A About the University, 8 Academic Advising, 58 Center for Academic Success, 26 Office of Multicultural Affairs, 29 Student Support Services (See also individual Colleges & De part ments), 30 Academic Computer Center (ACC), 27 Academic Planning Guide, 69 Academic Policies, 36 Academic Probation, Suspension and Reinstatement, 43 ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS, 74-359 Academic Re-evaluation, 36 Access for Students with Disabilities, 36 Accounting, 74 Accreditations, 8 Activities and Organizations, 31 Administration, Directory, 362 Administrative Drop, 36 Administrative Faculty, Directory, 362 ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY, 18 from High School, 18 Extended Learning, 19 International Student, 19 Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO), 18, 41 Transfer Student, 19 Admission to Professional Education, 51 Admission to Major (See also in di vid u al academic programs), 36 Advanced Placement Credits (AP), 38 Affirmative Action, 26 Aging Studies (See Gerontology), 222 Alcohol and Drug Studies, 76 Allied Health and Nursing, College of, 48 American Indian Studies, 78 Andreas and Standeford Observatories, 53, 98 Anthropology, 80 Applied Organizational Studies. 83 Art, 84 Art History, 93 Arts and Humanities, College of, 48 Associate Degrees (See also Degrees), 10 Astronomy, 98 Athletic Coaching, 99 Athletic Training, 100 Auditing Courses, 43 Automotive Engineering Technology, 101 Aviation, 103 B Baccalaureate Degrees, 10 (See also Directory of Programs), 1 Band, 32 Biochemistry, 107 Biology, 109 Biomedical Sciences, 109 Biotechnology, 117 Blue Earth Review, 31 Business, College of, 49 Business Administration, 118 (See also Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing) Business Education, 118 Business Law, 118 C Calendar, inside front cover Campus Recreation, 31 Campus Resources and Services, 26 Career Development Center, 26 Centennial Student Union, 32 Ceramics (See Art), 85 Certificate Programs, 4, 145 (See Computer Information Technology) American Indian Studies, 78 Database Technologies, 145 Geographic Information Science, 216 Information Security, 145 Law Enforcement Management, 250 Networking Technologies, 146 Nonprofit Leadership, 290 Software Development, 146 Technical Communications, 184 Chemistry, 120 Chemistry Teaching (See Science Teaching), 323 Child Development and Family Studies, 197 Children s House, 52 Choirs, 32 Civil Engineering, 124 Coaching, 99 Cognitive Science, 129 College Access Program (CAP), 21 College Level Examination Program (CLEP), 38 Colleges, 48 Common Market Program, 43 Communications. See English, Mass Media, Communication Studies Communication Disorders, 130 Communication Studies, 132 Community Engagement Office, 31 Computer Engineering, 135 Computer Engineering Technology, 140 Computer Help Desk, 27 Computer Information Technology, 144 Computer Science, 148 Computer Store, 27 Concurrent Enrollment, 27
Construction Management, 151 Continuance and Completion in a Major, 37 Continuing Education Units (CEU s), 37 Corporate and Community Fitness/ Wellness, 153 Corrections, 153 Counseling and Student Personnel (CSP), 155 Counseling Center, 26 Course Designators, 59 Course Offerings, 60 Course Numbering, 59 Course Repeat, 37 Course Types, 37 Credit Evaluation, 70 Credit Limit (maximum), 41 Credit by Examination, 38 Criminal Justice (See Corrections, Law Enforcement), 153, 248 Cytotechnology/Cytogenetics, 110 D Dance, 155 Data Privacy Policy (FERPA), 9 Dean s List/Academic Honors, 38 DEGREES, 10 Dental Hygiene, 26, 159 Developmental/Adapted Physical Education (See Human Performance), 235 Dietetics (See Family Consumer Science), 197 Dining Service, 23 DIRECTORY OF PROGRAMS, 1-5 Disability Services, 26 Discrimination, 9 Diverse Cultures, 58 Dormitories (See Living Arrangements), 23 Drama (See Theatre), 335 Drawing (See Art), 86 Drop/Add Classes, 22, 43 E Earth Science, 163 Earth Science Teaching (See Science Teaching), 323 Ecology, 110 Economics, 164 Education, College of, 51 Education, Elementary, 176 Education, Secondary (See also specific majors), 324 Educational Leadership, 167 Educational Tours, 38 Electrical Engineering, 167 Emeriti Faculty, 372 Employment, Student, 23 Electronic Engineering Technology, 172 Elementary Education, 176 Engineering Civil Engineering, 124 Computer Engineering, 135 Electrical Engineering, 167 Mechanical Engineering, 269 Engineering Technology Automotive Engineering Technology, 101 Computer Engineering Technology, 140 Electronic Engineering Technology, 172 Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 256 English, 182 English for Non-Native Speakers (English As A Second Language), 190 Environmental Sciences, 190 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy, 9 Enrolling in Classes, 42 Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act 1994, 9 Ethnic Studies, 192 Exercise Science, 196 Expenses, 22 Extended Learning, College of, 52 Extended Learning, 19, 27 Extended Learning Student Admission, 19 F Facilities Planning and Management (See Con struc tion Management), 151 Faculty, Directory, 361 Family Consumer Science, 196 Fees, 22 Finance, 202 Financial Aid, 22 Financing your Education, 22 First Year Experience (see New Student & Family Programs), 27 First Year Experience (Program), 205 Fitness Center, 31 Food and Nutrition (See Family Consumer Science), 198 Food Science Technology, 205 Food Service, 23 Foreign Languages (See specific Language/Dept. of World Languages & Cultures), 359 Fraternities, 231 French, 206 G Gender and Women s Studies, 210 GENERAL EDUCATION, 58-71 General Engineering, 212 General Science, Teaching (See Science Teaching), 323 Geography, 214 Geology, 218 German, 220 Gerontology, 222
Grade Appeals, 39 Grade Change, 39 Grading Method, 43 Grading Policies (See also specific programs), 39 Grading System, 39 Graduate Studies, College of, 55 Graduation, applying for, 40 Graduation with Honors, 40 Graduation Policies, 39 Grants (See Financial Aid), 23 Graphic Design (See Art), 87 Greek Life, 31 H Handicapped Student Services (See Disability Services), 26 Harassment, 9 Health Science, 223 Health Service, Student, 30 History, 227 Home Economics (See Family Consumer Science), 196 Honors, 27, 232 Housing, Student (See Living Arrangements), 23 Humanities, 232 Human Performance, 234 I Information and Technology Services, (ITS), 27 Information Systems, 243 Institutional Diversity, 27 Insurance (See Finance), 203 Intercollegiate Athletics, 31 Intercultural Student Center, 32 International Baccalaureate Credit (IB), 38 International Business, 245 International Center, Elizabeth and Wynn Kearney, 28 International Relations, 248 International Student Enrollment (See Admission to the University), 19 Intensive English Language Institute, 19 Intramural-Recreational Sports, 31 J K Kearney International Center, Elizabeth and Wynn, 27 Kessel Institute for the Study of Peace and Change, 54 L Last Day of Attendance, 40 Late Registration, 43 Latin American Studies, 248 Law Enforcement, 248 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center, (LGBT), 28 Learning Communities, 29 Liberal Studies, 252 Library Services, 28 Life Science Teaching (See Science Teaching), 323 Linguistics (See English), 182 Living Arrangements, 23 Loans (See Financial Aid), 22 M MAJORS (See also Name of Major), 1-4 Make-up Work and Missing Class, 40 Management, 252 General Management, 253 Human Resources Management, 253 Mankato Area Life Long Learners, 32 Minnesota State Student Association/Senate (MSSA), 32 Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 256 Marketing, 258 Mass Media, 261 Mathematics, 264 Mathematics Placement, 41, 264 Maximum Credit Registration Limit, 41 McNair Achievement Program, 28 Mechanical Engineering, 2639 Media Studies (See Mass Media), 261 Medical Laboratory Science, 274 Microbiology, 111 Military Science and Leadership/Army ROTC, 275 Military Service Credits, 38 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Board, Directory, 362 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, 44 MINORS (See also Name of Minor), 5 Mission Statement, 8 Multiculutral Affairs Center, 28 Music, 277 Music Activities, 32 N New Student & Family Programs, Office of (formally First Year Experience), 28 Non-Degree Programs (See also specific program), 4, 10 Nondiscrimination, 9 Nonprofit Leadership, 290 Nontraditional Students, 31 Nursing, 291 O Observatories, 53, 98 Off-campus Classes (See College of Extended Learning), 19, 27, 52 Off-campus Housing (See Living Arrangements), 23 Off-campus Employment (See Career Development Center), 26
Official Withdrawal from University, 45 Open Studies, 296 Orchestra, 32 Orientation, 29 P Part-time Employment, 23 Permission to Register, 43 Philosophy, 296 Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), 300 Photography (See Art), 84 Physical Education (See Human Performance), 302 Physics, 302 Physics Teaching (See Science Teaching), 323 Placement (See Career Development Center), 26 Plant Science, 111 Policies, Academic, 36 Political Science, 306 Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO), 18, 41 Pre-Professional Programs, 4, 10, 11, 43, 53 Pre-Chiropractic, 11 Pre-Dental, 11 Pre-Engineering, 11 Pre-Law, 12 Pre-Medicine, 12 Pre-Mortuary Science, 12 Pre-Occupational Therapy, 13 Pre-Optometry, 13 Pre-Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, 13 Pre-Pharmacy, 13 Pre-Physical Therapy, 14 Pre-Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 14 Pre-Veterinary Medicine, 15 Prerequisites (Listed with each course description) Printmaking (See Art), 84 Priority Registration, 42 Probation/Suspension Policy, 43 Professional Education (See also Education, Elementary or Secondary), 51 Psychology, 313 Publications, Student, 33 R Racial Discrimination, 9 Radio Stations, 33 Reciprocity, 22 Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services, 317 Recreational Sports, 31 Refund of Tuition/Fees, 22 Registrar s Office, 29 Registration for Classes, 42 Rehabilitation Counseling, 320 Repeat Course Policy, 37 Reporter, 33 Residence Halls (See Living Arrangements), 23 Residency Requirement For Graduation, 39 For Tuition, 22 ROTC (See Military Science), 275 S Scandinavian Studies, 320 Scholarships (See Financial Aid), 23 Scholastic Standards, See individual departments Science Fair, Regional, 53 Science Teaching, 323 Science, Engineering and Technology, College of, 52 Sculpture (See Art), 84 Secondary and K-12 Education-Professional Education, 324 Security, 29 Senior Citizens, 22 Sexual Violence, 9 Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of, 53 Social Studies, 328 Social Work, 332 Sociology, 334 Sororities, 231 Spanish, 340 Special Education (Academic & Behavioral Strategist), 344 Speech-Language and Audiology Clinics, 29 Speech Communications (See Communication Studies), 132 Speech Pathology/Audiology (See Communication Disorders), 130 Speech Team (Maverick Forensics), 33 Sport Management, 347 Statistics, 348 Student Activities, 24 Student Development, Programs and Activities Center, 31 Student Government, 32 Student Health Services, 30 Student Housing (See Living Arrangements), 23 Student Organizations, 31 Student Publications, 33 Student Right to Know/Campus Security Act 1995, 9 Student Senate, 32 Student Support Services, 30 Student Teaching. See individual programs Student Union, 32 Student s Attorney, 30 Study Abroad (See Kearney International Center), 27 Suspension/Probation Policy, 43 T Teaching (See Professional Education), 51 (Elementary Education or individual programs)
Teaching English As a Second Language (TESL), 351 Technical Communication (See English), 182 Theatre Arts, 26, 351 Toxicology, 112 Transfer Policies, 44 Admission Requirements, 18 Credits from a Technical College, 44 Graduation Requirements, 39 Tuition, 22 U Undergraduate Research Center and Undergraduate Research Conference, 30 UNIVERSITY CALENDAR, 2012-2013, Inside Front Cover University Policy, 9 Urban and Regional Studies, 357 V Veteran s Resource Center, 30 W Water Resources Center, 53 Withdrawal from the University, 22, 45 Women s Center, 30 Women s Studies (See Gender and Women s Studies), 210 Workshop Credits, 38 World Languages & Cultures (See also specific Language), 359 Z Zoology, 112