;
2. One formally submitted and graded paper from one of your English classes;
3. A letter of application briefly describing yourself and your reasons for wishing to major in English.
Materials should be submitted in a manila envelope, labeled with the applicant’s complete name, a current phone number, and the applicant’s KSU e-mail address. An applicant may expect written notification of his/her departmental status during the semester of application.
## Student Competencies
To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in English or a minor in English, students must be able to:
express themselves effectively in written English;
think critically and analytically;
□ demonstrate knowledge of literature representing a variety of literary forms, figures, and periods;
demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of literary analysis and criticism;
□ demonstrate general knowledge of the history of the English language and linguistic theories, and standard English grammar; and
□ demonstrate knowledge of research techniques and use of the library.
A student who receives below a “c” in two major classes will have his or her record evaluated by English Ma
===== PAGE 112 =====
jor Committee. The English Major Committee can remove any student from the English major whose academic progress in English classes is deemed insufficient or who has been recommended for removal by an English instructor or by the Division Chair due to academic dishonesty (plagiarism).
## Major in English
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in English, students must complete a total of 120 semester credit hours with a minimum of 39 semester credit hours in English coursework. These credit hours must include both a 27-credit-hour core and an additional 12 credit hours in one of three concentrations (Literature, Creative Writing or English with Teaching Certification). A total of 45 semester credit hours at the 300/400 level are required for graduation.
## Core English Requirements (for all majors):
ENG 313: Non-Western Literature
ENG 322: Survey of British Literature I
ENG 323: Survey of British Literature II
ENG 324: Survey of American Literature I
ENG 325: Survey of American Literature II
ENG 409: Literature of African-Americans
ENG 413: Literary Criticism
One writing class. Choose from:
ENG 204: Journalism
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing
ENG 216: Technical Writing
One language class. Choose from:
ENG 311: Advanced Grammar*
ENG 314: History of the English Language
ENG 317: Linguistics
Mandatory for English with Teaching Certification Concentration
## Concentrations in the English Major
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a student must complete 12 semester credit hours in one of the following concentrations in addition to the 27 hour English Core listed above:
Literature: the student must complete the following classes:
ENG 398: Literary Heritage
ENG 399: Special Topics
ENG 499: Capstone
and either
ENG 411: Shakespeare or
ENG 415: Major Author(s)
Creative Writing: the student must complete the following classes:
Choose Two:
ENG 342: Writing Poetry
ENG 343: Creative Non-Fiction
ENG 345: Writing Drama/Screenplay
ENG 346: Writing Fiction
Plus Both:
ENG 490: Senior Creative Project and
ENG 499: Capstone
English with Teaching Certification: In addition to the Education classes necessary to obtain teaching certification, the student must complete the following classes, as well as complete ENG 311 in order to fulfill core requirements in writing and language:
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing
ENG 390: Adolescent Literature
ENG 433: Reading and Writing Clinic Practicum
EDU 445: Reading Instruction in the Secondary School
For specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the Catalogue section under the School of Education. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the admission criteria and procedures included in the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
## MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND JOURNALISM
The health of a democracy is deeply connected to the health of a free press. Thomas Jefferson thought so highly of the importance of the press’ role in guarding the people’s rights that he stated: “If I had to choose between a government without a free press and a free press without government, I would choose the latter.” From the hey-day of its nationally celebrated civil rights leader and alumnus Whitney M. Young, Jr. to its connections with Kentucky’s black owned or operated newspapers and indeed throughout its some 120 years of great achievements and challenges, Kentucky State University’s own history has been deeply entwined with the exercise of a free press. All three aspects of Kentucky State’s mission – liberal studies, land grant status (especially the mass communications facilities of the land grant program), and its status as an HBCU –, coalesce together in a B. A. program in Mass Communications and Journalism.
===== PAGE 113 =====
Unconditional admission to the B. A. program in Mass Communications and Journalism requires the following:
- The student must be in good academic standing with the University;
- The student must have completed with a passing mark (C or above) the pre-requisite English courses, namely, ENG 101-English Composition I and ENG 102-English Composition II;
- The student must have a 3.0 Grade Point Average (4.0 scale) in English courses taken prior to application to the Journalism major;
The student must submit a letter of application articulating his or her interest in Journalism.
Students who do not hold the 3.0 GPA in English coursework may be considered for conditional admission, but must receive consent of the Journalism faculty and will be placed in a probationary status for the first academic year of coursework in Journalism.
## Major Program in Mass Communications and Journalism
The major has three components: 1) a 21 credit hour “core” of fundamental coursework in basic journalism (the existing B. A. Minor in Journalism), 2) a 9 credit hour “concentration” in the student’s choice of more advanced coursework options in Print, Public Relations, or Broadcast Journalism, and 3) a 6 credit hour selection of elective courses which offer appropriate, relevant support for the student’s choice of a Journalism concentration:
### I. 21 Credit Hour “Core” for All Concentrations
ART 307 Digital Photography I
ENG 204 Journalism
ENG 361 Journalism II
ENG 362 News Editing
ENG 364 Desktop/Web Publishing
ENG 365 Advanced Public Affairs Reporting
ENG 366 Seminar in Public Relations
These courses are all part of the existing Minor in Journalism and are present in the current KSU Catalogue.
### II. 9 Credit Hours in a Selected Concentration
Concentration in Print Journalism
Concentration in Print Journalism
ENG/JOU 368 Community Journalism (Print)
ENG/JOU 401 Special Topics in Print Journalism
ENG/JOU 434 Practicum in Print Journalism
Concentration in Public Relations
ENG/JOU 370 Public Relations Campaigns
ENG/JOU 371 Public Relations Special Events Planning
ENG/JOU 436 Practicum in Public Relations
Concentration in Broadcast Journalism
ENG/JOU 367 Television and Radio Production
ENG/JOU 369 Community Journalism (Broadcast)
ENG/JOU 435 Practicum in Broadcast Journalism
### III. 6 Credit Hours Selected From a Menu of Appropriate Supportive Electives
ART 322 Intro to Digital Photojournalism
ART 407 Digital Photography II
HIS 202 U. S. History Since 1865
POS/PSY/
SOC 300 Statistics for BSS
POS 160 State and Local Government
PUA 305 Contemporary Public Policy Issues
SPE 200 Public Speaking
(Or other courses as approved by the Division of LLP Chair and Journalism Faculty)
Total Credit Hours in the Major: 36
## Minor in English
A minor in English requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours in the following courses:
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing
ENG 313: Non-Western Literature
One language class. Choose from:
ENG 311: Advanced Grammar
ENG 314: History of the English Language
ENG 317: Linguistics
One British and one American Survey class:
ENG 322: Survey of British Literature I or
ENG 323: Survey of British Literature II and either
ENG 324: Survey of American Literature I or
ENG 324: Survey of American Literature II
One major author class:
ENG 411: Shakespeare
ENG 415: Major Author(s)
One elective (any 300/400 level ENG class)
In addition to the above courses, a teaching minor in English requires the completion of 24 semester credit
===== PAGE 114 =====
hours including ENG 390. These requirements are in addition to ENG 101, 102, and 211 or 215.
## Minor in Creative Writing
The Minor in Creative Writing requires the completion of 18 credit hours in the following courses:
One “core” writing class. Choose from:
ENG 204: Journalism
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing
ENG 216: Technical Writing
One language class. Choose from:
ENG 311: Advanced Grammar
ENG 314: History of the English Language
ENG 317: Linguistics
Three Creative Writing classes. Choose from:
ENG 342: Writing Poetry
ENG 345: Writing Drama/Screenplay
ENG 346: Writing Fiction
One Senior-level class:
ENG 490: Senior Creative Project
## Minor in Journalism
The Minor in Journalism requires 18 credit hours for English majors who take ENG 204 to fulfill their “core” writing course requirement, and requires 21 credit hours for all other students. Courses toward the Minor in Journalism are the following:
ART 322: Intro to Digital Photojournalism
ENG 204: Journalism
ENG 361: Journalism II
ENG 362: News Editing
ENG 364: Desktop/Web Publishing
ENG 365: Advanced Public Affairs Reporting
ENG 366: Seminar in Public Relations
## MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Coursework in American Sign Language, French, and Spanish is offered by members of the faculty of the Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy. Coursework in foreign languages emphasizes instruction in the fundamentals of syntax, pronunciation, and idiomatic expressions. There is a four-way approach to teaching foreign languages (listening/comprehension, conversing, reading, and writing). Instruction takes place in both the classroom and the foreign language laboratory, where students practice speaking and pronunciation and where they watch video material, films, or documentaries in the foreign language they study. Intermediate and upper-level courses stress the acquisition of communicative skills and cultural or literary information.
Students who pursue a baccalaureate degree are required to complete 6 semester credit hours of a foreign language (101 and 102 or 171 and 172) as part of the Liberal Studies Requirements, or to demonstrate elementary knowledge in a foreign language by making the necessary score on an AP examination or on a CLEP examination (see the Catalogue section on Credit by Examination/Certification and credit for Life Experience). Foreign language proficiency examinations are also available to those who seek advanced placement in a foreign language or exemption from the foreign language requirement (see the Catalogue subsection on Proficiency Examination Programs).
Elementary foreign language courses 101 and 102 or 171 and 172 must be taken in sequence and in the same language.
## Major in Spanish
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, students must complete a total of 120 credit hours including a 36-credit-hour core, nine hours in supporting electives chosen from a specific list of courses in foreign languages, a three-hour support course and 16 credit hours in free electives. A total of 45 semester credit hours at the 300/400 level are required for graduation.
### I. 36 Credit Hour Core:
SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish I
SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II
SPA 303: Advanced Spanish I
SPA 304: Advanced Spanish II
SPA 320: Hispanic Culture and Civilization
SPA 355: Spanish Linguistics
SPA 398: Advanced Spanish Composition
SPA 399: Advanced Spanish Conversation
SPA 401: Survey of Peninsular Literature
SPA 402: Survey of Latin-American Literature
SPA 424: Spanish Film and Art
SPA 499: Senior Seminar in Spanish
===== PAGE 115 =====
II. Supporting Electives. Nine hours (three courses) chosen from:
SPA 275: Intermediate Spanish Composition
SPA 325/EDU 304: Foreign Languages for Classroom Teacher
SPA 400: Children's Literature in Spanish
SPA 425: Masterpieces of Spanish Peninsular Literature
SPA 426: Masterpieces of Spanish American Literature
SPA 427: Major Author(s)
SPA 433: Reading and Writing Clinical Practicum
FRE 101 & 102: French I and II
### III. Three hours (one course) chosen from:
ENG 311: Advanced Grammar
IGS 303: Latin American Culture
## Minor in French
The Minor in French requires the completion of 18 credit hours beyond the 100 level in the following courses:
FRE 201: Intermediate French I
FRE 202: Intermediate French II
FRE 311: Advanced French Composition
FRE 312: Advanced French Conversation and either
FRE 301: Survey of French Literature I and
FRE 302: Survey of French Literature II
or
FRE 322: French Civilization and
FRE 413: Black Literature in French
## Minor in Spanish
The minor in Spanish requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours beyond the 100 level in the following courses:
SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish I
SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II
SPA 303: Advanced Spanish I
SPA 304: Advanced Spanish II
SPA 401: Survey of Peninsular Literature
## PHILOSOPHY
SPA 402: Survey of Latin-American Literature
The academic study of philosophy is an important part of a liberal studies institution. Accordingly, Kentucky State University offers a minor in Philosophy through the Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy. While the study of Philosophy can benefit any student, the minor is especially recommended for the following kinds of students: (a) students pursuing a pre-law curriculum, (b) prospective pre-health/medical professionals, (c) computer science majors, (d) majors in the humanities, (e) students in the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies, (f) students desiring to prepare for and excel in the Integrative Studies (IGS) sequence, and (g) students with interest in careers in theological schools and religious professions.
The Philosophy program at Kentucky State University offers courses in a variety of basic and specialized philosophical disciplines. The main thrusts of the program are the development of analytical and critical reasoning skills and a focus upon evaluating arguments for and against important contemporary and classical philosophical proposals. The Philosophy program offers occasional colloquia featuring guest speakers, and is closely tied to the Institute for Liberal Studies, which provides various scholarly and cultural activities of interest to philosophy students.
## Minor in Philosophy
The minor in Philosophy requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours in the following courses:
PHI 200: Introduction to Philosophy
PHI 210: Introduction to Logic
PHI 310: Moral Philosophy
and three courses chosen from:
PHI 330: Philosophy of Religion
PHI 390: Bioethics
PHI 400: Metaphysics or
PHI 490: Survey of Basic Mathematical Logic
PHI 350: Special Topics in Philosophy
===== PAGE 116 =====
# DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES
Inquiry into the nature of physical phenomena is among the most persistent of human concerns. During the past century, both the scope and pace of such inquiry have broadened and accelerated, and its influence on our civilization has become pervasive. The discoveries and consequences of scientific inquiry have profoundly affected the human race—both in daily life and in practically all domains of intellectual life.
The Division of Mathematics and Sciences believes that an understanding of mathematics and the sciences is an indispensable part of a sound education. Coursework in the Division provides students with instruction that addresses fundamental issues in the broad range of scientific inquiry. The Division seeks to instill in students an appreciation of critical thinking as well as knowledge of specific subjects. Students who decide to major in one of the disciplines of the Division undertake specialized study and research in their selected fields.
The Division offers majors in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The major in Biology includes four options: General Biology, Biotechnology, Pre-Professional, and Biology with Teaching Certification. The major in Mathematics includes five options: Mathematics/Applied (Pre-Engineering), Pure Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, double major in Mathematics and Computer Science, and Mathematics with Teaching Certification. The major in Mathematics leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree; each of the others leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Minors are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. (See the School of Education sub-section of the College of Professional Studies section in this Catalogue for more details on the certification programs.)
Students majoring in Mathematics/Applied (Pre-Engineering) pursue a five-year curriculum leading to two degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Kentucky, the University of Maryland at College Park, Vanderbilt University, or Florida A & M University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Mathematics from Kentucky State University. More information about this program may be found in the sub-section describing the Mathematics offerings. Students interested in Pre-Engineering should consult the chairperson of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences or the Pre-Engineering advisor.
The Division offers a curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in programs related to the health professions. Students interested in medicine, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, or other allied health fields should consult the chairperson of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences or the Pre-health professions advisors. The following section of this Catalogue, describing allied health offerings, also contains information relevant to these fields.
NOTE: Students must complete all prerequisite courses in the Division of Mathematics and Sciences with a grade of “C” or better before they may attempt the next course in a course sequence.
## ALLIED HEALTH AND PRE-HEALTH PROGRAMS
## Allied Health
Many allied health programs are changing to graduate programs and require a baccalaureate degree for admission into the programs. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to complete a B.S. in Biology (or another appropriate discipline) before applying to an allied health professions program. The Division offers coursework that prepares students for admission to upper-level courses at a university with an accredited program toward an undergraduate degree in an allied health field. Allied health offerings at Kentucky State University include pre-physical therapy, pre-cytotechnology, pre-nuclear medicine technology, pre-optometry, and pre-pharmacy.
## Medicine and Dentistry
The Division offers attractive programs for students interested in entering medical or dental schools. To enter either of these professional schools the students must complete at least one year of biology with laboratory, one year of general chemistry with laboratory, one year of organic chemistry with laboratory, one year of physics with laboratory, one year of college mathematics or one semester of calculus, one year of English, and other courses that will help assure success, such as those in advanced communication skills, logic, or computer science and psychology.
Academic advisors at Kentucky State University work closely with pre-medical and pre-dental students to ensure that they fulfill all of the requirements for admission to professional schools.
Students who need more information about these programs should consult the Chairperson of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences or the Pre-Health Professionals advisors as early in their academic careers as possible.
===== PAGE 117 =====
## Veterinary Medicine
No colleges or universities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky offer training in veterinary medicine. However, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education administers a Southern Regional Education Board Program in Kentucky through which qualified Kentucky resident students may be accepted to the veterinary medicine schools of Auburn University and Tuskegee University. (At the time of publication of this Catalogue, the Council had contracted for 36 entering spaces annually: 34 at Auburn and two at Tuskegee.)
Students accepted under the regional plan are relieved of the obligation of paying out-of-state fees, and their expenses are identical to those of in-state students. Formal applications must be filed through the Council on Postsecondary Education, which reviews these applications and submits those selected to Auburn or Tuskegee for admission approval. Any student interested in veterinary medicine should have completed 80 semester credit hours of pre-professional training with a minimum grade-point average of 2.5; however, preference is given to those students who have satisfied the requirements for a baccalaureate degree.
Interested students should consult the Chairperson of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences or the Pre-Veterinary Professions Advisor for further details and requirements.
## Optometry
Optometry is the profession of examining the eyes for defects and faults of refraction, and prescribing corrective lenses or exercises.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky sponsors a program that enables 15 qualified pre-optometry students who are Kentucky residents to gain admission each year to the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, and the optometry schools of Indiana University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Eight entering spaces are reserved at Southern, four at Indiana University, and three at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Suggested pre-optometry courses include: ART 130, MUS 130 or THE 130; BIO 111, 210, 301, 302, and 303; CHE 101/110, 102/120, 301/310, and 302/320; COS 100; ENG 101 and 102; HIS 103; MAT 115, 120, and 131; IGS 200, 201, 300, and 301, 302, 303, or 304; PHY 207 and 208; PSY 200 and 300; SOC 203; SPE 103; and two semesters of a foreign language; 6–7 hours of electives selected from BIO 307, 317, 318, or 408.
In order to be admitted, applications for admission must be submitted two semesters in advance of completion of the pre-optometry requirements and will be acted upon if the transcripts show a reasonable possibility that all requirements will be met. Each applicant is required to take the Optometry Admission Test, which is designed to measure general academic ability and scientific knowledge. Students who have a baccalaureate degree with a major in a science field are often fully prepared for admission to a School of Optometry. Those with a degree in a non-science field may be required to take additional coursework.
## Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the profession of providing direct input into overall patient drug management. The pharmacist reviews updated patient medication profiles on a daily basis, makes rounds with teams, provides drug information, assists during emergency situations, and instructs pharmacy residents in direct provision of clinical services. The in-patient pharmacy employs a computerized unit to dose drug distribution system, a hospital-wide intravenous admixture program, and satellite pharmacies in intensive care units and hematology-oncology units.
Suggested pre-pharmacy courses include: ART 130, MUS 130, or THE 130; BIO 111, 210, 301, 302, and 303; CHE 101/110, 102/120, 301/310, and 302/320; COS 100, ECO 201, ENG 101, 102, and 211; HIS 103; MAT 115 and 120; IGS 200, 201, 300, and 301, 302, 303, or 304; PHY 207 and 208; PSY 200 and 300; SOC 203; SPE 103; two semester of a foreign language; 10–12 hours of electives selected from BIO 220, 318, 408, or CHE 315/350.
The professional portion of the curriculum will be completed at an accredited institution which will grant the degree or certificate. In order to be admitted, students must meet the following admission requirements:
1) Have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better;
2) Have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 or better in all science courses; and
3) Have completed the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) and score at least 300 (out of a possible 600).
Interested students should maintain close contact with the Division’s Pre-Health Professions advisors or the chairperson of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences.
## Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a profession dealing with the development and administration of programs of care to re-store motor function, relieve pain, and prevent disability
===== PAGE 118 =====
in individuals whose abilities are threatened by disease, injury, loss of a body part, or conditions existing at birth. Evaluation includes performing and evaluating tests to determine the extent of injury, the cause of dysfunction, and the selection of appropriate therapeutic procedures.
Suggested pre-physical therapy courses include: ART 130, MUS 130, or THE 130; BIO 111, 210, 220, 301, and 303; CHE 101/110 and 102/120; COS 100; ECO 200 or POS 101; ENG 101, 102, and 211; HED 221 or two PHE courses; HIS 103; MAT 115 and 120; IGS 200, 201, 300, and 301, 302, 303, or 304; PHE 330 and 331; PHY 207 and 208; PSY 200 and 410; SOC 203; SPE 103; two semester of a foreign language; 8–9 hours of electives selected from ADM 100, ADM 103, BIO 304, EDU 221, FNU 104, HED 107, PHE 324, or PSY 300.
The baccalaureate degree program in physical therapy is taught at the senior level requiring 2–3 years of professional education for admission. In order to be admitted, students must meet the following requirements:
1) Have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 or better;
2) Have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 or better in the natural sciences;
3) Complete four of seven required semesters of science and mathematics by date of application;
4) Complete all prerequisite science and mathematics courses with a minimum grade of “C” or better;
5) Show evidence of 25 clock hours of work or volunteer experience related to physical therapy or patient care;
6) Have the physical ability to perform tasks required of physical therapists; and
7) Have a personal interview with the admission committee.
Interested students should maintain close contact with the Division’s Pre-Health Professions advisors or the chairperson of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences.
## BIOLOGY
Biology is the scientific study of living systems. The importance of biology in today's world is self-evident. Biology instruction at Kentucky State University provides students with a basic knowledge of the field. The curriculum includes the study of organismal diversity, cell biology, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Students are encouraged to master basic principles of scientific inquiry while familiarizing themselves with the traditional aspects of a sound liberal education.
The Division of Mathematics and Sciences offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with three options: General Biology, Pre-Professional, and Biology with Teacher Certification. Details on the former may be found elsewhere in this Catalogue in the sub-section on the School of Education of the College of Professional Studies section. A minor in Biology is also offered.
## Major in Biology
The Biology curriculum is well suited for the student who plans to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or intends to continue his or her course of study in graduate, medical, or dental school.
## General Biology Option
The student who majors in General Biology must complete a minimum of 128–140 semester credit hours, including the University’s Liberal Studies Requirements (with BIO 111 in place of BIO 101) and the following 27–30 semester credit hour Biology core course requirements: BIO 115, 210, 212, 302, 303, 307, 316, 401, 408, and 410; and three biology electives totaling no less than 9 semester credit hours. These electives may include any biology course at the 300- or 400-level that is not required for the major except AQU/BIO 425 and AQU/BIO 480, BIO 410 after it has been taken once to fulfill the major requirement, or HON 222. The Biology major must earn a “C” or above in the core and elective courses and in the following required 37 semester credit hours of support courses: CHE 101/110, 102/120, 200, and 315/350; MAT 120 and 131; and PHY 207 and 208. The program requires the completion of 6 semester credit hours of free electives and 3 semester credit hours of limited electives at the 300/400 level.
Students who intend to major in the General Biology Option are required to take BIO 111 and CHE 101 instead of other natural science electives of the Liberal Studies Requirements.
## Pre-Professional Option
Students planning to attend medical, dental, or veterinary school must replace CHE 200 with CHE 301/310 and 302/320 in the curriculum of the General Biology Option.
===== PAGE 119 =====
## Biotechnology Option
The student who majors in the Biotechnology Option must complete a minimum of 138-140 semester credit hours, including the University’s Liberal Studies requirements (with BIO 111 in place of BIO 101 and CHE 101 instead of other natural science electives) and the following Biotechnology Option core course requirements: BIO 116, 210, 212, 302, 307, 401, 408, 409, 410, 431, 432, 433, 435, and 436; and two biology electives totaling no less than 6 semester credit hours. These electives may be chosen from the following courses: BIO 301 (Physiology), BIO 316 (Ecology), BIO 437 (Environmental Science and Bioremediation), BIO 438 (Forensics); BIO 493 (Internship), and BIO 495 (Topics in Biology). The Biology major in the Biotechnology Option must earn a grade of “C” or better in the core and elective courses and in the following required support courses: CHE 101/110, 102/120, 301/310, 302/320, and 315/350; MAT 131; and PHY 207 and 208. The Biotechnology Option also requires the completion of 6 semester credit hours of free electives.
## Teacher Certification Option (Grades 8-12)
A minimum of 136 semester credit hours is required for a major in Biology with high school teacher certification. In addition to the University’s Liberal Studies requirements (with BIO 111 and MAT 115 in place of BIO 101 and MAT 111, and CHE 101/110 instead of other natural science electives), students must complete a Biology core of 27 semester credit hours (BIO 210, 212, 302, 303, 307, 316, 401, and 408); 5–8 semester credit hours of Biology electives selected from BIO 301, 304, 305, 308, 309, 315, 317, 318, 410, 413, or 495; a 4-semester-credit-hour Chemistry course (CHE 102/120); 36 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 413, 430, and 494); a 4-semester-credit-hour Mathematics course (MAT 120); 8 semester credit hours of support courses in Physical Sciences (PHY 207 and PHY 208 are strongly recommended); and 3 semester credit hours of free electives.
For specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the Catalogue section under the School of Education. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the admission criteria and procedures included in the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
## Minor in Biology
A minor in biology requires the completion of a minimum of 21 semester credit hours in Biology. A student pursuing a minor in Biology will be required to successfully complete BIO 111, 210, and 212. Additional courses are chosen from the remaining core requirements (BIO 302, 303, 307, 316, 408). One course may be selected from the biology electives to complete the required 21 semester credit hours. BIO 401 and 410 can be taken, but they cannot be used as part of the required 21 semester credit hours for a minor in Biology.
## CHEMISTRY
The science of chemistry is concerned with the structure, composition, and reactions of matter. Chemistry instruction at the University is designed to familiarize the student with current views of these concepts. The relevance of chemistry is readily apparent, for the universe and the life forms it contains are chemical systems undergoing specific chemical reactions. To understand the universe and ourselves, it is necessary to understand the laws governing these chemical systems. A deeper knowledge of chemistry is necessary to solve many of humanity’s problems: feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and bettering living conditions in general. Coursework in chemistry at Kentucky State University considers both experimental and theoretical topics and emphasizes their interdependence.
A minimum of 120 semester credit hours is required to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. A minor in chemistry is also offered.
## Major in Chemistry
The courses required for a major in chemistry are CHE 101/110, 102/120, 301/310, 302/320, 303, 407, 409, 412, 414, and either 401 or 402. BIO 401 (Biology Seminar) may substitute for CHE 402 (Chemistry Seminar). The support courses required for a major in Chemistry are MAT 131 and 132; one additional mathematics course above MAT 132; one natural science elective (CHE, BIO, AQU, ENV) at the 300/400 level (chosen with advisor); and two physics courses from two options: PHY 211/212 or PHY 207/208. The calculus-based physics is preferred for graduate study in chemistry. The student must earn a grade of at least “C” in the required and support courses. Support courses and electives should be carefully chosen to meet the minimum of 42 semester credit hours of 300/400 level courses required for graduation. 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).
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
| ACC 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 433 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 460 | Human Behavior in Org. | 3 |
| MGT1 | Elective OR | |
| PSY 402 | Industrial Psychology | 3/21 |
| 1May be selected from any course with an MGT p fix. |
| Minor in Marketing |
| Students electing a minor in Marketing should complete the following course sequence: |
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
| ACC 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 410 | Marketing Communications | 3 |
| MKT 420 | Strategic Marketing Mgt | 3 |
| MKT 440 | Consumer Behavior | 3/21 |
===== PAGE 131 =====
## Division of Computer Science
Due to the tremendous growth in the technological sector, the need for graduates with marketable computer skills has grown exponentially. The major goal of the faculty in the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences is to provide students with advanced conceptual framework and the technical expertise required to meet these new developing markets. Within this academic division, students may pursue a masters degree in Computer Science Technology; or a baccalaureate
## Computer Science
The Computer Science program offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Masters in Computer Science Technology. Students pursuing a bachelor's degree select an option from Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Computer Gaming or Information Security. Courses in these options focus on computer programming, hardware organization, systems design and analysis, databases, algorithmic development, computer networks and telecommunications, computer security, network security, data storage, data mining, computer graphics, game design and development, and information processing.
## The Bachelor in Computer Science Degree
The baccalaureate degree program in Computer Science is modeled in accordance with guidelines established by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Students pursuing a bachelor's or masters degree in Computer Science study a range of courses designed to prepare them for careers in business and industry as systems designers, system analysts, computer security experts, database, or network professionals, game designers or to prepare them for advanced study in graduate schools. Students will learn skills in programming, systems, information security, databases, game programming, and networking components.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with option in Computer Information Systems, students must complete a minimum of 123 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 101, 108, 109, 200, 275, 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 340, 364, 410, 464/CIT 470, and COS 470; and 6 semester credit hours of computer science electives at the 300/400 level. Students will also take 6 semester credit hours of free electives (1 or 3 could be University Orientation course); ENG 216; 6 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and 12 degree in Computer Science. Graduates of each of these programs are prepared to continue their education or enjoy many career opportunities in corporations, industry, government, or the military. Future University graduates must adapt to the continually evolving, worldwide technological environment.
Graduates of these programs develop the life-long computer skills that enable them to advance in this and future professional markets.
semester credit hours of support courses: ACC 201, BUA 320 and 321; and MAT 125. Natural Science requirements can be met by taking BIO 101, 111 or 112; CHE 101 or 102, PHY 211 or 212.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Mathematics Option, a student must complete a minimum of 127 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 101, 108, 109, 200, 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 340, 410, and 470. In addition, students take 6 semester credit hours of Computer Science and 6 semester credit hours of Mathematics or Computer Science electives at the 300/400 level. Students must also complete 6 credit hours of a general elective (1 or 3 hours could be University Orientation course); a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and 20 semester credit hours of support courses: MAT 120, 131, 132, and 321. Natural Science requirements can be met by taking BIO 101, 111 or 112; CHE 101 or 102; PHY 211 or 212.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Information Security Option, students must complete a minimum of 123 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 101, 108, 109, COS 200, 275 or 242, 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 340, 410, 470, 481, 482, 483, 484 or 485, and 6 semester credit hours of computer science electives at the 300/400 level. Students will also take 6 semester credit hours of free electives (1 or 3 could be University Orientation course); ENG 216; 6 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and MAT 125. Natural Science requirements can be met by taking BIO 101, 111 or 112; CHE 101 or 102, PHY 211 or 212.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Computer Gaming option, students must complete a minimum of 121 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 101, 108, 109, 200, 232 or 242, 275, 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 340, 375, 385, 410, 420, 470, 475, 492 and 6 semester credit hours of computer sci-
===== PAGE 132 =====
ence or CIT electives at the 300/400 level. Students will also take 6 semester credit hours of free electives (1 or 3 could be University Orientation course); ENG 216; 6 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and MAT 125. Natural Science requirements can be met by taking BIO 101, 111 or 112; CHE 101 or 102, PHY 211 or 212.
Six (6) hours of free 300/400-level electives in each option may be used for internship course which may be repeated once, or for any other upper-level course to strengthen students' technological skills.
Students must also complete 41 University-required Liberal Studies credits and nine hours of IGS.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Science must complete 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 108, 109, 301, 310, 340.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Information Systems must complete 18-19 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101 or 108, 200, 300, 364, 410, and 464.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Gaming must complete 20-21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101 or 108, 275, 300, 375, 385 and 475.
Any student pursuing a secondary teacher education major may elect to obtain an endorsement for teaching Computer Science. An endorsement requires the completion of 20 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 108, 109; EDU 203; MAT 125 and 321.
In each of the three options, 6 hours of free 300/400-level electives may be used for an internship in the field of technology, or for information security courses, or for any other upper-level courses to strengthen students' technological skills.
Students must also complete 41 University-required Liberal Studies credits and twelve hours of IGS.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Science must complete 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 108, 109, 301, 310, 340.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Information Systems must complete 18-19 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101 or 108, 200, 300, 364, 410, 464.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Gaming must complete 20-21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101 or COS 108, COS 275, COS 300, COS 375, COS 385 and COS 475.
Any student pursuing a secondary teacher education major may elect to obtain an endorsement for teaching Computer Science. An endorsement requires the completion of 23 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 108, 109; EDU 203; MAT 125 and 321; and one course from COS 250, 310 or 340.
## Network Engineering Option Program
The focus of this program is Web/network engineering and the components that encompass Web/network performance. Students graduating from this program will be capable of managing people, resources, and processes to implement complex Internet Protocol (IP), networks (e.g., Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Land Mobile Radio Networks, and Life Safety Networks) found in various technical and non-technical organizations. The program provides an educationally sound learning path to simplify the seemingly complex components that comprise network/Web integration, network/Web operating systems, network/Web security, network/Web systems management (e.g., Standard Network Management Protocol/SNMP), project management, and enterprise change management. The core curriculum will provide a unique combination of interdisciplinary study in network/Web engineering, computer science and business management (e.g., Project management and Change management), which will allow students to achieve an expert level of knowledge and skill to apply converged network technology. Students will appreciate the integration of appropriate levels of theory and applied curriculum to enjoy both academic and career success. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science Applied Information Technology degree with the Network Engineering option, students must complete a minimum of 137 semester credit hours. The required courses are CIT 110, 111, 112, 120, 136, 137, 200, 211, 212, 220, 255, 310, 311, 312, 411, 412, 451, 453, and 481 or 497 or 499. In addition to the required CIT courses, students must also complete 3 hours of Technical electives and the support courses: COS 314, 410, and 484. Students must also complete the 48 University required liberal Studies credits, MAT 115, and 6 semester credit hours of free elective. The University oral requirement will be satisfied with the completion of CIT 497.
===== PAGE 133 =====
## INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Industrial Technology offers occupational and technical programs that lead to Associate Applied Science degrees in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or in Computer Electronics Technology. These programs are designed to address: (1) the technical needs of students who seek employment in industrial employment, (2) the in-service needs of technicians who seek to improve their technical knowledge and skills to keep pace with changing technology in industry, and (3) the needs of those who desire personal enrichment or orientation by taking courses in these areas.
Industrial Technology programs actively support the following goals of Kentucky Tech Prep:
To reinforce student interest and enhance achievement in academic and technical skills;
□ To integrate curriculum at both the secondary and post-secondary levels in a sequence of courses leading to an associate degree in a technical field;
□ To establish articulation among secondary/post-secondary institutions, colleges, and universities;
☐ To prepare and assist students for entry into the workforce; and
□ To upgrade vocational/technical courses to meet current and future needs.
The Industrial Technology programs are currently associated with three Tech Prep consortia based in Shelbyville, Harrodsburg, and Franklin counties. Rapid advances in technology in the workplace have brought about significant changes in competencies required of the labor force. Employers are in need of workers who can apply higher math and science competencies, communicate effectively (both in writing and orally), and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
In order to meet the challenges of today and to plan for the technological future, the programs offered through Industrial Technology have been designed to assist students in the enhancement of their education to better prepare them for the demands of the workplace.
Students from select area secondary and post-secondary schools may qualify for transfer of technical coursework under existing articulation agreements with Kentucky State University. In the Industrial Technology area, students enrolled in one of its associate degree programs may get credit for previous work in either Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or in Computer Electronics Technology programs. These credit transfer agreements enable students to pursue a University degree without transitional delay or duplication of previous coursework. Credit may be awarded after a thorough review of a student’s transcript and consultation with a University faculty advisor. A competency-based examination may also be given by the advisor to assist in the transfer evaluation process. More information may be obtained from the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences office.
## Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology
An Associate degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology prepares students to pursue careers in web design, web development, web programming, web project management, and multimedia production. Our graduates are working in the fields of commercial art, forensic graphics, industrial design, motion picture and broadcast TV, photography, scientific illustration, and theatrical production. Students are trained to understand current protocols in industry and to develop advanced technological skills. They learn how to apply their knowledge through selected course activities and projects. Advanced levels of web design management, web content control, web programming, web database, multimedia, and networking. All classes are taught by nationally recognized and professionally successful faculty. Job placement rates for graduates are excellent.
The courses required for earning an Associate degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology are in three basic categories:
Liberal Studies—for the development of critical skills in English composition, technical writing, mathematics, and the natural, behavioral, or social sciences;
- Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology core courses—for developing skills useful in today's highly technical occupations.
- Computer hardware and networking courses to ensure that graduates are literate in data communication.
===== PAGE 134 =====
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology, students must complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. The required courses are CIT 110, 120, 200, 210, 220, 255, and 265. In addition to the required courses, students must also complete the support courses: CIT 111, 127, 136, 137, and six credit hours of technical electives and 250; MAT 115 and 120; the liberal studies courses ENG 101, 102, SPE 103, and ART 130 or MUS 130. Students must choose one social and behavioral sciences elective and any other free elective to fulfill their curriculum requirements.
## Computer Electronics Technology
An Associate degree in Computer Electronics Technology is designed for students who desire a new career in the electronics industries or who seek career advancement by upgrading their current technology expertise. The rapid growth of computer-based business and industry has led to a similar demand for expertise in the design and repair of digital-based computer hardware. This program focuses on the theoretical and hands-on understanding of the digital design, installation, interfacing and control of computer-based industrial electronic equipment. Recent graduates are working in the field as electronics designers, electrical equipment installers, component testers, and consumer electronics and computer technicians. Students develop other skills associated with electronics through laboratory experience and course lectures in computer networking and web design.
Courses required for earning an Associate Degree in Computer Electronics Technology are in three basic categories:
Liberal studies—for the development of critical skills in English composition, technical writing, mathematics, and the natural, behavioral, or social sciences;
□ Computer Electronics Technology core courses—for developing a fundamental understanding of electrical circuitry, digital circuitry, microprocessor architecture and computer networking; and
Web design and development for a broader understanding of the application of computer technology.
===== PAGE 135 =====
## INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Information Technology program is designed to enhance fluency with technology by developing students' intellectual capabilities as well as their conceptual knowledge and skills. The program offers two options in an Applied Information Technology Bachelor of Science Degree. Students can select from an option in Web Development or Network Engineering. Graduates will possess knowledge essential to using information technology now and in the future.
## Information Technology Web Development Option
This program employs a robust array of educational experiences in the area of Web-based technologies. The curriculum focus is Web development and all the components that encompass Web applications. This program is a true example of higher education catching up with the educational needs of a technologically advanced society. Students graduating from this program will be able to implement emerging information technologies to solve the most complex problems found in various technological environments. This program provides an educationally sound learning path to simplify the seemingly complex components that comprise Web applications, thus allowing students to achieve an expert level of knowledge in applying technology areas such as Web design management,
Web content control, Web programming, Web data base, multimedia, and networking. Students will appreciate the integration of appropriate levels of both theory and applied curriculum providing the educational experience for virtually every type of student to enjoy academic success. Graduates will possess a comprehensive knowledge of Web development and design. Employment and graduate school opportunities abound for these students. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science Applied Information Technology degree with the Web Development Option, students must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours. The required courses are CIT 110, 111, 120, 136, 137, 200, 220, 255, 265, 310, 314, 355, 360, 370, 420, 450, 470, 480 and 481 or 497 or 499. In addition to the required CIT courses, students must also complete the support courses: COS 314, 410, and 484. Students must also complete 6 hours of Technical electives, 48 University required Liberal Studies credits, MAT 115, and 6 semester credit hours of free electives. The University oral requirement will be satisfied with the completion of CIT 497.
## Applied Information Technology Minor
Students pursuing a minor in Applied Information Technology must complete 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include CIT 110, 111, 120, 200, 255, and directed electives (above the 100 level).
===== PAGE 136 =====
# COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The College of Professional Studies at Kentucky State University offers undergraduate programs that prepare students to combine their broad liberal backgrounds with specialized training that applies both in their everyday lives and in their social –service careers. The College offers coursework leading to baccalaureate degrees in the fields of Applied Human Sciences, Criminal Justice, Education, Physical Education, Public Administration, and Social Work. The College also offers Masters Degrees in Business Administrations, Public Administration and Special Education.
The School of Public Administration, Social Work, and Criminal Justice offers three undergraduate degrees and a Master of Public Administration. Criminal Justice and Social Work programs are geared toward human needs and public services. Programs within the area of Applied Human Sciences focus on the welfare of the family. Social Work and Criminal Justice programs are designed to prepare students to help remedy social problems on individuals and groups.
The School of Education programs work to ensure that teacher education graduates obtain the skills, knowledge, and dispositions needed to serve as “Liberators through Education.” The teacher education programs prepare students for careers as teaching professionals. Teacher candidates must successfully complete the relevant PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) tests as one of the degree requirements. The advantages gained by teacher’s preparation of students at the secondary level should continue during their academic pursuits at Kentucky State University and carry forward in their careers.
The University’s Liberal Studies Requirements strengthen all baccalaureate programs within the College and are compatible with the requirements of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teachers Education (NCATE), the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Public Administration (NASPA), and the Council on Social Work Education.
Support is available to develop articulation agreements with the community colleges to provide a seamless education transition to KSU in an effort to provide duplication of coursework and ensure that students are adequately prepared to enter KSU programs. Interested students should contact the Dean of the College of Professional Studies for further information.
===== PAGE 137 =====
# SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, SOCIAL WORK, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
## BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
The study of Public Administration primarily prepares students for career employment as supervisors, managers, and decision-makers in the public sector, including local, state, and federal government agencies. In addition, graduates with a B.A. in Public Administration may be eligible for employment in similar capacities in the non-profit sector.
The liberal studies education at Kentucky State University is characterized by intellectual breadth and depth. Students working toward the Bachelor of Arts degree in
Public Administration majors pursue a curriculum that includes exposure to the substantive approach and insight of different disciplines. The curriculum includes intensive training in analytical techniques and offers in-depth education in social sciences related to the management of public services.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration, students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including one hour of orientation (HON 103), the University’s Liberal Studies Requirements (53 semester credit hours including ECO 200), with 39 semester credit hours for the major in Public Administration, which includes 30 semester credit hours of Public Administration courses: PUA 301, 302, 303, 304, 322, 400, 401, 402, 491, and 499; one English course: ENG 216; POS 101; and one statistics course: either POS/PSY/SOC 300 or SOW/CJE 400. The remaining 30 semester credit hours consist of 6 free electives, 3 Inter-cultural Electives, and 18 career electives.
Six hours of electives may be freely chosen from any field of study. The following courses may fulfill the Inter-cultural Elective requirement:
□ Any of the following foreign language courses, beyond those used to fulfill the Liberal Studies Requirement: ASL 171, 172; FRE 101, 102, 201, 202; ITA 101, 102; JPN 171, 172; KOR 171, 172; RUS 171, 172; SPA 101, 102, 201, 202.
□ Any of the following Integrative Studies courses, beyond those used to fulfill the Liberal Studies Requirement: IGS 301, 302, 303, 304.
Speech 302.
Sociology 303 or 304.
□ Any course completed through a Study Abroad Consortium in which KSU participates.
□ Any additional course designated by the Dean of the School of Public Administration as an Inter-Cultural Elective.
The remaining 18 hours may be in minor or elective courses related to the student’s public service career objective. At least three hours of the electives must be at the 300 level or above. Career electives may be taken in the following fields: public administration, political science, sociology, psychology, social work, criminal justice, business administration, accounting, computer science, economics, management, office administration, mathematics, and speech. Any foreign language course may be used as a career elective. Students wishing to take courses not on this list as career electives must obtain prior written approval from the dean. In such cases, the student must explain in writing how the course in question would further his or her public service career plans.
Students who complete the University’s orientation requirement by taking UNV 101 instead of HON 103 must complete a total of 122 hours to earn this degree. Transfer students who are exempt from the orientation requirement must complete one addition hour of elective coursework to obtain the 120 hours required for the degree.
## MINOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
The School of Public Administration also offers a minor in Public Administration. This program is available to every student pursuing a baccalaureate degree at Kentucky State University. A minor in Public Administration requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include PUA 302, 303, 305, and 402; the remaining 6 semester credit hours must be selected in consultation with the student’s minor advisor from 300/400 level Public Administration courses.
## CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
A Certificate in Public Administration can be earned by completing these five Public Administration courses, with grades of “C” or above: PUA 301, 302, 305, 401, and 402. Each of these courses is taught online. To enroll, students must first be admitted to the University on either a degree-seeking or non-degree basis. Work completed for the Certificate may later be applied toward the Bachelor of Public Administration.
===== PAGE 138 =====
## SOCIAL WORK
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The principal objectives of the Social Work program are to prepare undergraduate students for generalist/entry-level professional social work practice in public and private sectors, and to prepare students for continued professional growth including graduate social work education. The curriculum utilizes class and field instruction to develop and strengthen the processes, values, skills, and knowledge essential for alleviating problems that impair the social functioning of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work, students must complete a minimum of 126 semester credit hours. The required courses include 53 semester hours of Liberal Study courses, 55 semester credit hours of Social Work courses; 6 semester credit hours of Sociology courses; 6 semester credit hours of support courses; and 6 semester credit hours of free electives. Students must consult with their advisor to plan the most appropriate sequence of study.
The required courses in Social Work are SOW 201, 306, 307, 308, 310, 314, 315, 321, 322, 422, 423, 424, 425, 433, 434; and a GNT elective. Sociology requirements include SOC 203 or 205, 304, 305, or 403. Support course required is ECO 201.
## Admission Requirements
The minimum criteria for enrollment in Social Work courses are consistent with University policies. Students are eligible for formal admission to the Social Work Program if they are currently enrolled in and in good standing at the University. When declaring Social Work as a major, the student must make formal application for admission into the program.
Students are required to submit a formal application to the program accompanied by two pages of handwritten autobiographical information. The application and guidelines for the autobiographical sketch are available in the Division of Social Work and Criminal Justice. Applicants for admission are required to meet the following standards:
- Have completed SOW 201 (Career Choices in the Human Service Professions), SOW 310 (Foundations of Social Work), or its equivalent with a grade of "C" or better;
- Have earned a 2.2 cumulative grade point average or better; and
- Have demonstrated competency in oral communication during an interview with Social Work faculty members.
Applications are reviewed by the Social Work Admissions Committee, and decisions are given to applicants in writing. Transfer students may be admitted under provisions of articulation agreements.
Applicants may be admitted provisionally with a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.2 in cases where the Committee concurs that there is demonstrated potential for academic success. However, minimum requirements for provisional admission include a grade of at least "C" in ENG 101 and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. It is expected that those who are admitted on a provisional basis will attain a 2.2 grade point average by the end of their first semester in the program.
## Dismissal Procedures
Students may be dismissed from the Social Work Program at any time based upon one or both of the following:
Unsatisfactory academic progress;
- Disciplinary action by the Division against the student because of conduct that would indicate character weaknesses of such nature as to make the student unfit for the Social Work profession.
## MINOR IN GERONTOLOGY
The field of Gerontology combines studies in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Human Sciences, Health and Physical Education, and Public Administration. The minor in Gerontology is approved by the Association of Gerontology in Higher Education. A minor in Gerontology requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include GNT 101, 102, 201, and 301; the remaining 9 semester credit hours may be selected from GNT 400, 401, or 402; or SOC 403.
===== PAGE 139 =====
## CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The baccalaureate degree program in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, community and institutional corrections, court services, and other criminal justice-related areas as well as for admission to law school. It also provides students with the fundamentals for advanced study in graduate school.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, a student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours including the University’s Liberal Studies requirements. The required courses include 49 semester credit hours of Criminal Justice courses and 9 semester credit hours of support courses. The required courses in Criminal Justice are CJE 101, 215, 220, 320, 325, 330, 335, 340, 345, 350, 410, 415, 420, 425, and 430. The remaining 3 semester credit hours are a Criminal Justice elective to be selected on the basis of the student’s area of interest. Required support courses are SOC 203 and 305; ENG 216 or BUA 204.
A minor in Criminal Justice requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include CJE 101, 215, 320, 325, 330, and the remaining 3 semester credit hours may be selected on the basis of the student’s area of interest within Criminal Justice.
===== PAGE 140 =====
# SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
The School of Education is dedicated to the fulfillment of the University’s mission statement which specifically addresses the need for preparing minority students for careers in education and human services.
Baccalaureate programs leading to teacher certification in the fields of Art, Biology, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE), Elementary Education, English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education and Health, and Social Studies are offered. A teaching endorsement in Computer Science is also available. Coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree is offered in the field of Child Development and Family Relations, which prepares students to teach in preschool programs and to work in related agencies. Additional programs are available for students interested in careers in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, and Athletic Training.
## TEACHER EDUCATION
The primary purpose of the area of Teacher Education is to coordinate and administer all programs leading to teacher certification at the University. Educating teachers for a diverse society is of special significance to the teacher education faculty. Further, the program is driven by the philosophy that teachers have the power to free learners from conditions associated with being uneducated, undereducated, or miseducated. Thus, the Teacher Education Program works to ensure that teacher education graduates obtain the skills, knowledge, and dispositions needed to serve as “Liberators through Education” in elementary and high school classrooms of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the region, and the nation.
The area of Teacher Education offers baccalaureate degree programs leading to teacher certification in Art Education, Biology Education, Elementary Education, English Education, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Physical Education and Health, and Social Studies Education. An endorsement for teaching Computer Science is available. Teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). All programs lead to teacher certification by the EPSB.
## Teacher Education Committee
The responsibility for teacher education programs at Kentucky State University rests with the Teacher Education Committee. The Committee is composed of (1) the Dean of the College of Professional Studies, (2) the Registrar, (3) the Chairperson and all faculty in the School of Education, (4) the Director of Libraries, (5) the Coordinator of the Academic Center for Excellence, (6) the Director of Testing, (7) the Director of Supervised Teaching, (8) the Student Placement and Data Coordinator, (9) three public school representatives, (10) faculty representatives from each academic unit in which the University offers teacher certification programs, and (11) two student representatives, including the president of the University’s chapter of the Student National Education Association and one other education student.
## Goals and Objectives
The overall goal of the Teacher Education Program is to produce the best possible teachers for preschool, elementary and secondary schools. Program objectives are to provide each student with the following:
A strong liberal studies foundation which will enable students to think critically, express themselves with clarity, make independent and rational judgments, and become life-long learners;
The pedagogical skills and competencies needed to create an environment conducive to learning for preschool, elementary, and secondary school students;
□ A thorough understanding of the content taught in grades P–12;
An understanding of the function and role of schools and teachers in a democratic, multicultural/diverse society; and
□ Field experiences which lead to a commitment to become a teacher who is a liberator through education.
===== PAGE 141 =====
## Admission to Teacher Education
Students desiring teacher certification at any level must apply formally to the Teacher Education Program. Application forms are available in the School of Education office and are due by posted dates in September and February. The Teacher Education Committee reviews all application materials in the fall and spring semesters. Failure to make timely application to the Teacher Education Program will delay a student's progress toward graduation, since admission to the Teacher Education Program is a prerequisite to all but two Education courses.
NOTE: It should be understood that students are responsible for successfully completing courses that are required at the time they are applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Some curriculum/policy changes required by the EPSB and/or the Teacher Education Committee may not necessarily appear in the Catalogue, as they may be approved and/or implemented between printings of the Catalogue.
Students are advised to clarify curriculum/policy requirements with their academic advisors. Students are required to meet with their advisors at least two times each semester.
The Catalogue of Record for all teacher education majors is determined by the date of admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Each applicant who seeks admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) at Kentucky State University is required to meet the following TEP criteria:
Criterion 1. Have obtained a minimum of 45 semester credit hours;
Criterion 2. File an application for admission to the Teacher Education Program on the official form provided. The application must be accompanied by a word-processed autobiographical sketch of no more than two pages. The autobiography should reveal an alert, resourceful person of sound and stable character who exemplifies the following traits: (1) a strong desire to learn, (2) a strong desire to become an effective teacher, (3) a genuine interest in people, especially young people, (4) the ability to work well with others, and (5) a willingness to go beyond average expectations in hours devoted to study and involvement in school and community activities.
Criterion 3. Submit an ACT minimum composite score of 21; OR minimum PRAXIS I scores of 173 in Reading, 172 in Writing, and 173 in Mathematics; OR have obtained a cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. (A student may satisfy Criterion 3 by submitting passing scores on the subject area PRAXIS II tests.)
Criterion 4. Demonstrate competency in written communication through an impromptu written response to a question in the applicant's field of study. The sample will be evaluated for writing skills, content, organization, and style.
Criterion 5. Demonstrate competency in verbal communication during an individual oral interview.
Criterion 6. Have obtained a grade of "C" or better in the following courses.
A. ENG 101 (English Composition I) and ENG 102 (English Composition II);
B. EDU 202 (Foundations of Teaching and Education);
C. EDU 203 (Microcomputers and Media in the Classroom);
D. For IECE majors: CDF 203 (Child Development I) and CDF 204 (Child Development II).
Criterion 7. Obtain three letters of recommendation:
A. One from the major advisor;
B. One from a KSU instructor with whom the applicant has completed a course; and
C. One from an area public/private school teacher with whom the applicant has had field-based experience.
Criterion 8. Receive clearance from the Vice President for Student Affairs, upon request by the School of Education.
Criterion 9. Present a portfolio (generated in the beginning education courses) for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Criterion 10: Attend etiquette workshop.
There is no conditional admission to the Teacher Education Program; to be eligible for admission, applicants must meet all requirements. The Teacher Education Committee may withdraw a student from the Teacher Education Program at any time based upon either of the following:
A. Unsatisfactory academic progress.
B. Disciplinary action by the University against the student because of conduct that would indicate character traits of such a nature as to make that student unfit for the teaching profession.
===== PAGE 142 =====
A student may withdraw officially from the Teacher Education Program with proper written notice to the Chairperson of the Teacher Education Committee. An applicant who has been denied admission to the Teacher Education Program will be permitted to reapply, provided all deficiencies have been removed.
Kentucky State University, operating through the Teacher Education Committee, retains the right to change, modify, or add to the above requirements at any time. The Teacher Education Committee will give students notice of required changes. Students must consult the Chairperson of the Teacher Education Committee for the most recent certification regulations.
## Admission to Supervised Teaching (Student Teaching)
All students seeking certification to teach are required to file an application for Supervised Teaching. The application for admission to Supervised Teaching must be made by the posted deadline during the semester immediately prior to the semester during which the student plans to do student teaching. After processing the student's application, the Chairperson of the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) will notify the applicant by letter that the application for admission to Supervised Teaching has been approved or denied. If the application is approved, the approval will be subject to continued compliance with all prerequisites and the student's attainment and maintenance of the required criteria for admission that are in effect at the time of application and at the time the student is scheduled to enroll in the Supervised Teaching course. If the application for admission to Supervised Teaching is denied, the letter of notification will state the reason(s) for denial.
Applicants for admission to Supervised Teaching must meet the following TEC criteria:
Criterion 1. Have been admitted to the TEP prior to being approved for Supervised Teaching and be in good academic standing.
Criterion 2. Have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or above (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application, or have attained such by the end of the semester immediately prior to the scheduled entrance into Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 3. Have completed all coursework within the Generalist Content Concentration or Specialty Area and have a cumulative grade point of 2.75 or above (on a 4.0 scale) in all coursework (with all grades “C” or above) at the end of the semester prior to the scheduled entrance into Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 4. Have completed all required professional Education courses, including the field experience requirements, with a minimum grade-point
average of 2.75 (with all grades "C" or better) or have satisfied this requirement by the end of the semester immediately prior to the scheduled entrance into Supervised Teaching.
Have completed all coursework requirements in any additional certification area with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 (with all grades “C” or above) if Supervised Teaching is to be completed in that certification area.
iteration 6. Have successfully completed (or will have completed) all coursework and all graduation requirements except student teaching. (Transcripts or letters of verification for transfer courses must be submitted prior to student teaching.)
Criterion 7. KSU students must obtain a passing score on the PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area test(s) and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test prior to student teaching. Student teaching candidates who do not meet this criterion may be given an option to complete student teaching under the condition that successful completion of the PRAXIS II and PLT must be obtained to pass EDU 464/474/484/494 (student teaching). To be eligible for this option, the candidate must have attempted each required test at least two times and received a score greater than or equal to 95% of the required passing score for each test. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to student teach. Complete copies of all PRAXIS II and PLT score reports must be submitted to the Chair of School (or designee).
Criterion 8. Submit the culminating portfolio for Admission to Supervised Teaching (Major Checkpoint 2).
Criterion 9. Obtain two letters of recommendation for Supervised Teaching:
A. One from a faculty member of the student's major (certification) area and
B. One from a faculty member of the Area of Teacher Education.
Criterion 10. Submit a report of a physical examination, including a tuberculin test performed within the last six months, prior to beginning student teaching.
Criterion 11. Received clearance given by the Vice President for Student Affairs upon request by the Director of Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 12. Have completed a criminal records background check dated no more than one month prior to admission to Supervised Teaching (KRS 160.380).
Criterion 13. Present evidence of liability insurance compa-
===== PAGE 143 =====
rable in amount to that which the Student National Education Association (SNEA) provides.
NOTE: Applications for admission to Supervised Teaching may be obtained from and submitted to the Director of Supervised Teaching.
Students are fully responsible for arranging all required transportation that results from participation in Supervised Teaching. A student who has been approved for admission to Supervised Teaching who does not complete all prerequisites or maintain the required criteria for admission will be denied the opportunity to enroll in the Supervised Teaching course. After deficiencies have been corrected, the student's case shall be subject to review by the Teacher Education Committee before the student is permitted to enroll for Supervised Teaching at a later date.
Students are not permitted to take other regular college courses or hold employment during the period of Supervised Teaching. Exemptions from this standard will be considered by the Teacher Education Committee. Students who disregard this requirement shall be subject to suspension from the Supervised Teaching Program.
## Degree Requirements
Students seeking teacher certification in most states, including the Commonwealth of Kentucky, must select the age/grade level which they wish to teach. Certification programs available at Kentucky State University meet state requirements for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Birth to Primary); Elementary Education (Primary–5th grade); Secondary Education (Grades 8–12 in Biology, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies); and multi-grade programs in Art, Music, and Physical Education (Primary–12th grade). A teaching endorsement in Computer Science is also available.
To obtain the baccalaureate degree in any area of education, students must complete all campus-wide Liberal Studies requirements. In addition, teacher candidates must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program (Major Checkpoint 1); complete Generalist Concentration or Specialty Area courses and Professional Education courses at required levels; be formally admitted to Supervised Teaching (Major Checkpoint 2); and complete Supervised Teaching.
## INTERDISCIPLINARY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (IECE)
Students seeking certification to teach in this area must fulfill all certification and admission requirements of Teacher Education. A minimum of 130 semester credit hours is required for a major in IECE. Requirements include 18 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, and 464); 8 semester credit hours of related studies courses (FNU 203, ENG 260, and SOW 430); 3 semester credit hours of free electives; 33 semester credit hours in Child Development/Family Relations courses (CDF 101, 102, 203, 204, 206, 305, 315, 318, 409, 420 and 421); and 15 semester credit hours in education and special education (EDU 310, 311, 316, 318, and 404).
## ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (grades P-5)
A minimum of 125 semester credit hours is required to earn a degree in Elementary Education. Students must complete all Liberal Studies requirements; earn a “C” or above in 28 hours of additional content courses; be formally admitted to the TEP; earn a “C” or above in all Professional Education courses (32 hours); successfully complete PRAXIS II and PLT tests before being formally admitted to Supervised Teaching; earn a “C” or above in Supervised Teaching (12 hours).
Because elementary teachers instruct in several content areas, courses required for Elementary Education majors offer students a breadth and depth of content knowledge and skills in English, mathematics, science, and social studies that go beyond the Liberal Studies courses. These courses (28 hours) allow some flexibility for both students and content area faculties to adjust to students' interests and skills, as well as to the changing needs of elementary schools. The required courses are: applied human sciences (FNU 203); fine arts (ART 101 and MUE 333); humanities (ENG 260, ENG 285, and HIS 201); mathematics (MAT 203 and 304); science (PHS 202); and HED 221.
Once admitted to the TEP, teacher candidates may enroll in upper level Professional Education courses. Professional Education courses (44 hours) are designed to provide teacher candidates with the pedagogical knowledge and skills they will need to teach children effectively in the content areas. Required Professional Education courses for Elementary Education majors follow: EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 405, 407, 408, 415, and 423. During their last semester of coursework, teacher candidates may apply for formal admission to Supervised Teaching (EDU 474) by meeting the criteria specified in the section of this Catalogue entitled Admission to Supervised Teaching. To earn a BA in Elementary Education, supervised teachers must demonstrate competence on each of Kentucky's New Teacher Standards and successfully complete the relevant PRAXIS II and PLT tests.
SECONDARY EDUCATION (grades 8–12)
===== PAGE 144 =====
Biology Education: A minimum of 136 semester credit hours is required for a major in Biology with high school teacher certification. In addition to the University's Liberal Studies requirements (with BIO 111 and MAT 115 in place of BIO 101 and MAT 111, and CHE 101, instead of other natural science electives); students must complete a Biology core of 25 semester credit hours (BIO 210, 212, 302, 303, 307, 316, 401, and 408); 5–6 semester credit hours of Biology electives selected from BIO 301, 304, 305, 308, 309, 315, 317, 318, or 410; a 4-semester-credit-hour Chemistry course (CHE 102/120); 33 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 413, and 494); a 4-semester-credit-hour Mathematics course (MAT 120); 8 semester credit hours of support courses in Physical Sciences; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives. PHY 207 and PHY 208 are strongly recommended.
English Education: A minimum of 125 semester credit hours is required for a major in English with high school teacher certification. Requirements include 42 semester credit hours of English courses (ENG 214, 285, 311, 313, 322, 323, 324, 325, 390, 409, 411, 413, and 433; and 36 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 410, 445, and 494).
Mathematics Education: A minimum of 125 semester credit hours is required for a major in Mathematics with high school teacher certification. In addition to the University's Liberal Studies requirements (with MAT 131 in place of MAT 111, and PHY 211 [recommended] or PHY 212 in place of other natural science requirements), students must complete 32 semester credit hours of mathematics courses (MAT 132, 210, 231, 300, 304, 307, 321, 326, 401, and 403); 4 semester hours computer science (COS 108); 33 semester credit hours of professional education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 411, and 494); MAT 232 or upper-level mathematics course approved by the mathematics faculty; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives. The students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all the courses listed above with the exception of the free electives.
Social Studies Education: A minimum of 122 semester credit hours is required for a major in Social Studies Education with high school teacher certification. Requirements include: 50 semester credit hours of Liberal Studies (HIS 103 is replaced by HIS 101 and 102); 15 semester credit hours of History courses (HIS 101, 102, 201, 202, and 350; 9 semester credit hours of Sociology courses (SOC 203 which has met the Liberal Studies requirement, 304, 305, and 499); a 3-semester-credit-hour Geography course (GEO 102); a 3-semester-credit-hour Political Science course (POS 160); a 3-semester-credit-hour Psychology course (PSY 200); a 3 semester credit hour Economics courses (ECO 200); 36 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 414, 430, and 494); and a 3-semester-credit-hour in the Behavioral and Social Sciences at the 300/400 level.
## P-12 CERTIFICATION
Art Education: A minimum of 137 semester credit hours is required for a major in Art Education with high school teacher certification. Requirements include 27 semester credit hours in Art and Art History (ART 110, 112, 113, 201, 202, 220, 319, 360 [taken twice for credit], 400, and 419)); 18 semester credit hours of limited Studio Art electives selected in consultation with the student's advisor; 6 semester credit hours of 300/400 level courses in one Art area of specialization (art history, ceramics, drawing, digital imaging, digital photography, printmaking, or sculpturing); and a 3-semester-credit-hour art history elective for a total of 54 semester credit hours (ART 130 is a Liberal Studies Requirement); and 33 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 430, and 484), and 51 semester credit hours for the University's Liberal Studies requirement.
Music Education: The Music Education Specialization of the Bachelor of Music degree leads to P–12 teacher certification and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. The degree is offered by the Division of Fine Arts in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies in conjunction with the School of Education in the College of Professional Studies and requires 142–143 semester credit hours. All students in the Music Education Specialization must enroll in and successfully complete a dual-placement supervised teaching experience (EDU 484) at both the elementary and secondary levels.
The Music Education Specialization with an instrumental emphasis (brass, wind, or percussion principal instrument) requires the successful completion of MUA 161, 162, 261, 262, 361, 362, 461; MUC 341, 342, 343, 345, 347; MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 321, 322, 352, 354, 403, 424; MUE 203, 310, 311, 331, 332, 348, 437; six semesters of major ensemble: MUP 381, 3 semesters, and MUP 382 or 385, 3 semesters; instrumental ensemble elective appropriate to the major or secondary instrument, 1 semester; and
===== PAGE 145 =====
EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484.
The Music Education Specialization with a keyboard emphasis (piano or organ) requires the successful completion of MUA 161, 162, 261, 262, 361, 362, 461; MUC 341, 342, 343, 345, 347, 349; MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 321, 322, 352, 353 or 354, 403, 424; MUE 203, 310, 311, 331, 332, 435 or 437; six semesters of major ensemble; 1 semester of ensemble elective; and EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484. Students who select vocal major ensemble (MUP 386, six semesters) and vocal ensemble elective must take MUE 435 and MUS 353. Students who select instrumental major ensemble (MUP 381, 3 semesters and MUP 382 or 385, 3 semesters) and instrumental ensemble elective must take MUE 348, 437; and MUS 354.
The Music Education Specialization with a vocal emphasis requires the successful completion of MUA 161, 162, 261, 262, 361, 362, 461; MUC 341, 342, 343, 345, 347; MUS 103, 112, 113, 114, 115, 212, 213, 214, 215, 236, 321, 322, 352, 353, 403, 424; MUE 203, 310, 311, 331, 332, 435; six semesters of major ensemble: MUP 386; vocal ensemble elective (1 semester) chosen from MUP 311, 357, or 383; and EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484.
Physical Education and Health: A minimum of 124 semester credit hours is required for a major which leads to teacher certification in Physical Education and Health (grades P–12). Students must complete a Liberal Studies component of 53 credit hours (BIO 111 is required instead of BIO 101); 37 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 304, 422, and 484); and a Specialty Area component of 39 credit hours (PHE 218, 257, 259, 320, 323, 324, 330, 331, 332, 333, 401, and 421; PHE 301; HED 107, 222, 300; one course from PHE 209, 240, or 351; two courses from PHE 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 227.
## Computer Science Teaching Endorsement
A teaching endorsement is available in Computer Science. Students must consult their advisor and the Chairpersons of the School of Education and the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences regarding specific requirements. Teaching endorsements are available only to students who complete a teaching major. Students may extend the validity of teaching certificates by taking additional coursework. Interested students should contact the School of Education for course requirements.
The PRAXIS II Subject and Specialty examinations and the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) are required for teacher certification in Kentucky. The examinations must be taken during the senior year or as soon as the content area studies are complete. Students must perform at, or above, the cut-off scores established by the EPSB and must have their official PRAXIS II and PLT scores sent to Kentucky State University's School of Education and to the EPSB in order to be recommended for certification. The PRAXIS II and PLT must be successfully completed prior to student teaching.
## POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS
A TEP post-baccalaureate (PB) student is defined as a student who already holds a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and is seeking teacher certification. The student is admitted as a degree or non-degree seeking student. A post-baccalaureate (PB) student may receive general, unofficial information from any member of the TEC but must abide by the following to establish an official program of studies: obtain admission to Kentucky State University, present to the Chair of the School of Education (or designee) verification of admission, a letter of interest in a specific teacher certification program, copies of all previous college transcripts, listing of all courses to be transferred, and copies of catalog descriptions from all previous colleges/universities for each course listed for substitution or transfer. The Chair of the School of Education (or designee) and a representative from the PB student’s desired certification area will evaluate each course suggested for substitution and determine the validity of each request. Then an official program of studies will be established for the PB student.
Post-baccalaureate students must also be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. PB students must meet all criteria for admission to the Teacher Education Program and for admission to Supervised Teaching as outlined in the Teacher Education Handbook.
Any post baccalaureate students who have taught successfully for at least one full year on an emergency or probationary certificate, may waive student teaching by successfully completing EDU 495.
Post-baccalaureate students who successfully complete an initial teacher certification program will be listed as program completers for KSU.
Students with the desire to receive a second bachelor’s degree in a certification area must meet the degree requirements for the program. See the transfer policies in this Catalogue.
===== PAGE 146 =====
## HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION
The Area of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation prepares students to pursue further study at the graduate level in Physical Education, or to teach Physical Education and Health in the public schools. It prepares students to direct programs in Recreation, Sports Management, Athletic Coaching, and Athletic Training. The area also provides numerous and diverse opportunities for students, faculty, and staff at Kentucky State University to achieve physical fitness and acquire recreational skills for life-time fitness and leisure time activities through its 100-level courses.
## Baccalaureate Programs in Physical Education
The Area of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education (non-teaching) and the Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Health (teaching) that may lead to teacher certification. A student may elect either option. Details of the teacher certification program may be found under the Area of Teacher Education sub-section of the School of Education.
Employment opportunities for Physical Education majors extend beyond teaching and coaching. Physical Education majors today have begun to consider alternative ways of using their education. As a result of the tremendous surge of public interest in sports and physical activity, alternative career opportunities for Physical Education graduates are increasing. These alternative career possibilities include health-related occupations, sports administration, sports communication, sports marketing, athletic training, and physical activity instruction.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education (non-teaching), a student must complete a minimum of 120/123 semester credit hours. The required courses are HED 107 and 221; PHE 209 (or 240 or 351), 218, 257, 259, 320, 323, 324, 330, 331, 332, 333, 401, and 421; PHE 301; and PSY 303. The individual and team sports requirements are: PHE 224, 225, 226, and 227. PHE 220, 221, and 222 are also available. Major and support courses total 52 semester credit hours. A minor field of study, selected from the minors listed below, is required of non-teaching Physical Education majors.
## Minors
Minors are available in Athletic Coaching, Athletic Training, Recreation, and Sports Management in the Physical Education Area.
A minor in Athletic Coaching requires the completion of 19 semester credit hours and is available to all baccalaureate degree-seeking students. The purpose of the minor in Athletic Coaching is to prepare students with training, knowledge, and experiences to enhance their professionalism and marketability for the coaching profession. Specific course requirements include HED 107, PHE 324, 330, 331, 333, 355, and 380. PHE 301 (Human Anatomy) is a prerequisite for many of the Physical Education courses.
A minor in Athletic Training requires 19 semester credit hours and is available to all baccalaureate, degree-seeking students. This minor will give the students the knowledge base, training, and experiences to enhance their professionalism and marketability in the field of Physical Education as well as Coaching. The minor will enable the student to work in cooperation with a certified Athletic Trainer. Specific course requirements include: HED 107, PHE 324, 330, 331, 423, 425, and 426. PHE 301 (Human Anatomy) is a prerequisite that must be taken before pursuing many of the Physical Education required courses.
A minor in Recreation requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include REC 101, 201, 322, 343, 364, and 402; PHE 355; and BUA 101.
A minor in Sports Management requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include REC 101 and 400; ACC 201; ECO 201; BUA 101; MGT 301; and MKT 301.
For specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the Catalogue section under the School of Education. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the admission criteria and procedures included in the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
## APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES
The Area of Applied Human Sciences offers coursework leading to an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with a Specialization in Early Childhood Development and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development and Family Relations with non-teaching and teaching certification. The teaching certification program is an Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Birth to Primary Certification) program. In addition, a minor is offered in the Child Development and Family Relations non-teaching program.
===== PAGE 147 =====
## Child Development and Family Relations (non-teaching)
The baccalaureate degree program in this instructional area prepares students to direct or teach in pre-school programs and for work in family service agencies. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in the Child Development and Family Relations non-teaching program, a student must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours with 33-semester credit hours in Child Development and Family Relations.
The required courses are CDF 101, 102, 203, 204, 305, 315, 316, 407, 408, 409, and 420; and 29 semester credit hours from other academic areas. These required courses are: ART 101; EDU 310; ENG 260; FNU 101 and 203; HEC 308; MUE 333; SOW 308 and 430; and ARM 311. In fulfilling degree requirements, students must also complete 13 semester credit hours of free electives.
A minor in Child Development and Family Relations requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include: CDF 102, 203, 204, and 315; and 6 semester credit hours selected from CDF 420, PSY 400 or 404, SOC 304 or 305, and SOW 308.
For specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the Catalogue section under the School of Education. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the admission criteria and procedures included in the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
===== PAGE 148 =====
## SCHOOL OF NURSING
The School of Nursing offers the Associate in Applied Science (ADN), the LPN-RN Bridge and the RN-BSN Completion programs in Nursing. The ADN program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) (312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222; 502/329-7000). Upon successful completion of the ADN program and successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination – RN, graduates qualify to practice as licensed registered nurses in Kentucky. The ADN and the RN-BSN programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) (3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30326; 404-975-5000).
## ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING (ADN)
The ADN curriculum is divided into liberal studies, support, and Nursing components. The liberal studies and support course components comprise approximately one-half of the total semester credit hours and focus on the development of critical skills in English composition and mathematics and on the acquisition of basic knowledge in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences. The Nursing component concentrates on nursing concepts and clinical practice.
To satisfy the graduation requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing, a student must complete a minimum of 70 semester credit hours with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, complete a Comprehensive Nursing Review, and obtain a satisfactory score on a comprehensive exit examination. The required Nursing courses are NUR 111, 112, 211, 212, and 213. The required liberal studies and support courses are BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102; FNU 104; MAT 115; PSY 200 and 303; SOC 203; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives. Students may fulfill general studies requirements of ENG 101/102 by choosing the WYS Honors component of HON 143, HON 144, and either HON 211/213 or HON 212/214. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all required courses in the curriculum. Oral communication competency is fulfilled through the completion of Nursing classroom activities, on-campus Nursing laboratory experiences, and clinical assignments, emphasizing the use of verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
The School of Nursing is responsible for all components of the program, including the selection, supervision, and evaluation of Nursing students, and the curriculum—both didactic and clinical. The Nursing curriculum ladder is the recommended sequence of liberal studies, support, and Nursing courses. This ladder applies only to students who are directly admitted into the day program (full-time) and who successfully complete all required courses in the curriculum in two years.
The School of Nursing has developed flexible course schedules for students who must work while pursuing a nursing degree. Students may obtain a degree in nursing by enrolling on a full time or part-time basis and by attending classes in the daytime or the evening, whichever meets their individual needs. Students taking evening classes may be required to attend classes that begin prior to the traditional “5:00 P.M. evening” hour. Students attending evening classes can expect to be enrolled for a minimum of three academic years and must complete all support and liberal studies courses in the curriculum (BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102 or the WYS Honors component; FNU 104; MAT 115; PSY 200 and 303; SOC 203; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives) before enrolling in NUR 111 (Nursing I).
## Admission Requirements
• Admission the University;
- Application to the School of Nursing;
Transcripts of high school coursework and/or any previous college/university coursework;
- Minimum ACT composite score of 21 earned within the last five years (The Career Planning Program – Level II Test (CPP-2) is not accepted by the School of Nursing);
- Eligibility for ENG 101 and MAT 115 as determined by the University;
- Minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.3 in high school course work and/or a 2.75 in any previous college/university course work taken.
===== PAGE 149 =====
- Application to the School of Nursing, transcripts, and ACT scores must be submitted to the Chair, School of Nursing, Kentucky State University, 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601. The deadline for receipt of these documents by the School of Nursing for the fall semester is March 1 of each year. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required credentials are on file in the School of Nursing. Applicants will be notified in writing whether or not they have been admitted to the Nursing program.
Applicants not meeting the admission criteria may choose to complete a Pre-Nursing curriculum and then re-apply for admission to the Nursing program. NUR 099, a recommended course of pre-nursing students, is designed to introduce students to the nursing profession.
To be evaluated for admission, Pre-Nursing students must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 and must have completed each of the following required courses with a grade of “C” or better: BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102; FNU 104; and MAT 115. If the grade awarded for BIO 107, 108 or 204 is older than five years, then the course must be repeated. For pre-nursing applicants wishing to enroll in the fall semester, the deadline for receipt of grades for these courses by the School of Nursing is August 1. Successful completion of the Pre-Nursing curriculum does NOT guarantee acceptance into the Nursing program.
Pre-Nursing students should be aware of the following School of Nursing Policies:
1. Students applying for admission to Nursing may repeat one of the two Anatomy and Physiology courses (BIO 107/108) no more than one time to be considered.
2. Microbiology (BIO 204) or Nutrition (FNU 104) may only be repeated one time to be considered.
3. Students failing the same liberal studies course for the second time will not be admitted to Nursing.
4. Students must obtain a letter grade of “C” or better in all courses required in the nursing curriculum (nursing, liberal studies, and support courses). A cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 is required for consideration for
admission.
Admission into the Nursing program is competitive; meeting the minimum admission requirements by either of the routes described above does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are NOT carried over from year to year. Applicants must reapply for admission into the Nursing program.
## Admission Requirements for LPN-RN Bridge Program
The School of Nursing has an Articulation Agreement with Kentucky Tech–Jefferson State–Shelby County Extension for Licensed Practical Nurses. Graduates from the Shelby County LPN program, as well as graduates from other LPN programs, having been out of school less than three years must meet the following admission criteria to be admitted to NUR 211:
• ☐Admission to the University;
• □Application to the School of Nursing;
• Transcripts of high school coursework and/or any previous college/university coursework;
- Minimum ACT composite score of 21 earned within the last five years (The Career Planning Program – Level II Test (CPP-2) is not accepted by the School of Nursing);
● Completion of the following liberal studies and support courses: MAT 115, ENG 101, ENG 102, BIO 107, BIO 108, and PSY 200;
- Have GPA of 2.75 or better;
• Completion of NUR 103 with a grade of “C” or better;
- Proof of license to practice as an LPN in Kentucky.
Nursing 103 is offered in May for a three-week duration. This course includes a brief overview of medical, surgical, and psychiatric nursing. At the successful completion of Nursing 211, the student will be awarded 14 credits for the first-year nursing courses.
If the LPN has an ACT below 21, the student must complete the above courses plus BIO 204 and FNU 104 with a GPA of 2.75 or better prior to being admitted to NUR 211.
If the LPN has been out of school longer than 3 years, the applicant must meet the admission requirements for the LPN-RN Bridge Program. In addition, the applicant must take the Nursing Acceleration
===== PAGE 150 =====
Challenge Exam (ACE) I and receive a Decision Score of 70 or better (Total Percentage of Questions Answered correctly). This test may be retaken one time. Failure to receive a Decision Score of 70 or better results in the applicant being required to enroll in Nursing 102/112 if space is available. The School of Nursing must have the Decision Score by April 1. Once the Decision Score of 70 is obtained, the applicant will be required to perform a skills test which includes vital signs, administering oral and parenteral medications, foley catheter insertion, sterile dressing change, insertion of a nasogastric tube, and colostomy care. This must be completed by May 1. Failure of the skills test will require the student to enroll in Nursing 112 if space is available. Successful completion of the skills exam allows the student to be eligible for NUR 103.
The application deadline is March 1. Further information may be obtained from the School of Nursing, 2nd Floor Betty White Health Center (502) 597-5957. Information about the ACE test may be obtained from the Office of Testing (502) 597-6206. Information about the skills test may be obtained from the School of Nursing.
## Applicants to the ADN Program Baccalaureate or Graduate Degrees outside Nursing
Applicants with a baccalaureate or graduate degree outside the field of nursing must fulfill the following admission criteria:
• ☐Admission to the University;
- AND application and copies of transcripts to the School of Nursing;
- □Minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 in any previous college/university course work taken;
Evaluation of the transcript will be in accordance with University policy. In addition to the liberal studies courses transferred/accepted, the following support courses are required: BIO 107, 108, and 204; FNU 104, PSY 200, and PSY 303. The Nursing courses will follow the established ADN curriculum ladder.
## ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Criminal Background Check
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) requires all misdemeanor and felony convictions occurring in Kentucky or any other states well as federal and military convictions be reported to the KBN. Conviction of certain felonies will cause a “Notice to Deny Licensure” to be issued to applicants seeking to write the nursing licensure examination. In accordance with this policy, the School of Nursing requires that each student submit an undated criminal background check to the School of Nursing annually.
## Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
All students enrolled in Nursing Courses are required to have CPR for the Healthcare Provider certification. This training must be from an approved CPR curriculum (American Heart Association is recommended). Each student must keep a current CPR card on file in the School of Nursing.
## Immunizations
In addition to the health form submitted to the University Student Health Service, each nursing student must have a completed School of Nursing immunization form on file. All immunizations required by the clinical facility must be current. The immunization form will be provided by the School of Nursing.
## Expenses
Nursing students pay the same general fees and tuition as do other students at the University. However, students in the Nursing program incur additional expenses for uniforms, name badge, nursing emblem, liability insurance, stethoscope, bandage scissors, white nurse's shoes, white hosiery, wrist watch with second hand, laboratory, travel fees, multiple criminal background checks, and the formative/summative testing program.
## Re-Admission
After any interruption of studies at Kentucky State University, a Nursing student may be required to audit classes that were previously taken. Also, any student whose Nursing studies have been interrupted for one semester or more must demonstrate sufficient recall of concepts and information from prior courses before a decision on re-admission is made. A score of 79% must be obtained on the re-admission exam and a successful completion of the skills exam. The written readmission exam is given once.
## BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (RN-BSN) COMPLETION PROGRAM
The RN-BSN completion program is designed to allow associate degree registered nurses to continue their education to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. To allow the maximum flexibility to students, the nursing courses are divided into eight week blocks allowing students to take fewer classes at one time, yet taking a full load for the semester.
The curriculum is divided into liberal studies courses and nursing courses. The liberal studies requirement may be met through the traditional liberal
===== PAGE 151 =====
studies core or through the WYS Honors Nursing Core. The liberal studies courses make up 29 credit hours of the program. Nursing courses comprise 30 credit hours of the RN-BSN curriculum. The total credit hours in the RN-BSN completion program (59 credit hours) will be added to the total credit hours transferred from the student’s associate degree nursing program. The student must have a minimum of 128 degree hours in order to graduate with a BSN degree from Kentucky State University.
The courses required in the RN-BSN program are:
Liberal studies courses: ART 130, MUS 130, or THE 130, ENG 211, HIS 103, foreign language (6 credit hours of the same language), IGS 200, HED 221 or PHE (2 credit hours), POS 101 or ECO 200, SPE 103, and a free elective (3 credit hours); or the “WYS Honors Nursing Core” designed for nursing students who would fulfill their general education requirement through an honors track, offers a package of integrated interdisciplinary courses that requires fewer credit hours (24) than the regular general education core (29). The curriculum consists of liberal studies seminars (HON 101, 102, 201) and language courses (HON 141, 142, and either 211/213 or 212/214) and HED 221 or PHE (2 hours).
Nursing courses: NUR 301, 313, 315, 306, 307, 310, 401, 412, 413, 404, 407, 408, and 410. Students must achieve a letter grade of “C” or better in all courses in order to remain in the program.
RN-BSN students may enroll either part-time or full-time and begin the program any semester. The liberal studies courses may be taken at any time during the program. The nursing courses offered in eight week sessions do not have to be taken in sequence, with the exception of NUR 301 and NUR 410. NUR 310 is offered very semester ONLY in the first eight weeks and the student must take this course when they take the first nursing course. NUR 410 is offered very semester ONLY in the last eight weeks and the student will be required to take this class with the last nursing course. Students are expected to graduate from the RN-BSN Completion program within a 5-year period. Students must meet the rising Junior Assessment requirement.
## Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the RN-BSN program the applicant must:
● Be a graduate of an accredited associate degree nursing program or a diploma program.*
Be admitted to the University and submit an application to the School of Nursing. (Official transcript[s] must be sent to the University and to the School of Nursing.)
- Have a GPA of 2.0 or better.
Submit a copy of a current license to practice nursing in the state of Kentucky. Registered nurses with a license that has been limited, suspended, or revoked are not eligible for admission.
- Have a CPR for the Healthcare Provider certification (American Heart Association is recommended). Each student must keep a current CPR card on file in the School of Nursing.*Nurses graduating from a diploma nursing program will be awarded 35 credits in nursing after successfully completing 14 hours of upper level (300/400) nursing courses.
## Practicum
NUR 313, NUR 315, NUR 412, and NUR 413 require 48 hours of practicum each. The student will select a practicum area of concentration and develop objectives based on the objectives of the class. The practicum and the objectives must be approved by the instructor.
In order to do the practicum the student must have:
A current TB skin test (within 1 year).
Immunizations and criminal background check as required by the institution in which the student is utilizing as a practicum.
A copy of Professional Liability Insurance. (If the student does not have professional liability insurance, the student may purchase liability insurance at the time of registration.)
A name badge which identifies the student as a RN-BSN student at Kentucky State University.
RN-BSN students pay the same general fees and tuition as do other students at the University. However, students in the RN-BSN program incur additional expenses for name badge, liability insurance, and travel fees.
Variance to University Policy on Credit Hours
Since the RN-BSN completion program is a transfer
===== PAGE 152 =====
(second-degree) program, RN-BSN students are not required to complete the requisite 45 credit hours of upper-division courses. All RN-BSN students must complete at least 30 credit hours of upper-division nursing courses.
## ADN Graduates with a Baccalaureate or a Graduate Degree Outside of Nursing
ADN applicants for the RN-BSN Completion program, who have a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree outside nursing from a regionally accredited institution, are required to complete only the 30 hours of upper division nursing courses and a 200 level IGS course. This allows the student to meet the residency requirements for graduation as stipulated in the Catalogue. The Rising Junior is not required.
## FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kentucky State University
School of Nursing
400 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 597-5957
===== PAGE 153 =====
# WHITNEY YOUNG SCHOOL OF HONORS AND LIBERAL STUDIES
A paramount function of education is the preparation of individuals to relate themselves comfortably to their fellow men. As long as people existed in a world where they were born, where they lived, and died in one little hamlet, never venturing more than ten miles from home, this preparation was unnecessary. But today, in an era of great mobility and interchange, of increasing contact with people of different colors, beliefs, and backgrounds, it is imperative to so educate our children.
—Whitney M. Young, Jr.
The Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies—which houses Kentucky State University’s Honors program, the Integrative Studies program, and the Institute for Liberal Studies and offers degrees in liberal studies—reflects the University’s commitment to excellence in liberal studies education. The School is named after the late Whitney M. Young, Jr., executive director of the National Urban League from 1961 to 1971, distinguished leader of the American civil rights movement, and a graduate of Kentucky State University. The Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies aims, through its special curriculum, to develop in its students the qualities of critical intelligence, maturity, and leadership exemplified by Mr. Young.
## ENDOWED CHAIR
An endowed chair is one of the most prestigious academic appointments a university can make. The creation of such a position indicates the maturity of an institution and demonstrates its commitment to scholarly activities and academic excellence. Kentucky State University established the Endowed Chair in the Humanities as a major component in the University’s liberal studies emphasis. Through its placement in the Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy, the Endowed Chair helps bring a central focus to Kentucky State University’s mission to be the Commonwealth’s unique, small, liberal studies institution. The functions of the Endowed Chair at the University are to develop and to implement innovative and comprehensive programs of liberal studies.
## HONORS
## HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Program is an integrated liberal arts program that emphasizes student discussion of excellent books. The freshman and sophomore courses permit students to complete their University liberal studies requirements through the Honors Program. The junior and senior courses allow students to major or minor in Liberal Studies.
The curriculum in the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies is unique; there is no other quite like it in any public university in the nation. The Director of the National Endowment for the Humanities designated the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies as one of the five most innovative and promising liberal studies programs in the nation. It is one of twenty-three honors programs in the United States listed as an honor college by the National Collegiate Honors Council and has the second largest number of faculty among these honors colleges. The Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies is committed to offering a stimulating, high quality, rigorous undergraduate education in liberal studies, preparing students for professional study in law, medicine, the ministry, or graduate school. Graduates of this program have gone on into education, business, computer science, law, and many other fields. Beyond questions of education for a career, the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies program develops skills of thinking and imagining that will help students deal with the fundamental questions of human existence, regardless of their career goals.
Thus, in the common course of studies required of all students, the emphasis is on the careful reading and discussion of many of the most important books in literature, history, philosophy, theology, mathematics, and sciences. Classes are small. Students learn to read critically, to speak precisely, to write effectively, and to listen attentively by being required to use some or all of these skills daily. The curriculum is designed not only to help students know, but to help them develop the skills they will need as they take their places in the adult world and in the worlds of the various professions. The honors faculty, housed in the Whitney Young School, are hired and evaluated specifically for their demonstrated ability to teach in a great books curriculum that crosses traditional academic boundaries.
While the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies is related to other “great books” programs throughout the country in its basic orientation,
===== PAGE 154 =====
the curriculum at Kentucky State University is not a pale copy of ideas developed at private universities. The courses and curriculum in the School have been developed and adapted to take advantage of the particular conditions at Kentucky State University, and this development is an ongoing process. Class size ranges from 10 to 15 in honors courses.
Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies students take part in all activities of the University, such as social and academic clubs, student government, choir, band, and intramural/intercollegiate athletics. Students have an opportunity to put the leadership skills that they learn in classes to practical use by serving on the Whitney Young Student Council. The Council was originally created by student initiative and organizes service and social events and acts as a forum for student suggestions and concerns.
The Honors Program offers an entire liberal studies core for freshmen and sophomores. Students who complete the honors core may opt for an honors associate of arts in liberal studies degree. The Honors Program also offers an honors bachelor of liberal studies degree and liberal studies minor.
## HONORS CORE
Students who take the honors core pursue a sequence of freshman and sophomore courses in the School to fulfill in an alternative and briefer way the University’s liberal studies requirements. The honors core is open to qualified students of all majors. Depending on their major, honors students will fulfill all or most of their liberal studies requirements in the honors core.
## Honors Core for Most Majors
Students in majors other than natural science, engineering, mathematics, and nursing by virtue of taking the entire honors core (48 semester credit hours) fulfill all liberal studies requirements.
## Honors Core for Science and Mathematics Majors
Engineering and Natural Science majors, with the exception of Biology or Biology Education majors, complete only the seminars and language classes; the Math/ Science component of the core is fulfilled by courses from the Division of Mathematics and Sciences. Biology and Biology Education majors also fulfill their math and science core requirements through the Division of Mathematics and Sciences and must successfully complete HON 222. Pure Mathematics majors and Computer Science majors (Mathematics Option) may substitute HON 122 and 221 with courses in the Division of Mathematics and Sciences. Curriculum ladders for students completing the honors core are not listed in this Catalogue, but are available from advisors in the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies.
## Honors Nursing Core
The “WYS Honors Nursing Core” is designed for committed nursing students who would fulfill their general education requirement through an honors track. It offers challenging courses, excellent instructors, and small classes all in a package of integrated interdisciplinary courses that requires fewer credit hours than the regular general education core. For the nursing students pursuing both an Associates in Applied Science in Nursing degree and the RN-BSN degree, that student can fulfill RN-BSN general studies requirements and general studies requirements of ENG 101/102 by virtue of taking liberal studies seminars (HON 101, 102, 201) and language courses (HON 141, 142, 143, 144, 211, 212, 213, and 214). For nursing students pursuing simply the RN-BSN degree, the curriculum consists of liberal studies seminars (HON 101, 102, 201) and language courses (HON 141, 142, and either 211/213 or 212/214).
## Teacher Education Program
Students seeking teacher certification who successfully complete the 48-semester-credit-hour honors core through the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies also fulfill the University’s Liberal Studies Requirement for all Teacher Education Certification programs. It should be noted that in addition to the 48-semester-credit-hour honors core, students seeking teacher certification must also enroll in HED 221 (Personal Health and Lifetime Fitness) to complete all requirements as outlined and approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. All other courses for certification will be taken through the School of Education of the College of Professional Studies, as outlined in the major program. The 48-semester-credit-hour honors core fulfills the University’s Liberal Studies Requirements for all the Teacher Education Certification programs. Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies students participating in the Teacher Education Program have advisors in both the School of Honors and the School of Education to ensure that they take appropriate electives and develop an integrated and cohesive program of study.
===== PAGE 155 =====
# Whitney Young School Honors Core Which Satisfies All University Liberal Studies Requirements
| 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 of Language I | 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 Of 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 (1 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.
===== PAGE 156 =====
# 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.
===== PAGE 157 =====
## 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.
Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Kentucky State University, and the engineering degree from the cooperating university.
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
## 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.
===== PAGE 158 =====
# Liberal Studies Electives Acceptable Toward a Major or Minor in the Whitney Young School of Honors and Liberal Studies
| Art: | ART 201, 202; or any 300/400 level ART courses except ART 305, 319, 405, 419 | Philosophy: | Any 300/400 level PHI courses |
| Biology: | Any 300/400 level BIO courses except BIO 311, 321, 406, 490, 491, 493 | Political Science: | PHY 211 or 212; or any 300 level courses |
| Chemistry: | Any 300/400 level CHE courses | Psychology: | Any 300/400 level POS courses except POS 291, 391, 491, 499 |
| Criminal Justice: | CJE 303, 304 | Public Administration: | Any 300/400 level PSY courses except PSY 402, 404, 499 |
| Economics: | ECO 301, 302, 321, 329, 420, or 425 | Sociology: | PUA 304, 400, 401, or 497 |
| English: | ENG 265; or any 300/400 level ENG courses except ENG 390, 433 | Spanish: | Any 300/400 level SOC courses except SOC 400, 490, 491, 492, 499 |
| French: | And 300/400 level FRE courses | Theatre: | THE 305, 408 |
History: Any 300/400 level HIS courses
===== PAGE 159 =====
## 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.
## Minor in Liberal Studies
Students may pursue a minor in Liberal Studies having taken either the general liberal studies or honors core.
===== PAGE 160 =====
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 semester credit 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; ENG 101, 102, and 211; 6 semester credit hours of foreign language; HED 221 or PHE Activity Courses; HIS 103, IGS 200 and 201; MAT 111; PHI 200; PSY 200 or SOC 203; SPE 103; 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, PHY 111, 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.
===== PAGE 161 =====
## 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.
===== PAGE 162 =====
## 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.
===== PAGE 163 =====
## GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Kentucky State University offers programs of study that lead to five 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
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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
## Application Form
Each program has stipulations regarding admissions requirements, and these are discussed in the following program descriptions.
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.
===== PAGE 164 =====
## Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
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.
## Additional Requirements
## 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.
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 2009-2010, and all general regulations in the 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.
===== PAGE 165 =====
# 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.
===== PAGE 166 =====
# 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 9 graduate 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 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 applica-
===== PAGE 167 =====
tion 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 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.
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 re-medial 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
===== PAGE 168 =====
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 on-
going. 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 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
===== PAGE 169 =====
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 “I” will be changed automatically to a grade of “F.”
### I. Time Limitations for Grade Changes
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.
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 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.).
===== PAGE 170 =====
### 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.
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).
### 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 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.
===== PAGE 171 =====
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 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
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. The 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 dis
===== PAGE 172 =====
missal 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
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.
===== PAGE 173 =====
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 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 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 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.
===== PAGE 174 =====
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 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.
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 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.
===== PAGE 175 =====
# 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 ESP 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 internship experience, become certified special education teachers, and obtain a Master degree. 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 507: Introduction to Special Education
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 511: Methods & Strategies in Behavior Management
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: Practicum in Special Education OR
ESP 575: Student Teaching in Special Education
The ESP program is founded on personal student support, high expectations, relevant and practical experiences, and distance learning technology. Candidates are mentored, from the very beginning, 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 a telephone or Internet service is available.
The ESP program was created for three groups of individuals: those who currently are employed as teachers in P-12, those who have been employed recently as teachers in P-12, and those who never have taught students in P-12. The coursework for all students is the same, unless a student transfers courses from another regionally accredited, post-secondary institution. The only difference in requirements for students with varying experiential backgrounds is the capstone course. Individuals with teaching experience complete a culminating practicum and individuals who have not taught complete student teaching. The two program options are formalized into two Tracks.
Track I is designed for candidates who are or have been teachers of record in accredited schools. With the approval of the Education Graduate Committee, candidates in Track I complete all coursework and then a one-term, capstone practicum course, either ESP 573 (3 credit hours) or ESP 574 (6 credit hours). The practicum must be completed during fall or spring semester (not summer) and it cannot be completed via independent study. ESP 573 is offered for candidates who currently are full-time teachers of record in classrooms (P-12) that include students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). ESP 574 is offered for candidates who currently are not teachers of record and yet have taught full-time for at least three of the past five years in P-12 classes that have included students with IEPs.
Track II is designed for candidates who have little or no full-time teaching experience in accredited schools. It requires the completion of a full-semester, capstone student teaching course, ESP 575 (12 credit hours), in an accredited school and in a classroom (P-12) that includes students with IEPs in the area of LBD. Candidates enrolled in ESP 575 may not be employed in any position that could interfere with their full-time student teaching experience.
===== PAGE 176 =====
### I. Requirements for Admission to the ESP program
A. An ESP program applicant must complete all KSU Graduate School application requirements, which include
1. application form,
2. supplemental form,
3. goal and career objectives statement,
4. resume,
5. official transcripts sent to KSU,
6. undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) greater than or equal to 2.70,
7. three letters of reference one of which must come from the applicant's most recent employer, and
8. verification that the applicant has completed designated, on-line training needed to complete on-line coursework successfully.
B. An ESP 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. An ESP 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 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. ESP program applicants who meet all entry requirements are granted regular admission status by the Education Graduate Committee. Applicants who do not meet all entry requirements may not be admitted into the program or they may be granted provisional or probationary admission status by the Education Graduate Committee, according to definitions regarding graduate admissions.
cants should read the KSU catalogue for more detailed explanations. Any and all requirements not satisfied by graduate students admitted under provisional or probationary status must be met prior to admission to the SoE Graduate Teacher Education Program (TEP, Checkpoint 1).
### II. Requirements for Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP): Checkpoint 1
A. Graduate students in the ESP program must be admitted to the TEP before they are permitted to enroll in ESP 510, ESP 515, ESP 524, ESP 525, ESP 526, or ESP 573/ESP 574/ESP 575.
B. Graduate students must pass 12 graduate credit hours of required ESP courses, with a GPA of at least 3.00, no more than two course grades of C, and no course grade below C. This applies to all graduate students, including those who are admitted on probationary status.
C. Graduate students who were granted provisional admission into the ESP program must provide all necessary documentation and meet all entrance criteria at a level commensurate with regular admission status to be considered for admission to the TEP.
D. A TEP applicant must submit a letter of recommendation and a completed Disposition Instrument from one of his or her KSU instructors in ESP.
A TEP applicant must submit a satisfactory, initial electronic portfolio, with all required artifacts, as listed in the Teacher Education Handbook.
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 and then, if found complete and satisfactory, they are submitted to the KSU Teacher Education Committee (TEC) for action. Approval by the TEC is given only when all requirements are satisfied.
===== PAGE 177 =====
G. Graduate students who are admitted into the TEP are raised to the status of “candidates” in the ESP program.
### III. Requirements for Admission to Practicum (ESP 573 or ESP 574 or ESP 575) Checkpoint 2
A. Graduate students must be candidates (i.e., admitted to the TEP) and must be in good academic standing for admission to the practicum or student teaching.
B. Candidates should plan ahead for their practicum or student teaching experiences with the understanding that neither is offered during the summer semester.
C. A candidate must submit a complete application for admission to practicum/student teaching, including all supporting evidence, by the deadline of the semester prior to the semester he or she wishes to complete the practicum or student teaching.
D. A candidate who applies for the practicum rather than student teaching must submit a formal, written request to enroll in either ESP 573 or ESP 574 and must provide all evidence required to verify her or his current and/or previous teaching experience.
1. A candidate who applies for ESP 573 must verify that he or she currently is a teacher of record and that he or she will continue to teach during the entire practicum. His or her school (P-12) must be accredited and the class(es) must include students with IEPs.
2. A candidate who applies for ESP 574 is not a teacher of record during the practicum. She or he must verify that she or he was the teacher of record during three of the past five years. She or he must verify that the school (P-12) was accredited and the class(es) included students with IEPs.
3. A candidate who applies for ESP 573 or ESP 574 must provide a comprehensive description of the site at which he or she wishes to
complete the practicum by submitting the Teaching and Learning Context (Section 1) of the KSU Teacher Work Sample.
E. A candidate must complete or must be in the final semester of completing all coursework prior to applying for the practicum/student teaching and she or he must complete all coursework prior to beginning the practicum or student teaching.
F. A candidate must pass all Praxis II exams required for LBD certification in Kentucky or must submit one or more Praxis II score reports that verify at least one completed attempt to pass all required exams.
G. A candidate must submit a satisfactory, intermediate electronic portfolio, with all required artifacts, as listed in the Teacher Education Handbook.
H. A candidate must prepare his or her own application for practicum/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, 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.
### IV. Requirements for Program Completion: Checkpoint 3
A. A candidate must be in good academic standing per all KSU Graduate Program requirements.
B. A candidate must complete all required ESP 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 Instru-
===== PAGE 178 =====
KSU CATALOGUE, 2011-2012
167
A candidate must submit a satisfactory, final electronic portfolio, with all required artifacts, as listed in the Teacher Education Handbook.
ment, in addition to those completed
by the Cooperating Teacher(s) and
University Supervisor.
A candidate must pass all Praxis II
exams at the levels required for LBD
certification in Kentucky.
===== PAGE 179 =====
# 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.
## 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.
===== PAGE 180 =====
## 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 Kentucky State University, the student must file an application form and submit an official Visiting Student Form.
===== PAGE 181 =====
## 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, record-keeping, 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.
===== PAGE 182 =====
## 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 type-written, 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. Theses 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.
===== PAGE 183 =====
## Probation
When students have completed 12 or more semester credit hours of graduate coursework with a gradepoint 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.
===== PAGE 184 =====
# 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.
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.
## REGULAR MBA PROGRAM
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.
===== PAGE 185 =====
## 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 12 graduate hours of foundation courses and 6 graduate hours of core or elective courses.
## Early Admission for Undergraduate Students
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.
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
Three (3) elective courses (9 hours) allow students to explore their individual preferences and develop addi-
===== PAGE 186 =====
tional 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)
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.
===== PAGE 187 =====
## 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.
===== PAGE 188 =====
# Master of Science in Computer Science 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.
===== PAGE 189 =====
## 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
COS 504: Computer Science Foundation II
## Core courses (12-15 Credit Hours)
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
===== PAGE 190 =====
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)
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
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.
===== PAGE 191 =====
# 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 State University.
Additional admissions procedures for international students are presented in the general admissions section of the Graduate Bulletin.
===== PAGE 192 =====
## 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 B: Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
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.
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 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.
===== PAGE 193 =====
## 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 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.
===== PAGE 194 =====
## 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.
## 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.
===== PAGE 195 =====
## 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 gradepoint 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.
## 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.
===== PAGE 196 =====
# Master of Science in Environmental Studies
## INTRODUCTION
The KSU Master’s in Environmental Studies (MES) (subject to final CPE approval) 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 Kentuckyians 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 following materi-
===== PAGE 197 =====
als 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.
===== PAGE 198 =====
## 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)
===== PAGE 199 =====
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)
Singer Buchanan Award for Theatrical Excellence (Theatre student who best represents and demonstrates the highest standards of theatrical excellence and achievement)
Winona Fletcher Award for Thespian Achievement (Student who demonstrates the highest level of growth in theatrical performance)
The William L. Dixon Award for Excellence in Jazz Performance (Music major with highest level of achievement in jazz performance)
The Mary E. Gill Endowed Scholarship (Awarded to Woodford County student participant in concert choir; exemplifies musical growth, cooperation, good academic standards)
Henry Green Award for Achievement and Instrumental Award (Music major with highest level of achievement and musical performance)
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)
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 Studio Art Major Award (Full-time art major with outstanding achievement in art)
Thelma Johnson Award (Music/keyboard major who has significant contributions as accompanist and pianist) Most Promising Freshman Art Major Award (Exemplies superior potential in visual arts)
The Natasha Paul'et Wilson Scholarship (Outstanding freshman in concert choir)
Dr. James and Rosalind Letton Scholarship (Outstanding member of concert choir)
Ruby Dixon Award (Scholastic and musical excellence with highest GPA)
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)
Buchanan-Neville Endowed Scholarship (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior with a GPA above 2.5 form a small Kentucky town)
## Division of Mathematics and Sciences
Academic Achievement in Pre-Engineering (A GPA of 3.5 or above; major in mathematics with applied mathematics option; currently enrolled junior or senior)
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)
Academic Achievement in Biology (A GPA of 3.5 or above; major in Biology; currently enrolled; junior or senior)
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)
Academic Achievement in Chemistry (A GPA of 3.5 or above; major in Chemistry; currently enrolled; junior or senior)
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)
Academic Achievement in Mathematics (A GPA of 3.5 or above; major in math; currently enrolled; junior or senior)
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; GPA of 3.0 in all MASC courses at KSU)
===== PAGE 200 =====
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)
John F. Moseley Memorial Mathematics Award (Selected by Mathematics faculty based on academic performance, leadership qualities, and service to unit and peers)
Lloyd E. Alexander Memorial Biology Award (Selected by Biology faculty based on academic performance, research, leadership qualities, and service to Unit and peers)
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)
College of Business and Computer Science
The School of Business
Outstanding Accounting Major (Graduating senior with the highest GPA)
Outstanding General Business Major (Graduating senior with the highest GPA)
Outstanding Management Major (Graduating senior with the highest GPA)
Outstanding Marketing Major (Graduating senior with the highest GPA)
Alma E. Smith Award (Junior in School of Business with at least a 3.0 GPA)
Wall Street Journal Award (Graduating senior with outstanding academic accomplishments)
Christopher Chuku Memorial Scholarship (School of Business major or minor with minimum of 3.0 GPA)
Outstanding Scholar-Athlete (Outstanding senior with GPA of 3.0 or better)
Outstanding Business Service Award (Outstanding senior involved with service to school)
Buchanan-Neville Endowed Scholarship (Sophomore, junior, or senior with a GPA above 2.5 from a small Kentucky town)
Division of Computer Science
Outstanding CSC Award–Senior (Highest GPA of senior CSC majors)
Outstanding CSC Award–Junior (Highest GPA of junior CSC majors)
Outstanding CSC Award–Sophomore (Highest GPA of sophomore CSC majors)
Outstanding CSC Award—Non-Traditional Student
Wood-Taylor Memorial Scholarship (funded through KSU Foundation)
College of Professional Studies
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award (Full-time outstanding academic performance and service)
## Division of Applied Information Technology
Outstanding AIT Award–Senior (Highest GPA of senior AIT majors)
Outstanding AIT Award–Junior (Highest GPA of junior AIT majors)
Outstanding AIT Award–Sophomore (Highest GPA of sophomore AIT majors)
Outstanding AIT Award–Non-Traditional Student Outstanding Computer Electronics Technology Award (CET major having highest GPA above 30 earned hours)
Outstanding Computer Graphic & Multimedia Production Technology Award (CGM major having highest GPA above 30 earned hours)
School of Education
Outstanding Senior in Education
(GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching)
Outstanding Junior in Education
(GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching)
===== PAGE 201 =====
Outstanding Sophomore in Education
(GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching)
Outstanding Freshman in Education
(GPA of 3.9 or above; demonstrates leadership and commitment to teaching)
Mary Levi Smith Award (Outstanding student teacher)
The Mildred Jacobs Award (Leadership and dedication to the teaching profession)
The Handley Award (Leadership)
Alfred D. Wiley Award (GPA of 3.0 or above; demonstrates leadership, initiative, dependability, and dedication to the profession)
Student National Education Association (SNEA) Award (Leadership, attends meetings and workshops)
Leroy Smith Award (Outstanding recreational service)
Child Development Head-Start Scholar (Sophomores with a GPA of 3.1 or above)
William Exum Award (Outstanding scholarship and citizenship in physical education)
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)
Buchmann-Nevelle Scholarship (Given every other year to a nursing student from a small town with a GPA of 2.75 or higher)
Patricia Bryant Memorial Scholarship (Given yearly to a student majoring in nursing and who graduated from a high school in Franklin County, Kentucky)
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)
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)
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)
School of Public Administration, Social Work, and Criminal Justice
Public Administration Departmental Honors (Department GPA of 3.5 or above)
Outstanding Senior in Public Administration (Minimum of 15 hours of PUA coursework completed and a departmental GPA of at least 3.5)
Outstanding Junior in Public Administration (Minimum of 15 hours of PUA coursework completed and a departmental GPA of at least 3.5)
Public Administration Honorable Mention (Departmental GPA of 3.0-3.44)
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)
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)
Outstanding Senior in Social Work
Outstanding Junior in Social Work
Outstanding Junior in Criminal Justice
Outstanding Sophomore in Criminal Justice
===== PAGE 202 =====
| 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
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.
## Honor Roll/Dean's List Students
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
===== PAGE 203 =====
## 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:
