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ARTS AND SCIENCES

College of Arts and Sciences

Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences!

We are excited you are here! Your journey toward a degree from our college will allow you to develop skills that will prepare you for a meaningful career and successful life. We want to encourage you to embrace your studies — enjoy learning something new every day. Pursue opportunities outside the classroom, as well. Take advantage of the chance to get involved in undergraduate research, join clubs, and participate in activities and organizations in your major, our college and the Manhattan community. Living the Wildcat Way will help prepare you for life beyond K-State! If you have any questions about how things work or any challenges during your time here, K-State offers a wide range of student services, many of which are listed in this booklet. Assistant Dean Alison Wheatley may also be of assistance. Her contact information is listed below. Of course, your instructors, advisors and the entire K-State family are here to help any time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions or needs.

College of Arts and Sciences Deans’ Office Student Services 107 Calvin Hall 785-532-6904 artsci@k-state.edu artsci.k-state.edu

We are indeed delighted that you have joined us. We hope you take full advantage of all our college and K-State have to offer, and we’re confident there is no limit to what you can do if you take advantage of the opportunities in front of you. Welcome to the family! Sincerely,

Amit Chakrabarti Interim Dean

Alison E. Wheatley Assistant Dean

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University organization College of Arts and Sciences College of Agriculture Agribusiness, animal sciences, food science, forestry, grain science, horticulture and more.

Art, biology, chemistry, communication studies, English, journalism and mass communications, history, mathematics, music, psychological sciences, sociology, pre-professional programs and more.

College of Architecture, Planning & Design Architecture, landscape architecture, regional and community planning, interior architecture, product design and more.

College of Veterinary Medicine

College of Education Elementary and secondary education and more.

College of Engineering

College of Human Ecology

Biological, civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, construction science and management, computer science and more.

Apparel, textiles, interior design, early childhood education, family studies, hospitality industry, nutrition, kinesiology and more.

College of Business Administration

Kansas State Polytechnic (Salina)

Accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing and management information systems.

Aviation maintenance, professional pilot, engineering technology and more.

For a full list of all possible majors within these programs, see the undergraduate catalog, available at catalog.k-state.edu. 3

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K-State degree requirements To graduate with a degree from Kansas State University, you need to complete the following requirements.

Basic requirements Established by the college, these courses ensure a well-rounded education and serve as prerequisites for higher-level coursework. The requirements range from 50 to 60 credit hours.

K-State 8 The K-State 8 General Education Program encourages students to be intellectual explorers. Students and advisors will plan programs of study to promote breadth of learning that includes the eight content areas: • Aesthetic Interpretation • Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning • Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility • Global Issues and Perspectives • Historical Perspectives • Human Diversity within the U.S. • Natural and Physical Sciences • Social Sciences For course options and more information, visit k-state.edu/kstate8.

Major requirements Faculty establish a set of courses that will provide depth in a particular area. Requirements vary from major to major, and range from 30 to 60 credit hours.

Upper level coursework The Kansas Board of Regents requires that students take at least 45 credit hours of coursework at the 300 level or above.

Electives All degree tracks require a minimum of 120 hours. Elective courses are taken in addition to required courses to complete the total hours needed for a degree. Electives can be used to explore a variety of areas, complete a minor, or add depth in a major.

Grade point average (GPA) The minimum GPA required for the majority of programs in our college is a 2.0. However, some departments require a higher GPA, so be sure to discuss this with your academic advisor. artsci.k-state.edu

Basic requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences All-university rhetoric (three courses) 1. Expository Writing I 2. Expository Writing II 3. Intro to Public Speaking

Humanities (four courses) 1. Fine arts 2. Philosophy 3. Western heritage 4. Literary or rhetorical arts

Natural sciences (three courses) 1. Life science with a lab 2. Physical science with a lab 3. One more life or physical science

Social sciences (four courses) From at least three different social science fields and one must be at the 500 level or above.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science?

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FOUR COURSES) Four semesters (or equivalent competency) in one foreign language.

ADDITIONAL NATURAL SCIENCE (ONE COURSE) One more natural science that has a prerequisite in the same department.

MATHEMATICS (ONE COURSE) In mathematics (College Algebra or higher) or with a MATH prerequisite.

QUANTITATIVE AND ABSTRACT FORMAL REASONING (ONE TO THREE COURSES) In mathematics, statistics, logic and/or computer science (number depends on which courses you take).

Notes: Art also offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts option. Music also offers Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education options. You must also take ONE international overlay course that can overlap one of the requirement areas. The B.S. option is NOT available for art, English, modern languages or music. 5

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SAMPLE DARS REPORT

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SAMPLE DARS REPORT

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How to run a “What If” DARS • •

Go to your Student Center in KSIS Click on the “Degree Audit (DARS)” button under the Academic tab

Once the “What If” flag is checked, you can enter your desired Academic Program information.

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Common first-year courses All-University Rhetoric Improves the ability to express ideas and to understand others. ENGL 100 Expository Writing I 3 COMM 105 Public Speaking 1A 2 *COMM 106 Public Speaking 1 3 (*Recommended for health professions.)

International Overlay Develop a global perspective. ANTH 200/204 Intro to Cultural Anthropology ANTH 260 Intro to Archaeology GEOG 100 World Regional Geography

Social Sciences Understand society’s institutions and their interplay with human behavior.

Humanities Introduction to many forms of cultural expression. FINE ARTS: ART 195 DANCE 205 DAS 100 MUSIC 100 MUSIC 160 MUSIC 170 MUSIC 245 MUSIC 250 THTRE 261 THTRE 270

Survey of Art History I Dance as an Art Form Freshman Seminar Fundamentals of Music Music Listening Lab History of Rock and Roll Intro to American Music Introduction to Music Fundamentals of Acting Intro to Theater

AMETH 160 Intro to American Ethnic Studies 3 ANTH 200/204 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH 260 Intro to Archaeology 3 ECON 110 Prin. of Macroeconomics 3 (PR: 18+ score on Math Placement Exam) GEOG 100 World Regional Geography 3 GEOG 200 Human Geography 3 GWSS 105 Intro to Gender, Women, and 3 Sexuality Studies HIST 101 Rise of Europe 3 HIST 102 The Modern Era 3 HIST 111 World History to 1450 3 HIST 112 World History from 1450 3 HIST 251 History of U.S. to 1877 3 HIST 252 History of U.S. since1877 3 MC 110 Mass Comm. & Society 3 MC 120 Principles of Advertising 3 MC 180 Fund of Public Relations 3 POLSC 110 Intro to Political Science 3 POLSC 115 U.S. Politics 3 POLSC 333 World Politics 3 PSYCH 110 General Psychology 3 SOCIO 211 Intro to Sociology 3

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WESTERN HERITAGE: AMETH 160 Intro to American Ethnic Studies HIST 101 Rise of Europe HIST 102 The Modern Era HIST 251 History of U.S. to 1877 HIST 252 History of U.S. since 1877 WOMST 105 Intro to Women’s Studies

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LITERARY/RHETORICAL ARTS: ENGL 251 Intro to Literature ENGL 253 The Short Story ENGL 285 Intro American Ethnic Literature

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Natural Sciences Examines the biological and physical processes that shape the world.

MODERN LANGUAGES: FREN 111 French I 5 SPAN 161 Spanish I (requires placement test) 5 GRMN 121 German I 5 CHINE 101 Chinese I 4 (For a complete list of languages, see course descriptions)

BIOCH 110 Biochemistry in Society *BIOL 198 Principles of Biology CHM 110 General Chemistry (PR: MATH 010 or 1 yr of HS algebra) CHM 111 Gen Chemistry Lab (optional) CHM 210 Chemistry I (with lab) (PR: 1 yr HS Chem and MATH 100 level) *GEOG 221 Intro to Physical Geography *GEOL 100 Earth In Action *GEOL 103 Elementary Geology Lab (optional with GEOL 100, 102, 105 or 125) *GEOL 115 Environmental Geology *GEOL 125 Natural Disasters KIN 220 Biobehavioral Bases of Physical Activity *PHYS 101 Physical World I (assumes no previous physics knowledge) *PHYS 103 Physical World Lab (optional) PHYS 113 General Physics I (with lab) (PR: MATH 150) (*Less emphasis on quantitative skills)

Quantitative and Abstract Formal Reasoning Learn to think analytically and interpret data. MATH 010 Intermediate Algebra (will not apply to graduation) MATH 100 College Algebra MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry (PR: MATH 100 or 20+ score on Math Placement Exam) MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (PR: MATH100 and MATH150 or 26+ score on MPE) STAT 100 Statistical Literacy in Info Age STAT 325 Intro to Statistics

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Course descriptions AMETH 160 (3) Intro to American Ethnic Studies — Introduces students to the major concepts related to ethnicity and to some of the major American ethnic groups. ANTH 200/204 (3) Intro to Cultural Anthropology — Analysis and comparison of technological, social and religious characteristics of cultural systems. ANTH 260 (3) Intro to Archaeology — General survey of world prehistory revealing major cultural changes from the development of early foraging societies through the rise of agricultural and complex communities. ART 195 (3) Survey of Art History I — Historical development of art from prehistory through the Middle Ages. BIOCH 110/111 (3/1) Biochemistry and Society/Biochemistry and Society Lab — Covers topics related to daily life, such as chemical principles and biomolecules, nutrition/diets, growth and aging, disease, fermentation, drug action, medical diagnostics and forensics, and bioethics. BIOL 198 (4) Principles of Biology — An introductory course for majors and nonmajors focusing on plants, animals and microbes. Includes biological molecules, cells, genetics, energy flow, physiology, ecology and evolution. CHM 110/111 (3/1) General Chemistry/ General Chemistry Lab — Principles, laws and theories of chemistry. (One hour lab is optional). CHM 210 (4) Chemistry 1 — First course of a two-semester study of the principles of chemistry and the properties of the elements and their compounds. Three-hour lecture and one three-hour lab per week. COMM 105/106 (2/3) Public Speaking — Principles and practice of message preparation, audience analysis, presentational skills and speech criticism permitting greater practice in oral presentation. DANCE 205 (3) Dance as an Art Form — Film, slides, demonstrations and lectures will trace the function of dance in society, the artsci.k-state.edu

influence of society on dance, how dance relates to other art forms, and current trends in the dance world. DAS 100 (3) Freshman Seminar — An introduction to the intellectual and cultural life of the university through attendance of on-campus events and performances. Offered in the fall semester for freshmen. ECON 110 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics — Basic facts, principles and problems of economics; determination of the level of employment, output and the price level; the monetary and banking system; problems and policies of economic instability, inflation and growth; principles of economic development; other economic systems. ENGL 100 (3) Expository Writing I — Introduction to expressive and informative writing. Offers extensive practice in the process of writing: getting ideas, drafting, analyzing drafts, revising and editing. ENGL 285 (3) Introduction to American Ethnic Literatures — Study of ethnic and multicultural literatures of the United States, such as African-American, Asian-American, Latina/o, Jewish and Native American. ENGL 251 (3) Intro to Literature — Study of fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction. ENGL 253 (3) Short Story — Study of short stories from world literature with emphasis on American, British and Continental. GEOG 100 (3) World Regional Geography — Intro to geography structured on a framework of major world regions and countries. Discussion of the essential concepts of certain systematic specialties, such as political, social, economic and urban geography. GEOG 200 (3) Human Geography — A geographical assessment of the way human activities shape landscapes throughout the world. GEOG 221 (4) Physical Geography I — Basic physical geography course emphasizing the geosphere and hydrosphere, including processes, patterns and physical background for related issues such as natural hazards and human modification of physical conditions. 10

GEOL 100 (3) Earth in Action — An introduction to the materials making up the earth, and to the internal and surface processes that shape and change our planet. GEOL 103 (1) Geology Laboratory — Field and laboratory investigation of minerals, rocks and fossils; use of maps; environmental studies, erosion, transportation, sedimentation. GEOL 115 (3) Environmental Geology — Major reservoirs of earth and the hydrologic cycle; minerals and rocks on the surface and in subsurface environments; minerals and rock-water interactions; compositional variations of waters; surface and ground water pollutions; atmospheric pollutions; waste disposal problems. GEOL 125 (3) Natural Disasters — Discussion of geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides and floods with particular emphasis on causes, effects and significance. GWSS 105 (3) Introduction to Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies — An analysis of intersecting categories — gender, race, class, sex, sexuality, ethnicity, nation, and ability — as they shape experiences and social institutions. Topics examined include labor, violence, kinship and personal and political efforts to challenge oppression, including feminist, queer, and trans activism. HIST 101 (3) Western Civilization: The Rise of Europe — Major trends in Western history from the beginnings of European civilization to the end of the 17th century. HIST 102 (3) Western Civilization: The Modern Era — Major developments in Western civilization from the beginning of the 18th century to the present. HIST 111 (3) World History to 1450 — Major developments in the history of the world from the earliest civilizations to the eve of European expansion in the 15th century. HIST 112 (3) World History from 1450 — Major trends in the history of the world from the 15th century to the present. Global patterns of contact, mutual influence and interdependence.

HIST 251 (3) History of the United States to 1877 — Includes ethnic, social, military, political, economic, diplomatic and ideological themes. HIST 252 (3) History of the United States since 1877 — Ethnic, social, political, economic and diplomatic history. KIN 220 (4) Biobehavioral Bases of Physical Activity — A critical examination of the role and impact of physical activity in contemporary society. Current perspectives from the biological and behavioral domains of kinesiology will be used to explore the significance of physical activity with particular emphasis placed on implications for health-related fitness. MATH 010 (3) Intermediate Algebra — Prep course for MATH 100. Includes arithmetic, solutions to equations, graphs, and geometry. Does not count toward graduation. MATH 100 (3) College Algebra — Fundamental concepts of algebra; algebraic equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; zeros of polynomial functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities. MATH 150 (3) Plane Trigonometry — Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; applications involving right triangles and applications illustrating the laws of sines and cosines. MATH 205 (3) General Calculus and Linear Algebra — Intro to calculus and linear algebra concepts that are particularly useful to the study of economics and business administration with special emphasis on working problems. MATH 220 (4) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I — Analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus of algebraic and trigonometric functions. MC 110 (3) Mass Communication in Society — A historical, social, legal, economic and technological study of mass communication and its role and impact in society. MC 120 (3) Principles of Advertising — An examination of the advertising field and its relationship to marketing and journalism.

MC 180 (3) Fundamentals of Public Relations — Contemporary persuasive social science principles, processes and issues involved in the management of communications between an organization and its publics. Modern Languages offers: Arabic Chinese French German Hindi Italian Japanese Latin Russian Spanish MUSIC 100 (3) Fundamentals of Music — Elementary instruction in the theory of music. Nonmusic majors only. MUSIC 160 (2) Music Listening Lab — A basic introduction to music. Overview of medieval, renaissance, baroque, classic, romantic and 20th century stylistic periods; elements of music (melody, rhythm, harmony, form, timbre); and instrument recognition. MUSIC 170 (3) History of Rock and Roll — A study of rock and roll from its origins through today, focusing on the development of rock styles from its roots in blues, folk, country and pop. MUSIC 245 (3) Intro to American Music — An introduction to the functions of music in American society and the elements of music, including a survey of the development of various types and styles of music in America. MUSIC 250 (3) Introduction to Music — Elements of music as represented in selected masterpieces of the standard concert repertory, designed to heighten the perception and the enjoyment of the listener who has limited musical knowledge. PHYS 101/103 (3/1) The Physical World and the Physical World Lab — Presents an overview of the physical sciences for students who have little or no previous physical science. Lab is optional. PHYS 113 (4) General Physics I — A basic development of the principles of mechanics, heat, fluids, oscillations, waves and sound. Emphasis is on conceptual development and numerical problem solving. POLSC 110 (3) Intro to Political Science — Introduction to politics, public policy and governmental processes. Distribution and use of political power, political thought, public opinion, groups, parties, institutions, public law, careers in politics and related topics. 11

POLSC 115 (3) United States Politics — The national government with emphasis on constitutional principles, basic structure, functions and the political process. POLSC 333 (3) World Politics — Intro to the study of politics among nations-states and other world actors, including a survey of major contemporary problems of world politics and focusing on the pursuit of power, order, wealth and safe environment. PSYCH 110 (3) General Psychology — An introductory survey of the general content areas of psychology, including methods, data and principles. SOCIO 211 (3) Intro to Sociology — Development, structure and functioning of human groups; social and cultural patterns; and the principal social processes. STAT 100 (3) Statistical Literacy in the Age of Information — This course is intended for majors in nonquantitative fields. Focus will be on the development of an awareness of statistics at the conceptual and interpretative level, in the context of everyday life. STAT 325 (3) Introduction to Statistics — A project-oriented first course in probability and statistics with emphasis on computer analysis of data. Examples selected primarily from social sciences, natural sciences, education and popular culture. STAT 350 (3) Business and Economic Statistics — A basic first course in probability and statistics with textbook, examples, and problems pointed toward business administration and economics. THTRE 261(3) Fundamentals of Acting — Theory and practice of fundamental skills and techniques of acting. Major emphasis on freeing and training the individual’s imagination, intellect, body and voice through designed exercise and performed scenes. THTRE 270 (3) Intro to Theatre — A comprehensive introduction to theatre: basic elements of theatre and theatre production, theatre history, dramatic literature, multicultural theatre.

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First semester class opportunities University Honors Program

K-State offers a variety of class options for first-year students. Each one offers smaller class size, an opportunity to meet friends and interact with professors, high-quality instruction with an emphasis on developing critical thinking and communication skills, and the application of learning.

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The general criteria for admission are • A high school GPA of 3.75 • An ACT score of 28 or above • A written application Qualifying students who have not yet applied are invited to obtain an application and provisionally enroll in honors courses in 215 Fairchild Hall after they have met with their departmental advisor.

Connecting Across Topics (CAT) Communities k-state.edu/cat

DAS 100 — K-State Culture

In K-State’s learning communities, 22 first-year students take an interdisciplinary group of classes together, consisting of two general education courses and a weekly one-hour connections course during the fall semester. The two main courses count toward graduation in most programs, and the friendly faces in the CAT Community make the larger, mostly lecture-based classes feel a lot smaller.

DAS 100 is an introduction to life on campus beyond the classroom. Students will learn how to take advantage of events on campus covering the arts, culture and intellectual enrichment. Through discussion in a seminar format, students experience collegiality and the principles of lifelong learning and personal development. The course requires students to attend 10-12 events outside of class, often in the evenings. Students will have access to deep discounts, but should plan to spend a total of $75-$100 for tickets to campus events throughout the semester. Students also will need the KSBN book, which varies by year. Check k-state.edu/KSBN for the current selection.

CAT Communities are designed around student interests, and they also offer students the opportunity to learn from an engaging professor and be mentored by an advanced undergraduate learning assistant who shares the students’ interests, has been successful in the same courses, and will assist with the class and answer questions about college life, learning and activities. CAT Communities are an ideal place for students to meet each other and to study together. There are three types of CAT Communities: Residential, Non-Residential and Study Abroad. All offer a students a great place to start their paths at K-State, and to make friends that just might last a lifetime.

This class is perfect for first-semester students and will help integrate them into the K-State commmunity in a fun, interesting and enriching way.

To get involved with a CAT Community, talk with your advisor today about which community will best fit your program of study.

First-Year Seminar (FYS) k-state.edu/fys

The First-Year Seminar program provides students with the chance to take small, exciting classes that are taught in a lively, interactive way. Students will do more than just go to class. They will ask questions, interact with the professor and the other students, and challenge themselves with personalized, hands-on attention. All of the classes carry general education credit, and they meet the program of study requirements for most students and most majors. Many of our courses fulfill K-State 8 requirements as well. To enroll in a First-Year Seminar, ask your advisor while you are enrolling today!

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Helpful resources Fundamental tools:

Majors, Minors and More Fair — This is the one time of year when all departments and colleges are represented in the same place — each fall in the K-State Student Union Ballroom. For specific dates and more information, visit k-state.edu/acic/majorsfair.

The three major online tools you will use daily are Webmail, K-State Online and KSIS. You will use your eID and password to access these sites. Webmail — webmail.k-state.edu Webmail is your K-State email. Your professors and advisors will contact you through your K-State email account with important information, ranging from enrollment details to class information. Financial assistance will email you through webmail with updates on your financial aid status. The cashier’s office will use webmail to inform you about your tuition bill and payment information. The bottom line? Check your email every day. K-State Online/Canvas — online.k-state.edu K-State Online/Canvas is used by your professors and instructors to give you access to class syllabi, additional readings, assignments and often your class grades. You may take quizzes or tests for a class on K-State Online from home and may use the program to keep track of message boards for your classes. Be sure to check K-State Online for every class.

Career Center — 148 Berney Family Welcome Center, k-state.edu/careercenter The Career Center and house Explore Floor extensive information about majors and careers. You may also take the Focus 2 assessment to help you learn your own strengths and interests. Check out the “What can I do with a major in...?” site by visiting their website. Talk to your advisor and your instructors Your advisor and your professors are wonderful resources. Most faculty members are thrilled to hear that someone likes a class or might be interested in their major.

Additional resources:

Academic Assistance Center — 101 Holton Hall, k-state.edu/aac Your one-stop shop for all questions about free tutoring and other academic help.

KSIS — ksis.k-state.edu (for help and tutorials: k-state.edu/ksis/help) KSIS is K-State’s student information system and is the one-stop online resource for students to enroll in courses, change schedules, check financial aid status, view semester grades and more. Here’s a list of some of the things you can do through KSIS: • Find your advisor • View enrollment dates • View any holds on your account • Enroll • Search for classes • Add a class • Drop a class • View/print your schedule • View degree progress (DARS) • Purchase athletics tickets • Purchase K-State yearbook (Royal Purple) • Purchase parking permit • Update your personal information • Apply for graduation

Counseling Services — 232 English/Counseling Services Bldg., k-state.edu/counseling Offering assessment testing for potential life direction, as well as help for academic and personal concerns. First four counseling sessions are free. Educational Supportive Services — 201 Holton Hall, k-state.edu/ess Help and support for first-generation students. Lafene Health Center — 1105 Sunset Avenue, lafene@ksu.edu K-State’s medical family, offering a comprehensive, high quality, easily accessible, affordable outpatient health care service to the student community. In addition to the care of the sick and injured, the center is a resource and an advocate for health education, promotion and wellness. Student Access Center — 202 Holton Hall, k-state.edu/accesscenter For students with disabilities; individualized assistance with enrollment, transportation, handicapped parking or any academic concerns.

Academic resources:

artsci.k-state.edu/student-resources Find forms, tools and helpful resources for academic success, including KSIS help, writing resources, how to calculate your GPA and more.

Health Professions Advising — 107 Calvin Hall, artsci.k-state.edu/student-resources/pre-health K-State’s pre-health professions advising office is dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals. We have a team of experienced, full-time advisors, allowing for greater expertise and one-on-one guidance.

Exploring majors:

EDCEP 120 — Academic and Career Decisions This one-credit course introduces you to various majors and career options. EDCEP 202 — Career and Life Planning This two-credit course addresses individual concerns about career and life decisions. 13

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Frequently asked questions Advisors

Classes

oo What do advisors do? Each student is assigned an advisor in his or her major department. Advisors offer information on courses and curricula, academic majors, as well as matters of policy and procedure at K-State. They also assist students if other issues are affecting academics and connect students with resources on campus.

oo Should I take Expository Writing my first semester? You can take ENGL 100 either your first or second semester. You should know that you cannot take ENGL 200 (itself a prerequisite to some other classes) until you have completed ENGL 100 and completed 30 credit hours. Furthermore, taking ENGL 100 early may help you better succeed in other writing-intensive courses. Developing good writing skills is an important aspect of academic success and one key element in getting a well-rounded education.

oo When should I see my advisor? You need to see your advisor at least once a semester to discuss course selection for the following semester and your long-range academic plan. You should also see your advisor if you begin having any difficulties in your classes that are not resolved by contacting your instructors. Your advisor can also direct you to campus resources to help with health or personal issues.

oo Do I need to complete all the basic requirements before I can take classes for my major? No, but because many major courses do have prerequisites, you will need to complete certain basics before you can get too far into your major. However, there is no need to complete all your basics before starting anything else. You should start exploring your major and completing major requirements (if possible) as soon as you have the prerequisites.

oo Can I enroll without seeing my advisor? You cannot enroll until your advisor has lifted your advising flag in KSIS.

oo Which classes are easy? You will find that advisors rarely give a direct answer to this question, because the answer relates more to you than to the classroom. What is your learning style? What are your study habits? What subjects are strongest for you? What type of assessment do you prefer? All these things determine whether you find the class “easy” or “difficult.” These are very subjective terms.

Course load

oo What is a credit hour? The number of credit hours you receive for a course is related to the amount of time you spend in class. Most classes are three credit hours, which means the course meets three times a week for 50 minutes, two times a week for 75 minutes, or once a week for 150 minutes. Lab sections meet at additional times, and lab credit is figured differently.

oo How do I find where my class will be meeting? On KSIS, in your Student Center, you will find your course schedule, which will give you the building code and room number of each class. For an explanation of the building code, see the building abbreviations on the last page of this booklet. For example: K 105 means Kedzie 105, not to be confused with King 105 (KG 105). Use the map at k-state.edu/maps to find the building location. It is a good idea to walk through your schedule before classes begin.

oo How many credit hours are considered full-time? You typically need 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. If you have specific concerns related to insurance, financial aid or housing, you should consult with the appropriate office for details. Policies and individual situations can vary. Beyond your official status as a full-time student, students normally take anywhere between 12 and 15 credit hours each semester. If you are thinking about taking more or fewer than that, consider talking to your advisor to help you weigh the pros and cons.

Academic plan (major)

oo What is the procedure for declaring a major or changing majors? Go to the dean’s office student services in 107 Calvin Hall and request a change of curriculum form. It is important to understand that K-State policy requires a 2.0 GPA to move between colleges, and some programs or majors impose additional restrictions and/or criteria.

oo What is a typical semester course load? Full-time status is 12 credit hours a semester, with the normal load being 14-16. However, first-time students are encouraged to take 12-13 hours their first semester. It is important to calculate how many hours you need to take each semester to graduate in a timely manner. If the degree requires 120 hours, and you want to complete in four years without attending summer school, you will need to average 15 hours per semester. If, instead, you take three to six hours in the summer, then you can take fewer hours during the fall or spring. Many students find taking courses during summer a good way to decrease their load during the regular semesters.

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oo What is the procedure for declaring a minor? You declare your minor(s) with the department/academic unit that offers that minor. Even if you complete the right courses, nothing appears on the transcript unless you file.

Academic difficulties

You should read the entire policy carefully and ask your advisor to help clarify anything you do not understand. As a first-semester student you need to remember: (1) If you earn less than a 2.0 GPA this semester, you will be placed on academic warning. (2) If you earn less than a 1.0 GPA this semester, you will be dismissed.

oo What should I do if I have academic difficulty? The first and most important thing to do is to meet with your instructor right away. The instructor is the best person to assist you in finding where the difficulty lies. Your instructor may suggest tutoring. Your advisor can then make referrals to other sources of assistance on campus. oo What does it mean to withdraw with a W? Having a W signals that you withdrew from the course after attending for quite a while. Having a W does not affect your GPA, but only indicates that you withdrew from the course prior to the last date to withdraw. Any decision to withdraw should be discussed with your advisor. It is almost always better to withdraw than to fail a course.

Transfer work

oo Which courses will transfer to K-State? You may view K-State Transfer Equivalency Information provided by the Admissions Office at http://www.k-state.edu/undergradadmit/ transferequivalency.html. Remember that this list is not comprehensive. Contact the Admissions Office in 119 Anderson Hall if a specific course or institution is not listed.

oo How many retakes are allowed, and do they erase the existing grades? Students may retake courses in order to improve the grades. For the first five courses that are retaken, the original grade is removed from the grade point average. Although there is no limit to the number of times a course may be retaken, a student may retake a course to replace the prior grade only once for each course, and for a total of five courses during the student’s academic career at K-State. Three things to keep in mind:

You should always check the equivalency with your college. Individual majors also decide which transfer courses can count toward major requirements. K-State may accept the transfer hours while a college and/or department may not. Please consult the deans’ office. oo Will my GPA transfer from another college? No. Only the credits will transfer. Your GPA is only based on grades earned at K-State. Some programs may use the grades from other schools in their particular admission criteria, but otherwise your GPA is a blank slate when you enter K-State.

(1) The retake grade will always be used in the grade point average computation regardless of whether it is higher or lower than the original grade. Before attempting a retake, think carefully about the realistic likelihood of doing better in the course the second time. Also consider the number of credit hours involved. Retaking a four-credit hour course will affect the GPA far more dramatically than retaking a one-credit hour course. You should, of course, also consider whether this is a required course for your degree program.

Privacy laws

oo Can my parents access my educational records? Not unless you give your permission. All advising sessions and other university appointments are confidential in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). You may choose to grant your parents or other family member access to your grades and course schedules by giving them your KSIS password, or by signing a consent to disclose release form. The consent may include all interactions and information, or it may be restricted as you choose. You may find the form here: artsci.k-state.edu/ student-resources/docs/FERPA-Form.pdf, and you may give it to your advisor or the deans’ office.

(2) A retake does not erase the original grade from your transcript. The original grade is still shown with the phrase “originally repeated course,” indicating it has been superseded by the retake grade. The retake can improve the GPA but will not hide the first grade you earned. (3) You must do your retakes here at K-State if you want to replace an original grade in your GPA calculations. Transfer courses will not accomplish this purpose. oo What GPA do I need to avoid academic probation or dismissal? The undergraduate catalog provides detailed information regarding academic probation and dismissal at catalog.k-state.edu under the choice for “Grades.” Beyond those minimum standards, however, many majors also demand substantially higher minimum GPAs to enter their programs. Overall, since GPA can also matter to employers and graduate schools, it is crucial to assess goals and realistically determine the GPA you need. Simply remaining in “good academic standing” may not prove sufficient by itself. 15

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Tips for success

1. Check your K-State email account daily. This is how your advisors, professors and all university offices will contact you with important information. It is vital you check and respond to your emails. To sync your email account to your mobile device, contact the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722.

7. Recognize that a full-time course load is a full-time job. (12 hours in class + 36 hours study time = 48 hours per week!) 8. Seek help early — the very first time you don’t understand a concept or you get a grade that doesn’t satisfy you. Professors, tutors, advisors and others will help as soon as you ask.

2. Enjoy learning! Be curious, ask questions. Get all you can out of your education.

9. Meet with your instructors: They want to help you learn.

3. Listen to what other successful students say.

10. Meet with your advisors: They want to help you.

4. Go to class! You’ll be amazed what you’ll learn there.

11. Practice common courtesy during lectures by turning off cellphones, getting off social media and putting away newspapers.

5. Use a planner every day to write down assignments, important appointments, tests, homework, etc. Then, check your planner every day.

12. Respect the need for balanced nutrition, exercise and adequate sleep.

6. Plan to study two to three hours minimum outside of class for each hour in class. That means 24 to 36 hours a week for a full 12-hour load.

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13. Use the undergraduate catalog and course schedule to plan for the future. See our Academic Toolbox to learn how to use them (artsci.k-state.edu/student-resources).

Today’s checklist Activate eID (if you haven’t already). Review this booklet and consider potential courses. Complete the information sheet while keeping these points in mind. oo Consider whether you want to enroll in a CAT Community, First-Year Seminar or Honors course. If so, tell your advisor at the beginning of your appointment. oo Balance your schedule with classes from a variety of categories. oo Students tell us that professors' expectations are higher than what they experienced in high school or community college. Plan for a minimum of two to three hours of study time for every hour you are in class. oo What extracurricular activities do you plan to be involved in, and what time commitments will they require? oo Will you have a part-time job?

Take the required math placement exam (if you haven’t already). If you are interested in enrolling in a foreign language, take the placement exam in 001 Eisenhower before your appointment. It takes 15-20 minutes.

Meet with your advisor and enroll in KSIS.

Get your student ID card.

Before the semester begins: Review the material you received today. Access your K-State email. Visit K-State Online. Complete “Think About It,” K-State’s alcohol and sexual assault prevention program. Read the K-State Book Network selection. Make sure your local address is correct in KSIS. Find your classrooms before the first day of class.

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