2008-2009 DSU Undergraduate Catalog

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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog


Welcome to Dakota State University Dakota State University provides students with an exciting, supportive and challenging educational experience. It is truly a unique university where students are surrounded by an information technology rich environment and a faculty and staff that care about the success of our students. It is a place where the excitement about learning is not just something we talk about but something we live everyday. DSU has been recognized regionally and nationally as a leader in the integration of technology in the learning experiences of all our students. In every area of study you will find that your learning is enhanced by this access to cutting edge information. Whether you are interested in working with computers in the information technology field, teaching in a classroom, developing and managing a business, or applying this knowledge in an entertainment venue, your ability to access, organize, analyze and present information becomes a key to success. At DSU we are dedicated to providing students with an “Ecology of Learning” that will guarantee students that their education has prepared them for this new world. This catalog will bring you an introduction to the kinds of “learning opportunities” that will prepare you for a career and help you develop skills that will make you successful in whatever field you might choose. At Dakota State University we are “focused” on student success. Our ever changing world of new technologies and new challenges demands that our students receive an education that sets them apart. Dare to Do @ DSU Dare to Compete, Dare to Lead and Dare to Achieve!


General Catalog 2008-2009 Vol. CVII Dakota State University Madison, South Dakota 57042-1799 (605) 256-5139 The information contained in this catalog is the most accurate available at the time of publication, but changes may become effective before the next catalog is printed. It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to stay abreast of current regulations, curricula, and the status of specific programs being offered. Further, the university reserves the right, as approved by the Board of Regents, to modify requirements, curricula offerings, and charges and to add, alter, or delete courses and programs through appropriate procedures. While reasonable efforts will be made to publicize such changes, a student is encouraged to seek current information from appropriate offices.

Equal Opportunity

Dakota State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal educational opportunity in all student services and in all staff and faculty employment actions, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.


Accreditation

Dakota State University or specific programs offered are accredited by the following agencies: u The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools through the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) process. 30 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 • (312) 263-0456 • 1-800-621-7440 u

National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

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Division of Education of the South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs

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Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) State Approving Agency as programs eligible for veterans benefits Commission on Accreditation of the Allied Health Education

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Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

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Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatic and Information Management Education

Servicemembers Opportunity College

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American Health Information Management Association


Prefix ACCT AIS ART ARTD ARTE ARTH ARTM AS BADM BED BIOL CEX CHEM CHUM CIS CSC DAD DCOM ECON ED EDER EDFN ELED ENGL EPSY ESCI EXCH EXS FREN GAME GEOG GS HIM HIST HLTH HON HUM INED LAKL LART LIBM LING MCOM MATH MLED MUAP MUEN MUS MSL NFP OED PE PHIL PHSI PHYS POLS PSYC READ RESP SCED SCTC SEED SOC SPAN SPCM SPED THEA WEL

Course Accounting.............................................................................................................208 American Indian Studies........................................................................................208 Art..........................................................................................................................210 Art Design..............................................................................................................211 Art Education.........................................................................................................211 Art History.............................................................................................................212 Art Management....................................................................................................212 Air Force - ROTC..................................................................................................210 Business.................................................................................................................212 Business Education................................................................................................215 Biology...................................................................................................................216 Center of Excellence..............................................................................................217 Chemistry...............................................................................................................217 Computing for the Humanities...............................................................................234 Computer Information Systems.............................................................................217 Computer Science..................................................................................................220 Digital Arts and Design..........................................................................................221 Developmental Communications...........................................................................251 Economics..............................................................................................................222 Education...............................................................................................................223 Educational Research.............................................................................................224 Education Foundations...........................................................................................223 Elementary Education............................................................................................224 English...................................................................................................................226 Educational Psychology.........................................................................................224 Earth Science.........................................................................................................222 Exchange................................................................................................................254 Exercise Science....................................................................................................228 French....................................................................................................................234 Game Design..........................................................................................................230 Geography..............................................................................................................229 General Studies......................................................................................................228 Health Information Management...........................................................................230 History...................................................................................................................232 Health.....................................................................................................................229 Honors....................................................................................................................233 Humanities.............................................................................................................234 Indian Studies.........................................................................................................234 Lakota Language....................................................................................................235 Language Arts........................................................................................................208 Library Media........................................................................................................236 Linguistics..............................................................................................................228 Mass Communications...........................................................................................236 Mathematics...........................................................................................................237 Middle Level Education.........................................................................................239 Applied Music........................................................................................................239 Music Ensemble.....................................................................................................239 Music.....................................................................................................................239 Military Science Leadership..................................................................................210 Not-for-Profit.........................................................................................................240 Office Education....................................................................................................241 Physical Education.................................................................................................241 Philosophy.............................................................................................................241 Physical Science.....................................................................................................243 Physics...................................................................................................................244 Political Science.....................................................................................................245 Psychology.............................................................................................................245 Reading..................................................................................................................206 Respiratory Care....................................................................................................245 Science Education..................................................................................................247 Science Technologies.............................................................................................247 Secondary Education.............................................................................................248 Sociology...............................................................................................................248 Spanish Language..................................................................................................235 Speech Communication.........................................................................................251 Special Education...................................................................................................249 Theatre...................................................................................................................252 Wellness.................................................................................................................252



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Table of Contents About DSU

Mission Statement...................................................................................................................... 2 Strategic Statement.................................................................................................................... 2 Strategic Planning 2007-2012.................................................................................................... 3 Campus Diversity Plan.............................................................................................................. 3 Dakota State University’s History............................................................................................. 4

Academic Calendar

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Academic Policies

Academic Credit for Non-Traditional Learning Experiences.................................................... 7 Advanced Placement (AP) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) CLEP Test Equivalencies Department Credit-by-Examination Dual-credits for High School Courses Credit for Prior Learning/Work Experience Military Credit DANTES (DSST) Academic Honors..................................................................................................................... 13 Academic Integrity................................................................................................................... 13 Academic Probation/Suspension (see Minimum Progression Standards)............................... 16 Assessment............................................................................................................................... 16 Entry Level Assessment/Placement Testing Pre-General Education Courses General Education Assessment/Proficiency Testing General Education Course Requirements/Proficiency Testing Major Field Assessment Class Attendance...................................................................................................................... 21 Final Exams............................................................................................................................. 22 Grades...................................................................................................................................... 22 Grading Policy Grade Point Average Definition Grade Point Average Grade Reports Grade Appeal Process Grade Deletion (Academic Amnesty) Repeating a Course Independent Study................................................................................................................... 26 Military Credit (See Non-Traditional Learning Credits)......................................................... 26 Minimum Progression Standards............................................................................................. 26 Academic Standing Readmission Transfer Credits (see related section in Admissions Policies)................................................. 28

Admission Policies

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Undergraduate Admission Requirements Baccalaureate Degree for Admissions for High School Graduates Minimum Course Requirements Alternative Criteria for Minimum Course Requirements Associate Degree Admissions Requirements Non-High School Graduates, Including Home Schooled Students Non-Traditional Students Exception Group Regents Scholars Transfer Students (see related section in Academic Policies).................................................. 36 Transfers to Baccalaureate Programs Students who transfer to Associate Programs Students from Non-Regental Colleges or Universities Students from Non-Accredited Colleges Former Students Students transferring within the Regental System Students on Probation/Suspension Disciplined Students Non-Degree Seeking Students................................................................................................. 38 International Students.............................................................................................................. 38 Applications and Procedures.................................................................................................... 39 Application for Tuition and Fee Reductions and Scholarships Established by the Legislature Application Deadlines Records Required Preadmission Immunization Requirements

Alumni Office

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Assessment (see Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Office)

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Athletics

Intercollegiate Athletics.................................................................................................... 40

Center of Excellence in Computer Information Systems

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Center for Information Assurance in Banking and Finance

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Dakota State University Language Institute

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Extended Programs

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Enrollment Policies

Auditing a course..................................................................................................................... 42 Class Schedule Change (Drop/Add)........................................................................................ 43 Class Visitor Program.............................................................................................................. 43 Classification of Students......................................................................................................... 43 Registration for Courses.......................................................................................................... 43 Course Numbering System Enrollment Overload Full Time/Part Time Enrollment viii


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Holds/Restrictions Late Registration Registration Policies

Withdrawal Class or University/Refund and Return

Withdrawal from Class............................................................................................................ 45 Withdrawal from the University.............................................................................................. 45 Refund and Return of Federal Funds Policy............................................................................ 45 Refund for Dropped Courses Refund for Complete Withdrawal from the University or SD Board of Regent University Consortium Enrollment Return of Title IV Funds Refunds of Residence Hall and Food Service Fees Refunds of Books Military Service - Withdrawal Without Penalty

Financial Aid

Student Financial Aid Sources................................................................................................. 49 Scholarships, Grants, Jobs and Loans and Outside Agency Financial Aid Veterans Benefits Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy............................................................. 50 Qualitative Measures Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Quantitative Measures Maximum Attempted Credit Hours Appeal of Financial Aid Suspension Reinstatement of Financial Aid Eligibility Satisfactory Academic Progress and Non-Federal Aid

Graduation Requirements and Procedures

Application for Graduation...................................................................................................... 52 Degree Residency Requirements............................................................................................. 52 Graduation Honors................................................................................................................... 53 Internships, Practicums and Student Teaching........................................................................ 54 Internships Practicums Student Teaching Program Requirements............................................................................................................. 54

Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

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Institutional Policies

Academic Advisement............................................................................................................. 55 Americans with Disabilities (ADA)......................................................................................... 56 Appealing Academic or Administrative Decisions.................................................................. 58 Computing Privileges.............................................................................................................. 58 Drug Free Environment........................................................................................................... 62 Emergency School Closing...................................................................................................... 62 Privacy of Student Records...................................................................................................... 62 ix


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Returning Students................................................................................................................... 62 Selective Service...................................................................................................................... 63 Sexual Harassment................................................................................................................... 63 Student Right to Know............................................................................................................ 63 Transcript Policy...................................................................................................................... 63

Karl E. Mundt Library

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Student Activities

Student Organizations.............................................................................................................. 65 Theatre..................................................................................................................................... 65 Music and Art........................................................................................................................... 66 Intramural Sports..................................................................................................................... 66 Student Employment/Placement.............................................................................................. 66

Student Services

Bookstore................................................................................................................................. 67 Campus Housing...................................................................................................................... 67 Diversity Services.................................................................................................................... 68 Food Service............................................................................................................................ 68 Student Development............................................................................................................... 69 Counseling Academic Resources Alcohol and Other Drugs Americans with Disabilities Student Health.......................................................................................................................... 70 University Card........................................................................................................................ 71

Sioux Falls Site

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Tuition, Fees, Housing and Board Costs

Tuition...................................................................................................................................... 72 Reciprocity Agreements........................................................................................................... 73 Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE) Minnesota Reciprocity Agreement Special Tuition Rates Responsibility for Payment...................................................................................................... 73 South Dakota Residency.......................................................................................................... 74 Veterans Affairs Office............................................................................................................. 74 Voter Registration.................................................................................................................... 74

Curriculum

Course Delivery and Scheduling............................................................................................. 76 Graduation Requirements........................................................................................................ 76 Baccalaureate Degree System-wide General Education Requirements Institutional Graduation Requirements Global Issues Requirements Major Area Writing Intensive Requirement Associate of Arts Degree Associate of Science Degrees x


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Pre-professional Advisement Programs................................................................................... 90 University Honors Program..................................................................................................... 90 Air Force ROTC...................................................................................................................... 91

Interdisciplinary Studies

Center of Excellence in Computer Information Systems........................................................ 92 Center of Excellence Honors Programs................................................................................... 92 Admission requirements Continued membership Program Requirements Graduation Requirements Center of Excellence Honors Program Courses Approved Courses

College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty...................................................................................................................................... 98 Mission..................................................................................................................................... 98 Center of Excellence Honors Program.................................................................................... 98 Bachelor of Science in Education in Biology.......................................................................... 99 Bachelor of Science in Biology for Information Systems..................................................... 101 Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design................................................................... 103 Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design....................................................................... 105 Bachelor of Science in Education in English......................................................................... 108 Bachelor of Science in English for Information Systems.......................................................110 Honors in English Associate of Arts in General Studies......................................................................................114 Bachelor of Science in Education in Mathematics with Computer Education Minor.............................................................................................118 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Information Systems............................................. 121 Bachelor of Science in Physical Science............................................................................... 123 Respiratory Care.................................................................................................................... 127 Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science Respiratory Technician to A.S. in Respiratory Care Hospital-Based Program Articulation Bachelor of Science in Scientific Forensic Technology......................................................... 131 Minors.................................................................................................................................... 132 Art Biology Chemistry Computer Graphics Design Digital Photography English French History Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Elementary Education Multimedia/Web Design Music xi


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Physics Professional and Technical Communication Sociology Spanish Speech Communication/Theatre Certificates............................................................................................................................. 136 Information Systems Management Digital Photography Multimedia Multimedia Design and Production Website Design and Development Pre-Professional Programs..................................................................................................... 137 Pre-Divinity and Pre-Ministerial Studies

Business and Information Systems

Faculty.................................................................................................................................... 140 Mission................................................................................................................................... 140 Center of Excellence Honors Program.................................................................................. 140 Associate of Science in Applications Programming.............................................................. 141 Bachelor of Business Administration..................................................................................... 142 Accounting Major Finance Major Management Major Management Information Systems Major Marketing Major Bachelor of Science in Education in Business Education..................................................... 150 Associate of Science in Business Management..................................................................... 152 Bachelor of Science in Education in Computer Education.................................................... 153 Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design................................................................... 155 Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems........................................................ 156 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science............................................................................. 158 Bachelor of Science in Computer and Network Security...................................................... 159 Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration.................................................. 160 Associate of Science in Health Information Technology....................................................... 164 Associate of Science in Office Management......................................................................... 166 Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy................................................................. 167 Minors.................................................................................................................................... 168 Business Administration Business Education Computer Education Computer Forensics Computer Information Systems Computer and Network Security Computer Science Electronic Commerce Entrepreneurial Studies High-Performance Computing

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Marketing Education Networking Certificates............................................................................................................................. 171 Health Care Coding Certificate High-Performance Computing Information Technology Entrepreneurship Information Systems Management Information Technology Management Network and Telecommunications Administration Object Oriented Programming Technology Database Management Systems Web Application Development Website Administration Not-for-Profit Management Programming and Systems Development Pre-Professional Advisement Programs................................................................................. 174

Education

Faculty.................................................................................................................................... 176 Vision and Mission Statement, Core Values, Conceptual Framework, and Standards of the College of Education......................................................................... 176 Vision Mission Conceptual Framework Teacher Education Program Standards Title II of Higher Education Act Reporting Requirements Programs Center of Excellence Honors Program.................................................................................. 179 Education Endorsement/Programs......................................................................................... 180 Kindergarten Endorsement Program 5-8 Middle School Content Endorsement Program in Mathematics Assistant High School or Elementary/Middle School Coaching Endorsement Program High School Varsity/Head Coach Endorsement Program K-12 Art Minor/ Endorsement Program 7-12 Biology Minor/Endorsement Program 7-12 Business Minor/Endorsement Program 7-12 Chemistry Minor/Endorsement Program Educational Technology Major 7-12 Language Arts: Literature & Composition/Grammar Endorsement Program 7-12 Language Arts: Speech/Debate/Drama/Theatre Minor/Endorsement Program K-12 Comprehensive School Health Minor/Endorsement/Program 7-12 Marketing Minor/Endorsement Program Math Elementary Education Minor 7-12 Mathematics Endorsement Program 7-12 Physics Minor/Endorsement Program K-12 Physical Education Minor/Endorsement Program 7-12 Social Science: History Minor/Endorsement Program 7-12 Social Science: Sociology Minor/Endorsement Program K-12 Vocal Music or Instrumental Music Minor/Endorsement Program xiii


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K-12 Gifted Education Endorsement Program K-12 Education Technology Endorsement Program Reading (K-12) Minor Field Experiences................................................................................................................... 190 Requirements for Admission.................................................................................................. 190 Admission to Teacher Education Submission of Application Packet Requirements for Admission to the Teacher Education Program Notification of Application Status for Admission to Teacher Education Program Approval for Student Teaching Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching Teaching Certification and Licensure Certification Exams Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education....................................................................... 194 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / Special Education...................................... 196 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science............................................................................... 199 Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education...................................................... 201 Bachelor of Science in Education - K-12 and Secondary Education Degrees...................... 202 Cooperative Program in Child Development (SDSU)........................................................... 203 Second Wind Certification Programs..................................................................................... 203 Teacher Education - Certification Only Program................................................................... 204

Course Offerings

Course Descriptions............................................................................................................... 206 Academic Skills Accounting Air Force Art Business Administration Business Education Biology Center of Excellence Chemistry Computer Information Systems Computer Science Digital Arts & Design Earth Science Economics Education Education Foundations Educational Research Educational Psychology Elementary Education English and Linguistics Exercise Science Game Design General Studies Geography Health xiv


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Health Information Management History Honors Humanities/Computing for the Humanities Indian Education Languages - French, Lakota, Spanish Library Media Mass Communication Mathematics Middle Level Education Military Science Music Not-for-Profit Office Education Philosophy Physical Education Physical Science Physics Political Science Psychology Respiratory Care Science Education Science Technology Secondary Education Sociology Special Education Speech Communication Study Abroad Theatre Wellness

Governance and Organization

South Dakota Board of Regents............................................................................................. 258 Executive Administration....................................................................................................... 258 Academic Administration...................................................................................................... 259 General Administration.......................................................................................................... 259 Services Staff......................................................................................................................... 258 Library Staff........................................................................................................................... 259 Faculty.................................................................................................................................... 259 Emeritus Faculty.................................................................................................................... 271

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About DSU


About DSU

Dakota State University

This catalog describes the academic programs and student services offered at Dakota State University, helps you select a degree program that suits your career plans and lifelong interests, and provides the information you need to pursue a program of study at Dakota State University.

Mission Statement

The Legislature established Dakota State University as an institution specializing in programs in computer management, computer information systems, and other related undergraduate and graduate programs as outlined in SDCL 13-59-2.2. A special emphasis is the preparation of the elementary and secondary teachers with expertise in the use of computer technology and information processing in the teaching and learning process. The Board implemented SDCL 13-59-2.2 by authorizing undergraduate and graduate programs that are technology-infused and promote excellence in teaching and learning. These programs support research, scholarly and creative activities and provide service to the State of South Dakota and the region. Dakota State University is a member of the South Dakota System of Higher Education.

Curriculum

Degrees are authorized at the associate, baccalaureate, and masters levels. The following curriculum is approved for the university: A. Undergraduate Programs • Associate degree programs are approved in allied health care, business, general studies, and information technology. • Baccalaureate programs are approved in allied health care, business, education, information technology, mathematics, and sciences. B. Graduate Programs • Masters degree programs are approved in education, information systems, and Information Assurance and Computer Security. • Doctorate of Science degree program is approved in information systems.

Strategic Statement

“DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY: HIGH TECH, personal touch” In 2006, the Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents released “South Dakota Public Higher Education System Opportunities Plan”, a vision statement for the Board. The policy goals contained in the report include the following: • Access: Every qualified South Dakotan shall have access to public postsecondary education. • Academic Quality and Performance: South Dakota public universities and special schools shall provide a quality educational experience. • State Wealth: South Dakota public universities shall engage in activities designed to enhance the state’s long-term economy. • Efficiencies: South Dakota public universities and special schools shall continue to seek means for improving efficiency in the delivery of educational services. A complete copy of “South Dakota Opportunities Plan” is available on the Board of Regents website.

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Strategic Planning 2007-2012: Unique and Focused

During 2006-07, the University utilized a strategic planning process to develop seven overarching goals for the University. The goals are stated in brief here and discussed more fully in the strategic plan document found on our website at http://www.departments.dsu.edu/presidentoffice/Documents/strategic_plan.htm. To fulfill the plan’s vision, DSU will: 1. Expand current information technology leadership by focusing on cutting-edge fields. 2. Increase on-campus student enrollment and enhance program quality by attracting high-ability students from inside and outside of South Dakota. 3. Increase retention and graduation by providing a unique and exceptional student experience. 4. Enrich and solidify DSU’s new emphasis on research. 5. Expand DSU’s educational outreach through online and alternative-location course delivery. 6. Increase visibility and recognition of the University. 7. Find/create new sources of revenue to fund the above initiatives.

Implementation of Strategic Goals

The Institutional Effectiveness Committee will use the 2007-2012 Strategic Goals to develop unit- and college-specific plans that include measurable, time-based objectives and performance indicators. The University will annually evaluate progress toward the goals and utilize this information to make decisions that result in the effective and efficient use of resources. A continuous quality improvement model will be used to analyze progress, report results, and document improvements. The University is concluding successful implementation of its 2002 – 2007 strategic plan. Details regarding active and planned initiatives that grew and resulted from the 2002 -2007 Strategic Plan are available on our campus web site — http://www.departments.dsu.edu/presidentoffice/Documents/strategic_plan.htm

Campus Diversity Plan

Dakota State University is committed to providing an opportunity to learn in a rich environment free of intolerance and bigotry, one that teaches and honors the importance of the acceptance of differences in others. All members of the community have a responsibility to make DSU campuses and classrooms welcoming and respectful of each member’s differences and/or abilities. An investment in diversity is more than the act of recruiting diverse peoples to campus or celebrating ethnically themed events or holidays. Diversity Mission Statement: The Dakota State University community asserts these fundamental beliefs: • Individuals who differ in age, creed, culture, exceptionalities, ethnicity, gender, race, sexuality, and socio-economic status all contribute to the diversity which we value in the university community. • Respect for all individuals and interaction with people different from oneself are essential components of a university education. • The university community pledges to promote an atmosphere, which encourages the development of potential and promotes the value of diversity.

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Dakota State University’s History

Dakota State University

Dakota State University has enjoyed a long and proud history of leadership and service since its founding in 1881 as the first teacher education institution in the Dakota Territory. For most of its history, DSU has been identified with teacher preparation, first as a normal school and later as a four-year public college. The University has had several different names, among them Madison Normal, Eastern Normal, and General Beadle State College. The name, Dakota State College, was adopted in 1969. On July 1, 1989, Dakota State College became Dakota State University. The University title was conferred on the institution by the South Dakota Legislature in order to better reflect its purpose in the total scheme of the state’s higher education system. Prospective elementary and secondary teachers continue to be educated here. To this traditional emphasis, DSU added business and traditional arts and science programs in the 1960s and two health services programs, Health Information Management and Respiratory Care, in the late 1970s. In 1984, the South Dakota Legislature and the South Dakota Board of Regents turned to Dakota State University to educate leaders for the information age. In response, Dakota State University developed leading-edge computer/information systems degree programs. The graduates of these programs enjoy enviable status in the national marketplace. As a leader in computer and information systems programs, DSU has pioneered the application of computer technology to traditional fields of academic endeavor. This thrust has led to the development of unique degree programs in biology, English, mathematics, and physical science. Dakota State University continues to serve the needs of a changing society in its second century. In order to provide its academic programs to a broader audience, DSU has promoted the use of distance education to deliver academic courses and programs. Dakota State has been recognized nationally for innovative curriculum. In Spring 2004, DSU was one of ten colleges in the country named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency. The university recently installed the first iris recognition system in the state of South Dakota as part of a biometrics initiative that is tied to academic programs in computer security. DSU is the first university in the state and one of the few in the country to implement a wireless mobile computing initiative using the Gateway Notebook. In 2007 and again in 2008, DSU was ranked first in the Top Public Comprehensive Colleges - Bachelor’s Division in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report magazine. As society’s educational needs change, Dakota State University will continue to evolve to meet these needs with education, scholarship and service.

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Academic Calendar

Fall and spring terms are 16 weeks in length: from early September through December, and early January through mid-May. Summer sessions vary in length from 4 weeks to 12 weeks, May through August, with classes typically meeting Monday through Friday. Courses are available on the main campus in Madison or in Sioux Falls. Courses are also available through the Office of Extended Programs which coordinates Internet and distance offerings.

Fall Semester 2008

Sept. 1 (Mon) Sept. 1 (Mon) Sept. 2 (Tues) Sept. 4 (Thurs) Sept. 5 (Fri) Sept. 6 (Sat) Sept. 11 (Thurs) Sept. 13 (Sat) Oct. 1 (Wed) Oct. 10 (Wed) Oct. 13 (Mon) Oct. 15 (Wed) Oct. 24 (Fri) Oct. 29 (Wed) Oct. 31 (Fri) Nov 3-21 Nov. 5 (Wed) Nov. 10 (Mon) Nov. 11 (Tues) Nov. 15 (Sat) Nov. 17 (Mon) Nov. 27-30 Dec. 1 (Mon) Dec. 3 (Wed) Dec. 13 (Sat) Dec. 15-19 Dec. 19 (Fri) Dec. 24 (Wed)

8:00 am Residence Halls open New Student Orientation Activities begin Labor Day – no classes Registration for new students - Enrollment Services, Heston Hall 4:00 pm Classes begin Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment Last day to drop a first half semester class in person and receive 100% refund Last day to drop a first half semester class and receive 100% refund CENSUS DAY Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibility Last day to add a full semester class Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund PRAXIS test date Last day to apply for Fall 2008 Graduation Last day to withdraw from a first half semester class and receive a grade of “W” Native Americans’ Day – no classes Student Convocation Last day of first half semester classes Mid-term deficient grades due Last day to drop a second half semester class and receive 100% refund Continuing student pre-registration for Spring 2009 Last day to withdraw from the University and be eligible for a refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy Assessment Day – no daytime classes on main campus; classes starting 5:00 p.m. and later will meet Veterans’ Day – no classes PRAXIS test date Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or school and receive a grade of “W” Thanksgiving holiday – no classes Please note: Thanksgiving holiday begins 5:00 pm Nov. 26 Classes Resume Last day to withdraw from a second half semester class and receive a grade of “W” Commencement – Fieldhouse Final Examination Period Semester Ends Residence Halls Close – 5:00 pm Final grades due

NOTE: Dates and events are subject to changes. Changes will be communicated to campus via electronic mail, campus newspaper, DSU Events Calendar, or other means as appropriate.

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Spring Semester 2009 Jan. 10 (Sat) Jan. 13 (Tues) Jan. 14 (Wed) Jan. 16 (Fri) Jan. 16 (Fri) Jan. 18 (Sun) Jan. 19 (Mon) Jan. 23 (Fri) Feb. 2 (Mon) Feb. 16 (Mon) Feb. 19 (Thurs) Mar. 3 (Tues) Mar. 9-15 Mar. 14 (Sat) Mar. 16 (Mon) Mar. 19 (Thurs) Mar. 20 (Fri) Mar. 21 (Sat) Mar. 24 (Tues) Mar. 26 (Thurs) April 6-24 April 6 (Mon) April 10-13 April 14 (Tues) April 22 (Wed) April 25 (Sat) May 4-8 May 8 May 9 (Sat) May 13 (Wed)

PRAXIS test date 8:00 am Residence Halls open Registration for new students – Enrollment Services, Heston Hall 4:00 pm Classes begin Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment Last day to drop a class a first half semester class in person and receive 100% refund Last day to drop a first half semester class and receive 100% refund Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – no classes CENSUS DAY Last day to register for any class to determine financial aid eligibility Last day to add a full semester class Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund Last day to apply for Spring 2009 and Summer 2009 graduation President’s Day – no classes Last day to withdraw from a first half semester class and receive a “W” Student Convocation Spring Break PRAXIS test date Last day of first half semester classes Mid-term deficient grades due Last day to drop a second half semester class in person and receive 100% refund Last day to drop a second half semester class and receive 100% refund Assessment Day – no daytime classes on main campus; classes starting 5:00 p.m. and later will meet Last day to withdraw from the University and be eligible for a refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy Continuing student pre-registration for summer 2009, fall 2009, spring 2010 Last day to withdraw from a full semester class or school and receive a grade of “W” Easter Holiday Please note: Easter holiday begins 5:00 pm April 9 8:00 am Classes Resume Last day to withdraw from second half semester classes and receive a grade of “W” PRAXIS test date Final examination period Semester ends Residence Halls close – 5:00 pm Commencement – Fieldhouse Final grades due

NOTE: Dates and events are subject to changes. Changes will be communicated to campus via electronic mail, campus newspaper, DSU Events Calendar, or other means as appropriate.

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Academic Policies Academic Credit for Non-Traditional Learning Experiences

Dakota State University allows degree-seeking students who are currently enrolled to earn academic credit for non-traditional learning experiences when those experiences are equivalent to coursework provided at Dakota State University. DSU will evaluate and record credit for the non-traditional learning experience of degree-seeking students currently enrolled at Dakota State University or graduates of Dakota State University seeking enhanced certification, licensure or employment opportunities. Credits earned through validation methods other than nationally recognized examinations (AP, CLEP, etc.) is limited to a maximum of 32 hours of credit for baccalaureate degrees and 16 hours of credit for associate degrees. Validation of military credit is limited to an additional 32 hours of credit for baccalaureate degrees and an additional 16 hours of credit for associate degrees. These maximum credit limits apply, regardless of the number of majors in which the student is enrolled. If credit by examination is accepted, the permanent record will show the equivalent course name and a grade of EX for the specified number of credits. If credit is accepted by another form of validation, the grade will be CR for the specified number of credits. No entry will be made on the record if the examination is failed. The examination results will not be included in calculation of either the semester or the cumulative grade point averages. Credit earned for non-traditional learning experience will not meet degree residency requirements. If a student has not successfully completed a course (a grade of D or F) credit for prior learning/work experience can not be used to gain credit for the failed course. Dakota State University cannot guarantee that credit earned for non-traditional learning experience at DSU will transfer to other institutions, since institutional practices/policies vary.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Credit for work accomplished in high school through the Advanced Placement program of the College Examination Board will be awarded, based on the approved exams and scores noted in the university catalog under “Advanced Placement”. Advanced placement examinations do not meet the globalization or writing intensive requirements for general education. 1) Students complete the Advanced Placement test administered by their high schools and request that the scores be reported to Dakota State University. 2) AP sends scores to the students and to DSU’s Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President’s Office notifies the Registrar of the exam results and, if the scores meet or exceed DSU’s standards, the Registrar enters the credit for the examinations on the students’ academic record. (Nothing is entered on academic record if the AP scores do not meet DSU credit standards.)

Minimum Acceptable Discipline Examination Title Score DSU Course ART History of Art 3 ARTH 211 ART Studio Art-Drawing Portfolio 3 ART 111 ART Studio Art-General Portfolio 3 ART 121 BIOL Biology 3 BIOL 151 5 BIOL 151 & BIOL 153 BIOL Environmental Science 3 BIOL Elective CHEM Chemistry 3 CHEM 112 5 CHEM 112 & CHEM 114

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Minimum Acceptable Discipline Examination Title Score DSU Course CSC Computer Science A 3 CSC 150 CSC Computer Science AB 3 CSC 150 5 CSC 150 & CSC 250 ECON Macroeconomics 3 ECON 202 ECON Microeconomics 3 ECON 201 ENGL English Language & Composition 3 ENGL 101 ENGL English Literature & Composition 3 ENGL 210 FREN French Language 3 FREN 202* 4, 5 FREN 310** FREN French Literature 3 FREN 202* 4, 5 FREN 310** * Retroactive credits for FREN 101, 102, and 201 earned if 310 is completed with a grade of “C.” ** Retroactive credits for FREN 101, 102, and 201 may be earned if an appropriate upper-division course is completed with a grade of ‘C’ or above. GEOG Geography 3 GEOG 200 GERM German Language 3 GERM 202* 4, 5 GERM 311 & GERM 312** * Retroactive credits for GERM 101, 102 and 201 earned if 311 or 312 is completed with a grade of “C” or better. ** Retroactive credits for GERM 101, 102 and 201 may be earned if an appropriate upper-division course is completed with a grade of “C” or above. POLS Government & Policies - Comparative 3 POLS 141 POLS Government & Politics - U.S. 3 POLS 100 HIST History-European 3 HIST 122 HIST History-United States 3 HIST 151 HIST History-World 3 HIST 111 4, 5 HIST 111 & HIST 112 LATI Latin Literature 3 LATI 101 & LATI 102 4 LATI 101, LATI 102 and LATI 201 5 LATI 101, LATI 102, LATI 201 and LATI 202 LATI Latin - Vergil 3 LATI 101 and LATI 102 4 LATI 101, LATI 102 and LATI 201 5 LATI 101, LATI 102, LATI 201 and LATI 202 MATH Mathematics - Calculus AB 3 MATH 123 MATH Mathematics - Calculus BC 3 MATH 123 & MATH 125 MATH Statistics 3 MATH 281 MUS Music Theory 3, 4 MUS 110 5 MUS 110 & MUS 111 PHYS Physics B* 3, 4 PHYS 111 & PHYS 113 * written record of Laboratory work (Lab Notebook required.) PSYC Psychology 3 PSYC 101 SPAN Spanish Language 3 SPAN 202* 4, 5 SPAN 311 & SPAN 312** SPAN Spanish Literature 3 SPAN 202* 4, 5 SPAN 311 & 312** * Retroactive credits for SPAN 101, 102 and 201 earned if 311 or 312 is completed with a grade of “C” or better. ** Retroactive credits for SPAN 101, 102 and 201 may be earned if an appropriate upper-division course is completed with a grade of “C” or above. 8


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College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Students may take CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams to earn credit for specific courses. A listing of specific course equivalencies and minimum scores follow the procedure. DSU credit will be granted only for passing scores the first time a CLEP subject examination is taken. If a student has not successfully completed a course (a grade of D or F), a CLEP examination cannot be used to gain DSU credit for the failed course. Students cannot earn CLEP credit for courses if they have already completed higher-level courses in that content area (except foreign language). The CLEP program has a longstanding policy that an exam may not be retaken within a six-month period. This waiting period provides the student with an opportunity to spend additional time preparing for the exam or the option of taking a classroom course. 1) Students contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment (OIEA) (Heston Hall, 256-5101) for CLEP information and to schedule an appointment. 2) Students pay the appropriate test fee and complete the computer-based exam. Military personnel and eligible civilian employees and spouses can complete the CLEP exams at DSU without paying the exam fee. Please contact the OIEA at 256-5101 for more information on CLEP testing for military. 3) The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment provides an unofficial score report to the student and electronically submits the test results to Educational Testing Services. ETS sends the official results to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President’s Office notifies the Registrar and the student of the official exam results and, if the score meets or exceeds DSU’s standards, the Registrar enters the credit for the exam on the student’s transcript. (Nothing is entered on the transcript if the CLEP score does not meet DSU credit standards.) CLEP examinations do not meet the globalization or writing intensive requirements for general education.

CLEP Test Equivalencies

CLEP Test Principles of Accounting Financial Accounting American Government US History - I US History - II Introductory Business Law Calculus College Algebra College Composition - Freshman General Biology General Chemistry Human Growth & Development Information Systems and Computer Applications Language - French

DSU Course Equivalency ACCT 210 & 211 ACCT 210 POLS 100 HIST 151 HIST 152 BADM 350 MATH 123 MATH 102 ENGL 101 BIOL 151 & 153 CHEM 112 & 114 EPSY 327 CSC 105 FREN 101 FREN 101 & 102 FREN 101, 102 & 201 FREN 101, 102 201 & 202

Computer-based Score 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 50 57 63 9


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DSU Course Equivalency GERM 101 GERM 101 & 102 GERM 101, 102 & 201 GERM 101, 102, 201 & 202 SPAN 101 SPAN 101 & 102 SPAN 101, 102 & 201 SPAN 101, 102, 201 & 202 ECON 202 BADM 360 BADM 370 ECON 201 MATH 115 PSYC 101 SOC 100 MATH 120 HIST 121 HIST 122

Computer-based Score 40 50 57 63 40 50 57 63 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

Department Credit-by-Examination

In subjects for which there is no equivalent CLEP examination, students may petition to challenge college coursework via a departmental credit-by-examination. A grade of “C” or better is required on the exam to earn course credit. DSU credit will be granted only for passing scores earned the first time each subject department credit-by-exam is taken. If a student earned a grade of D or F in a course, a departmental credit-by-exam cannot be used to gain DSU credit for that course. Students cannot earn credit-by-exam credit for courses if they have already completed higher-level courses in that content area. 1) Students discuss the proposal with the dean of the college that offers the course. With the approval of the dean, students complete the “Application for Credit by Examination” form available through the Enrollment Service office or web site. Current costs for challenge exams are noted in the university catalog under Tuition, Fees, Housing and Board costs. 2) The dean approves the student request, works with the faculty member to set very specific standards for earning the credits (test, essay, project or demonstrating abilities) and makes arrangements for administering the exam. This request must be approved by the dean by the deadline for withdrawal from a full-semester course, which is published in the Academic Calendar. 3) The faculty person identified on the form administers and grades the exam and the exam results are reported to the dean, prior to the end of the academic term in which the grade will be recorded. 4) The dean notifies the student and the Registrar of the outcome. Only successful exams are noted on the student’s academic record.

Dual-credits for High School Courses

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nical Community College, Riverland Community College (MN), Iowa Western Community College, Metropolitan Community College, Wyoming Community College, ND University System, University of Mary, Minnesota State University-Mankato, and Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College whereby the South Dakota regental universities will accept high school, dual-credit courses for transfer. All other high school courses, for which students received college credit, must be validated by an Advanced Placement or CLEP score that meets Board of Regents guidelines for acceptance of credit. For more information, contact Enrollment Services.

Credit For Prior Learning/Work Experience

Requests for credit via prior learning/work experience must directly correspond to academic coursework offered by Dakota State University. The experiential learning must be fully described and documented by the student in writing to indicate the direct correspondence or equivalence to specific university course(s). Requests should be evaluated by external supervisors, if appropriate, and by University officials in light of the student’s educational objectives. 1) Students prepare a cover memo to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, stating the course(s) for which he/she would like to receive prior learning credit. In addition to the memo, the student’s application for prior learning should include: a) Transcript for the course(s) (either an original or a copy) that includes the course prefix, number, title and date of enrollment; b) Course syllabus; c) Name of instructor; d) Any course projects that seem appropriate; e) Statement/memo from the student’s DSU advisor, indicating the student and the advisor have discussed the student’s application and the advisor agrees that prior learning credit is appropriate for this student in this major; and f) $25 per transcript processing fee In cases where the prior learning application is based on experiential learning, rather than completed coursework, the student is expected to put together a portfolio that demonstrates this experience. This document should include: a) Statements from work supervisors (or the company’s human resources director) indicating job requirements and skills needed for the position held, b) Examples of work projects, c) Written statement from student that explains why/how the artifacts demonstrate the appropriate level of learning d) $25 per course processing fee 2) Student memo plus documentation is submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs; 3) A faculty committee is appointed to review the application and reports its recommendation to the college dean, who forwards the recommendation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs; 4) Enrollment Services, the student, and advisor are notified by the Vice President for Academic Affairs of the committee’s recommendation.

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Experiences in the Armed Services. Dakota State University has been approved as a Servicemembers Opportunity College and is listed in the SOC Guide for use by military personnel. Students requesting evaluation of military work should provide a copy of the course evaluation done by the American Council of Education (ACE) or an official copy of DANTES transcript to the Registrar.

DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TESTS (DSST)

Developed by The Chauncey Group International LTD., a subsidiary of the Educational Testing Services (ETS), the DSST program provides an opportunity for students to receive college credit for the knowledge acquired outside the traditional college classroom. Currently, thirty-seven DSSTs are offered in the subject areas of business, physical science, humanities, social science, and applied technology. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment at 605-256-5101 or e-mail assessoffice@dsu.edu

DANTES (DSST) Test Equivalencies

DANTES Test Principles of Financial Accounting General Anthropology Principles of Finance Business Law II Principles of Supervision Introduction to Business Personal Finance Criminal Justice Introduction to Law Enforcement Money and Banking Foundations of Education Technical Writing Human/Cultural Geography Physical Geology Western Europe An Introduction to the Modern Middle East Civil War & Reconstruction A History of the Vietnam War Human Resource Management Introduction to World Religions Environment & Humanity: Race to Save Planet Fundamentals of College Algebra Principles of Statistics Introduction to Computing Management Information Systems Principles of Public Speaking Ethics in America Principles of Physical Science I Astronomy Developmental Lifespan Psychology Fundamentals of Counseling Here’s to Your Health 12

DSU Course Equivalency ACCT 210 ANTH 210 BADM 310 BADM 351 BADM (Electives) BADM (Electives) BADM (Electives) CJUS 201 CJUS (Electives) ECON 330 EDFN 338 ENGL 379 GEOG 101 GEOL 201 HIST (Electives)

Computer-based Score 49 47 46 52 46 46 46 49 45 48 46 46 48 46 48

HIST 313 HIST 455 HIST 459 BADM 460 REL 250

44 47 49 46 49

SCI (Electives) MATH 102 MATH 281 CSC 105 CIS 325 SPCM 101 PHIL 220 PHSI (Electives) PHYS 185 PSYC 221 PSYC (Electives) WEL 100

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Academic Honors

Undergraduate, full-time students may be designated for the President’s Academic Honors List at the end of the fall and spring terms. The President’s Academic Honors List designation does not appear on the transcript. To be awarded President’s Academic Honors designation, students must meet the following guidelines: 1) Students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours during the term in courses numbered 100-699. 2) Students much achieve a System Term GPA of at least 3.50. 3) Students with F, I, U, RI or RU grades in the term are not eligible regardless of System Term GPA attained. Undergraduate, part-time students taking fewer than 12 credits per term may be designated for Academic Recognition for Part-Time Students at the end of the fall and spring terms. To be awarded the Academic Recognition for Part-Time Students designation, students must meet the following guidelines: 1) Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours prior to the current semester at one or more Regental institutions. 2) The student must have earned at least 3 and up to 11 credit hours of 100-699 level courses during the term. 3) Students must achieve a System Term GPA of at least 3.50 4) Students with F, I, U, RI or RU grades in the term are not eligible regardless of System Term GPA attained.

Academic Integrity Basic Standards

Registration at Dakota State University requires adherence to the University’s standards of academic integrity. The following examples represent some basic types of behavior that are unacceptable: 1. Cheating: using unauthorized notes, study aids, devices, or information on an examination; altering a graded work and resubmitting the work for regrading; presenting another person’s work as your own. Cheating also includes aiding and abetting academic dishonesty, for example: (a) providing material, information, or other assistance to another person with knowledge that such aid could be used in any of the violations stated above, or (b) providing false information in connection with any inquiry regarding academic integrity. 2. Plagiarism: submitting material that in part or whole is not entirely one’s own work without attributing those same portions to their correct source. 3. Fabrication: falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation; presenting data that were not gathered in accordance with standard guidelines, defining the appropriate methods for collecting or generating data, and failing to include an accurate account of the method by which the data were gathered or collected. 4. Obtaining an Unfair Advantage: (a) stealing, reproducing, circulating or otherwise gaining access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor; (b) stealing, destroying, defacing or concealing library materials with the purpose of depriving others of their use; (c) unauthorized collaboration on an academic assignment (d) retaining, possessing, using or circulating previously given examination materials, where those materials 13


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clearly indicate that they are to be returned to the instructor at the conclusion of the examination; (e) intentionally obstructing or interfering with another student’s academic work or (f) otherwise undertaking activity with the purpose of creating or obtaining an unfair academic advantage over other students academic work. 5. Falsification of Records and Official Documents: altering documents affecting academic records; forging signatures of authorization or falsifying information on an official academic document, grade report, letter of permission, petition, drop/add form, ID card, or any other official University document. 6. Unauthorized Access to computerized academic or administrative records or systems: viewing or altering computer records, modifying computer programs or systems, releasing or dispensing information gained via unauthorized access, or interfering with the use or availability of computer systems or information.

Procedures

Once a faculty member suspects a student of academic dishonesty, or another student reports an act of academic dishonesty, there is a defined process for proceeding. By following the procedure, both the student(s) and faculty member(s) concerned are protected. The faculty member’s responsibilities and the student’s rights are specified below.

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1. Each faculty member has the responsibility and authority to deal with instances of academic dishonesty occurring within his/her classroom/laboratory setting. The faculty members’ responsibility begins with the course syllabus. In the syllabus, each faculty member must include his or her academic integrity policy and the implication of violating that policy OR reference the Trojan Handbook code of conduct. If a faculty member has reason to believe that a violation has occurred, he/she will evaluate the available evidence, which may include meeting with the student(s) involved, in an effort to reach a finding. If the faculty member finds the student(s) guilty of academic dishonesty, he/she will take appropriate action to impose whatever action or corrective measures he/she deems appropriate, as specified in the syllabus. Any action taken in regard to academic dishonesty is at the discretion of the faculty member but cannot exceed those actions or corrective measures specified in the syllabus. 2. As with any academic action, the student has the right to appeal the actions or corrective measures imposed by the faculty member. (See related DSU Policy 03-30-00). As indicated above, it is the obligation of every faculty member to inform students at the beginning of each course of the objectives, requirements, performance standards and evaluation procedures for the course. This information should be incorporated into the current course syllabus and provided in writing or via the course web site to students. If a student believes that the action / corrective measure imposed by the faculty member was inappropriate, he/she may appeal the action / corrective measure by filing a formal appeal, following the process outlined below. 3. Referrals to the Academic Integrity Board may be made either by the student or faculty member involved. If a student appeals the action/corrective measure imposed by a faculty member, they must file the appeal within two weeks of their notification by the faculty member. Faculty members may refer cases to the


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Academic Integrity Board by sending a referral dossier to the Chair. The dossier should include a memo detailing the nature of the case, a copy of a written statement of the specific academic integrity violation sent to the student, as well as any relevant student work and source documents. The Academic Integrity Board will schedule a review of the case within one week of receiving the appeal. The board will evaluate the appeal and recommend a course of action to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This recommendation may include: overturn the action / corrective measures, agreement with the faculty members’ course of action / corrective measures, or further action against the appealing student(s) up to and including suspension from the university. If additional sanctions are imposed on the student, then the student may appeal the committee’s decision to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will be the final arbiter in any dispute of academic honesty. All findings of the Academic Integrity Board will be forwarded to the Vice President/Dean of Student Affairs. The Vice President/Dean of Student Affairs will be the depository of information for the Board. The findings of the Board may be used in Disciplinary Board Hearings at the discretion of the Vice President/Dean of Student Affairs. However, actions taken by the Disciplinary Board will not be available for the Academic Integrity Board. Therefore, while the findings of the Disciplinary Board hearings are not available to the Academic Integrity Board, the findings of the Academic Integrity Board do become part of the student’s overall disciplinary record. Students charged with academic dishonesty may not change their registration in a course in which the charge is pending, or in which a finding of academic dishonesty has been made.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

The enforcement of academic integrity lies with the general faculty of Dakota State University. In all cases involving academic dishonesty, the student charged or suspected shall, at a minimum, be accorded the following rights. 1. Prompt investigation of all charges of academic dishonesty, to be conducted, insofar as possible, in a manner that prevents public disclosure of the student’s identity. Such investigation may include informal review and discussion with an official of the school prior to bringing a charge, provided that such review does not compromise the rights of the student in the formal process. 2. The faculty member will provide the student with a written statement of the specific academic integrity violation and the action/corrective measure that will be taken by the faculty member. 3. The student will have two weeks from the date of formal notification in which to file an appeal. 4. The student will be provided an appeal hearing or meeting with the Academic Integrity Board at which time the student involved may be heard and the accuracy of the charge determined. 5. At any stage of the proceedings, the student may be accompanied by a fellow student, a faculty member, or another individual of the student’s choosing. This person may not take part in the proceedings except as a witness if that individual’s testimony is deemed relevant by the Academic Integrity Board. The student must speak on his or her own behalf.

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Faculty and Administrative Responsibilities

In order to implement these principles of academic integrity, it is necessary for the administration and faculty to take certain steps that will discourage academic dishonesty and protect academic integrity. Those steps include: 1. Examination security—Each faculty member or college office should safeguard examination security. 2. Testing Procedures—Faculty should take all feasible efforts to secure the testing area. 3. Instructors should inform students of the academic requirements of each course. Such information may appropriately include (a) notice of the scope of permitted collaboration, if any; (b) notice of the conventions of citation and attribution within the discipline of the course; and (c) notice of the materials that may be used during examinations and on other assignments.

Sanctions

All proven cases of academic dishonesty will be penalized as appropriate under the circumstances. Any sanctions imposed by the Academic Integrity Board, beyond those actions/corrective measures imposed by the faculty member per the course syllabus, may only be imposed following a hearing by the Academic Integrity Board and the conclusion of the student’s appeal process. The student should be notified in writing of any sanction imposed by the Academic Integrity Board and that written notification should include the board’s rationale for imposing the sanction. Any student appearing before the Academic Integrity Board a second time and found guilty a second time should expect the Board to recommend the highest level of sanction, which is expulsion from the university. Sanctions include: 1. A letter of reprimand. 2. A defined period of academic probation, with or without the attachment of conditions. 3. A defined period of academic suspension, with or without the attachment of conditions. 4. Expulsion from the university. Academic probation and academic suspension appeals will be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Academic Probation/Suspension (See Minimum Progression Standards)

Assessment Entry Level Assessment/Placement Testing

The Board of Regents has developed a standardized placement process to ensure that entering students are placed into math and English courses most appropriate for their ability and background. The requirements can be found in BOR Policy 2:7 Baccalaureate General Education Curriculum and BOR Policy 2:26 Associate Degree General Education Requirements. All entering students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree must provide valid Enhanced ACT scores (within the last five years) or must take the ACT COMPASS examination in the areas of writing skills, mathematics and reading. All non-degree seeking students enrolling in English and mathematics courses must provide Enhanced ACT 16


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scores or must take the ACT COMPASS examination in the areas of writing skills and mathematics Students enrolled prior to spring 2000 who have already been placed into their initial mathematics and English coursework, and transfer students who have completed equivalent general education coursework in English and mathematics are exempt from this requirement. Students transferring within the Regental system will be allowed to transfer their placement test scores and continue their sequence of courses in English and/or mathematics. For more information on the placement process for entering students, see http:// www.departments.dsu.edu/assessment/students/default.htm

Pre-General Education Courses

Based on entering students’ Enhanced ACT score or their ACT COMPASS examination, students may be required to take pre-general education courses. Pre-general education courses include ENGL 033, MATH 021, MATH 101 and LART 110. Unless granted an exception, students are required to enroll in the initial English, Math and reading coursework indicated by the placement process. Students placed in pre-general education courses must enroll in and complete the courses within the first 30 regental credit hours attempted. If a student does not complete the pre-general education course(s) within the first 30 credit hours attempted, a registration hold is placed on the student’s record. During the next 12 credit hours attempted, the student must enroll in and complete the pre-general education course(s). If the pre-general education course(s) is not completed within the first 42 regental credit hours attempted, the only course(s) in which a student may enroll is the pre-general education course(s); and the student’s status is changed from degree seeking to non-degree seeking. Transfer students entering with 42 or more credit hours, who are still in need of pregeneral education coursework, are required to enroll in the necessary pre-general education coursework during their first 30 credits attempted in the regental system. Students who are placed into MATH 021 are expected to successfully complete both MATH 021 with a grade of “RS” and MATH 101 with a grade of “C” or better before enrolling in MATH 102. However, a student who performs exceptionally well in MATH 021 may petition the VPAA to bypass MATH 101 and enroll in MATH 102 as their next mathematics course. These students must sit for the COMPASS Math placement exam and earn scores that meet or exceeds the placement score necessary for enrolling in MATH 102. Credit hours for the pre-general education courses are included in the total number of credit hours attempted. The grades assigned for courses numbered less than 100 will be RS (remedial satisfactory) and RU (remedial unsatisfactory).

General Education Assessment/Proficiency Testing

It is the policy of Dakota State University to assess the general education component of the curriculum on an annual basis. The assessment process is intended to evaluate the general education curriculum and to determine if the general education goals have been met. (Goals are listed under graduation requirements.) General education assessment activities will be completed on a selected day during the first two weeks of November and again on a selected day during the last two weeks of March (DSU Assessment Days). Students complete exams covering reading, writing, math, science reasoning, information literacy and technology skills. 17


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1. Requirement Satisfactory performance on the proficiency examination is required for all students seeking a baccalaureate or associate degree from the South Dakota Unified System of Higher Education. To be eligible to receive an associate or baccalaureate degree from a Regental university, students must fulfill the proficiency examination requirement as specified within this policy. Enrolled students who have already earned a baccalaureate degree are exempt from this requirement. 2. Criteria for Test Eligibility A. Baccalaureate 1. Degree-seeking students registered for credit. 2. Completion of 48 passed credit hours at or above the 100 level. Students will sit for the examination during the first semester in which they become eligible in terms of passed credit hours. B. Associate 1. Degree seeking students registered for credit. 2. Completion of 32 passed credit hours at or above the 100 level. Students will sit for the examination during the first semester in which they become eligible in terms of passed credit hours. 3. Deferments Students who meet the eligibility requirements but, due to extenuating circumstances, are unable to sit for the examination may petition the Vice President for Academic Affairs for a deferment prior to the test date or no later than the final day of the semester in which the examination should have been taken. Students granted deferments will sit for the examination during the next administration following the end of the deferment. 4. Consequences of Noncompliance Failure to sit for the examination as scheduled, whether initially or following a deferment, will result in denial of subsequent registration at all regental institutions. Students who have been denied registration due to failure to take the proficiency examination may apply for readmission after two academic terms (fall, spring, or summer). If readmitted, they must sit for the examination during the next administration. Failure to do so will result in immediate administrative withdrawal. 5. Retesting Students are required to perform satisfactorily on all components of the examination. Students failing to achieve the minimum proficiency level on one or more of the components will be allowed the opportunity to retest. Students failing to test satisfactorily in the fall must retest no later than the following fall’s administration, and students failing in the spring must retest no later than the following spring’s administration. In the interim, students may continue to enroll in courses. When first sitting for the examination, students must take the examination as a whole. When retesting, however, students will take only those components on which a satisfactory score was not achieved. Students who must retest on one or more components may retake each one up to two times within the time frame allowed as outlined above. All retests must be taken during the regularly scheduled test administration periods in the fall and spring. 18


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As preparation for retesting, students are required to develop, in collaboration with the development plan advisor, a development plan for remediation to be completed within one year. 6. Unsatisfactory Performance on the Retest Students who do not achieve the minimum satisfactory proficiency level on the retest will be denied subsequent registration at all regental institutions. Application for readmission will be contingent upon satisfactory performance on the proficiency examination. Students may arrange for retesting during any subsequent administration of the examination. Students may apply to retest at any regental institution. Students who perform satisfactorily on the retest will be allowed to register for the next term. 7. Appeals for Certification of Proficiency by Alternate Methods Students failing to achieve the minimum satisfactory proficiency level as provided in section 6 above may appeal to an institutional review panel for certification of proficiency using alternate methods. Such certifications must be confirmed by the senior administrator of the Board of Regents. 8. Transfer Students Transfer students are subject to and must meet the proficiency examination requirements. Transfer students within the South Dakota Unified System of Higher Education are subject to the policy as outlined above. For students who have been denied registration due to failure to take the proficiency examination, applications for readmission will be filed with and resolved by the receiving institution. 9. Proficiency Examination Fees Each university is authorized to charge students fees to cover the cost of retesting. 10. Reasonable Accommodations Each institution shall give students prior notice that it will provide reasonable accommodations for test takers in keeping with institutional practices implementing the South Dakota Human Relations Act of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Refer to Board of Regents Policy 1:19.) 11. Classes Missed During Test Administration Participation in the proficiency examination as scheduled constitutes a university excused absence. The university will supply each student with a notice to that effect. Students required to participate in the proficiency examination process may not be penalized in either their courses or in official university activities. Students required to participate in the proficiency examination will be allowed to make up any class events, including quizzes and exams, given during their absence. Students must be assured equity by being given make up exams, quizzes/assignments of equivalent content and expectations and within a reasonable time of the excused absence.

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Board of Regent Requirements Written Communications 3 cr.

DSU Courses ENGL 101 Composition I HON 101 Composition and Intro to Computers

Mathematics 3 cr.

MATH 102 College Algebra MATH 104 Finite Math MATH 120 Trigonometry MATH 121 Survey of Calculus MATH 123 Calculus I MATH 125 Calculus II MATH 225 Calculus III MATH 281 Intro to Statistics

Oral Communication 3 cr. Natural Sciences 3 cr.

SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech SPCM 215 Public Speaking SPCM 222 Argumentation & Debate

Social Sciences 3 cr. Arts and Humanities 3 cr.

ECON 201 Principles of Microecon. 3 cr. ECON 202 Principles of Macroecon. GEOG 101 Introduction to Geography GEOG 200 Introduction to Human Geography HIST 151 US History I HIST 152 US History II HIST 256 World History POLS 100 American Government POLS 210 State and Local Government PSYC 101 General Psychology SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology SOC 150 Social Problems SOC 240 Sociology of Rural America SOC 285 The Information Society

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BIOL 101 Biology Survey I/Lab BIOL 103 Biology Survey II/Lab BIOL 151 General Biology I/Lab BIOL 165 General Zoology/Lab BIOL 201 General Botany/Lab CHEM 106 Chemistry Survey CHEM 108 Organic and Biochemistry CHEM 112 General Chemistry I/Lab CHEM 114 General Chemistry II/Lab PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics I/Lab PHYS 113 Introduction to Physics II/Lab PHYS 211 University Physics I/Lab PHYS 213 University Physics II/Lab

ART 111 Drawing I ART 121 Design I - 2D ART 123 3-Dimensional Design ARTH 100 Art Appreciation ARTH 211 History of World Art I ARTH 212 History of World Art II ARTH 231 Survey of Art, Music, Theatre ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature

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ENGL 211 World Literature I ENGL 212 World Literature II ENGL 221 British Literature I ENGL 222 British Literature II ENGL 241 American Literature I ENGL 242 American Literature II ENGL 268 Literature FREN 101 Introductory French I FREN 102 Introductory French II HIST 121 Western Civilizations I HIST 122 Western Civilizations II HUM 254 World Civilizations LAKL 101 Introductory Lakota I LAKL 102 Introductory Lakota II MUS 100 Music Appreciation PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 200 Introduction to Logic SPAN 101 Introductory Spanish I SPAN 102 Introductory Spanish II THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre THEA 131 Introduction to Acting THEA 200 Theatre History

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Students in the Health Information Management and Respiratory Care programs should follow the recommendation of their advisor or the program director when planning their schedules.

Major Field Assessment

All students enrolled in associate and baccalaureate degree programs and teacher certification programs are required to participate in major field assessment. Students who have not participated in the major field assessment will not graduate. Major field assessment activities will be completed on selected days during the fall and spring semesters. All daytime undergraduate on-campus classes will be cancelled for one day in the fall semester and one day in the spring semester. Candidates for graduation from teacher education programs will complete their major field assessment in education during the semester of student teaching.

Class Attendance

A student is expected to be present for all scheduled class sessions. If a class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to make up any assignments/projects for those missed classes. Students who are on academic probation must have 100% class attendance. Students on academic probation who fail to maintain 100% class attendance will be administratively suspended from the university. A student who participates in an off-campus event sponsored by the institution (including, but not limited to, athletic events and club-sponsored trips) is expected to speak with his/her instructors prior to his/her class absence. The student is responsible for all material covered in class during his/her absence, as well as assignments given out during missed classes and assignments due during travel. 21


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Final Exams

All courses must have a final examination activity. To determine your final exam schedule: find the final exam schedule on the DSU website and the time slot that corresponds with the weekly schedule for a class. The final for that class will be given in that time slot. PLEASE NOTE: Courses delivered other than face to face may schedule their final evaluation activity during the last, regularly scheduled class period or during finals week at the regular class time. Check the class syllabus to verify the time of the final exam. The Vice President for Academic Affairs prepares the fall and spring final week schedule. The most current exam schedule is available to students in the semester schedule or through Enrollment Services on-line at http://www.departments.dsu.edu/registrar/ catalog/schedule/ No student will be required to participate in more than three evaluative activities on any one day of the final week. Permission to reschedule a final evaluative activity should be sought before mid-semester if at all possible. The student, after consulting with his or her advisor, should petition the dean(s) responsible for the course to be changed by completing the “Request to Change Final Week Schedule� form which is available in the college offices or online at www.dsu.edu/forms. The dean(s) will coordinate and approve the necessary rescheduling. Any changes or deviations in the schedule for an individual student must have advance approval of the dean in whose college the course is taught.

Grading Policy

The following letter symbols indicate the quality of student academic achievement: A - Exceptional; 4.00 grade points per semester hour B - Above Average; 3.00 grade points per semester hour C - Average; 2.00 grade points per semester hour D - Lowest Passing Grade; 1.00 grade points per semester hour F - Failure; 0.00 grade points per semester hour S - Satisfactory; does not calculate into any GPA U - Unsatisfactory; does not calculate into any GPA RI - Incomplete (Remedial) RS - Satisfactory (Remedial); does not calculate into any GPA RU – Unsatisfactory (Remedial); does not calculate into any GPA W - Withdrawal; does not calculate into any GPA, no credit granted AU - Audit; does not calculate into any GPA I - Incomplete; does not calculate into any GPA; An incomplete grade may be granted only when all of the following conditions apply: a. A student has encountered extenuating circumstances that do not permit him/her to complete the course. b. The student must be earning a passing grade at the time the Incomplete is necessitated. Anticipated course failure is not a justification for an incomplete. c. The student does not have to repeat the course to meet the requirements. d. The instructor must agree to grant an incomplete grade. e. The instructor and student must agree on a plan to complete the coursework. 22


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f. The coursework must be completed within one semester; extensions may be granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. g. If the student completes the course within the specified time, the grades that may be assigned are A, B, C, D, F, S, RS, RU or U. h. If the student does not complete the course within the specified time, the grade assigned will be F (Failure), U (Unsatisfactory) or RU (Remedial Unsatisfactory) if the student had requested S/U within the time specified in BOR policy 2:6.9. IP - In Progress; does not calculate into any GPA; An in progress grade may be granted only when all of the following conditions apply: a. The requirements for the course (for every student enrolled in the course extend beyond the current term. b. The extension beyond the current term must be defined before the class begins. c. The instructor must request permission to award IP grades for a course from their department Head and Dean, and then approval must be obtained from the Vice President for Academic Affairs. d. A definite date for completion of the course must be established in the course syllabus. EX - Credit by Exam; does not calculate into any GPA CR - Credit; does not calculate into any GPA TR - Transcripted; does not calculate into any GPA, no credit granted LR - Lab grade linked to Recitation Grade; 0 credit course NG - No grade - used for registration tracking courses NR - Grade not reported by instructor; does not calculate into any GPA * - Academic Amnesty; does not calculate in any GPA, no credit given

Grade Point Average Definition

The following grade point averages are calculated each academic term (Fall, Spring, Summer). Institutional GPA - based on credits earned at a specific Regental university. Utilized to determine if degree requirements have been met and to determine Honors Designation at Graduation. System Term GPA - based on credits earned at any of the six Regental universities within a given academic term (Fall, Spring, Summer). Utilized to determine minimum progression status. Transfer GPA - based on credits earned and officially transferred from an accredited college or university outside the Regental system. When a letter grade that normally calculates into the grade point average exists for a non-academic course (e.g. credit earned via examination), if will be included in the transfer GPA. Cumulative GPA - based on all credits earned by the student (transfer credit plus system credit). Utilized to determine minimum progression status and to determine if degree requirements have been met.

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Grade Point Average

Any course in which a grade of A, B, C, D, or F is earned is used to calculate the grade point average. Each grade is worth a specific number of honor points: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. The number of honor points earned for each class is computed by multiplying the points given for the letter grade by the hours of credit in the course. The total number of honor points earned is then divided by the total number of credit hours attempted (includes only those classes in which grades of A, B, C, D, F were earned). The result is the cumulative grade point average. Example: Grade Hours in Course Total Honor Points A(4) 3 12 B(3) 3 9 C(2) 3 6 D(1) 3 3 F(0) 3 0 Total hours attempted = 15 Total honor point earned = 30 30/15 = 2.000 grade point average.

Grade Reports

Final grades will be reported for all students. Final grades are available to students on-line, generally one week after the end of the semester. Each student receives information on how to access his/her grades in the mail prior to the end of their first semester at DSU. That access information remains current as long as the student is enrolled at any Regental institution. Students needing a record for employer reimbursement can print the unofficial transcript online.

Grade Appeal Process

It is the obligation of each instructor to inform students at the beginning of each course of the objectives, requirements, performance standards and evaluation procedures for the course. This information should be in writing and incorporated into the current syllabus for the course. (See Academic Integrity policy for issues dealing with academic dishonesty.) If a student believes that the final grade assigned in a course was inappropriate, he/ she may appeal that grade by filing a formal grade appeal within 15 days of the start of the next academic session.* Appropriate grounds for a grade appeal include: 1. Assignment of a grade on some basis other than the student’s performance and participation in the course, or 2. Evaluation of his/her work, using more stringent or demanding criteria than were applied to other students in the class, or 3. A major departure from the instructor’s published or announced standards for assigning grades. * Academic sessions include fall, spring and summer terms. Students who wish to challenge an action taken in a spring term must bring their challenge during the immediately following summer term if they enroll during summer; otherwise, they may bring their challenge in the following fall term. To begin the appeal process, the student should detail his/her concerns in writing to the instructor and should request a meeting with the instructor to discuss the matter. The official Grade Appeal Form (found on the DSU web site or at the college office) should accompany the student’s letter to the instructor. This meeting between the instructor and 24


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the student should be scheduled as soon as possible after the written notice is received. It may be conducted in person, by phone, or via e-mail. The instructor should provide his/ her decision on the grade appeal to the student within two weeks of student’s letter to the instructor. The instructor’s decision should be provided in writing to the student and should be accompanied by the official Grade Appeal Form. If the student feels the issue has not been resolved, he/she may ask the dean of the college offering the course to act as a mediator. This request for mediation must be made in writing to the dean within two weeks of the student’s notification by the instructor. The student’s written request for mediation should include copies of the original documentation provided to the instructor by the student, the signed Grade Appeal Form, the student’s written notification from the instructor, and any additional pertinent information. The dean’s role in the grade appeal process is to mediate the matter in consultation with the instructor and the student. This mediation should occur as soon as possible after the written notice is received. The dean should summarize the outcome of this mediation for the student and the instructor within two weeks of the student’s written request to the dean. The dean’s summary should be provided in writing to the student and the instructor and should be accompanied by the official Grade Appeal Form. If the student feels the issue has not been resolved, he/she may ask the Vice President for Academic Affairs to refer the issue to a review committee. This request must be made in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs within two weeks of the student’s notification by the dean. The student’s written request for review should include copies of the original documentation provided to the instructor by the student, the signed Grade Appeal Form, the student’s written notification from the instructor, the student’s request to the dean and the dean’s notification to the student and the instructor. The Vice President of Academic Affairs should appoint a committee of three faculty members and two students to review the appeal and make a recommendation for resolution of the issue to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The committee should reach a decision within two weeks of notification appointment. This decision should be provided in writing to the student and the instructor by the Vice President for Academic Affairs within 1 week of receipt from the committee.

Grade Deletion (Academic Amnesty)

It is the policy of Dakota State University to allow qualifying students to remove coursework from the calculation of their grade point averages (GPA) according to the following process if the student: 1. Is an undergraduate, full-time or part-time, degree-seeking student at one of the universities in the South Dakota Regental system. 2. Has not been enrolled in any Regental university for a minimum of three calendar years (9 consecutive terms including Fall, Spring, and Summer) prior to the most resent admission to the home institution. 3. Has completed a minimum of 24 graded credit hours taken at any Regental university with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for the 24 credit hours after the most recent admission to the home institution. 4. Has not earned a baccalaureate degree from any university. 5. Has not been granted any prior academic amnesty at any Regental university. 6. Has submitted a formal Academic Amnesty Petition at his/her home university following the procedures established by that university. Academic amnesty does not apply to individual courses. Academic amnesty may be requested for either: a) all previous post-secondary education courses or b) all previous 25


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post-secondary education course at a specific institution. If academic amnesty is granted, it shall not be rescinded. Courses for which academic amnesty is granted will: • Remain on the student’s permanent record • Be recorded on the student’s undergraduate transcript with the original grade followed by an asterisk (*). • Not be included in the calculation of the student’s grade point average because no credit is given. • Not be used to satisfy any of the graduation requirements of the current degree program. Academic amnesty decisions will be made by the student’s home institution and will be honored by all other institutions within the South Dakota Regental system. Universities outside of the South Dakota Regental system are not bound by the academic amnesty decisions made by the South Dakota Regental system. Regental graduate programs and graduate professional schools may consider all previous undergraduate course work when making admission decisions. Students considering academic amnesty are urged to discuss the process with their advisers. Students applying for academic amnesty under this policy must complete the “Grade Deletion Application” form, located in the College office, or online at www.dsu. edu/forms/ , which requires the student’s signature as well as the signature of the student’s adviser. The form is then submitted to the DSU Registrar for review. The student and academic advisor are notified of the outcome by the Registrar.

Repeating a Course

A student may repeat any course to improve the course grade. A student is allowed a total of 3 takes for undergraduate courses (001-499) for which credit is counted toward graduation once. The student must petition the Vice President for Academic Affairs for permission to take an undergraduate course more than 3 times. The Audit (AU) grade is the only grade that does not count as a take of a course. All other grades, including a withdrawal (W) count as a take of a course. All completed courses remain on the student’s transcript but only the last grade earned will be counted in the cumulative grade point average. (see BOR Policy 2:5-11). Please refer to BOR Policy 2:8 and BOR Policy 2:10 for additional information on grade point average calculations, academic amnesty and repeated enrollment in the same course.

Independent Study

Students interested in independent study must obtain permission to register for independent study coursework from the dean’s office. A syllabus for that particular offering must be approved by the dean of the college prior to the scheduled beginning of the offering.

Military Credit (See Non-Traditional Learning Credit) Minimum Progression Standards

Class Credit Hour Range GPA Standard Freshman 0-31.99 2.0 Sophomore 32-63.99 2.0 Junior 64-95.99 2.0 Senior 96+ 2.0 Minimum progression standards and related actions are based on the student’s cumulative grade point average and system term grade point average.

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1. A student with a cumulative grade point of 2.0 or better is considered to be in good academic standing. 2. If a student’s cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 in any academic term (i.e. fall, spring, summer), the student is placed on academic probation the following term. 3. While on academic probation, the student must earn a system term grade point average of 2.0 or better. 4. When a student on academic probation achieves a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better, the student is returned to good academic standing. 5. A student on academic probation who fails to maintain a system term grade point average of 2.0 or better is placed on academic suspension for a minimum period of two academic terms. 6. Students on academic suspension will not be allowed to register for any coursework at any Regental university except when an appeal has been approved by the Regental university from which the student is pursuing a degree. An approved appeal granted by one Regental university will be honored by all Regental universities. Also refer to policy 2:3.3.G Suspended Students. 7. Only Academic Suspension will be entered on the student’s transcript. Academic probation will be noted in the internal academic record only. Progression and graduation are contingent on satisfactory performance on the Proficiency Examination. Refer to BOR policy 2:28. All students seeking admission to Dakota State University with less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or who do not meet regular admissions standards will be reviewed by the Student Readmission Committee, which determines admissibility and sets any special requirements for admission or readmission.

Readmission

A student placed on academic suspension may re-enroll only upon successful petition for readmission to the Student Readmissions Committee. The expectation of the university is that a student placed on academic suspension will sit out at least two academic terms. However, the Student Readmission Committee is empowered to grant immediate reinstatement. Students readmitted from academic suspension enter on academic probation unless they have completed coursework, at another institution, which moves their cumulative GPA above the 2.0 minimum requirement. Students which the committee recommends for readmission must maintain 100 percent class attendance. Classes missed as a result of illness or emergency circumstances must be reported to his/her instructors at the first opportunity. Students who maintain less than regular class attendance will be administratively suspended. The committee may also specify the courses to be taken and the maximum number of credit hours to be carried by the student during the first semester of readmission. When petitioning for readmission from academic suspension, the burden of proof rests with the student to demonstrate 1) a full understanding of the factors which resulted in his/her poor academic performance, 2) a plan for overcoming previous obstacles and 3) a firm commitment to produce entirely acceptable results. A student who has been readmitted on academic probation from academic suspension and who does not maintain good academic standing may not petition for immediate reinstatement.

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Academic courses completed for credit at institutions accredited by a regional association are acceptable for transfer. 1. Academic courses will be transferred as meeting graduation requirements if the courses parallel the scope and depth requirements for the degree or if the courses meet electives required for the degree. Credit will not be given for duplication of courses. 2. United States Regional Accrediting Associations: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 3. Undergraduate transfer academic courses received from United States colleges and universities accredited by United States regional accrediting associations. A. All undergraduate transfer courses and all transfer grades (whether the grades are passing or not passing) must be recorded and an equivalency specified by the Regental university, calculated into grade point averages according to the Regental grade scheme, and recorded on the student’s academic transcript. B. Remedial courses (as identified on the sending institution’s transcript) received in transfer are recorded, transcripted, and assigned an equivalency at the receiving university but do not calculate into grade point averages. C. Transfer grades not existing in the Regental grading scheme will be equated to the Regental grading system. (Refer to BOR 2:10, Use of Grade Point Averages). D. In any subsequent evaluation, equivalencies for system common courses and system general education courses will not be changed. Equivalencies for unique courses may be changed. In subsequent evaluations, grades previously recorded cannot be changed. E. The university-specific degree requirements determine if the courses transferred are applicable to the student’s degree program at that university and if they meet the minimum grade criteria. F. Orientation, Life Experience, General Educational Development Tests, and high school level courses are not recorded as transfer credit nor are they granted equivalent credit. 1) High school courses for which students received college credit will not be entered as transfer credit, or given equivalent credit, unless validated by and Advanced Placement or CLEP score that meets Board of Regents guidelines for acceptance of credit or the college credit is granted by a university with which the Board has a dual credit agreement. This requirement is effective for high school courses taken after Spring term 2002. 4. Undergraduate transfer technical courses received from United States colleges and universities accredited by United States regional accrediting associations A. University discretion is permitted in acceptance of courses. Courses considered for transfer are subject to all BOR policies and any conditions for validation that may be prescribed by the accepting institution. 28


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B. When the courses are accepted for transfer, equivalent courses are recorded on the transcript but the grade earned at the technical institute is not recorded or calculated into the grade point averages. C. In any subsequent evaluation, equivalencies for system common courses and system general education courses will not be changed. Equivalencies for unique courses may be changed, re-evaluated, or inactivated. Additional equivalencies may be added and evaluated. D. The university-specific degree requirements determine if the courses transferred are applicable to the student’s degree program at that university and if they meet the minimum grade criteria. 5. Graduate transfer courses received from United States colleges and universities accredited by a United States regional accrediting association A. All graduate transfer courses and transfer grades judged to be acceptable by the evaluating university, are recorded and evaluated by the Regental university, calculated into grade point averages according to the Regental grade scheme, and recorded on the student’s academic transcript. B. If transfer credits are judged acceptable; these courses will be recorded, and equivalencies granted, using the following guidelines: 1) If there are specific equivalent graduate courses at the university evaluating the credit, these specific courses should be used when granting equivalencies. 2) If there are no equivalent graduate courses at the university evaluating the credit, these courses will be recorded, and equivalencies granted, using the following guidelines: a. If the academic discipline is available at the university evaluating the credit, but there is no discipline equivalent course, use the discipline prefix and the appropriate course level (700 for masters programs and 800 for doctoral programs). b. If the academic discipline in not available at the university evaluating the credit, use the GEN prefix and the appropriate course level (700 for masters programs and 800 for doctoral programs). C. Transfer grades not existing in the Regental grading scheme will be equated to the Regental grading system. D. In subsequent evaluation, all equivalencies may be re-evaluated, inactivated, or changed. Additional equivalencies may be added and evaluated. In subsequent evaluations, grades previously recorded cannot be changed. E. The university-specific plan of study requirements determine if the courses transferred are applicable to the student’s degree program at that university and if they meet the minimum grade criteria. 6. Transfer Courses Received from Accredited Postsecondary Technical Institutes A. An academic course is defined as a course that is equivalent to a Regental general education requirement at the 100 or 200 level. B. A technical course is defined as a non-academic course that meets the technical program requirements for a diploma, certificate, or Associate of Applied Science degree.

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C. South Dakota Technical Institutes 1) Transfer of academic courses from South Dakota postsecondary technical institutes is governed by BOR policies 2:25, 2:26, 2:27, 2:28, and 2:31. a. Transfer grades not existing in the Regental grading scheme will be equated to the Regental grading system. b. In any subsequent evaluation, equivalencies for system common courses and system general education courses will not be changed. Equivalencies for unique courses may be changed. 2) Academic courses taken under articulation agreements in effect between July 1, 1999 and June 30, 2005 will be transferred according to those agreements. 3) Effective Fall 2005, transfer of technical course credit hours from South Dakota postsecondary technical institutes only occurs as part of a program to program articulation agreement approved by the Board of Regents and South Dakota Board of Education. a. The transfer of technical course credit hours occurs as a block of credit hours upon completion of requirements for the university articulated program. b. The CR grade is used for the block of technical course credit hours. D. Other Technical Institutes 1) University discretion is permitted in acceptance of academic courses. Academic courses considered for transfer are subject to all BOR policies and any conditions for validation that may be prescribed by the accepting institution. a. When the academic courses are accepted for transfer, equivalent courses are recorded on the transcript. b. In any subsequent evaluation, equivalencies for system common courses and system general education courses will not be changed. Equivalencies for unique courses may be changed, re-evaluated, or inactivated. Additional equivalencies may be added and evaluated. c. The university-specific degree requirements determine if the academic courses transferred are applicable to the student’s degree program at that university and if they meet the minimum grade criteria. 2) Transfer of technical course credit hours from non South Dakota postsecondary technical institutes only occurs as part of a program to program articulation agreement approved by the Board of Regents. a. The transfer of technical course credit hours occurs as a block of credit hours upon completion of requirements for the university articulated program. b. The CR grade is used for the block of technical course credit hours. 30

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A. University discretion is permitted in acceptance of courses. Courses considered for transfer are subject to all BOR policies and any conditions for validation that may be prescribed by the accepting institution. B. When the courses are accepted for transfer, equivalent courses are recorded on the transcript but the grade earned at the non-accredited institution is not recorded or calculated into the grade point averages using the following guidelines: 1) If there are specific equivalent courses at the university evaluating the credit, these specific courses should be used when granting equivalencies. 2) If there are no equivalent courses at the university evaluating the credit, these courses will be recorded, and equivalencies granted, using the following guidelines: a. If the academic discipline is available at the university evaluating the credit, but there is no discipline equivalent course, use the discipline prefix and the appropriate course level (700 for masters’ programs and 800 for doctoral programs). b. If the academic discipline is not available at the university evaluating the credit, use the GEN prefix and the appropriate course level (700 for masters’ programs and 800 for doctoral programs). C. In any subsequent evaluation, equivalencies for system common courses and system general education courses will not be changed. Equivalencies for unique courses may be changed, re-evaluated, or inactivated. Additional equivalencies may be added and evaluated. D. The university-specific degree requirements determine if the courses transferred are applicable to the student’s degree program at that university and if they meet the minimum grade criteria. 8. Courses submitted in transfer from postsecondary technical institutes that are not accredited by a United States regional accrediting agency will not be accepted. 9. Undergraduate and Graduate Courses from Postsecondary Institutions outside the United States A. Courses considered for transfer are subject to all BOR policies and any conditions for validation that may be prescribed by the accepting institution. B. When the courses are accepted for transfer, equivalent courses are recorded on the transcript but the grade earned at the sending institution is not recorded or calculated into the grade point averages using the following guidelines: 1) If there are specific equivalent courses at the university evaluating the credit, these specific courses should be used when granting equivalencies. 2) If there are no equivalent courses at the university evaluating the credit, these courses will be recorded, and equivalencies granted, using the following guidelines: a. If the academic discipline is available at the university evaluating the credit, but there is no discipline equivalent course, use the discipline prefix and the appropriate course level (700 for masters’ programs and 800 for doctoral programs). 31


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b. If the academic discipline is not available at the university evaluating the credit, use the GEN prefix and the appropriate course level (700 for masters’ programs and 800 for doctoral programs). C. In any subsequent evaluation, equivalencies for system common courses and system general education courses will not be changed. Equivalencies for unique courses may be changed, re-evaluated, or inactivated. Additional equivalencies may be added and evaluated. D. The university-specific degree requirements determine if the courses transferred are applicable to the student’s degree program at that university and if they meet the minimum grade criteria. 10. Credit Received Through Validation Methods A. Credit earned through validation methods other than nationally recognized examinations is limited to a maximum of 32 hours of credit for baccalaureate degrees and 16 hours of credit for associate degrees. 1) Validation of Military credit is limited to an additional 32 hours of credit for baccalaureate degrees and an additional 16 hours of credit for associate degrees. B. Credit for college level courses granted through nationally recognized examinations such as CLEP, AP, DANTES, etc., will be evaluated and accepted for transfer if equivalent to Regental courses and the scores are consistent with Regental policies. 1) If credit received through validation is applied as elective credit, it may only be applied at the 100 or 200 level. 2) Credit received through validation may apply to System General Education Requirements and Institutional Graduation Requirements. 3) Credit received through validation may not apply to globalization and writing intensive requirements. C. When validation credits are accepted, equivalent courses are recorded on the transcript but are not calculated into the grade point averages. D. In any subsequent evaluation, equivalencies for system common courses and system general education courses will not be changed. Equivalencies for unique courses may be changed, re-evaluated, or inactivated. Additional equivalencies may be added and evaluated. E. The university-specific degree requirements determine if the validation credits accepted also are applicable to the student’s degree program at that university. 11. When a course has been repeated for credit, all attempts will be entered on the transcript but the last grade earned will be used in the calculation of the grade point averages. 12. Total transfer credit for work at a junior, community college (2 year), and/or two-year technical college may not exceed one-half of the hours required for completion of the baccalaureate degree at the accepting institution. Students who have completed more than the acceptable semester hours of junior, community or technical college work may apply completed, transferable courses to specific course requirements and thereby may not be required to repeat the courses. The semester hours of credit for those additional courses may not be applied toward the minimum credit hours required for the degree. 32


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13. System general education requirements successfully completed at the sending South Dakota Regental institution will be accepted towards meeting these requirements at the accepting South Dakota Regental institution. In any subsequent evaluation of any transfer or noncourse work, equivalencies for system common courses and system general education courses will not be changed. 14. Evaluations of courses will be made by the appropriate institutional officials at the time of admission by comparing descriptions, content, and level of courses completed with those at the accepting institution. 15. Each institution will develop and maintain a procedure for the appeal of transfer credit decisions. 16. A Regental internal transfer process occurs when an undergraduate course is used on a converted credit basis to meet graduate plan of study requirements at Regental universities or when graduate credit is used on a converted or actual credit basis to meet undergraduate degree requirements for a Regental accelerated program. Refer to BOR policy 2:8.3.A and 2:8.3.B.

Admission Policies Admission Requirements

Each university may adopt specific admission regulations, consistent with law and the requirements set by the Board of Regents, as may be required for each school or program to assure acceptable student preparation and enrollment levels. A copy of such regulations and any subsequent amendments shall be filed with the Executive Director and shall be subject to review by the Board of Regents. Undergraduate Admissions Requirements A. Baccalaureate Degree Admissions for High School Graduates For admission to baccalaureate degree programs, high school graduates must: • meet the minimum course requirements with an average grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale); OR • demonstrate appropriate competencies in discipline areas where course requirements have not been met; AND • rank in the top 60% of their high school graduating class; OR • obtain an ACT composite score of 18 (SAT-I score of 870) or above; OR • obtain a high school GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. 1. Minimum Course Requirements Effective the fall of 1996, all baccalaureate or general studies students under twenty-four (24) years of age, including students transferring with fewer than twenty-four (24) credit hours, must meet the following minimum high school course requirements. a. Four years of English - Courses with major emphasis upon grammar, composition, or literary analysis—one year of debate instruction may be included to meet this requirement. 33


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b. Three years of advanced mathematics - Algebra, geometry, trigonometry or other advanced mathematics including accelerated or honors mathematics (algebra) provided at the 8th grade level; not included are arithmetic, business, consumer or general mathematics or other similar courses. c. Three years of laboratory science - Courses in biology, chemistry, or physics in which at least one (1) regular laboratory period is scheduled each week. Accelerated or honors science (biology, physics or chemistry) provided in the 8th grade shall be accepted. Qualifying physical science or earth science courses (with lab) shall be decided on a case by case basis. d. Three years of social studies - History, economics, sociology, geography, government—including U.S. and South Dakota, American Problems, etc. e. At the time of admission to a South Dakota Board of Regents university, students are expected to have these computer technology and literacy skills: basic keyboarding and experience in using computer word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics and the Internet. These expectations may be met by high school course work. Effective Fall 2006, entering students who have not taken such high school coursework, must complete a specified computer course addressing these skills and competencies within the first 42 credit hours attempted. f. One year of fine arts* effective Fall 2005 for students graduating from South Dakota high schools in 2005 – art, theatre or music (appreciation, analysis, or performance.) Documented evidence of high school level non-credit fine arts activity will be accepted for students graduating from high schools in states that do not require completion of courses in fine arts for graduation. *One-half year of fine arts remains effective through Fall 2004. 2. Alternative Criteria for Minimum Course Requirements a. Students who do not successfully complete four years of English may meet minimum course requirements through one of the following: i. An ACT English subtest score of 18 or above; ii. An Advanced Placement Language and Composition, or Literature and Composition score of 3 or above. b. Students who do not successfully complete three years of advanced mathematics may meet minimum course requirements through one of the following: i. An ACT mathematics subtest score of 20 or above; ii. An Advanced Placement Calculus AB or Calculus BC score of 3 or above; c. Students who do not successfully complete three years of laboratory science may meet minimum course requirements through one of the following: i. An ACT science reasoning subtest score of 17 or above; ii. An Advanced Placement Biology, Chemistry, or Physics B score of 3 or above. d. Students who do not successfully complete three years of social studies may meet minimum course requirements through one of the following: i. An ACT social studies/reading subtest score of 17 or above;

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ii. An Advanced Placement Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Comparative or United States Government and Policies, European or United States History, or Psychology score of 3 or above. e. Effective Fall 2005 students graduating from South Dakota high schools in 2005 who do not successfully complete one year of fine arts may demonstrate fine arts knowledge or competencies through one of the following: i. An Advanced Placement History of Art, Studio Art drawing or general portfolio or music theory score of 3 or above. B. Associate Degree Admissions Requirements A student who seeks admission to an associate degree program may gain acceptance by meeting any one of the following criteria: • Baccalaureate admissions requirements OR • Ranking in the top 60% of their high school graduating class OR • A composite score of 18 or above on the enhanced ACT OR • A cumulative GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 scale while in high school.   Individual degree programs may have additional admissions requirements. Associate degree students who did not meet the baccalaureate degree admission requirements and want to enter a baccalaureate degree program must: • Complete at least 15 credit hours of the system general education requirement with a 2.0 GPA AND • Meet university minimum progression standards. Exception Group: Each university may admit a group of students to associate programs, limited in size to 10 percent of the previous year’s freshman class, at the discretion of the university. C. Non-High School Graduates, Including Home-Schooled Students An applicant for baccalaureate or associate admissions who is not a high school graduate must obtain an ACT composite score of 18; ACT English subtest score of 18 or above, Mathematics subtest score of 20 or above, Social Studies/ Reading and Science reasoning sub-test scores of at least 17; and meet any university determined requirements for admission to baccalaureate programs. Students must be at least 18 years of age, or the high school class of which the student was a member must have graduated from high school. OR • Complete the General Educational Development (GED) High School Equivalency Certificate with the following minimum test scores for all five items totaling 2250 with no standard test score below 410. D. Non-Traditional Students Applicants who are at least twenty-four (24) years of age or older and who have not previously attended college will be admitted in good standing if they have graduated from high school or have completed the GED with scores indicated in C above. E. Exception Group Each university may admit a group of students to baccalaureate programs, limited in size to 3% of the previous year’s freshman class, at the discretion of 35


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the university. Contact Enrollment Services for information on how to apply for admission under this exception rule. F. Regents Scholars Effective Fall 2001 for students who graduated from high school in 2001, South Dakota high school graduates completing the following high school courses with no final grade below a “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) and an average grade of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) shall be designated as Regents Scholars and shall be eligible to receive a Regents Scholar Diploma upon request by a high school administrator to the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs. High school graduates designated as Regents Scholars automatically are admitted to all six public universities. Designated courses include: 4 units of English 4 units of Algebra or higher mathematics 4 units of science including 3 units of approved laboratory science 3 units of social studies 2 units of a modern or classical language (including American Sign Language) 1 unit of fine arts* 1/2 unit of computer science * One-half unit of fine arts remains effective through Fall 2004.

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A. Transfers to Baccalaureate Programs Students who are under the age of twenty-four (24) at the start of the term and who are transferring into baccalaureate degree programs with fewer than 24 transfer credit hours must meet the baccalaureate degree admission requirements. Students with 24 or more transfer credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 may transfer into baccalaureate degree programs at the discretion of the university. If students are applying for federal financial aid, they must meet federal guidelines for transfer students. B. Students who Transfer to Associate Programs Students who are under the age of twenty-four (24) at the start of the term and who are transferring into associate degree programs with fewer than 12 transfer credit hours must meet the associate degree admission requirements. Students with 12 or more transfer credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 may transfer into associate degree programs at the discretion of the university. If students are applying for federal financial aid, they must meet federal guidelines for transfer students. C. Students from non-Regental accredited colleges and universities Students may be accepted by transfer from other non-Regental universities outside of the SD system; preferential consideration shall be given to applicants from institutions which are accredited by their respective regional accrediting association. Advanced standing shall be allowed within the framework of existing rules of each college. D. Students from Non-Accredited Colleges A university is not required to accept credits from a non-accredited college of university. The university may admit the applicant on a provisional basis and


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provide a means for the evaluation of some or all of the credits. Credits from colleges or universities which are not accredited by a regional accrediting association may be considered for transfer, subject to all other provisions in BOR Policy 2.5 and any conditions for validation which may be prescribed by the accrediting institution. The validation period for credit from a non-accredited institution shall be no less than one semester and no longer than one academic year. E. Former Students A student returning to the institution at the same academic level or a student who has attended another higher education institution in the Board of Regents system at the same academic level is not required to pay the application fee, but he or she must submit an application for readmission and other required documents if he or she has interrupted attendance by two or more semesters. A former student shall be considered as a transfer student if he or she has attended a non-regental university during the period of interruption of attendance. Returning DSU students, who did not graduate from DSU during their previous enrollment and who have interrupted their enrollment at any Regental university for less than 2 consecutive semesters, may complete their last declared major, minor or general education program subject to the review of the appropriate college, if the major or minor is still being offered from the previous college catalog. The college may require the student to take additional courses to ensure that the student’s knowledge is current and that the completed program meets current accreditation standards. In the case of teacher education programs, students may also be required to complete additional coursework necessary for current certification requirements within timeframes established by the South Dakota Department of Education. However, students who completed the general education curriculum prior to the interruption in coursework may not be required to take additional courses to fulfill general education requirements. Returning DSU students, who did not graduate during the period of their previous enrollment and who interrupted their enrollment at any Regental university for more than 2 consecutive semesters will be assigned the catalog effective at the time of their re-enrollment as their catalog of graduation. Enrollment Services will review the student’s transcripts and determine which courses can be used toward the completion of the student’s current degree program and general education curricula, with questions directed to the appropriate dean. F. Students transferring within the Regental System Students transferring from a degree-seeking program at one Regental university to a degree seeking program at another Regental university will be required to apply for admission. Students who have been admitted to a degree seeking or special program at one Regental university may register for courses at any Regental university without submitting another application. G. Students on Probation/Suspension A transfer student or former student is admitted on probation if they do not have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. If the last institution attended was outside the Regental system, and the transfer applicant left under academic suspension, 37


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the applicant shall not be considered for admission during the period of suspension or, if suspended for an indefinite period, until one (1) semester has passed since the last date of attendance at the previous school. Students on academic suspension from a Regental university will not be allowed to register for any coursework at any Regental university except when an appeal has been approved by the Regental university from which the student is pursing a degree. Any approved appeal granted by one Regental university will be honored by all regental universities. H. Disciplined Students A transfer applicant under disciplinary suspension should not be considered for admission until a clearance and a statement of the reason for suspension is filed from the previous institution. The university shall take into account the fact of the previous suspension in considering the application.

Non-degree Seeking Students

A. Undergraduate students not admitted to a degree program are admitted with non-degree seeking status. B. A degree-seeking undergraduate student admitted at one Regental institution may apply to take classes under non-degree seeking admission status at any other Regental institution.

International Students

Dakota State University encourages applications from qualified international students. International students seeking admission to Dakota State University must submit the following to the Admissions Office: • a completed application • $116.65 fee • all academic records including secondary credits • TOEFL score reports or Michigan Language test scores • Declaration of Finances All application requirements must be completed before admission to Dakota State University is considered. International applicants must be proficient in the English language. A score of 550 or above on the TOEFL is required for unconditional acceptance. A student who scores less than 550 or who has not taken the TOEFL test will be required to enroll in the Dakota Language Institute, located on Dakota State University’s campus. Regularly admitted international students who do not have ACT scores will be given an English proficiency exam prior to class registration. All international students must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in written and oral English to successfully progress at the university level. Students who do not meet university English standards (who are not proficient in English) will be required to take non-credit, concentrated English language training at the Dakota State University Language Institute until proficiency is demonstrated. Freshman applicants must have completed a level of education equivalent to that of students entering from accredited secondary schools in the United States and have a grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better. Students transferring from another college or university in the United States must meet all transfer admission requirements. International students should not expect to obtain any financial assistance from Dakota State University.

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Applications and Procedures

A . Application for Tuition and Fee Reductions and Scholarships Established by the Legislature Students should contact the Admissions Office at each university for information on eligibility for tuition and fee reductions and scholarships established by the Legislature. B. Application Deadlines An applicant for admission must submit the required application for admission and the necessary official transcript or transcripts and other required documents to the Enrollment Services Center. C. Records Required Applicants who are 21 years of age or younger must submit Enhanced ACT (or SAT-I) results, an official high school transcript, if a high school graduate or proof of GED, and an official transcript for all previous college work as part of their application. Applicants who are older than 21 years of age and who have valid ACT/SAT-I exam results (taken within the last 5 years) must submit those scores, along with an official high school transcript or proof of GED and an official transcript for all previous college work. Applicants who are older than 21 years of age and who do not have valid ACT/SAT-I exam results or who have not taken the exams are not expected to take the exam. However, they are required to submit an official high school transcript, if a high school graduate, and an official transcript for all previous college work. Applicants should also submit any other records, data or letters required to support eligibility for admission, including competency test scores. SAT scores will be converted to ACT equivalences according to a conversion table approved by the Board of Regents. In rare cases, the requirement to submit Enhanced ACT or GED results may be waived for transfer students who have completed more than 24 credit hours of transfer work since these scores are not required in the admission decision process. The requirement to submit high school transcripts as well as Enchanced ACT or GED results may be waived for transfer students who have earned an associate or baccalaureate degree, regardless of the age of the student since these are not required in the admission decision process. Note: An official transcript is one that bears the original seal and signature of the official in charge of records at that institution and is transmitted directly between institutions. D. Preadmission Immunization Requirements 1. All students, who reside on campus or who receive instruction at one of the residential campuses, and students who attend classes at the University Center in Sioux Falls must document their immune status for measles, mumps, and rubella. Students are not required to document their immune status to attend classes at other locations or through the Internet. Proof of two doses of measles vaccine or of the presence of an immune antibody titer against measles shall be required. This documentation may be accomplished by either a State Health Department certificate, or it may be included as part of the institution’s physical exam report. A student who fails to provide satisfactory documentation of his or her immune status shall not be permitted to register for or to attend classes. Every attempt should be made to collect this information at the time of admissions. For special circumstances, an institution’s president or the

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president’s designee may grant an extension of the deadline for an amount of time determined necessary. In no case may the extension be longer than one semester. A medical waiver may also be forwarded to the admitting institution for its reviews and action. Students who are unable to ascertain their immunization status may obtain, at their own expense, the necessary tests and vaccination from the Student Health Service of their university. In the event the South Dakota State Department of Health declares an epidemic of measles or rubella, the institution involved shall provide to the State Department of Health a list of students who have not submitted immunization documentation. Subsequent campus actions shall consider the advice and authority of the South Dakota State Department of Health. Students who have no vaccination or immunity against the required preventable infectious diseases may be dismissed from the campus. Vaccination for hepatitis B is required for students before they can be admitted to certain health profession programs. Each institution will compile information about current program-related vaccination requirements and make this information available to students along with other curricular and registration materials. It will be the responsibility of the department of the specific health profession program to ensure that the vaccination requirement has been met. Immunization for tetanus, diphtheria, poliomyelitis, varicella and meningitis is recommended.

Alumni Office

The Alumni Office is located in the Alumni and Foundation Building on the corner of Washington and 2nd Street. The Alumni Office takes an active role in maintaining communication with alums in various ways including the University Magazine, various online services and an active alumni social network. It also promotes reunions, and designs and implements recognition programs. One of the most important responsibilities of the alumni office is to maintain an accurate, up to date database of the alumni and friends of the University. This database contains vital information that is used by the university community in maintaining communication links with former students and friends of DSU.

Assessment Office (see Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment Office) Athletics Intercollegiate Athletics

Fourteen teams represent Dakota State University in intercollegiate athletic competition. Women’s teams, known as the Lady T’s, participate in volleyball, basketball, indoor and outdoor track, cross country, and softball. Men’s teams, known as the Trojans, compete in football, basketball, cross country, baseball, indoor and outdoor track. Dakota State University maintains membership in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC). The athletic program is affiliated nationally with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Qualifying teams and individuals compete in post-season events sponsored by each of these organizations.

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Freshmen are eligible for varsity participation in all sports. Inquiries concerning athletic programs and athletic scholarships should be directed to the Director of Athletics. Students should also contact the Director of Athletics for information or clarification of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics eligibility regulations.

Center of Excellence in Computer Information Systems

The Dakota State University Center of Excellence in Computer Information Systems includes faculty, staff, and students who have a very high level of information systems skills together with knowledge in a traditional discipline. This combination of expertise allows them to not only utilize information systems technology in their discipline but also to develop a systems approach to applications of information technology. The primary goal of the center is to provide graduates who can take the lead both in development and application of information technology tools for a wide variety of uses in business, industry, government, and education. Students from any degree program can be admitted into the Center of Excellence if they meet the center’s admissions standards. Admitted students then complete an 18 credit hour minor coursework, which includes an internship experience, a thesis, and other mandatory professional activities. Students who satisfactorily complete all of the requirements will be designated as graduates of the Center of Excellence. Applications for membership will be accepted from all undergraduate students who have completed less than 60 hours of total coursework. A secondary purpose of the center is to provide expert delivery programs related to computer and information management technology. The center carries out research and development activities in information management and hosts an annual conference to assist in the dissemination of results of the latest research results in the discipline. The full program can be found in the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog.

Center for Information Assurance in Banking and Finance

The Center for Information Assurance in Banking and Finance is a not-for-profit, interdisciplinary organization intended to facilitate leading-edge education and research in areas related to information assurance, including information security, privacy, intellectual property protection, identity theft, computer crime and forensics, and fraud prevention and detection. The Center seeks to advance the awareness and practice of information assurance and to facilitate best practices in information assurance planning, policy, ethics, law, and technology, particularly as those issues relate to banking and finance. Securing both business and personal data is one of the emerging challenges of the electronic age. The business community and world at large are becoming increasingly dependent upon digital communications with sophisticated networks, resulting in heightened vulnerabilities. The Center for Information Assurance in Banking and Finance is expected to be a collaborative initiative between business, government, and academic researchers. It is intended to address the major security, privacy, and fraud issues within the technical, business, legal and policy contexts of banking and finance through both education and research. The Center embodies the University’s fundamental mission to advance human knowledge through research and education and to apply that knowledge in matters of crucial importance in banking and finance. For more information on the Center contact Dr. Kevin Streff at 256-5077.

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Dakota State University Language Institute

The Dakota State University Language Institute was founded in 1991 to provide an intensive program of English language study for international students who need to improve their language skills before entering the university. The institute’s mission is to provide language and computer skills so students can successfully complete a bachelor’s degree. The program runs year-round for approximately 15 weeks each session. Beginning sessions are scheduled every year for mid-January, mid-May and early September. The institute provides full-time and part-time English instruction on a self-support basis. Students from all over the world are welcome. Enrollment often includes students from Japan, Thailand, Korea and Arab-speaking countries. Classes are small to allow for individual attention. Advisors assist with all aspects of American life.

Extended Programs

Extended Programs is responsible for program planning, marketing, program implementation and overall management of courses and programs offered by alternative delivery (i.e., Internet, DDN) or at off-campus locations by Dakota State University. Working in partnership with the colleges and the institution’s academic support areas. Extended Programs works to design and develop active and collaborative degree programs at a distance or at off-campus sites such as the University Center in Sioux Falls. The Extended Programs staff is located in the Technology Classroom Building and consists of the Director of Extended Programs, Manager of Instructional Technology, Web & Instructional Technologist, and a distance education specialist. This team serves the needs of students who are enrolled in the online and videoconferencing courses at DSU and in courses at off-campus locations. The office is the mainstay of distance services to students, working with the administrative offices of DSU to provide these services. The office staff assists faculty in the design and implementation of courses delivered by various forms of technology. The office can be reached by calling (605) 256-5049 or toll-free at 800-641-4309, or by email at dsuinfo@pluto.dsu.edu. The Extended Programs web page is www.departments.dsu.edu/disted/ The video conferencing classrooms on campus are located in the Technology Classroom Building (TCB). The Dakota Digital Network (DDN) room is located in TCB 103. The Governor’s Electronic Classroom (GEC) is located in TCB 111 and the third room is located in TCB 109. Anyone on campus who would like to schedule time in the video classrooms can contact Susan at Extended Programs at 256-5049. For technical support of videoconferencing classrooms and the presentation classroom equipment, please email video@dsu.edu

Enrollment Policies Auditing a Course

All students are permitted to audit college courses without credit. Students interested only in personal gain and not interested in college credit may want to consider the audit option. However, tuition is assessed and course prerequisites are imposed for all audited courses. Students must indicate their intent to audit a course at the time of registration for that course. Auditors will not receive college credit nor will they be permitted to take examinations for the course audited. Change from audit to credit or credit to audit must be made no later than the end of the published late registration period. Courses for which the student is registered as an auditor will not be considered in the term total for determination of full time/part time status but will be considered in determining overload status. 42


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Class Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)

A student may request class schedule changes only during the scheduled drop/add period indicated in the academic calendar. A schedule change is official only after it has been confirmed on-line or by Enrollment Services or the Dean’s office. Until notification is received, the instructor assumes the student is registered for the course. Tuition and fee refunds are made only for courses officially dropped during the scheduled drop/add period. Approval of the instructor is required for adding a section that is closed. Courses may be added or dropped only during the scheduled drop/add period. NOTE: When the deadline to make changes to a class schedule falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, students are encouraged to make those changes on-line using WebAdvisor. Students who prefer to make class schedule changes in person must deliver those changes to the Enrollment Services Office by the end of the work day that precedes the published date. THE ENROLLMENT SERVICES OFFICE WILL NOT ACCEPT CLASS SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE PUBLISHED DEADLINE. Only the most unusual circumstances warrant requests for class schedule changes after the published deadline. These must be requested, in writing, and must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Class Visitor Program

The Class Visitor Program is designed to provide citizens the opportunity to visit classes without the need to complete assignment or tests. Participants in this program will not be admitted to the university system and will not be enrolled in the class(es) visited. Participants purchase a class visitor pass for $100 per course to participate in the program. Anyone interested in this program should contact the Extended Programs office at 605-256-5049.

Classification of Students

Students are classified according to the number of credit hours earned and posted to their academic record. Freshman 31.99 or fewer semester hours Sophomore 32-63.99 semester hours Junior 64-95.99 semester hours Senior 96 semester hours or above Total credit hours are all hours earned at accredited institutions from which the university has received official transcripts in support of the student’s transfer. These credits affect the student’s classification, whether or not they pertain to the student’s declared program.

Registration for Courses Course Numbering System

Every course has a three or four letter prefix indicating the academic discipline and a three-digit number indicating the academic year in which the course is intended to be taken: 000 level courses Pre-college, academic skills, special improvement (these are non-credit courses and do not apply toward graduation.) 100 level courses Freshman-level courses 200 level courses Sophomore-level courses 43


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300 level courses Junior-level courses 400 level courses Senior-level courses (may be dual listed with 500-level graduate course) 500 level courses Entry-level graduate courses (may be dual listed with 400-level undergraduate course and may include limited enrollments by undergraduates) 600 level courses Graduate-level courses (undergraduate enrollment only by exception) 700 level courses Graduate-level courses (graduate students only)

Enrollment Overload

Enrollment overloads must be approved by the dean of the college at their home institution in which the student is enrolled. The student’s grade point average for the previous term is used as the minimum criteria for overload approval: • 2.75 GPA to approve enrollment overload of 19 or 20 credit hours • 3.00 GPA to approve enrollment overload of 21 or 22 credit hours No student will be allowed to enroll in more than 22 credit hours in one academic term, except as authorized by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Full-Time/Part-Time Enrollment

Students who are enrolled in 12 or more credits are considered full-time students for calculation of financial aid and athletic eligibility. Courses for which the student is registered as an auditor will not be considered in the term total for determination of fulltime/part-time status, but will be considered in determining overload status. Academic skill courses (000-level courses) do not count toward graduation or for determination of full-time/part-time status or athletic eligibility.

Holds/Restrictions

A restriction is an administrative hold placed on your student record that could prevent you from receiving transcripts, registering for classes, or changing your class schedule. The hold is the result of a financial or administrative obligation to the university and will remain in place until the obligation is met. Holds will be released once restitution or compliance has been met at the appropriate office.

Late Registration

A student paying tuition and fees later than the established deadlines may be accessed a late payment fee. Late registration is possible through the published deadline on the academic calendar found in the university catalog and on the DSU web site.

Registration Policies

No student will be allowed to attend a course unless officially registered, whether for college credit, as an auditor, or as a visitor by deadlines specified in the academic calendar. The academic calendar is published in the university catalog and on the DSU website. All students not enrolled in the immediately preceding semester must make application to the university. An Application for Admission form is available from Enrollment Services or may be downloaded from the DSU website. Upon acceptance to the university, the student is eligible for registration. Specific instructions for registration are sent directly by the Director of Admissions to new students. Students registering through the mail, or on-line will be required to complete the same application and to submit the same 44


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support documentation required of on-campus registrants by follow-up correspondence. Students are notified of the amount of tuition, fees and other charges prior to the beginning of each term. The Vice President for Administration notifies students as to payment deadlines and processes. Students failing to make payment by the published deadline will have their registration canceled. Students wanting their registration reinstated must have the permission of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Registrations after the late registration period will not be accepted without the written approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Instructors have access to class rosters and final grade rosters. The Registrar requests instructors to notify the Registrar in writing of any student attending class but not listed on the class roster or of any student on the roster who is not attending, so that necessary action can be taken by the Registrar and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Fees and penalties may also be assessed to students for failure to meet payment deadlines.

Withdrawal

Class - A student may withdraw from a class any time from the end of the official drop/add period until the date published as last day to withdraw in the academic calendar. Students who withdraw during this time period earn a “W” in the course. The “W” grade does not affect the student’s grade point average. Students are not allowed to withdraw from specific classes after that time except under extenuating circumstances and only with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Anticipated course failure does not constitute an extenuating circumstance. University - When a student withdraws from all their courses in any academic term, they also withdraw from the University. If a student is enrolled at more than one Board of Regents institution, the student must withdraw from all courses at all institutions. In order to initiate a student’s withdrawal from the University and to notify all appropriate University offices of that withdrawal, students contact one of the following officesDSU main campus: Contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment at (605) 256-5101 or toll-free 1-888-378-9988 or email assessoffice@dsu.edu University Center students seeking a DSU major: Contact the University Center at (605) 367-5640 or toll-free 1-866-220-7085, Distance students seeking a DSU major: Contact Extended Programs at (605) 256-5049, toll-free 1-800-641-4309 or email dsuinfo@dsu.edu., Graduate students: Contact DSU Graduate Office at (605) 256-5799, toll-free 1-888378-9988 or email gradoffice@dsu.edu. The effective date of withdrawal is the date the student initiates the withdrawal process officially, either verbally or in writing, with the appropriate office. Failure to officially withdraw will result in failing grades in all courses, forfeiture of any possible refund of charges, and will impact Federal financial aid eligibility. Additionally, a student is withdrawn from the University if classes have begun and the University has administratively suspended a student for reasons such as non-payment of tuition and fees, disciplinary sanctions, etc. For more information on Refund Eligibility Following Withdrawal From School, see the Refund and Return of Federal Funds Section of this document or the University Catalog.

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class schedule per term. Any course meeting during a standard semester which meets for less time than the standard semester shall be treated as a non-standard semester course for refund purposes. No refund shall be provided for courses dropped after that time by other than administrative action. Courses offered during summer school session are considered non-standard courses. The refund schedule for non-standard terms of enrollment is outlined in the academic calendar for that term. B. Refund for Complete Withdrawal from the University or SD Board of Regent University Consortium Enrollment q The South Dakota Board of Regents Refund Policy determines the refund calculation used for any student withdrawing from the university (or SD Board of Regents consortium enrollment) during the first sixty percent of the term. q Students who withdraw, drop out, or are expelled from the institution within the drop/add period of the term, first through the seventh day of the enrollment period, receive a 100% refund of tuition and fees. Exception: Students with a room contract and/or a food service meal plan who withdraw from the institution will receive a proportional refund at the time of withdrawal up to the 60% point after which no refund is available. q Students who withdraw, drop out, or are expelled from the institution after the seventh day of a standard enrollment term for which they are assessed, may be entitled to a refund as set forth by BOR policy and federal regulation.. q Students who withdraw after sixty percent of the term has been completed receive no refunds. 1. Students Who Do Not Receive Federal Title IV Financial Aid - Students who do not receive Federal Title IV financial aid and withdraw from a university may be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees and institutional charges calculated through sixty percent of an enrollment period. The refund shall be determined by computing the percentage of an enrollment period remaining after the date of withdrawal times the tuition and institutional fees originally assessed to the student. Dates of withdrawal will be determined in the same manner as is done for students receiving Title IV federal financial aid. At no time will refunds be awarded after the 60% point of the enrollment period. 2. Students Who Receive Title IV Federal Financial Aid - The U. S. Department of Education requires all institutions to use the Return of Title IV Funds Regulation policy to calculate refunds for students who receive Federal Title IV student financial aid withdrawing from school during the first sixty percent of the term. Title IV funds refers to the federal financial aid programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended) and includes the following programs: Federal Stafford Loans, PLUS loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Pell Grants, Federal SEOG Grants, Federal ACG Grants, National SMART Grants, and other Title IV assistance. A student’s withdrawal date is when the student began the withdrawal process or officially notified DSU of intent to withdraw by contacting the DSU Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment; or when the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment becomes officially aware the student ceased attendance without providing written notification to the university because of illness, grievous personal loss, other such 46


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circumstances beyond the student’s control, the date on which the university determines is related to that circumstance; or 3) The date the student fails to meet the terms of a repayment agreement while maintaining his or her eligibility for Federal funds; or 4) The midpoint of the period for a student who leaves without notifying DSU; or 5) The date on which a student begins an academic leave of absence (DSU does not have academic leaves of absence) or 6) At DSU’s option, the student’s last documented date of academically-related activity. Return of Title IV Funds is based on “earned” and “unearned” financial aid as related to the period of time the student was enrolled. Institutional charges comprise the amounts that had been assessed (paid or unpaid) and are not used in determining the Return of Title IV funds for a withdrawing student. During the first 60% of the period (academic term) a student “earns” Title IV funds and other applicable aid on a per diem prorated manner based on a percentage of the enrolled period by dividing the number of days a student attended by the number of days in the period. Calendar dates are used, except breaks of at least 5 days are excluded from the calculation. A student who remains enrolled beyond the 60% point earns all aid (100%) for the period. The “unearned” Title IV funds must be returned to the aid programs. Unearned aid is the amount of disbursed Title IV aid that exceeds the amount of Title IV aid earned based on attendance in the enrollment period. Uncoverable charges are derived from the unearned percentage calculation for the period multiplied by the institutional charges. Repayment of unearned aid is first paid by any refunded tuition, fees and other institutional charges. The student owes the difference between the total unearned amount and the refunded institutional charges. Return of Title IV funds are allocated in the following order: Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal ACG Grant, National SMART Grant, Federal SEOG Grant, other Title IV assistance, other federal sources of aid, other state, institutional, and private aid, and last to the student. Responsibilities q DSU is responsible for providing information on the Return of Title IV Funds policy and procedure to students. Procedures for 100% withdrawal from DSU are available in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment which includes steps to exit the university and to document your official withdrawal date. DSU is also responsible to complete calculations of the Return of Title IV Funds for federal financial aid recipients who are withdrawing from DSU and to return any Title IV funds to the respective Title IV fund accounts. q The student is responsible to repay any Title IV funds that the student was determined to be ineligible for via the Return of Title IV funds calculation. C. Return of Title IV Funds Federal Financial Aid Recipients - Institutions are required by the U.S. Department of Education to use the Return of Title IV Funds Regulations as our policy in calculating refunds for students withdrawing from school who are receiving Federal student financial aid. This regulation is based on “earned” and “unearned” financial aid as it related to the period of time the student is enrolled. Institutional charges comprise the amounts that had been assessed (paid or unpaid) and are not used in determining the Return of Title IV Funds for a withdrawing student. During the first 60% of the period a student “earns” 47


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Title IV funds and other applicable aid based on a percentage of the enrolled period by dividing the number of days a student attended by the number of days in the period. A student who remains enrolled beyond the 60% point earns all aid for the period and no return is required. For more information and examples of Return of Title IV Funds related to withdrawal see the DSU Catalog. Return of Title IV Funds Examples Example A: Student withdraws on the 27th of a 108-day period for a 25% earned financial aid disbursement. The institutional charges were $1,600. The total Title IV aid disbursed was $2,400, with $1,600 going to institutional charges and $800 going to the student. Earned aid : $2,400 (aid disbursed) x .25% = $600 Unearned aid to be returned: $2,400 - $600 = $1,800 Unearned percentage: 100- 25% (earned) = 75% unearned Uncoverable charges: 75% (unearned) x $1,600 (charges) = $1,200 The institutional share is the lesser of $1,800 (unearned aid to be returned) and $1,200 (uncoverable charges). The student’s share is $1,800 (unearned aid) - $1,200 (uncoverable charges) = $600 Thus, the total $1,800 Return of Title IV Funds has the institutional share of $1,200 (75% of $1,600 used for payment) and the student share of $600 (75% of $800 paid to student). Example B: Same as A, except the student withdraws on the 65th day of a 108 day period (60.2%). No Return of Title IV Funds calculation is needed since the withdrawal date is after the 60% point of the enrollment D. Refunds of Residence Hall and Food Service Fees 1. Residence Hall Fees - Students with a room contract who withdraw from the institution will receive a pro-rata refunds for the entire semester. 2. Food Service Fees - Students with a food service contract who withdraw from the institution will receive a proportional refund at the time of withdrawal up to the sixty percent point after which no refund is available. The balance of flex plan dollars will be refunded at 100%. E. Military Service - Refunds for Books Refunds for books for military personnel called up for active duty is as follows: 1) New books with no markings or writing - 100% of purchase price 2) New books with highlighting or writing - 75% of purchase price 3) Books purchased used - 100% of used price Books must be returned within the semester. Normal campus refund policies apply to books that are not returned prior to the end of the semester. F. Military Service – Withdrawal Without Penalty Students required to withdraw from state supported institutions before completing a semester may receive credit or refund privileges if they are regularly enrolled and belong to a military unit called for duty or are drafted and not eligible for deferment, and, the discontinuance of class attendance is on the last practicable day before reporting for duty as determined by the college or university in which they are enrolled. Eligible students who are required to report for military duty not earlier than four 4 calendar weeks prior to the date a semester ends as stated in the official catalog of the institution, or after completion 48


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of at least seventy-five per cent 75% of the enrollment period in a non-standard semester course, may, when authorized by the instructor, be given full credit for all courses for which they have an average of “C’ or better. Eligible students who receive credit or an incomplete for any course for which they are enrolled shall not be entitled to any refund of tuition or fees paid. Eligible students who do not receive an incomplete or credit for a course in which they are enrolled shall be entitled to a full refund of tuition and academic fees. Options for Final Grades and Refunds Weeks Remaining in Standard Term More Than Less Than 4 Weeks 4 Weeks Course Grade Refund Student Option A Refund A or Refund B Refund B or Refund C Refund C or Refund D Refund Refund F Refund Refund P Refund P or Refund I Refund I or Refund Note: Course Grade is as determined by the instructor, either the grade to date or the final grade earned to date.

Financial Aid Student Financial Aid Sources

Dakota State University makes every effort to help eligible students secure the finances needed to begin and complete their college education. The university provides financial aid assistance to qualifying students in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work. In addition, all sources of student financial aid (agency, private, federal, state and institutional) are coordinated through the Financial Aid Office. Any funding in addition to the student and family contribution is considered financial aid and is processed through this DSU office. Veteran Benefits and National Guard Assistance are also coordinated by this office. For more veteran information, see the section on Veteran Benefits in this catalog. For a complete listing of financial aid programs, costs, policies, other financial aid information sites and alternative financing options, visit the Financial Aid Office or the DSU home page. Application information, eligibility requirements, loan counseling, Federal Work-Study Job Listings, and links to current loan information can be accessed via the DSU home page. Eligibility is determined annually based on the results of the Federal application-FAFSA, DSU scholarship application, student date of application and student financial aid satisfactory academic progress (See Financial Aid Policies). The priority date for annual financial aid application is March 1. Electronic applications for institutional, federal aid, and other aid sources may be done through links found on our home page. Professional staff are available to assist students in determining educational funding options and in understanding available programs. If students have a change in their family situation during the school year, they should contact the Financial Aid Office regarding special circumstance consideration. In addition, DSU Student Emergency Loans are coordinated through that office. 49


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Scholarships, Grants, Jobs, Loans and Outside Agency Financial Aid

The following types of available student income or assistance are described in more detail in the Financial Aid brochure: Scholarships - a variety of DSU awards are available. Application deadline is March 1st each year. Also, visit the DSU Financial Aid web site for regional listings. The South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship is available to SD high school graduates who meet the SD Board or Regents curriculum guidelines and academic criteria beginning with the 2004 academic year. New scholarships are dependent upon SD legislative funding approval annually. Please visit http://www.sdbor.edu/sdcollegeprep/financial/scholarships/ for an application, criteria, and list of approved courses. Program Grants - Federal Pell Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, State Student Incentive Grant Program or Leveraging Education Assistance Program (Not funded by SD Legislature for the upcoming year). Jobs - The Federal Work Study Program, Job Development positions Loans - Federal Perkins Loan/Federal Family Education Loan Program/Alternative Loans Outside Agency Assistance - Workforce Investment Acts, Vocational Rehabilitation, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Funds exist for those who qualify.

Veterans Benefits

Dakota State University programs are approved by the South Dakota State Approving Agency as eligible programs for veteran benefits. Any veteran or dependent entitled to benefits, including tuition assistance through the National Guard, should provide eligibility documents to the Veterans Affairs Coordinator at DSU. The Financial Aid Office coordinates and certifies student Veteran Benefits required for payment.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

In order to receive Federal Student Aid, the U.S. Department of Education requires that students maintain satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of their degree. Federal Student Aid includes Federal Pell Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant (LEAP), Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized), and Federal PLUS Loan. Also, other Federal Agencies may require students to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress for their aid programs. The academic record of all students will be monitored to ensure compliance with the requirements specified below. Therefore, even the academic record of those who have not received Federal Student Aid in the past may impact future eligibility. Failure to meet the following standards will result in financial aid suspension of eligibility for Federal Student Aid.

Qualitative Measures Undergraduate Students:

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universities during a given term. The cumulative grade point average includes all credits earned (transfer plus system credit). All remedial and audited coursework is excluded from this calculation. Making satisfactory academic progression is as follows: 1. A student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better is considered to be in good academic standing. 2. If a student’s cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 in any academic term (i.e. fall, spring, summer) the student is placed on academic probation the following term. 3. While on academic probation, the student must earn a system term grade point average of 2.0 or better. 4. When a student on academic probation achieves a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better, the student is returned to good academic standing. 5. A student on academic probation who fails to maintain a system term grade point average of 2.0 or better is placed on academic suspension for a minimum period of two academic terms. A review takes place at the end of every term (summer, fall, spring). A student placed on academic suspension is also placed on financial aid suspension. Being reinstated academically does not guarantee financial aid reinstatement. The student must separately appeal the financial aid suspension as outlined below (Appeal of Financial Aid Suspension).

Graduate Student:

A graduate student must meet all requirements listed above with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Quantitative Measures (completed credits versus attempted credits)

In order to maintain satisfactory progress toward the completion of their degree, all students must successfully complete 67% of cumulative attempted credit hours. Attempted credit hours include all hours that would appear on a student’s academic transcript at the end of any given term, including withdrawals, incompletes, repeated courses, remedial coursework, transfer hours and hours attempted at any time when not receiving Federal Student Aid. Audited coursework is not included. Hours that may have been part of a successful academic amnesty appeal will still be included. Successfully completed hours for both graduate and undergraduate students include grades of A, B, C, D and S. A grade of EX for undergraduate students is also considered successful completion. All other grades would not be considered successful completion. Evaluation of this quantitative standard will be measured once per year, generally at the end of the spring term.

Maximum Attempted Credit Hours (student degree program hours)

The U.S. Department of Education has established a limit on the number of credit hours a student can attempt and still remain eligible for Federal Student Aid. This limit is based on 150% of the credit hours needed to complete the degree for which the student is pursuing. Type of Degree Maximum Credit Hours Attempted Certificate - Health Care Coding (34-hour program) 51 Certificate - Not-for-Profit Management (18-hour program) 27 Certificate - Programming and Systems Development (24-hour program) 36 Associate of Science in Health Information Technology (67-hour program) 101 Associate of Arts or Associate of Science (64-hour program) 96 Associate of Science in Respiratory Care (74-hour program) 111 Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Education (128-hour program) 192 51


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Bachelor of Business Administration (128-hour program) 192 Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy (150-hour program) 225 Master of Science in Information Assurance (36-hour program) 54 Master of Science in Information System (30-hour program) 45 Master of Science in Education in Educational Technology (36-hour program) 54 Doctor of Science in Information Systems (88-hour program) 132

Appeal of Financial Aid Suspension

Students who have had their eligibility for Federal Student Aid suspended may complete an appeal form to explain mitigating circumstances. There is no guarantee for approving a financial aid eligibility appeal. Such appeals will be dealt with on a case-bycase basis. An appeal form is available in the Financial Aid Office or on-line at www.departments.dsu.edu/financial/financial-aid-forms.htm. To ensure a timely review, students must have submitted an appeal prior to the census date of the term for which they wish to receive aid. Based upon the circumstances of an approved appeal, the Appeal Committee reserves the right to place conditions which the student must meet in order to be considered for financial aid on a probationary basis for subsequent semesters. Students suspended from receiving Federal Student Aid must appeal to the Financial Aid Appeal Committee, which is separate from and in addition to the academic appeal process. Being reinstated academically does not guarantee financial aid reinstatement. A notification will be provided to the student regarding the financial aid appeal decision.

Reinstatement of Financial Aid Eligibility

Students who have lost their Federal Aid eligibility, but have subsequently met the qualitative and/or quantitative standards as stated above, will have their aid eligibility reinstated. Reinstatement will be considered effective with the next term of attendance.

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Non-Federal Aid

There are also non-federal sources of financial assistance (institutional, local, private, state), which may require students to meet satisfactory academic progress standards. Students who apply for non-federal forms of aid are advised to review their academic standards in order to determine or ensure continued eligibility.

Graduation Requirements and Procedures Application for Graduation

Each candidate for graduation, including students completing coursework offcampus, must apply formally to the Registrar by the deadline specified in the academic calendar. Failure to meet the required deadline results in the degree confirmation at a later graduation date. Graduation application forms are available in the Office of Enrollment Services and online at www.departments.dsu.edu/registrar/application4graduation.doc.

Degree Residency Requirements Philosophy and Rationale

Dakota State University has residency requirements for baccalaureate majors, minors and associate degrees in order to assess, test, and observe students’ learning and acquisition of academic skills. This is necessary since, in granting a degree, DSU is certifying students’ knowledge and skills to perspective employers, to other universities, and to concerned individuals (see BOR Policy 2:29). 52


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Purpose:

1. Expose students to the knowledge, competencies, and experience deemed essential for degrees conferred by the institution. 2. Certify that students have met institutional standards. 3. Provide faculty with the basis to act as a reference for students seeking employment.

Definition of Credits in Residence

A credit in residence within the Board of Regents system is a course offered by any of the degree-granting Regental institutions at any approved site using any approved method of delivery. An institutional credit is a credit offered by the degree granting institution and includes credits that are part of a formal collaborative agreement between that institution and another Regental institution. Credit earned for college level courses by validation methods such as Credit by Exam, CLEP, AP, portfolio, etc. within the Regental system will not be considered “credits in residence.� Institutional Credit Requirements for Degree-Seeking Students 1. Minimum number of credit hours that must be earned from the institution granting the degree: a. Baccalaureate 32 hours b. Associate 16 hours 2. Number of the last credit hours earned preceding completion of the degree that must be earned from the institution granting the degree: a. Baccalaureate 16 of the last 32 hours b. Associate 8 of the last 16 hours 3. Minimum number of credit hours specified in the major or minor requirements that must be completed at the degree granting institution: 50 percent. 4. Degree seeking students may complete requirements for a minor at any Regental university that has been approved to grant that minor. This minor will be recorded on the transcript in conjunction with a degree/major at that university or a degree/major at any other Regental university. A minor will only be recorded on the transcript in conjunction with a degree and major. 5. Student course loan status is based on the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled. 1/2 Time status 6 credit hours minimum 3/4 Time status 9 credit hours minimum Full Time Status 12 or more credit hours Overload Status 19 or more credit hours To be eligible for overload status, a student must have a 2.70 cumulative grade point average and approval by the Dean of the student’s division/college at the home institution.

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Summa Cum Laude equal to or greater than 3.9 Magna Cum Laude equal to or greater than 3.7 and less than 3.9 Cum Laude equal to or greater than 3.5 and less than 3.7 The undergraduate student must have completed a minimum of 64 credit hours at the institution granting the degree. Courses that are part of a formal collaborative agreement among Regental universities are considered to be earned from the institution granting the degree. Also refer to BOR policy 2:29.

Associate Degree

The institution granting the degree determines the Honors Designation for its associate-level graduates. To earn an Honors Designation at graduation, an associate-level graduate must meet both the following cumulative and institutional grade point averages: With highest honors equal to or greater than 3.9 With high honor equal to or greater than 3.7 and less than 3.9 With honor equal to or greater than 3.5 and less than 3.7 An associate-level graduate must have completed a minimum of 32 credit hours at the institution granting the degree. Courses that are part of a formal collaborative agreement among Regental universities are considered to be earned from the institution granting the degree. Also refer to BOR policy 2:29.

Internships, Practicums and Student Teaching Internships

Internships supplement classroom instruction by allowing students to gain real-world experience prior to graduation. The student intern must have completed at least two years of academic credit and be majoring in a field related to the internship project. Internships must be approved by the appropriate college internship coordinator and the dean. Credit hours earned for the internship are based primarily upon the quality of the internship and are determined by the college internship coordinator and the dean.

Practicums

Practicums are field experiences which are arranged on an individual basis to fulfill program and student needs. The credit hours earned in a practicum will be determined by the program requirements. Practicums may also be taken by students for individual exploration. The content of practicums must be negotiated between the student and the faculty member and approved by the college dean.

Student Teaching

Student teaching is a field experience requirement in the teacher education program. The student is assigned to either an elementary, middle school or secondary institution. This activity will vary in length, based on program requirements.

Program Requirements

Students who are admitted to Dakota State University are required to declare a major in an academic discipline. Some degree programs require students to seek formal admission to the program. The criteria for program admission varies by program and is included with the program description in this catalog. Candidates for graduation must successfully fulfill all program requirements. A baccalaureate degree requires completing at least 128 semester hours of credit. An associate degree requires completion of the semester hours specified for that program. (See also residency requirements set by the Board of Regents for all graduates. BOR Policy 2:29) 54


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A student must have earned both cumulative and major grade point averages of at least 2.00. Certain degree programs have higher grade point averages. (See program description for details.) Academic Skills (Pre-General Education) courses such as MATH 021 and ENGL 033 do not count toward graduation and are not calculated in hours completed or grade point average. Returning DSU students, who did not graduate from DSU during their previous enrollment and who have interrupted their enrollment at any Regental university for more than two consecutive semesters are assigned the catalog in effect at the time of their reenrollment as their catalog of graduation. For more information, see Returning Student section.

Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment (OIEA) provides services to prospective and current students, supports the academic and administrative units in developing and evaluating their institutional effectiveness plan and assists the Assessment Coordinating Committee in evaluating DSU’s Academic Assessment Program. The OIEA supports student success and learning by providing assistance in test preparation and by providing services and information to students in a timely, efficient manner. The staff administers the following standardized exams: ACT Residual, CLEP, Placement (COMPASS), Praxis, Proficiency, and Major-Field. The office supports the university’s accreditation processes and its Title III grant activities. The office also provides assistance to the academic and administrative units in a broad range of activities including support for regional and program accreditation, conducting and analyzing surveys and administering and ensuring compliance with statewide policies. Please contact the OIEA at 605-256-5101 or by e-mail at assessoffice@dsu.edu for additional information. The OIEA website www.departments.dsu.edu/assessment also has information on each of these services.

Institutional Policies Academic Advisement

The mission of DSU’s academic advising program is to promote student success by providing formal and informal guidance to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans, which are compatible with their life goals, empower students to accept responsibility for their own education and aid students professional development. Consistent with the commitment of DSU to personalize education, an academic advisor is assigned to each degree-seeking student. Students with declared majors are assigned a faculty advisor who has been specifically designated to assist such students. New students are encouraged to meet with their advisors during the first four weeks of the first semester of study in order to get acquainted and discuss career and educational plans. Thereafter, students meet on a regular basis with their advisor to review midterm grades, assess progress and discuss pre-registration procedures for the next semester. The university encourages continual communication between faculty and students to enhance the advisement process. Each student is responsible for knowing and meeting degree and graduation requirements as listed in the appropriate catalog. More information on academic advising can be found in the online advising handbooks: Faculty Advising Handbook - http://www.courses.dsu.edu/onlineadvising/ Student Advising Handbook - http://www.courses.dsu.edu/onlineadvisingstudents/ 55


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It is the policy of Dakota State University to comply with all federal and state requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other similar statutes and regulations as promulgated federally and by the State of South Dakota. Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the employment activities. The Vice President for Business Administration has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rights provided thereunder are available from the ADA Coordinator, Keith Bundy. (Telephone: 605-256-5121). The university does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission process or in access to programs or activities. To this end, the university has formed a committee (ADA Educational Programs Committee) whose purpose is to help ensure individuals with disabilities have the full benefit of education programs offered by the university in compliance with the above laws. This policy is part of the university’s total response to the Americans with Disabilities Act. (See DSU Policy 1-02-00) Procedures: 1. An individual with a documented disability wishing academic accommodations to programs and/or services must contact the ADA Academic Coordinator, Keith Bundy, Lower Level of Trojan Center (Telephone: 605-256-5121). www.departments.dsu.edu/disability_services/ Documentation must be no older than three years from the date of application/ request for program modifications. Documentation will consist of medical or other diagnostic documentation of disability or limitations. 2. A formal written application for consideration of an academic accommodation must be submitted along with professional documentation of the disability as soon as possible prior to the time the accommodation is needed. It is recom mended that, when applicable, requests be filed on initial admission to the university. No action can be taken by the university until the formal application and documentation are provided. Upon receipt of the completed application, the ADA Academic Coordinator, together with a university consultant, will make decisions on requests for common learning and testing accommodations. In all other requests for accommodations, the chair of the ADA Educational Programs Committee will schedule a meeting of the ADA Educational Programs Committee for no later than ten working days after receipt of application. Each applicant will be handled and reviewed individually. The applicant will be notified in writing of the meeting place, date and time. The applicant may elect to attend the meeting if he/she so chooses. a. The purpose of the meeting with the ADA Educational Programs Committee is to discuss appropriate and reasonable accommodations to be recommended to the university administrator(s) responsible for effecting the accommodations. The committee, the applicant, and experts or advocates requested to be present by the committee or the applicant will discuss the request for accommodations and evaluation of document tation, if any, provided by a university consultant. The goal is to reach agreement on the type and extent of accommodations to give the student appropriate access to classroom information and tests that measure their knowledge without fundamentally altering the program. The resulting recommendations and minutes of the meeting will be forwarded to the 56


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vice president or designee for final approval and action. If the applicant elects not to meet with the committee, the committee makes recommendations based upon the applicant’s written application, documentation, and other submitted material. The student is notified of the committee’s decision by the chair. b. If the requested accommodations would result in a fundamental alteration of the service/program and/or requirements for the university, the committee will declare the need for further review of the request. The minutes of the meeting, without recommendations for accommodations, will be forwarded to the Vice President for Academic Affairs or his/her designee for further review and action. The Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee will make a final decision regarding program or service modifications and prepare a written statement to the student on the decision and the reason for the decision within ten (10) working days after receiving the minutes of the meeting. Copies of official minutes, letters of notification and all documents, including the original application, professional documentation, and related correspondence, will be filed with the ADA Academic Coordinator, declared personal and confidential, and thereafter communicated only to those who have a need to know, in accordance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act. Files will be maintained during the student’s enrollment and destroyed three years after the individual’s last official affiliation with the university as a student. 3. The Vice President for Academic Affairs or his/her designee will notify faculty and/or other university personnel who will be responsible for implementing the accommodations within ten (10) working days of the decision so as to ensure that the accommodations are in place for the individual at the earliest possible time in a new semester or new setting. If the documentation received suggests an accommodation, DSU will implement the recommended accommodation until such time that it is determined by the ADA Educational Programs Committee that the academic program is altered by said accommodation. Faculty/university personnel are required to maintain the confidentiality of the process, to strictly adhere to the officially designated accommodations, to share any problems or concerns only with their administrator or the Vice President for Academic Affairs or his/her designee, and to support the student’s full and equal participation in the program or service. The student will notify the ADA Academic Coordinator in the event that accommodation arrangements are not carried out in the recommended manner. Should individuals need additional accommodations, they may request a new meeting with the committee by contacting the ADA Academic Coordinator. 4. Faculty or other university personnel who are responsible for implementing accommodations for a student are encouraged to provide pertinent progress checks and make suggestions or address concerns regarding future services. Any formal evaluations must be submitted to the ADA Academic Coordinator for inclusion in the file within 10 working days of termination of the faculty’s or other personnel’s responsibility to that student. The ADA Academic Coordina tor will examine all forms upon receipt and take any action deemed necessary, to include requesting another meeting of the committee. 57


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5. The ADA Academic Coordinator will meet with all students served by this policy annually to determine if needs are being met. Individuals may be contacted to discuss their accommodations in more detail should it appear that adjustments or additional accommodations may be needed. A new meeting of the committee may be called and the process may be repeated beginning with step 2 above. 6. The decisions of the ADA Coordinator and/or ADA Educational Programs Committee and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs may be appealed to the President within five (5) working days of receipt of the committee’s recommendation. The President will provide a written response to the appeal within five (5) working days of receipt of the appeal. The President’s decision may be appealed to the Office of Civil Rights, 10220 North Executive Hills Boulevard, 8th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64153-1367.

Appealing Academic or Administrative Decisions

Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and university policy, student’s academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study. It is DSU’s policy to allow students to appeal the decisions of faculty, administrative and staff members and of institutional committees. If a student believes that a decision made by any of these individuals or committees was inappropriate or believes that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or conduct, he/she may appeal that decision to the official who has supervisory responsibility for that individual or committee. To begin the appeal process, the student should detail his/her concerns in writing to the appropriate official. This written statement should describe the specific act or acts which are the grounds for the appeal and should include all known information, relevant documents, names of any known witnesses, and relevant information, including a description of the appeal processes already exhausted relative to the decision. If the student’s complaint is against a vice president, the formal appeal should be directed to the President, the highest level of procedural review within the institution.

Computing Privileges

The use of computers and related technologies, including hardware, software, and courseware, is a privilege. The Director of Computing Services is authorized to extend the privilege of using appropriate computing and related hardware, software, and courseware to persons who are members of the faculty; members of the student body; members of the staff; participants in workshops, short courses and similar approved activities and projects; or members of an entity that has contracted for the use of computing resources: 1. All persons who wish to use a computing service provided through Dakota State University must agree to comply with the following rules: A. Users will not use another’s user code or password. B. Users will not access the files of any other user without the prior consent of the other user. Authority to access, create, modify, or delete information contained in another user’s machine files must be granted explicitly. The capability to access does not imply the authority to access. Any willful unauthorized access of information is a violation of the ethical 58


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standards of Dakota State University and may also be a violation of certain state or federal statutes. C. Users will comply with all provisions of software or coursework copyrights unless a specific waiver is authorized by the President of the institution. D. Users will utilize computing resources only for authorized administrative, educational, research or other scholarly activities, or a project approved by the Director of Computing Services. E. Users will establish server functions on their machines only when granted permission by the Director of Computing Services. F. Users will abide by directives concerning the consumption of WAN bandwidth. G. Users will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. H. Users will abide by the EDUCOM “Ethical Use of Computing Resources” statement which has been adopted by Dakota State University. I. Users will abide by the acceptable use policy of any network accessed through the university’s computing and communications environment. J. Users will exhibit appropriate behavior. Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to: • excessive playing of computer games; game players who are heavily utilizing computing resources. • attempting to modify or remove computer equipment, software or peripherals without proper authorization. • accessing computers, computer software, computer data or information, or networks without proper authorization, regardless of whether the computer used for access or the computer accessed is owned by the university. • circumventing or attempting to circumvent normal resource limits, login procedures, and security regulations. • using computing facilities, computer accounts, or computer data for purposes other than those for which they were intended or authorized. • sending fraudulent computer mail, breaking into another user’s electronic mailbox, or reading another user’s electronic mail without permission. • sending any fraudulent electronic transmission including but not limited to, fraudulent requests for confidential information, fraudulent submission of electronic purchase requisition or journal vouchers, and fraudulent electronic authorization of purchase requisition or journal vouchers. • violating any software license agreement or copyright, including copying or redistributing copyrighted computer software, data or reports without proper, recorded authorization. • using the university’s computing resources to harass or threaten others. • taking advantage of another user’s naivete or negligence to gain access to any computer account, data, software, or file. • physically interfering with another user’s authorized access to the university’s computing facilities. • encroaching on another user’s ability to make authorized use of university computing resources including, but not limited to: 59


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- sending excessive messages, including electronic chain letters. - consuming excessive bandwidth, as determined by the Director of Computing Services. - printing excessive copies of documents, files, data, or programs. - modifying system facilities, operating systems, disk sub-directories. - damaging or vandalizing university computing facilities, equipment, software or computer files. • disclosing or removing proprietary information, software, printed output or magnetic media without the explicit permission of the owner. • reading another user’s data, information, files, or programs on a display screen, as printed output, or via electronic means, without the owner’s explicit permission. 2. Charges for the use of computing services may be assessed by the Director of Computing Services with the approval of the President. Computing services supporting student instruction, faculty development, and DSU administration will normally be provided without charge. However, charges may be assessed for computing services in support of sponsored research; non-academic, personal, or consulting projects; and off-campus projects. Charges may include the costs associated with issuing the user a university identification card. The President may waive any charge for a particular individual or group of users. 3. Software available at Dakota State University includes copyrighted programs developed by DSU staff and programs licensed from a variety of vendors. It is expected that all faculty, staff, students and campus guests will use any software — whether or not supplied by Dakota State University — only in accordance with license agreements and copyright provisions applicable to the specific software package. 4. DSU faculty, staff and students who knowingly violate any software license agreement or copyright provision will be disciplined as described in #5 below. Such discipline shall not exempt the individual from applicable civil or criminal remedies available through federal or state judicial proceedings. 5. DSU faculty, staff and students learning of any misuse of software or related documentation, unauthorized information access, or inappropriate behavior should immediately notify the Director of Computing Services, a college dean, or the Vice President of Student Affairs. Upon receiving a report of the misuse of the computing privilege, the notified member of the administration will: A. Take immediate steps to verify if there is misuse and ascertain the circumstances of the reported or observed incident. 1. If the misuse or suspected misuse involves students, then the Director of Computing Services and the Vice President for Student Affairs should be notified immediately. 2. If the misuse or suspected misuse involves faculty, staff, or off-campus personnel, then the Director of Computing Services and the Vice President for Academic Affairs should be notified immediately. B. Assist the Director of Computing Services in preparing a report of the misuse or suspected misuse to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President within five working days.

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C. The Director of Computing Services may immediately suspend the computing privileges of any person who makes inappropriate use of the computing resources of Dakota State University. A report of all actions associated with the suspension of computing privileges will be provided to the Vice President for Student Affairs in the case of student violations and to the appropriate Executive Council member in the case of faculty or staff violations within two (2) working days of the suspension action. Within seven (7) working days, the Vice President for Student Affairs or the appropriate Executive Council member must either initiate formal disciplinary proceedings or reinstate the computing privileges. To appeal a decision, students should refer to DSU Policy 02-20-00 (Appealing Academic and Administrative Decisions) and faculty/staff should refer to the Board of Regents Policy 4:7 (faculty), 4:8 (exempt) or 4:9 (CSA). 6. While use of the facilities is not restricted solely to faculty, staff, and students, the priority of user access varies depending on class schedules, user status and other factors. The following sections define those priorities and factors. Facility Status DSU computing facilities are divided into two classes - general access-computing facilities and limited-access computing facilities. General-access computing facilities are available for use by all authorized users except when reserved for class usage. Limitedaccess facilities are available to a specific subset of authorized users. A list of general-access and limited-access facilities is available from Computing Services. This listing will be updated by Computing Services as changes occur. Scheduled Classes Classes scheduled through the Enrollment Services Office take priority over all other usage of general-access computing facilities. Regular class schedules will be listed on the boards outside each computing lab at the beginning of each semester. It will be the user’s responsibility to check the scheduled class hours and vacate the lab prior to the time class is scheduled. One-time use and special classes are scheduled through the college offices. Whenever possible, such usage will be posted in advance. In all cases, non-participating users may be asked to vacate the lab when activities scheduled through Enrollment Services or the college office are in progress. General Access Any general-access computing facility that is not scheduled for a class is available for use by faculty, staff and students during regular posted hours of operation. During periods of general access, the following rules and priorities apply: A. Persons registered/enrolled in a class/workshop scheduled by the university have priority over other users. In the event that all computers are occupied, any user that cannot display a valid DSU identification may be asked to move or cease using the computing facilities at the request of a user with a valid student ID. Normally the group sponsoring the workshop is expected to schedule sufficient computing time to meet the needs of enrollees. B. All users of the computing facilities must comply with all pertinent DSU policies, including the Computing Privileges Policy (#03-61-00) and the Use of University Facilities Policy (#01-75-00). Of particular importance are those policies concerning copyright and smoking. The use of DSU computing 61


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facilities by any individual whose sole purpose is to make a profit is prohibited, except for those exceptions outlined in the Use of University Facilities Policy (#01-75-00)

Drug-Free Environment

It is the policy of Dakota State University to create and maintain a work and study environment that is free from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of controlled substances.

Emergency School Closings

Emergency closing of the university due to weather, mechanical malfunction, or other unforeseen events will be announced on KJAM radio (103.1 FM or 1390 AM), the institution’s designated radio station for emergency announcements.

Privacy of Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law which states (a) that a written institutional policy must be established and (b) that a statement of adopted procedures covering the privacy rights of students be made available. The law provides that the institution will maintain the confidentiality of each student’s educational records. Dakota State University accords all the rights under the law to any person enrolled as a student. No individual or organization outside the institution shall have access to nor will the institution disclose any information (except directory information) from students’ educational records without the written consent of students except to the following personnel: employees of the institution as designated by the President; officials of other institutions in which students seek to enroll; organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of educational agencies or institutions for the purpose of developing, validating, or administering predictive tests; persons or organizations providing student financial aid; accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation function; persons in compliance with a judicial order; and persons in an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or other persons. Within the University, only those members, individually or collectively, acting in the students’ educational interest are allowed access to student records. At its discretion, the institution may provide the following directory information in accordance with the provisions of the act: student name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and weight and height of members of athletic teams. Students may withhold directory information by notifying the Student Services Office in writing no later than the 15th day of each semester that the student is enrolled. Authorization to withhold directory information must be filed each semester. Further details related to this policy are found in DSU’s policy manual, which is available on-line.

Returning Students

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is still being offered from the previous college catalog. The college may require the student to take additional courses to ensure that the student’s knowledge is current and that the completed program meets current accreditation standards. In the case of teacher education programs, students may also be required to complete additional coursework necessary for current certification requirements within timeframes established by the South Dakota Department of Education. However, students who completed the general education curriculum prior to the interruption in coursework may not be required to take additional courses to fulfill general education requirements. Returning DSU students, who did not graduate during the period of their previous enrollment and who interrupted their enrollment at any Regental university for more than 2 consecutive semesters will be assigned the catalog effective at the time of their re-enrollment as their catalog of graduation. Enrollment Services will review the student’s transcripts and determine which courses can be used toward the completion of the student’s current degree program and general education curricula, with questions directed to the appropriate dean. The recommendations of the colleges are subject to review by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Selective Service

All students will be required to abide by all federal and state statutes with regard to Selective Service compliance.

Sexual Harassment

All individuals at Dakota State University have the right to an environment free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is defined by the institution as unwelcome verbal or physical sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Student Right To Know

Information related to campus crime statistics and completion rates for athletes and student cohorts is available upon request from Enrollment Services.

Transcript Policy

All current and former students of Dakota State University are entitled to official transcripts of their coursework taken at any of the South Dakota Board of Regents schools, unless the student has an outstanding obligation to any university in the South Dakota Board or Regents system. Students may obtain an official transcript of their academic record at Dakota State University and all Board of Regent institutions by requesting the transcript in writing from Enrollment Services. Payment must accompany the request. If a student is delinquent in the payment of any bill due at any university in the South Dakota Board of Regents system, the transcript will be withheld until the bill is paid or the transcript is released by the Registrar on the advice of the Vice President for Administration Services.

The Karl E. Mundt Library & Information Commons

The Karl E. Mundt Library & Information Common’s mission is to support the academic programs and to graduate students who are able to find, evaluate, and use information to solve problems and to make decisions effectively. These students should have the knowledge and skills to function successfully as continuous learners in a continuously-changing information world. To successfully meet its mission, the Library provides 63


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excellent collections, information systems, services, instruction, and staff. The Library provides a relaxed and inviting setting for individual and group study. Wireless access extends to the Library’s pleasant front patio; a very popular spot on warm sunny days. The Library provides access to an extensive collection of materials through its online library catalog which includes the over 4.5 million holdings of more than 70 member libraries of the South Dakota Library Network (SDLN). In addition to its print holdings, the Library subscribes to numerous electronic indexes and full text research databases, most notably, EBSCO’s Academic Search Premier, Lexis-Nexis Academic, ProQuest Research Library, ABI-Inform and many, many more. These databases are authoritative scholarly research tools needed to support DSU’s academic programs. The Library’s website provides the on- and off-campus community with direct access to the information resources critical to the various disciplines. Materials held by other libraries are also readily available through the interlibrary loan system so rarely is the Library unable to quickly meet an individual’s information needs. The Library also provides online access to tutorials and other research aids for the independent scholar. The most important and best resources available are the library staff. These trained professionals are here to help you find and use the resources you need -- in person or online at “Ask a Librarian” http://www.departments.dsu.edu/library/asklib.html. In addition to the collections, systems and services offered, library staff provides assistance and instruction to faculty and students through workshops, classroom and one-to-one instruction. The Library’s collection of audiovisual equipment serves the non print needs of the campus. Meeting rooms, collaboration spaces, study rooms and viewing rooms equipped with TV/DVD/VCR or video projectors connected to various types of players and a satellite downlink receiver are also available. Many computer peripheral devices like cameras and recording devices are available for check out. Networked computers and scanners are located on the main floor as are many tables equipped with power sources for quick and easy Tablet PC battery recharging between classes. Peer tutoring services are available in the Tutor Center located on the main floor of the Library as are online tutorial support from Atomic Learning, Learning Express Library, and SmartThinking. The tutor schedule is available online (http://www.departments.dsu.edu/dsuinfo/) and posted the Library’s main desk. The library building is open six days a week during fall and spring semesters, but 24-hour access for most resources and services is available through its website. Building hours expand during the last two weeks of each semester. Visit the Mundt Library’s homepage (http://www.departments.dsu.edu/library) to search for information, request services, and learn more about the Library. A helpful staff, attractive surroundings, modern facilities, and extensive materials all combine to make the Mundt Library a vital part of the educational program at Dakota State University.

Student Activities

Dakota State University offers a variety of campus-related activities and organizations. Each provides opportunities for personal, spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth. All students are encouraged to participate in campus organizations. The skill building which results from meaningful involvement combines with formal academic work to produce a competent and confident person. Information on the student activities sponsored or promoted by the institution is available in the Student Services Center in the Trojan Center. 64


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Student Organizations

Student government is vested in the DSU Student Association Senate, which exists to help promote the general welfare of the University and to serve as an organized medium for expression of student opinion. The twenty-member Student Senate is a member of the South Dakota Federation of Student Governing Bodies, which provides an avenue for student communication with the Board of Regents and the public. Students also serve on the majority of the committees involved in institutional governance. The Student Activities Board, and FNL Concert Productions plan and conduct social, educational and recreational events for the University community. These groups, through their committees, provide the foundation for activities programming on the campus and offers a variety of opportunities for student involvement. Dakota State University students publish the campus newspaper, the Trojan Times, and students work at the student campus radio station, KDSU, which broadcasts campus, local and national events and music via the internet and public address system in the student union. This publication operates under the guidelines set forth by the Student Media Board, which is composed of administration, faculty, and student representatives and is designed to provide guidance and support to this publication. Each of the academic disciplines has a student organization associated with it. Examples include the: Phi Beta Lambda Business Club, Computer Club, Health Information Management Club, Math and Science Club, South Dakota Education Association, and Students in Free Enterprise. In addition to providing opportunity for students in a given major to get better acquainted and enjoy working together, these organizations enable their members to supplement their in-class learning by inviting speakers to campus, sponsoring competitive events (both for the campus and for high school students), taking group trips, etc. These organizations also take pride in conducting service projects for the campus and the community. A number of student organizations exist because their members share a common interest or goal in areas that is other than academic. Examples include the: Gaming Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and the DSU Trojan Rhythm. As in the case of the academically related clubs, each of these organizations contributes to the growth of its participants and to the overall learning environment of the campus. A major responsibility of the Director of Student Activities is to work closely with officers and advisors of student organizations to identify the particular needs of their groups and to design ways and means of meeting these needs. Assistance can take the form of individual meetings between the director and organizational officers, workshops for either officers from all interested organizations or the entire membership of a particular organization, or trips to another institution to visit with counterparts.

Theatre

Students are encouraged to participate in theatre productions. These activities are available for the student interested in performing or working with the technical aspects of theatre productions. Productions are staged in the Dakota Prairie Playhouse and range from a principle production each semester to student-directed, one-act plays.

Music and Art

Vocal and instrumental activities are also available on campus. The DSU Concert Band, DSU Jazz Band, DSU Choir and DSU Singers are open to all students wishing to participate and are available either for academic credit or on a non-credit basis. These groups perform at various occasions during the academic year. 65


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Students are also provided opportunities for greater understanding, appreciation, and self-expression in the area of visual arts. Exhibits of faculty and student work appear on several occasions during the academic year in the Mundt Library Gallery. The DSU collection, consisting of art purchased with General Activity Fee funds, is located in offices and display areas across the campus.

Intramural Sports

The Dakota State University Intramural Sports Department welcomes you to another exciting and enjoyable year. The Intramural Sports Department includes a wide variety of activities designed to encourage participation from every student on campus. Your participation in the Intramural Sports Program will prove beneficial to you personally, physically, physiologically, and socially. It affords the opportunity to develop the essential qualities of leadership, cooperation, self-reliance, and a sense of fair play as well as forming warm friendships that will endure throughout the years. Each and every student is invited to participate in as many activities as he or she deems advisable. The Intramural Sports Department offers men, women & co-ed leagues in flag football, volleyball, basketball, and softball. The Department also sponsors special events and tournaments through out the school year. Intramural sports activities are listed on the web at www. clubs.dsu.edu/intramural.

Career Services-Student Employment, Internships & Placement

The Career Services Office, located in 206 Heston Hall, assists students in seeking and securing part-time positions, internships, or full-time employment. Students are informed of existing vacancies, assisted with application procedures, and guided toward additional opportunities for student employment. Part-time positions are available during regular semesters and full-time employment is available during the summer. Internships are available to qualifying students. The Career Services Office is the primary office for assisting students with the transition from college to career. Job lists are prepared from various resources including employer, as well as exchange listings from outside sources. Additionally, on-going seminars are provided to assist students with the job search, job application, and interviewing process. To add to students’ placement success, employers come to campus to specifically interview students at DSU for internships and full-time employment.

Student Services

The purpose of Student Services is to provide programs, services, and facilities which directly contribute to the personal growth of each student and which enable that student to be as successful as possible in their scholarly activities.

Bookstore

The University Bookstore is operated as a service to students, faculty, and staff. The store is conveniently located in the Trojan Center. It is a recognized source for textbooks, art and office supplies, full-version academically priced software, university clothing, and memorabilia. The Bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. during the summer months. The Bookstore’s major function is to provide the textbooks required to support the academic programs of the university. Used books are available for many courses at a substantial savings over new book prices. The general reading section includes a refer66


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ence area, study aids, regional authors, etc. The Bookstore will special-order books, not in stock. The Bookstore also stocks gift items, university t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, backpacks, decals, school memorabilia, binders, folders, pens, pencils, notebooks, electronic items, and computer supplies. Other services include postage stamps for purchase, along with a mail drop; personal check cashing (up to $10.00). All sales are cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or Trojan Gold. Students, parents and alumni are able to shop online via www.dsubookstore.com. Full refunds will only be given on returns accompanied by the sales receipt. Do not write in books until you are certain that you intend to keep them. Full refunds are given on books that are returned in new condition within five days of the semester opening, two days for summer terms. Returns accompanied by a completed drop/add slip will be given a full refund for ten days after the start of the semester. Returns after that time will receive wholesale value. At the end of the semester, a book buy-back is held during finals week. Books that are being used again the next semester (based on written orders from instructors) will be purchased at 1/2 the new book retail price. If the Bookstore is unable to buy the textbook, the Nebraska Book Company may purchase the book at wholesale prices.

Campus Housing

Dakota State University is committed to providing residence halls which are comfortable and safe and which support personal growth. Not only does the student who lives on campus benefit from interaction with others in his/her hall, but he/she is more aware of the opportunities available on campus for learning and growth and better able to take advantage of them. It is for this reason that the South Dakota Board of Regents requires all unmarried students, during the first two years from the time they were graduated from high school and who are enrolled on a main campus for six or more credit hours, to reside on campus. A student may obtain an exemption from this requirement if they live fulltime with their parents. The combined capacity of DSU’s five residence halls is 690. Emry Hall is home to 154 women and Richardson houses 192 men, while Higbie Hall (capacity 148) and Zimmermann Hall (capacity 124) are coed halls, with men and women on alternate floors. The 8-plex apartment complex houses 72 students. Each of the halls is staffed with a resident director, four resident assistants and a custodian. The resident assistants are students hired by the Residence Life Office to assist the resident director in creating and maintaining a quality living-learning environment. Each hall has a hall council, elected by the occupants, that serves to promote hall spirit and involvement. Housing contracts are sent by the Admissions Office to prospective students upon admission to the University. Room assignments are made by the Residence Life Office for new students in the order that their completed contract and room deposit is received. Roommate requests will be honored when each person requests the other as a roommate. All rooms are double occupancy. Single occupancy of a double room, at the single room rate, is permitted when space is available, on the basis of seniority in terms of semester hours completed. Students receive their room assignment by mail beginning in mid-summer and are expected to move into the room assigned to them. Each room is provided with study desks and chairs, single beds, loft kits, closets and curtains. Additional furnishings in reasonable amount and size are permitted, including a small (6.2 cubic feet) refrigerator. Local telephone service, cable TV, local area network 67


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access and wireless internet are included in the semester room fee. Students are expected to provide their own phone. Each hall has one or more kitchens, TV lounges and card/ coin-operated washers and dryers.

Diversity Services

The principle responsibility of Diversity Services is to educate and enhance the understanding, commitment, awareness, and dedication of the university to pluralism, social justice education, and preparedness to be successful in the evolving “global village”. Our commitment to diversity and academic excellence is reflected in the following goals for the university. GOAL 1: To create a university that encourages and models respect for all individuals and provides equitable opportunity for the attainment of professional goals and personal fulfillment. GOAL 2: To create a diverse community of students that reflects both societal and individual differences. GOAL 3: To create a diverse community of faculty, staff and administration that reflects both societal and individual differences.

Food Service

The University Food Service is operated by ARAMARK for the benefit of the students and staff of Dakota State University. The Marketplace, located in the Trojan Center, is the dining room of the campus. The a-la-carte pricing of all items allows the customer to select from a wide variety of food choices. A computerized cash register deducts the value of the food selected from the individual’s meal plan balance. The Marketplace is a short walk from the surrounding residence halls. It’s hours have been designed to fit student needs - 7:30 am to 7:30 pm Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 7:00 pm on Friday, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday and Saturday closed. In order to meet the diverse interests of its’ customers, the Marketplace offers extended style of service, including snack items, full meals, salads, pizza, fresh baked desserts, and deli and grill items six days a week. Java City offers a selection of hot or iced espresso beverages, non-coffee based specialty drinks and nutritious smoothies along with a classic pastry on your way to classes or work. While you are there, pick up some convenience items from Bits ‘n Bytes which offers its customers food and room necessities. Java City/Bit ‘n Bytes hours of service are: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 11:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am-1:30 pm & 5:00 pm-6:30 pm, Saturday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm & 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Sunday 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm The Big Dakota meal plan has $1,067.70 in declining balance dollars per semester . Designed with maximum flexibility in mind, or for the student with a large appetite, the Big Dakota provides you with $1067.70 in spending or approximately $9.53 to spend a day, 7 days a week. The Blue and Gold meal plan is designed for the moderate eater and has $1,033.40 in spending power, or approximately $9.23 available to spend each day, 7 days a week. The Trojan Basic is designed for the lighter eater, or the student who chooses to eat away from campus on weekends. The Trojan Basic provides you with $936.80 in spending power, or $8.36 available to spend each day, 7 days a week. The Trojan Advanced meal plan is designed for students in their third year or subsequent year who live on campus and proves $306.35 in spending power, or approximately $2.74 available to spend each day, 7 days a week.

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First semester students living on campus are able to choose from the Blue & Gold or Big Dakota meal plans. All meal plans include a 7% tax and are designed for the average student who dines on campus one to two meals a day, five days a week. All meal plan dollars are accepted in the Marketplace, Java City, Bit ‘n Bytes, Concessions and at select vending machines on campus. Cash, Check, credit card and Trojan Gold are accepted. The University Food Service professional staff is dedicated to providing each student with as much personalized service as possible. A Food Service committee exists to provide student suggestions and concerns directly to the Food Service Director. Students are encouraged to contact the Committee or the Director with questions and suggestions.

Student Development

The Student Development Office, located in the Student Services Center in the lower level of the Trojan Center, provides a variety of services related to student retention. It functions as a central location for students, faculty and staff to establish relationships that will promote personal and academic excellence for each and every student. The personnel within Student Development support student involvement in, and ownership of, their unique learning process. The mission is to help each student succeed academically, socially, and personally in an interdisciplinary world. Relationship development, personal discovery and developmental counseling are tools Student Development staff employ to help students to achieve academic and personal success.. Student Success Assistants work in the Student Success Center, located in the lower level of the Trojan Center. They assist students in learning basic academic skills. Student Success Assistants are students who have learned good basic academic skills and are working toward achieving personal goals.

Counseling

Personal: Personal counseling services are readily available and provided by on-staff counselors, resident directors, and resident assistants. Students can access personal counseling, chemical dependency counseling, and therapy services through agencies within the Madison community by referral of Student Development staff. Self-help resources are available for students, faculty, and staff on topics ranging from stress and time management to test anxiety. Academic: The Student Development Office collaborates with and supports the counseling efforts of academic advisors. Supportive student development professionals will work with students and their professors if difficulties are encountered with their classes. Test anxiety and time and stress management problems are evaluated and solutions are implemented to achieve success in the course. Probation: Students on academic probation are counseled, mentored, and monitored to facilitate the student’s progress toward good academic standing. Regular meetings are conducted with on-going, individualized attention given to students on academic probation.

Academic Resources

Student Success Center - The Student Success Center is located in the lower level of the Trojan Center and employs Student Success Assistants - students who have learned good academic skills, and are successful at Dakota State. They assist students in learning basic academic skills like time management, effective note taking and test taking. They are also available to answer questions about anything from dealing with stress to questions about adjusting to college life. The Student Success Center also contains a variety 69


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of resources that assist students in cultivating academic skills that will help them to be successful at the university level. Early Alert Referral System - Early Alert (EA) is a web-based referral system, used by instructors to identify and refer students who are experiencing academic, attendance, or other difficulties in class, to be a centralized campus liaison, the Student Support Specialist. The goal of Early Alert is to provide our students with an academic support system, which includes information and access to academic tools available that can help improve their performance, such as academic counseling, tutoring, or referrals to other appropriate resources. When an Early Alert referral is received, the Student Support Specialist contacts the referred student, and provides information and referrals to one or more of the following resources: • DSU tutors, My Math Lab tutors, or online tutoring • Success Center Assistants (for assistance with basic study skills and time management skills) • ADA (American’s with Disabilities) information, which may include referrals to appropriate testing to determine eligibility for ADA accommodations • Information on personal or alcohol counseling Following the referral, the Student Support Specialist provides feedback to the instructor and academic advisor regarding the action taken to assist the student. Policy and procedures for the EA system can be found at http://www.courses.dsu. edu/onlineadvising/Unit2/Resources/Early_Alert.htm Tutoring services are available to all DSU students. Tutors are on staff at the tutor desk in the Library & Learning Commons approximately 60 hours per week. For a complete schedule of tutoring services and available content areas, visit www.departments. dsu.edu/dsuinfo.

Alcohol and Other Drugs

AOD programming assists students in developing healthy life styles. Educational programs, mentoring programs, counseling, and alternative leisure activities contribute to retention and success of students.

Americans with Disabilities (See Related Section in Institutional Policies) ADA academic assistance is facilitated through the Student Development Office. Professional personnel will counsel, refer, and/or assist students who have ADA-documented disabilities to help them to become successful and accomplished students. Programming is also provided to build student and faculty awareness of ADA issues.

Student Health

Health services for students at Dakota State University have been contracted with two local providers which include the Interlakes Medical Center (903 N. Washington) and the Madison Community Hospital (917 N. Washington). Health services are available to students paying the General Activity Fee, for initial examination and medical care, administering of immunization and allergy shots and assistance with health and wellness questions/concerns. The clinic will also present educational programs and provide wellness programming throughout the year. The South Dakota Board of Regents has endorsed an accident and sickness insurance plan for students taking 5 or more credit hours. The plan which also has provisions for students’ spouses and their dependents. Purchase of the insurance plan is required for all 70


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international students who are not permanent residents, their spouses, and their dependents. Students are strongly encouraged to maintain their own health insurance coverage.

University Card

The University Card is the official University identification card. It provides access to the Community Center, University Food Service, residence halls and Trojan Center, and various activities and athletic events. New students receive their card upon their arrival to campus. Thereafter, the Card is electronically reactivated each semester. The Card, which is not transferable to another person, should be carried by students at all times on campus. In addition to serving as an access card, the University Card carries the declining balance of one of the four meal plans and also provides a pre-paid, stored-value program called Trojan Gold. Funds stored as Trojan Gold may be used at the Bookstore, the Production Center, vending machines, laundry machines, copiers, Concessions, the Marketplace, Java City and Bits N’ Bytes (the campus convenience store). It can also be used at several merchants off campus, including Pizza Hut, Pizza Ranch, Taco John’s, Citgo Classic Corner Convenience, McDonalds, Dairy Queen, and Stadium Sports Grill. A minimum deposit of $25 convenience fee is required to activate the account. Thereafter, funds may be added at any time by means of cash, check, or credit card. If a card is lost or stolen, it should be reported immediately to the University Card Office (256-5146) in the Student Services Center. Once deactivated, funds are protected. The Trojan Gold account balance, which can be verified at each point of sale, carries forward from semester to semester. At the close of a person’s term at DSU, the unused balance, if greater than $20, is refunded, after a $5.00 check processing fee.

Sioux Falls Site

The South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center (University Center) provides the greater Sioux Falls community convenient local access to quality public higher education programs from the six system universities. To accomplish this mission, UC will work with the six universities to: • Deliver complete university degree programs, courses, and services in Sioux Falls at a level of quality commensurate with on-campus programs and beyond what any one university could provide. • Develop a learning, course delivery and student service environment to meet the needs of non-traditional students and adult learners. • Focus academic programs and courses to foster and support the economic development of the Sioux Falls area. • Develop partnerships with local employers to provide academic programming for their employees. • Serve as a delivery point and developer of non-credit personal and professional development programs to encourage individual life-long learning. Dakota State University provides these degree programs in Sioux Falls: B.B.A. Management Information Systems, B.S. in Computer Information Systems, B.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Computer and Network Security, B.S. in Digital Arts and Design, Web Design & Production Specialization, B.S. in Respiratory Care, M.S. in Information Systems, M.S. in Information Assurance, M.S. in Computer Education Technology, A.A. in General Studies, A.S. in Applications Programming, A.S. in Business Management, A.S. in Respiratory Care, A.S. in Health Information Technology, Minors in Electronic Commerce, Multimedia Web Design, Computer Science, Networking, and Computer and 71


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Network Security, Certificates in Health Care Coding, and Programming and Systems Development. DSU also provides general education courses at the center. For specific program information, contact Enrollment Services in Madison or UC Sioux Falls at (605) 367-5640 or visit the website at www.sduniversitycenter.org/.

Tuition, Fees, Housing and Board Costs Tuition

Undergraduate Resident Tuition - $88.20 per credit hour Undergraduate Non-Resident Tuition - $132.20 per credit hour MN Reciprocity Undergraduate - $128.80 per credit hour - (subject to change) WUE Rate - $132.20 per credit hour Graduate Resident Tuition - $133.70 per credit hour Graduate Non-Resident Tuition - $394.25 per credit hour MN Reciprocity Graduate - $252.25 per credit hour - (subject to change) Institutional Fees - $105.65 per credit hour Sioux Falls Graduate Self-support - $317.40 Sioux Falls Undergraduate Self-support - $237.20 Outside Sioux Falls Graduate Self-support - $290.65 Outside Sioux Falls Undergraduate Self-support - $219.55 Externally Supported - $43.20

Other Fees (Where Appropriate)

Application for Admission (undergraduate) $ 20.00* Application Fee (graduate) $ 35.00 International Student Fee (one-time) $116.55 Late Payment $ 10.00 - $50.00 depending on balance due Dept. Course Challenge (each) $ 85.30 Transcript (each) $ 5.00** Lab Fee - Course $ 51.30 Level III Field Experience (Pre-student teaching block) $148.85 Senior Student Teaching $297.90 Mobile Computing Fee (per semester) $340.80

Residence Hall (including telephone)

Double Occupancy $ 1,272.65 Single Occupancy (as available) $ 1,670.85 Apartment $1,539.80

*Includes cable TV, telephone, and wireless internet

Food Service

Big Dakota Plan $1,067.70 Blue & Gold Plan $1,033.40 Trojan Plan $936.80 Trojan Advanced Plan $306.35

The above tuition and fees are established by the Board of Regents and may be changed at any time without prior notification. Registration is not complete until all tuition and fees are paid in full. All fees, payments, and fines (including parking fees and fines) must be satisfied before any student records will be released. * The application fee shall be assessed on a per institution basis for all initial applicants prior to attending any regental institution. The fee shall also be assessed on all applications to graduate schools. As identified in Board of 72


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Regents Policy 2:3, Section 3.E, any student returning to the institution or a student who is transferring from one regental institution to another shall not be assessed the application fee a second time. **$5.00 for the first transcript and $2.50 for each additional transcript, per request.

Reciprocity Agreements Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE)

Dakota State University participates in an undergraduate student exchange program, (WUE) Western Undergraduate Exchange, coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Through this program, students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming may enroll in designated two-year and four-year institutions and programs in other participating states at a level lower than non-resident tuition. The tuition level for participants in the program is usually set at the resident rate plus 50 percent. For further information on this exchange program, contact Enrollment Services.

Minnesota Reciprocity Agreement

Minnesota residents shall be charged the rate established in the tuition reciprocity agreement between the South Dakota Board of Regents and the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. For further information on this exchange program, contact Enrollment Services.

Special Tuition Rates

In addition to the reciprocity agreements, the South Dakota Board of Regents and the South Dakota State Legislature have allowed special tuition rates for persons 65 years of age or older, graduate fellows and assistants, Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets, children of alumni, military science courses, employee of the State of South Dakota, member of the SD National Guard, Veterans and others who performed war service, children and spouses of National Guardsmen disabled or deceased in line of duty, visually impaired person, children of residents who died during service in armed forces, dependents of prisoners or missing in action, certain elementary and secondary teachers and vocational instructors, survivors of certain fire fighters, certified law enforcement officers and emergency medical technicians, rehabilitation services’ clients, and non-resident South Dakota National Guard members. (See Tuition and Fees Policy 5.5.)

Responsibility for Payment

Payment of tuition, fees, and other charges owed to Dakota State University is the responsibility of the student. If a student fails to pay an amount owed by the established due date, the University will assess a late payment fee at the rate approved by the Board of Regents. Further, all accounts that the university is unable to collect will be submitted for collection and forwarded to a credit reporting bureau. The university will recover from the debtor all collection fees and attorney’s fees that result from collection of an account. A student who adds any class hours after the billing invoices are issued for the semester must pay for those class hours by the established payment deadline or within 5 working days of registering for the class(es), whichever is later. Billing invoices for fall semester will be issued in early August; billing invoices for spring semester will be issued in late December. The university will not send billing invoices for added class(es). It is 73


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the student’s responsibility to ascertain the amount due and remit it to the university. If a student does not meet the deadlines above, late payment penalties will be added. Failure to attend class will not cancel the student’s financial obligation to the university.

South Dakota Residency

To be classified as a South Dakota resident, a student must have been a resident of the state for at least 12 months immediately preceding the first scheduled day of classes of the semester or other session in which the individual registers in the Regents’ system. To change his/her state of residence to South Dakota for tuition purposes, a student must make application and be granted South Dakota residency by DSU Enrollment Services. The request to change residency status may be obtained from Enrollment Services at DSU. The form can be found DSU’s website. The request, along with all supporting documents, must be submitted to DSU Enrollment Services no later than the last day of late registration for the semester for which a student is applying for residency. Physical presence in South Dakota for the predominant purpose of attending a university or other institution of higher learning does not count in determining the 12-month period of residence.

Veteran Affairs Office

The Veteran Affairs Office at Room 11, Heston Hall has been established to provide information and assistance to students qualifying for Veterans Administration education benefits. Benefits provided by the VA include: monthly Education Assistance payments, tutorial assistance, educational loans, National Guard and Reservist Chapter Assistance and participation in the Veterans Education and Training Service Program. For more information visit the DSU Veteran Affairs Office homepage at: www.departments.dsu. edu/financial/vets/.

Voter Registration

As a citizen of the United States, you have the privilege to vote in county, state and national elections. As a part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended in 1998, Congress directed schools receiving federal financial aid to assist students who have not yet registered to vote. To register to vote, as a South Dakota resident, you may obtain a voter registration form at the Secretary of State’s web site www.state.sd.us/sos/vote.htm. If your home state is other than South Dakota, you may use the national form which is available at http://www.beavoter.org/. To be eligible to vote in an election, the voter registration form must be received by the county Auditor fifteen days before an election.

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Course Delivery and Scheduling

At DSU, academic coursework challenges a student beyond listening well, taking good notes, and preparing for examinations. The faculty at DSU uses current technology to communicate information, to share ideas, and to measure a student’s learning against the published course expectations. Students have access to faculty outside the classroom via electronic mail, by phone, or in person during office hours.

Graduation Requirements Baccalaureate Degrees

Graduation requirements for baccalaureate degrees are grouped into two categories with identified goals and a list of courses that meet designated goals in each category:

System-wide General Education Requirements Institutional Graduation Requirements Total

30 credits 11 credits 41 credits

All students should check their major before selecting any general education course. Courses selected to meet System-Wide General Education Requirements or Institutional Graduation Requirements may not also be used to meet requirements of majors and minors.

System-wide General Education Requirements

The system-wide general education curriculum of the university is intended to provide opportunities for the student to develop the breadth and depth of understanding and appreciation which characterizes the educated and responsible adult. Courses which deal with language and symbolic thought, literature and aesthetic values, natural sciences, and the social sciences are an integral dimension of one’s personal, community, and professional life. All degree programs of the university include system-wide general education requirements. Students should check major-field requirements before selecting courses to meet the system-wide general education requirements. A course that counts toward a general education requirement at one campus will count towards the same general education requirement at another campus regardless of whether the campus offers the course.

Goals of System-wide General Education Requirements

Students will: 1. write effectively and responsibly and understand and interpret the written expression of others. 2. communicate effectively and responsibly through listening and speaking. 3. understand the organization, potential, and diversity of the human community through study of the social sciences. 4. understand the diversity and complexity of the human experience through the study of the arts & humanities. 5. understand and apply fundamental mathematical processes and reasoning. 6. understand the fundamental principles of the natural sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry to investigate the natural world. 7. recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, organize, critically evaluate, and effectively use information from a variety of sources with intellectual integrity.

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GOAL 1: Written Communication 6 credits Students will write effectively and responsibly and understand and interpret the written expression of others. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Write using standard American English, including correct punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure. 2. Write logically. 3. Write persuasively, with a variety of rhetorical strategies (e.g., expository, argumentative, descriptive). 4. Incorporate formal research and documentation into their writing, including research obtained through modern, technology-based research tools. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, #3, and #4 ENGL 101 Composition I.......................................................... 3 ENGL 201 Composition II......................................................... 3 ENGL 284 Introduction to Criticism.......................................... 3 NOTE: Student enrollment in the initial English course is determined by the Board of Regents placement policy (2:7:6).

GOAL 2: Oral Communication 3 credits Students will communicate effectively and responsibly through listening and speaking. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Prepare and deliver speeches for a variety of audiences and settings. 2. Demonstrate speaking competencies including choice and use of topic, supporting materials, organizational pattern, language usage, presentational aids, and delivery. 3. Demonstrate listening competencies by summarizing, analyzing, and paraphrasing ideas, perspectives and emotional content. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, and #3 SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech.......................................... 3 SPCM 215 Public Speaking....................................................... 3 SPCM 222 Argumentation and Debate...................................... 3

GOAL 3: Social Sciences 6 credits (in two disciplines) Students will understand the organization, potential, and diversity of the human community through study of the social studies. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Identify and explain basic concepts, terminology and theories of the selected social science disciplines from different spatial, temporal, cultural and/or instructional contexts. 2. Apply selected social science concepts and theories to contemporary issues. 77


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3. Identify and explain the social or aesthetic values of different cultures. In addition, as a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of at least one of the following: 4. The origin and evolution of human institutions. 5. The allocation of human or natural resources within societies. 6. The impact of diverse philosophical, ethical or religious views. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2 and #3 At least one of the following: #4, #5, or #6 ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics *.............................. 3 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics *.............................. 3 GEOG 101 Introduction to Geography *.................................... 3 GEOG 200 Intro to Human Geography...................................... 3 HIST 151 US History I **........................................................ 3 HIST 152 US History II **....................................................... 3 HIST 256 World History * / **................................................ 3 POLS 100 American Government............................................. 3 POLS 210 State and Local Government.................................... 3 PSYC 101 General Psychology................................................. 3 SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology **................................... 3 SOC 150 Social Problems **.................................................. 3 SOC 240 Sociology of Rural America.................................... 3 SOC 285 The Information Society * / **................................ 3 * Global Issues Requirement (see Part II of Institutional Graduation Requirements) ** IGR Written Communications Requirement GOAL 4: Arts and Humanities 6 credits (in two disciplines or a sequence of foreign language courses) Students will understand the diversity and complexity of the human experience through study of the arts and humanities. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of values, beliefs, and ideas embodied in the human experience. 2. Identify and explain basic concepts of the selected disciplines within the arts and humanities. In addition, as a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will be able to do at least one of the following: 3. Identify and explain the contributions of other cultures from the perspective of the selected disciplines within the arts and humanities. 4. Demonstrate creative and aesthetic understanding. 5. Explain and interpret formal and stylistic elements of the literary or fine arts. 6. Demonstrate foundational competency in reading, writing, and speaking a non-English language. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2; and at least one of the following: #3, #4, #5, or #6 78


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ART 111 Drawing I................................................................. 3 ART 121 Design I.................................................................... 3 ART 123 Three-Dimensional Design...................................... 3 ARTH 100 Art Appreciation...................................................... 3 ARTH 211 History of World Art I*............................................ 3 ARTH 212 History of World Art II*.......................................... 3 ARTH 231 Survey of Art, Music, Theatre.................................. 3 ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature**..................................... 3 ENGL 211 World Literature I*.................................................. 3 ENGL 212 World Literature II*................................................. 3 ENGL 221 British Literature I................................................... 3 ENGL 222 British Literature II.................................................. 3 ENGL 241 American Literature I............................................... 3 ENGL 242 American Literature II............................................. 3 ENGL 268 Literature . ............................................................... 3 FREN 101 Introductory French I............................................... 4 FREN 102 Introductory French II.............................................. 4 HIST 121 Western Civilization I*............................................ 3 HIST 122 Western Civilization II*........................................... 3 HUM 254 World Civilizations*................................................ 3 LAKL 101 Introductory Lakota I............................................... 4 LAKL 102 Introductory Lakota II.............................................. 4 MUS 100 Music Appreciation*................................................ 3 PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy....................................... 3 PHIL 200 Introduction to Logic............................................... 3 SPAN 101 Introductory Spanish I*........................................... 4 SPAN 102 Introductory Spanish II*.......................................... 4 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre*.......................................... 3 THEA 131 Introduction to Acting.............................................. 3 THEA 200 Theatre History*...................................................... 3 NOTE: ART & ARTH are considered one discipline.

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GOAL 5: Mathematics 3 credits Students will understand and apply fundamental mathematical processes and reasoning. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Use mathematical symbols and mathematical structure to model and solve real world problems. 2. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills related to mathematical terms and concepts. 3. Demonstrate the correct use of quantifiable measurements of real world situations. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, and #3 79


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College Algebra....................................................... 3 Finite Math............................................................... 4 Trigonometry........................................................... 3 Survey of Calculus................................................... 4 Calculus I................................................................. 4 Calculus II................................................................ 4 Calculus III.............................................................. 4 Intro to Statistics...................................................... 3

GOAL 6: Natural Sciences 6 credits Students will understand the fundamental principles of the natural sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry to investigate the natural world. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Demonstrate the scientific method in a laboratory experience. 2. Gather and critically evaluate data using the scientific method. 3. Identify and explain the basic concepts, terminology and theories of the selected natural sciences. 4. Apply selected natural science concepts and theories to contemporary issues. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, #3 and #4 BIOL 101 Biology Survey I...................................................... 3 BIOL 103 Biology Survey II..................................................... 3 BIOL 151 General Biology I..................................................... 4 BIOL 165 General Zoology...................................................... 4 BIOL 201 General Botany........................................................ 4 CHEM 106 Chemistry Survey.................................................... 4 CHEM 108 Organic and Biochemistry....................................... 5 CHEM 112 General Chemistry I................................................. 4 CHEM 114 General Chemistry II............................................... 4 PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics I.......................................... 4 PHYS 113 Introduction to Physics II/Lab................................. 4 PHYS 211 University Physics I/Lab.......................................... 4 PHYS 213 University Physics II/Lab........................................ 4

GOAL 7: Information Literacy 0 credits Students will recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, organize, critically evaluate, and effectively use information from a variety of sources with intellectual integrity. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Determine the extent of information needed. 2. Access the needed information effectively and efficiently. 3. Evaluate information and its sources critically. 4. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. 5. Use information in an ethical and legal manner. Students will have met this Goal when they complete Goal 1 Written Communication and Goal 2 Oral Communication. 80


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Institutional Graduation Requirements / Global Issues Requirements / Major Area Writing Intensive Requirement Part I: Institutional Graduation Requirements

Institutional graduation requirements are intended to provide for students to develop additional skills in academic areas related to the institution’s mission. At DSU, the institutional graduation requirements emphasize skills in information systems and computer technology, written communication skills, and personal wellness.

Institutional Graduation Requirements (IGR)

11 Credits

GOAL 1: Information Systems & Computer Technology 6 credits Students will demonstrate competence in information systems and computer technology through software and programming classes. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Demonstrate competence in use of computer application software. 2. Demonstrate competence in programming concepts. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of computer technology. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, and #3 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 CSC 150 Computer Science I.................................................. 3 or CIS 130 Visual BASIC Programming

GOAL 2: Written Communications 3 credits Students will refine their understanding and practice of reading and writing as integral parts of researching, learning, discussing, and presenting academic materials. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Read extensively and respond critically in written discourse, (for example, complete significant outside of class reading with corresponding writing assignments). 2. Use writing to learn course content by practicing writing as an integral, on-going part of the course and applying writing conventions of appropriate style manuals (for example, MLA, APA, Chicago). Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcome: Required: #1 and #2 ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature......................................... 3 HIST 151 US History I............................................................. 3 HIST 152 US History II............................................................ 3 HIST 256 World History........................................................... 3 SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology........................................ 3 SOC 150 Social Problems....................................................... 3 SOC 285 The Information Society.......................................... 3 All courses listed above also meet the System General Education Requirements (SGR). Students may not use the same course to meet both an SGR requirement 81


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and a written communications requirement. GOAL 3: Personal Wellness and Fitness 2 credits Students will understand the holistic nature of wellness and the benefits derived from a physically active lifestyle. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Identify and explain the principles of wellness and the health-related components. 2. Apply these health related components to fitness/wellness labs. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcome: Required: #1 and #2 WEL 100 Wellness for Life...................................................... 1 WEL 100L Wellness for Life Lab............................................... 1

Part II: Global Issues Requirement

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Goal: Students will understand global issues and how they affect the human community. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of global issues. 2. Identify and analyze global issues including how multiple perspectives impact such issues. 3. Identify the benefit and cost implications of global issues. 4. Interpret global issues and data utilizing discipline specific analytical and/or philosophical tools. 5. Reference knowledge from international sources, including sources that may be fragmented, conflicting, and multidisciplinary. 6. Identify issues related to family and national origin as they relate to global issues. 7. Directly and constructively address cultural differences and similarities. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of global issues. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, and at least two of the following: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 or #8 ARTH 211 History of World Art I ARTH 212 History of World Art II ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics ENGL 211 World Literature I ENGL 212 World Literature II GEOG 101 Introduction to Geography HIST 121 Western Civilization I HIST 122 Western Civilization II HIST 256 World History HUM 254 World Civilizations MUS 100 Music Appreciation SOC 285 The Information Society SPAN 101 Introductory Spanish I 82


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SPAN 102 Introductory Spanish II THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre THEA 200 Theatre History All courses listed above also meet the System General Education Requirements (SGR). These courses may be used to meet both an SGR and the Global Issues Requirement. Students who want to use study abroad to meet this goal should contact the Registrar.

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Goal: Students will refine their understanding and practice of reading and writing as integral parts of researching, learning, discussing, and presenting academic materials. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Read extensively and respond critically in written disclosure, (for example, complete significant outside of class reading with corresponding writing assignment). 2. Use writing to learn course content by practicing writing as an integral, on-going part of the course and applying writing conventions of appropriate style manuals (for example, MLA, APA, Chicago). See Majors Table for required courses.

Majors Table

In addition to the Written Communications Requirement and the Global Issues Requirement, a Writing-Intensive requirement is included in the major degree program. Below identifies the major and the courses meeting these requirements. Majors Global Issues Requirement Accounting BADM 405 Biology Education * Biology for Info. Systems * Business Education BADM 405 Computer Education * Computer Game Design * Computer Info. Systems ECON 201 Computer and Network Security ECON 201 Computer Science * Digital Arts and Design * Elementary Education ENGL 211 ENGL 212 HIST 121 HIST 122 MUS 100 THEA 100

IGR Written Major Area Writing Communications Intensive Requirement Requirement ** BADM 350 ** ENGL/SEED 450 ** SCTC 303 ** BADM 344 ** CIS 332 ** CIS 332 ** CIS 332 ** ** ** ENGL 210 HIST 151 HIST 152

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Associate of Arts Degree

Graduation requirements for Associate of Arts degree are grouped into two categories, with identified goals and a list of courses that meet designated goals in each category:

System-wide General Education Requirements Institutional Graduation Requirements Electives Total

30 credits 11 credits 23 credits 64 credits

Since the graduation requirements for the Associate of Arts degree are the same as those for the baccalaureate degree, please refer to that section for a list of courses which meet these requirements or in the College of Arts and Sciences section.

Associate of Science Degrees

Graduation requirements for Associate of Science degrees are grouped into two categories, with identified goals and a list of courses that meet designated goals in each category:

System-wide General Education Requirements Institutional Graduation Requirements Total

18 credits 6 credits 24 credits

System-wide General Education Requirements

The system-wide general education curriculum of the university is intended to provide opportunities for the student to develop the breadth and depth of understanding and appreciation which characterizes the educated and responsible adult. Courses which deal with language and symbolic thought, literature and aesthetic values, natural sciences and the social sciences are an integral dimension of one’s personal, community, and professional life. All degree programs of the university include system-wide general education requirements. Students should check major-field requirements before selecting courses to meet the system-wide general education requirements. A course that counts toward a general education requirement at one campus will count towards the same general education requirement at other campuses regardless of whether the campus offers the course.

Goals of System-wide General Education Requirements

Students will: 1. Write effectively and responsibly and understand and interpret the written expression of others. 2. Communicate effectively and responsibly through listening and speaking. 3. Understand the organization, potential, and diversity of the human community through study of the social sciences. 4. Understand the diversity and complexity of human experience through the study of arts and humanities. 5. Understand and apply fundamental mathematical processes and reasoning. 6. Understand the fundamental principles of the natural sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry to investigate the natural world. 85


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GOAL 1: Written Communication 3 credits Students will write effectively and responsibly and understand and interpret the written expression of others. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Write using standard American English, including correct punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure. 2. Write logically. 3. Write persuasively, with a variety of rhetorical strategies (e.g., expository, argumentative, descriptive). 4. Incorporate formal research and documentation into their writing, including research obtained through modern, technology-based tools. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning objective outcomes: Required: #1, #2, #3, and #4 ENGL 101 Composition I............................................................ 3 NOTE: Students enrollment in the initial English course is determined by the Board of Regents placement policy (2:7:6).

GOAL 2: Oral Communication 3 credits Students will communicate effectively and responsibly through listening and speaking. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Prepare and deliver speeches for a variety of audiences and settings. 2. Demonstrate speaking competencies including choice and use of topic, supporting materials, organizational pattern, language usage, presentational aids, and delivery. 3. Demonstrate listening competencies by summarizing, analyzing, and paraphrasing ideas, perspectives and emotional content. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, and #3 SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech.......................................... 3 SPCM 215 Public Speaking....................................................... 3 SPCM 222 Argumentation & Debate......................................... 3

GOAL 3: Social Sciences 3 credits Students will understand the organization, potential, and diversity of the human community through study of the social studies. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of at least one of the following: 1. Identify and explain basic concepts, terminology and theories of the selected social science disciplines from different spatial, temporal, cultural and/or instructional contexts. 2. Apply selected social science concepts and theories to contemporary issues. 3. Identify and explain the social or aesthetic values of different cultures. 86


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In addition, as a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of at least one of the following: 4. The origin and evolution of human institutions. 5. The allocation of human or natural resources within societies. 6. The impact of diverse philosophical, ethical or religious views. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2 and #3 and at least one of the following: #4, #5, or #6 ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics ................................ 3 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics................................. 3 GEOG 101 Introduction to Geography . .................................... 3 GEOG 200 Introduction to Human Geography.......................... 3 HIST 151 US History I ............................................................ 3 HIST 152 US History II............................................................ 3 HIST 256 World History ......................................................... 3 POLS 100 American Government............................................. 3 POLS 210 State and Local Government.................................... 3 PSYC 101 General Psychology................................................. 3 SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology ....................................... 3 SOC 150 Social Problems ...................................................... 3 SOC 240 Sociology of Rural America.................................... 3 SOC 285 The Information Society ......................................... 3

through study of the arts and humanities.

Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of values, beliefs, and ideas embodied in the human experience. 2. Identify and explain basic concepts of the selected disciplines within the arts and humanities. In addition, as a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will be able to do at least one of the following: 3. Identify and explain the contributions of other cultures from the perspective of the selected disciplines within the arts and humanities. 4. Demonstrate creative and aesthetic understanding. 5. Explain and interpret formal and stylistic elements of the literary or fine arts. 6. Demonstrate foundational competency in reading, writing, and speaking a non-English language. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, and at least one of the following: #3, #4, #5, or #6 ART 111 Drawing I................................................................. 3 ART 121 Design I.................................................................... 3 ART 123 Three-Dimensional Design...................................... 3 ARTH 100 Art Appreciation...................................................... 3 ARTH 211 History of World Art I.............................................. 3

GOAL 4: Arts and Humanities 3 credits Students will understand the diversity and complexity of the human experience

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ARTH 212 History of World Art II............................................ 3 ARTH 231 Survey of Art, Music, Theatre.................................. 3 ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature......................................... 3 ENGL 211 World Literature I.................................................... 3 ENGL 212 World Literature II................................................... 3 ENGL 221 British Literature I................................................... 3 ENGL 222 British Literature II.................................................. 3 ENGL 241 American Literature I............................................... 3 ENGL 242 American Literature II............................................. 3 ENGL 268 Literature . ............................................................... 3 FREN 101 Introductory French I............................................... 3 FREN 102 Introductory to French II.......................................... 3 HIST 121 Western Civilization I.............................................. 3 HIST 122 Western Civilization II............................................. 3 HUM 254 World Civilizations.................................................. 3 LAKL 101 Introductory Lakota I............................................... 3 LAKL 102 Introductory Lakota II.............................................. 3 MUS 100 Music Appreciation.................................................. 3 PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy....................................... 3 PHIL 200 Introduction to Logic............................................... 3 SPAN 101 Introductory Spanish I............................................. 4 SPAN 102 Introductory Spanish II............................................ 4 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre............................................ 3 THEA 131 Introduction to Acting.............................................. 3 THEA 200 Theatre History........................................................ 3 GOAL 5: Mathematics 3 credits Students will understand and apply fundamental mathematical processes and reasoning. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Use mathematical symbols and mathematical structure to model and solve real world problems. 2. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills related to mathematical terms and concepts. 3. Demonstrate the correct use of quantifiable measurements of real world situations. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, and #3 MATH 102 College Algebra....................................................... 3 MATH 104 Finite Mathematics.................................................. 4 MATH 120 Trigonometry........................................................... 3 MATH 121 Survey of Calculus................................................... 4 MATH 123 Calculus I................................................................. 4 MATH 125 Calculus II................................................................ 4 MATH 225 Calculus III.............................................................. 4 MATH 281 Intro to Statistics...................................................... 3 NOTE: Student enrollment in the initial Math course is determined by the Board of Regents placement policy (2:7:6) 88


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GOAL 6: Natural Sciences 3 credits Students will understand the fundamental principles of the natural sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry to investigate the natural world. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Demonstrate the scientific method in a laboratory experience. 2. Gather and critically evaluate data using the scientific method. 3. Identify and explain the basic concepts, terminology and theories of the selected natural sciences. 4. Apply selected natural science concepts and theories to contemporary issues. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, #3 and #4 BIOL 101 Biology Survey I...................................................... 3 BIOL 103 Biology Survey II..................................................... 3 BIOL 151 General Biology I..................................................... 4 BIOL 165 General Zoology...................................................... 4 BIOL 201 General Botany........................................................ 4 CHEM 106 Chemistry Survey.................................................... 4 CHEM 108 Organic and Biochemistry....................................... 5 CHEM 112 General Chemistry I................................................. 4 CHEM 114 General Chemistry II............................................... 4 PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics I.......................................... 4 PHYS 113 Introduction to Physics II/Lab................................. 4 PHYS 211 University Physics I/Lab.......................................... 4 PHYS 213 University Physics II/Lab........................................ 4 GOAL 7: Information Literacy 0 credits Students will recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, organize, critically evaluate, and effectively use information from a variety of sources with intellectual integrity. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Determine the extent of information needed. 2. Access the needed information effectively and efficiently. 3. Evaluate information and its sources critically. 4. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. 5. Use information in an ethical and legal manner. Students will have met this Goal when they complete Goal 1 Written Communication and Goal 2 Oral Communication.

Institutional Graduation Requirements

6 Credits

GOAL 1: Information Systems & Computer Technology 6 credits Students will demonstrate competence in information systems and computer technology through software and programming classes. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will:

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1. Demonstrate competence in use of computer application software; 2. Demonstrate competence in programming concepts; 3. Demonstrate knowledge of computer technology. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, and #3 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 CSC 150 Computer Science I.................................................. 3 or CIS 130 Visual BASIC Programming

Pre-Professional Advisement Programs

Undergraduate programs at Dakota State University serve as an excellent background for individuals interested in further study in a wide range of areas. Because they have a strong academic preparation in specific discipline areas along with highly developed computer skills, DSU students with good grades have an excellent chance of being accepted into most professional schools. For more specific information and academic advising in preparation for admission to these pre-professional areas, please consult the dean of the college indicated. College of Arts and Sciences: chiropractic medical technology physician’s assistant

dentistry mortuary science physical therapy

medicine optometry occupational therapy

College of Business and Information Systems: law Library Science - A master’s degree in library science is necessary for librarian positions in most public, academic, and special libraries, and in some K-12 libraries. A baccalaureate degree is required to enter a graduate library science program. Background preparation varies and is dependent on the career goal of the individual. For more information, please contact the Director of the Karl Mundt Library.

University Honors Program

Students successfully completing the requirements of the University Honors Program will be designated “Honors Graduates”. This designation will appear on the student’s transcripts, diplomas, and the commencement program. See Center of Excellence under Interdisciplinary Studies.

Air Force ROTC

Qualified DSU students may participate in the Air Force ROTC program offered on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings. They will be granted appropriate academic credit applicable toward graduation from DSU for the successful completion of courses offered by the Department of Aerospace Studies at SDSU. Qualified DSU students can compete for Air Force ROTC scholarships and financial assistance. For additional information, students should contact the DSU Registrar or the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Center of Excellence and Center of Excellence Honors Programs

The primary goal of the Center of Excellence in Computer Information Systems is to prepare graduates who can take the lead in the development and application of information technology tools in business, industry, government, and education. The Center of Excellence Honors Program provides an opportunity for students who demonstrate superior academic performance, exhibit leadership potential and have a desire to participate in CEX/Honors events to become members of the Center. Students from any program of study may be admitted if they meet the admission standards. Applications for membership will be accepted from all undergraduate students who have completed less than 60 hours of total coursework.

Admission requirements

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ACT score of 24 or above; or Cumulative university GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Continued membership

To maintain their membership, students must: • Maintain cumulative university GPA of 3.0 or higher, • Actively participate in Center activities, and • Maintain full-time academic enrollment.

Center of Excellence scholarship eligibility requirements may be more stringent than those listed above.

Program Requirements

Center of Excellence Honors Student: To graduate from the honors program, students must complete 18 credit hours that meet these academic requirements: • At least 12 credit hours of coursework from the list of approved Center of Excellence courses (These courses have a strong technology component.) • No more than 6 credit hours of coursework from the list of approved honors courses. (These courses are identified with the HON prefix or are honors-infused courses and typically don’t include a strong technology component.) • 12 credit hours at the 100-level or higher. • 6 credit hours at the 400-level and must include a capstone experience Center of Excellence Students: To graduate from the Center of Excellence, students must complete 18 credit hours from the approved list of Center of Excellence courses, which excludes courses with the HON prefix. The CEX minor must include 6 credit hours at the 400-level, with some of the 400-level credits earned in a campstone experience course (either from the approved list or from the student’s program of study).

Graduation Requirements

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Complete graduation requirements for a baccalaureate degree at DSU; Complete program requirements listed above; Graduate with cumulative university GPA of 3.2 or higher; and Complete the formal graduation application with the Center of Excellence Director, noting how the program requirements have been met.


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Center of Excellence Honors Program Courses

Two different types of courses meet the course requirements for graduating from the Center of Excellence Honors Program: Center of Excellence Courses: Each college dean may nominate courses offered by his/her college for this designation. In order to be placed on the approved list, a course must include: • A technology component, • A theory component, and • An application component. Faculty who wish to teach Center seminars or other special courses not on the approved course list must submit a syllabus for the course to the Center of Excellence Honors Committee for approval. Honors Courses: Courses with an HON prefix also meet Center requirements. Faculty who wish to teach HON seminars must submit a syllabus for the course to the Center of Excellence Honors Committee for approval. Besides the HON courses already offered by the institution, students have the opportunity to infuse an honors component into regular course content. Students wishing to enroll in an honors-infused course should consult with the instructor to develop the honors content. Faculty who wish to teach courses that infuse honors content should submit a detailed description of the honors content to the Center of Excellence Honors Program Committee prior to the course being taught. Whenever possible, this content should be developed prior to the end of the semester preceding the semester the course would be offered. An honors-infused course meets at the same time as the regularly scheduled course.

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Center of Excellence and Honors Approved Courses Course ARTD 431 ARTD 432 ARTD 436 BADM 321 BADM 378 BADM 476 BADM 494 BIOL 301 BIOL 311 BIOL 371 BIOL 450 BIOL 498 CEX 491 CEX 494 CEX 498 CHEM 328 CHEM 332 CHEM 452 CIS 251 CIS 275 CIS 325 CIS 332 CIS 340 CIS 350 CIS 375 CIS 383 CIS 384 CIS 385 CIS 414 CIS 424 CIS 427 CIS 484 CIS 487 CIS 488 CIS 492 CIS 494 CSC 260 CSC 300 CSC 410 CSC 466 CSC 470 CSC 494 CSC 498 EDFN 338 EDFN 365 EDFN 465 ELED 488 ENGL 401 ENGL 408 94

Title Computer Graphic Effects I Computer Graphic Effects II Digital Photography II Business Statistics II Marketing for E-Commerce Marketing Research Internship Plant Systematics Principles of Ecology Genetics Aquatic Biology Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Independent Study Internship Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Organic Chemistry II Analytical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Business Applications Programming Web Application Programming I Management Information Systems Structured Analysis & Design Advanced Java Programming Computer Hdw, Data Comm & Networking Web Application Programming II Networking I Decision Support Systems Networking II Computer Security Fundamentals Internet and Electronic Commerce Information Systems Planning & Mgmt Database Management Systems Database Programming Advanced Database Issues Topics: Peoplesoft Internship Object Oriented Design Data Structures Parallel Computing Language Processing Software Engineering Internship Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Foundations of American Education Computer-based Technology & Learning Multimedia & Web Dev. in Education K-8 Student Teaching Advanced Writing Advanced Computer Documentation


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Course ENGL 466 ENGL 467 HON/E N G L 1 0 1 HON/CSC 105 HON 111 HON 112 HON 114 HON 116 HON/CIS 130 HON/CSC 150 HON 155 HON/ENGL 201 HON 231 HON/CSC 250 HON/CIS 251 HON/SOC 285 HON 291 HON 363 HON 390 HON 491 HON 498 MATH 361 MATH 418 MCOM 360 MCOM 389 MCOM 409 PHSI 343 PHSI 345 PHSI 411 PHSI 421 SCTC 303 SCTC 403 SEED 488 SPED 488

About DSU

Title Text Markup & Processing Computer Text Analysis Composition I Introduction to Computers Composition & Intro to Computers Introduction to Music & Intro to Computers Principles of Programming & College Algebra Composition, Oral Comm & Computers Visual Basic Programming Computer Science I Biological Principles Composition II Literature and Aesthetics Computer Science II Business Applications Programming The Information Society Independent Study Dramatic Literature & Theatre Honors Seminar Independent Study Honors Thesis Modern Geometry Mathematical Modeling Technical Publishing Portfolio & Professional Development Information Architecture Introductory Thermodynamics Kinetics and Equilibrium Introductory Statistical Mechanics Adv. Computational Methods in Physical Science Computer Applications in the Natural Sciences Adv. Computer Applications in the Natural Sciences 7-12 Student Teaching Student Teaching in Special Education

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College of Arts and Sciences

Biology Education (BSE) Biology for Information Systems (BS) Computer Game Design (BS) Digital Arts and Design (BS) English Education (BSE) English for Information Systems (BS) General Studies (AA) Mathematics Education (BSE) Mathematics for Information Systems (BS) Physical Science (BS) Respiratory Care (AS) Respiratory Care (BS) Scientific Forensic Technology (BS) Minors: Mathematics, Business Art

Biology Chemistry Computer Graphic Design Digital Photography English French History Mathematics, Applied

Mathematics, Elementary Education Multimedia/Web Design Music Physics Professional and Technical Communication Sociology Spanish Speech Communication/Theatre

Certificates: Information Systems Management Digital Photography

Multimedia Multimedia Design and Production Website Design and Development

Pre-Professional Studies for:

chiropractic medicine dentistry optometry physical therapy medicine

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Faculty

Kari Forbes-Boyte, Professor and Dean Dale Droge, Professor and Academic Coordinator Bruce Feistner, Associate Professor and Director of Respiratory Care Program Professors: Richard Avery, Richard Bleil, Susan Conover, Donna Hazelwood, John Laflin, Scott Mackenzie, Nancy Moose, Jeffrey Palmer Associate Professors: Kristel Bakker, Glenn Berman, Justin Blessinger, Robert Jackson, Thomas Jones, Kurt Kemper, Alan Montgomery, Maureen Murphy, John Nelson, Mary Reinesch, Joseph Staudenbaur, Daniel Weinstein Assistant Professors: Bradley Hesser, Viki Johnson, Daniel Mortenson, Linn Nelson, Jill Olson, Lynn Ryan, Andrew Shiers, Barbara Szczerbinska Instructors: Lois Campbell, Anne Dickhaut, Pam Ellis, Barbara Hegg, Dennis Hegg, Rich Hennies, John Hollingsworth, Deana Hueners, Kim Jones, Kelly MacLeod, D. Scott Richardson, Valorie Stalcup

Mission

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a variety of programs and courses leading to many successful careers. Computer technology is integrated throughout all majors. The College offers the vast majority of the general education courses that serve as background for all degrees. Faculty in the arts, English, and social sciences are principally located in Beadle Hall. Math and science faculty are located in the C. Ruth Habeger Science Center. The clinical faculty in Respiratory Care are located at McKennan and Sioux Valley Hospitals in Sioux Falls and Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City. The disciplines within the College of Arts and Sciences are Academic Skills, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Game Design, Computer Graphics, Digital Arts & Design, English, Geography, History, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Physical Science, Respiratory Care, Scientific Forensic Technology, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, Theatre, and Web Design. In addition to degree programs, the College of Arts and Sciences offers majors, minors, and courses which qualify students to apply for admission to professional schools and programs such as chiropractic medicine, dentistry, library science, medicine, mortuary science, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physicians assistant, and occupational therapy. The courses and majors required to apply successfully to enter these and related professional programs are specific and varied, therefore, students wishing to enter such programs should consult with their College advisor at an early date in order to design the most helpful program of study.

Center of Excellence Honors Program

The Dakota State University Center of Excellence Honors Program targets high achieving students, and successful completion of the program requirements by the student will result in the student being designated “Center of Excellence Honors Graduate.” This designation will appear on the student’s transcripts, diplomas, and the commencement program. The full program and be found in the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog.

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Bachelor of Science in Education in Biology

Students majoring in this program follow the guidelines of the National Science Teachers Association take a biology core and supporting science, computer and mathematics courses. Students majoring in this program will be prepared to teach Biology and a selected minor at the secondary level.

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* Majors must take PSYC 101, BIOL 151, BIOL 165, and MATH 102 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirement. NOTE: Students should complete professional education coursework concurrently with general education and content major coursework.

BIOL 145 Intro to Science Inquiry........................................... 1 BIOL 201 General Botany........................................................ 4 BIOL 311 Principles of Ecology............................................... 4 BIOL 323 Human Anatomy & Physiology............................... 4 BIOL 371 Genetics................................................................... 4 BIOL 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship...................... 2 Select 6 credits from the following:........................................................ 6 BIOL 301 Plant Systematics..............................................4 BIOL 325 Physiology.........................................................4 BIOL 331 Microbiology....................................................4 BIOL 343 Cell and Molecular Biology..............................4 BIOL 363 Ornithology.......................................................3 BIOL 450 Aquatic Biology................................................4 BIOL 492 Topics.............................................................1-4 * * May be repeated several times provided student does not enroll in the same topics courses. One credit Biology topics offering designed to supplement regular course offerings. Multiple sessions may not be combined to substitute for a required or elective three-or-four credit Biology course.

Chemistry Component CHEM 112 CHEM 114

Physics Component PHYS 111

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General Chemistry I................................................. 4 General Chemistry II............................................... 4

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Introduction to Physics I.......................................... 4

Computer Technology Component

CIS 350

SCTC 303

Minor Requirement

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Computer Hardware, Data Communications and Networking........................................................ 3 Computer Applications in Natural Science.............. 3

12-13

Students choosing a minor in chemistry or computer education can complete those minors with an additional 12-13 credits because of the core courses required above. Students choosing a minor in another subject area may need to complete an additional 15-18 credits to meet the requirements for the selected minor.

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Students must complete 30 hours of system-wide general education courses in their first 64 credit hours. All Professional Education Courses must be completed with a “C” or better. (1) No grade less than a “C” and must be completed prior to admission to Teacher Education (2) Requires field experience.

Pre-Professional Block

EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education 1, 2 .................. 2 EPSY 302 Educational Psychology 1, 2 .................................... 3 INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies.................................... 3 SPED 100 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities 1, 2 . .............. 2 * *Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take SPED 100 for 3 credits. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for the remaining courses. See Requirements for Admission in the College of Education section.

Early Professional Block EDFN 475 EPSY 330 SEED 450

Human Relations...................................................... 3 Human Growth and Development 2 ........................ 3 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 2 ........ 3

Advanced Professional Block

SEED 302

Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Science Major 2 . ....................... 2

Student Teaching Semester

Admission to Student Teaching is required for enrollment in SEED 488. See Approval for Student Teaching in College of Education section. SEED 401 and SEED 471 are taught in a compressed format during the first four weeks of the semester and are usually taken in the same semester as student teaching. SEED 401 Methods of Education Technology ........................ 1 SEED 471 K-12 Secondary Education Classroom Management (Recommended) . ........... 1 SEED 488 7-12 Student Teaching........................................... 10 Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take HLTH 201 ATOD Prevention Education................................... 2

Minor/Endorsement Programs (Minors leading to South Dakota certification)

See Education Endorsement Programs in College of Education section for a list of all available minor/endorsement programs for K-12 and Secondary Education majors.

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Bachelor of Science in Biology for Information Systems

Students majoring in this program will be prepared to become employees for the science-based industries, medical fields, and agencies that use modern technology. This program provides an excellent background in computer science/information systems technology as well as a solid foundation in biology, supporting sciences, and mathematics. The graduates of this program will be capable of problem solving and developing marketing strategies for products of research and service in the science-based information industries, such as the biotechnology industry where a background in science and technology, is increasingly necessary. This program also provides an excellent foundation for persons wishing to pursue a specialized professional career such as medicine, dentistry, etc. or to obtain advanced education in the health fields or biological science.

System-wide General Education Requirement* Institutional Graduation Requirement**

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* Majors must take MATH 123, BIOL 151, BIOL 165 and ART 121 as part of the system-wide general education requirements. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirement.

BIOL 145 Intro to Science Inquiry........................................... 1 BIOL 201 General Botany........................................................ 4 BIOL 311 Principles of Ecology............................................... 4 BIOL 323 Human Anatomy & Physiology............................... 4 BIOL 331 Microbiology........................................................... 4 BIOL 343 Cell and Molecular Biology..................................... 4 BIOL 371 Genetics................................................................... 4 BIOL 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship...................... 2 Select 10 credits from the following:.................................................... 10 BIOL 301 Plant Systematics..............................................4 BIOL 325 Physiology........................................................4 BIOL 363 Ornithology.......................................................3 BIOL 450 Aquatic Biology................................................4 BIOL 492 Topics...........................................................1-4* * May be repeated several times provided student does not enroll in the same topics course. One credit Biology topics offering are designed to supplement regular course offerings. Multiple sessions may not be combined to substitute for a required or elective three-or-four credit Biology course.

Math and Science Core Support Courses CHEM 112 CHEM 114 MATH 281 PHYS 111

General Chemistry I................................................. 4 General Chemistry II............................................... 4 Introduction to Statistics.......................................... 3 Introduction to Physics I.......................................... 4

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ARTD 282

CIS 251 CIS 350 CSC 206 SCTC 303

2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 or Business Application Programming

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Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.............................................................. 3 Advanced Computer Applications........................... 2 Computer Applications Natural Sciences................ 3

Choose one specialization Business and Science

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Health and Technology

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ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 BADM 370 Marketing................................................................. 3 Select one of the following:..................................................................... 3 BADM 310 Business Finance...............................................3 BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business........................ 3 BADM 360 Organization & Management............................ 3 BADM 425 Production & Oper Management...................... 3 BADM 435 Mgmt of Technology & Innovation.................. 3 CIS 325 Management Information Systems................... 3 ENGL 305 Professional Technical & Grant Writing.................................................... 3 Select 8 credits from the following:........................................................ 8 CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I..........................................4 CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry........................................4 CHEM 460 Biochemistry.....................................................3 CHEM 492 Topics................................................................ 4 MATH 125 Calculus II......................................................... 4 MATH 201 Intro to Discrete Mathematics........................... 3 MATH 418 Mathematical Modeling.................................... 3 PHYS 113 Introduction to Physics II.................................. 4

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Select 20 credits from the following:*.................................................. 20 ARTD 285 2-Dimensional Design on Computer II.............3 ARTD 336 Digital Photography I........................................ 3 ARTD 382 3-Dimensional Design on Computers I............ 3 CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I.......................................... 4 CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry........................................ 4 CHEM 460 Biochemistry..................................................... 3 CHEM 492 Topics . ............................................................. 4 ENGL 305 Prof. Technical and Grant Writing.................... 3 ENGL 379 Technical Communication................................ 3 EXS/PE 350 Exercise Physiology.......................................... 3 EXS/PE 353 Kinesiology....................................................... 3 HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology..............................2 HLTH 320 Community Health............................................ 3


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HLTH 422 Nutrition............................................................3 MATH 125 Calculus II.........................................................4 MATH 201 Intro to Discrete Mathematics...........................3 MATH 418 Mathematical Modeling....................................3 PHYS 113 Introduction to Physics II..................................4 * Students planning to pursue a career in medicine or other health professions are encouraged to take CHEM 326, CHEM 460, CHEM 492, MATH 125 or MATH 201 and PHYS 113.

Electives**

**Three of these credits will have been met upon completion of MATH 123, BIOL 151 and BIOL 165 as part of the system general education requirements.

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design

This degree provides students with the fundamental skills needed to work in video game design, development and production or in similar areas such as interactive or simulation based software and digital media. The program is interdisciplinary and requires substantial teamwork from students while they take courses in digital arts, software design and development. Courses range from music, writing and digital arts, software design, calculus and physics. Electives enable students to pursue an in depth study in focused topics of their choice, such as software design or technical art. Video games are a major industry ($46.1 billion in 2006) with a projected annual growth rate of 9.1% through 2011. There is corresponding growth in demand for employees with software design, development, and technical artistic skills and the ability to work as part of interdisciplinary teams. Job titles and duties vary by genre and company organization, and jobs change rapidly as new technology emerges. All students earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design degree must complete the following courses:

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*Majors must take ART 121, MATH 123, PHYS 111/113 or PHYS 211/213 as part of the system-wide general education requirements. ** Majors must take CSC 150 as part of the institutional graduation requirement. ARTD 282 ARTD 285 ARTD 382 ARTD 385 ARTD 431 CIS 275 CIS 332 CIS 375 CSC 250 CSC 260 CSC 300 DAD 375 GAME 111

2-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 2-D Design on Computers II.................................... 3 3-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 3-D Design on Computers II.................................... 3 Computer Graphic Effects I..................................... 3 Web Application Programming I............................. 3 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 Web Application Programming II............................ 3 Computer Science II................................................ 3 Object Oriented Design........................................... 3 Data Structures......................................................... 3 Storyboarding........................................................... 3 Introduction to Game Design................................... 3

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GAME 222 GAME 333 GAME 334 GAME 444 GAME 445 MATH 282 MCOM 353

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Computer Game Analysis and Development........... 3 Project and Process I................................................ 3 Project and Process II.............................................. 3 Project Development I............................................. 3 Project Development II............................................ 3 Mathematics of Games............................................ 3 Web Based Interactivity........................................... 3

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Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design

A BS in Digital Arts and Design prepares graduates for careers as graphic designers, multi-media artists and animators, performers, set/exhibit designers, web designers, and videographers. Students acquire technical skills, training and experiences preparing them to move into the rapidly expanding sectors of New Media Arts and Design, including animation/motion graphics, digital storytelling, web design, audio production and computer graphics. The program also emphasizes the “soft skills� so desired by New Media Arts and Design, including creativity, team building, critical thinking and problem solving, and an understanding of symbolic communication.

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Choose one of the following specializations Audio Production Specialization

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*Majors must take ART 121 and SOC 285 as part of the system-wide general education requirements. Students who choose the Production Animation specialization must also include THEA 131. ** All specializations require CSC 150 except Digital Storytelling where students may choose either CSC 150 or CIS 130. ART 122 ART 123 ARTD 282 DAD 110 DAD 215 DAD 222 DAD 494 DAD 498 SPCM 225 ENGL 480

Design II - Color...................................................... 3 3-D Design............................................................... 3 2-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 Introduction to Digital Arts & Design..................... 3 Team Building/Creative Problem Solving............... 3 Audio Production I................................................... 3 Internship................................................................. 1 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship...................... 2 Symbolic & Strategic Communication.................... 3 Contemporary Rhetoric............................................ 3

Students in this specialization must take ART 121, SOC 285 and CSC 150 as part of the general education requirements. BADM 360 Organization Mgmt.................................................. 3 CSC 250 Computer Science II................................................ 3 DAD 322 Audio Production II................................................. 3 DAD 323 Live Sound Reinforcement...................................... 2 DAD 350 Recording Sessions.................................................. 2 DAD 422 Audio Production III................................................ 3 DAD 423 Midi Techniques....................................................... 3 DAD 424 Audio for Video Post Production............................. 3 MCOM 353 Web-based Interactivity........................................... 3 MUS 108 Basic Musicianship for Audio/Music Industry........ 3 MUS 204 Intro to American Pop Music................................... 3 MUS 292 Topics....................................................................... 3 SPCM 250 Storytelling............................................................... 3 or THEA 241 Stagecraft

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Electives

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Computer Graphic Specialization

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Electives

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Digital Storytelling Specialization

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(Students are strongly encouraged to take MUAP 110 or MUAP 115 and MUEN 100 or MUEN 122 for electives)

Students in this specialization must take ART 121, SOC 285 and CSC 150 as part of the general education requirements. ART 111 Drawing I................................................................. 3 ART 231 Painting I.................................................................. 3 ARTD 245 History of Graphics.................................................. 3 ARTD 285 2-D Design on Computers II.................................... 3 ARTD 306 Adv. Graphics Applications..................................... 3 ARTD 336 Digital Photography I............................................... 3 ARTD 356 Digital Painting........................................................ 3 ARTD 382 3-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 ARTD 385 3-D Design on Computers II.................................... 3 ARTD 431 Computer Graphic Effects I..................................... 3 ARTD 432 Computer Graphic Effects II.................................... 3 ARTD 436 Digital Photography II............................................. 3 ARTD 460 Digital Editing.......................................................... 3 BADM 370 Marketing................................................................. 3 MCOM 362 Digital Typography.................................................. 3 MCOM 389 Portfolio and Prof. Development............................. 2

Students in this specialization must take ART 121, SOC 285, as part of the general education requirements. ARTD 460 Digital Editing.......................................................... 3 DAD 330 Digital Storytelling.................................................. 3 DAD 335 Contexts for Digital Storytelling.............................. 3 DAD 375 Storyboarding........................................................... 3 DAD 430 Digital Video Production......................................... 3 ENGL 405 Media Studies.......................................................... 3 ENGL 383 Creative Writing I.................................................... 3 SPCM 250 Storytelling............................................................... 3 SPCM 340 Oral Interpretation & Literature............................... 3 THEA 201 Film Appreciation.................................................... 3 THEA 131 Introduction to Acting.............................................. 3 THEA 241 Stagecraft................................................................. 3 THEA 351 Directing.................................................................. 3

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Production Animation Specialization

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Electives

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Web Design and Production Specialization

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Electives

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Students in this specialization must take ART 121, CSC 150, SOC 285, THEA 131 as part of the general education requirements. ART 111 Drawing I................................................................. 3 ART 213 Figure Drawing........................................................ 3 ART 231 Painting I.................................................................. 3 ARTD 185 Introduction to Animation........................................ 3 ARTD 356 Digital Painting........................................................ 3 ARTD 382 3-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 ARTD 385 3-D Design on Computers II.................................... 3 ARTD 388 Environmental Design............................................. 3 ARTD 431 Computer Graphic Effects I..................................... 3 ARTD 432 Computer Graphic Effects II.................................... 3 ARTD 440 Adv. 3-D Design...................................................... 3 ARTD 441 3-D Character Animation......................................... 3 ARTD 460 Digital Editing.......................................................... 3 DAD 375 Storyboarding........................................................... 3 MCOM 353 Web-Based Interactivity........................................... 3

Students in this specialization must take ART 121, SOC 285, CSC 150 as part of the general education requirements. BADM 370 Marketing................................................................. 3 CIS 275 Web Applications Programming I............................ 3 CIS 328 Operating Environments.......................................... 3 CIS 332 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 CIS 350 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networks.............................................................. 3 CSC 206 Adv. Computer Applications: Access...................... 1 CSC 250 Computer Science II................................................ 3 ENGL 208 Documentation & Presentation................................ 3 ENGL 408 Adv. Computer Documentation............................... 3 MCOM 348 Writing for Networking Environments.................... 3 MCOM 351 Web Publishing I...................................................... 3 MCOM 352 Web Publishing II.................................................... 3 MCOM 353 Web-Based Interactivity........................................... 3 MCOM 358 Principles of Usability Testing................................. 3 MCOM 368 Editing for Structured Environment........................ 3 MCOM 389 Portfolio and Prof. Development............................. 2 MCOM 409 Information Architecture.......................................... 3

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Bachelor of Science in Education in English

The English Major for Bachelor of Science in Education is designed to prepare graduates to teach composition, literature, and speech in secondary schools. In addition to gaining skills and knowledge of composition and literary study, students learn computer applications for text processing and language analysis. All DSU teacher education graduates complete a K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement program.

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ARTD 282 CIS 350

2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.......................................................... 3 Documentation and Presentation............................. 3 Literature for Young Adults..................................... 3 Applied Grammar.................................................... 3 Applied Literary Criticism....................................... 3 Media Studies.......................................................... 3 Contemporary Rhetoric............................................ 3 Intro to Linguistics................................................... 3 Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing...................... 3 Web Publishing I...................................................... 3 Public Speaking....................................................... 3

ENGL 208 ENGL 245 ENGL 310 ENGL 384 ENGL 405 ENGL 480 LING 403 MCOM 161 MCOM 351 SPCM 215 or SPCM 340 Oral Interpretation of Literature Take 6 credits from the following courses:............................................. 6 * ENGL 211 World Literature I.............................................3 ENGL 212 World Literature II............................................3 ENGL 221 British Literature I............................................ 3 ENGL 222 British Literature II........................................... 3 ENGL 241 American Literature I........................................ 3 ENGL 242 American Literature II...................................... 3 Take 9 credits from the following:.......................................................... 9 ENGL 333 Period Study...................................................... 3 ** ENGL 343 Selected Authors............................................... 3 ** ENGL 363 Literary Genres................................................. 3 **

Electives

*Students select among alternative courses in order to provide study of a representative body of world literature to include British, American, young adult, and contemporary, and study analyzing literature from a broad historical prospective, a variety of genres, and a variety of authors by gender and ethnicity. ** Since content varies, courses may be repeated.

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Students must complete 30 hours of system-wide general education courses in their first 64 credit hours. All Professional Education Courses must be completed with a “C” or better. (1) No grade less than a “C” and must be completed prior to admission to Teacher Education. (2) Requires field experience.

Pre-Professional Block

EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education 1, 2 . ................. 2 EPSY 302 Educational Psychology 1, 2 .................................... 3 INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies.................................... 3 SPED 100 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities 1, 2 . .............. 2 Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for the remaining courses. See Requirements for Admission in the College of Education section. *Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take SPED 100 for 3 credits.

Early Professional Block EPSY 330 EDFN 475 SEED 450

Human Growth and Development 2 ........................ 3 Human Relations...................................................... 3 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 2 . ...... 3

Advanced Professional Block

SEED 302

Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: English Major . ........................ 2

Student Teaching Semester

Admission to Student Teaching is required for enrollment in SEED 488. See Approval for Student Teaching in College of Education section. SEED 401 and SEED 471 are taught in a compressed format during the first four weeks of the semester and are usually taken in the same semester as student teaching. SEED 401 Methods of Education Technology ........................ 1 SEED 471 K-12 Secondary Education Classroom Management (Recommended) . ........... 1 SEED 488 7-12 Student Teaching........................................... 10 Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take HLTH 201 ATOD Prevention Education................................... 2

Minor/Endorsement Programs (Minors leading to South Dakota certification)

See Education Endorsement Programs in College of Education section for a list of all available minor/endorsement programs for K-12 and Secondary Education majors.

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Bachelor of Science in English for Information Systems

The Bachelor of Science in English for Information Systems is designed to prepare students to write technical documentation, to edit many kinds of publications, and to use computers for analysis of texts. Graduates with this degree can enter the job market as writers and programmers for software companies, newspapers and publishing firms, and a variety of businesses. Careers in writing, editing, and publishing, particularly those that use computers or deal with the subject of computers, are growing quickly. In addition, an English major is recognized as one of the best preparations for advanced study, especially in law and divinity. To be admitted to Dakota State University’s English for Information Systems program, students must normally have overall grade point averages of 2.5 or above. Students with grade point averages between 2.25 and 2.50 may be considered for admission upon petitioning the English faculty.

Admission to the Program

To be admitted into Dakota State University’s English for Information Systems or English Education programs, degree-seeking students must meet the following four criteria (Students who do not meet the following criteria, may be considered for admission under special circumstances): 1. have completed 32 semester hours — at least 12 of which must have been earned from DSU. 2. have an overall grade-point average of 2.5 or above. 3. have completed ENGL 101 (or HON 111) and at least one literature course. 4. show promise of success in meeting the goals and objectives of the program. Students seeking admission to the program must: • write a formal letter of application submitted to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, 114 Beadle Hall. • submit the name of at least one DSU English professor who may be contacted for reference. • complete an admission interview with your advisor and with the English Admission Committee — if requested. Students may complete the 18 credit hours required for an English minor without being admitted into the program. However, students who have not been admitted into the program may not enroll in additional classes with MCOM, ENGL, or LING prefixes (other than ENGL 101, 201, and 450). Upon acceptance into the program, the student will work with his/her advisor to build a writing portfolio including at least five representative works from courses required for the English major and numbered 300 and above. These works may include such things as unit plans, final projects, or major research papers or projects. The portfolio will be required when applying to enroll in ENGL 494 Internship or ENGL 498 Senior Research/Scholarship. A written evaluation of the portfolio, completed in controlled circumstances, will be required for graduation. All students earning a Bachelor of Science in English for Information Systems degree must complete the following courses:

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Core of Major

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Take one of the following specializations

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*Majors must take ART 121, SOC 285 and ENGL 210 as part of the system-wide general education requirements. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirement. ENGL 208 ENGL 307 ENGL 309 ENGL 384 ENGL 401 ENGL 466 ENGL 467 ENGL 480 ENGL 484 ENGL 494

Documentation and Presentation............................. 3 Principles of Grammar............................................. 3 Computer-Supported Collaborative Writing............ 2 Applied Literacy Criticism...................................... 3 Advanced Writing.................................................... 3 Text Mark-up and Processing.................................. 3 Computer Text Analysis........................................... 3 Contemporary Rhetoric............................................ 3 Literary Criticism..................................................... 3 Internship or ENGL 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship...................... 1 LING 443 History of the English Language............................. 3 MCOM 360 Technical Publishing................................................ 3 MCOM 389 Portfolio & Professional Development.................... 2 MCOM 409 Information Architecture.......................................... 3 Six credits from the following:................................................................ 6 ENGL 211 World Literature I.............................................3 ENGL 212 World Literature II............................................3 ENGL 221 British Literature I............................................ 3 ENGL 222 British Literature II........................................... 3 ENGL 241 American Literature I........................................ 3 ENGL 242 American Literature II...................................... 3 Nine credits from the following:............................................................. 9 ENGL 333 Period Study...................................................... 3 * ENGL 343 Selected Authors...............................................3 * ENGL 363 Literary Genres.................................................3 * *Since content varies, course may be repeated.

Business

ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 BADM 310 Business Finance...................................................... 3 BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business . ............................ 3 BADM 360 Organization & Management................................... 3 BADM 370 Marketing................................................................. 3 Select one of the following:..................................................................... 3 BADM 220 Business Statistics.............................................3 BADM 371 Merchandising..................................................3 BADM 425 Production & Operations Management............3 111


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BADM 474 BADM 481

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Personal Selling................................................3 Promotional Management.................................3

Computer Programming

CIS 251 Business Applications Programming....................... 3 CIS 277 OS Interfaces & Utilities.......................................... 3 CIS 330 COBOL I.................................................................. 3 CIS 331 COBOL II................................................................ 3 CIS 332 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 CSC 150 Computer Science I.................................................. 3 ENGL 408 Advanced Computer Documentation....................... 3 Because of the business orientation of courses in this option, ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I is recommended.

Documentation and Publishing

ARTD 282 2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 ARTD 336 Digital Photography I............................................... 3 ENGL 379 Technical Communication....................................... 3 ENGL 408 Advanced Computer Documentation....................... 3 MCOM 161 Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing...................... 3 MCOM 351 Web Publishing I...................................................... 3 MCOM 352 Web Publishing II.................................................... 3 NOTE: Students with interest in business and marketing are urged to complete the following as electives: ACCT 210, BADM 370, and BADM 481.

Text Analysis

ENGL 465 Corpora Analysis...................................................... 3 Select eighteen credits from the following:........................................... 18 * ENGL 211 World Literature I.............................................3 ENGL 212 World Literature II............................................3 ENGL 221 British Literature I............................................ 3 ENGL 222 British Literature II........................................... 3 ENGL 241 American Literature I........................................ 3 ENGL 242 American Literature II...................................... 3 ENGL 333 Period Study...................................................... 3 ** ENGL 343 Selected Authors............................................... 3 ** ENGL 363 Literary Genres................................................. 3 ** Foreign Language........................................3-15 * Courses must not be those selected for the core or for general education. ** Since content varies course may be repeated.

General electives

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Electives must be chosen to insure that 40 of the 128 credits in the program are 300 and 400 level courses.

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Honors in English

English majors with superior knowledge and skill may graduate with the official designation WITH HONORS IN ENGLISH. This distinction will be conferred by the English faculty upon students who have demonstrated mastery of writing, knowledge of the structure of English, and knowledge of the major works of American and British literature. To graduate with HONORS IN ENGLISH a student must have demonstrated the following to the satisfaction of the members of the English faculty: 1. mastery in writing standard formal English, 2. knowledge of the structure and history of the English language and the principles of linguistics, 3. knowledge of the major works of American literature, 4. knowledge of the major works of British literature written before 1800, 5. knowledge of the major works of British literature written after 1800. Demonstration of these five may be accomplished by receiving superior grades in courses in each area or by successful completion of special honors examinations. These examinations may be taken upon completion of one or more independent study designed to prepare students for the honors examinations.

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Associate of Arts in General Studies

The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies provides opportunities for students still undecided about their careers to explore possible educational and career options. It also serves as an entry program for students desiring to seek admission to baccalaureate or professional programs, either at Dakota State University or at another institution. Graduates of this degree program will be expected to demonstrate their achievement of the general education objectives of the Board of Regents, to understand current and emerging computer-based technologies, and to use the basic skills of information processing. Students earning an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies must complete the following:

System-wide General Education Requirements Institutional Graduation Requirements Electives Total

30 credits 11 credits 23 credits 64 credits

System-wide General Education Requirements (SGE)

30 Credits

For further explanation of these three course requirements and goals, see the general education section in this catalog.

GOAL 1: Written Communication.................................. 6 credits ENGL 101 Composition I...................................................3 ENGL 201 Composition II..................................................3 ENGL 284 Intro to Criticism...............................................3

GOAL 2: Oral Communication........................................ 3 credits SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech...................................3 SPCM 215 Public Speaking................................................ 3 SPCM 222 Argumentation & Debate..................................3

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GOAL 3: Social Studies.................... 6 credits (in two disciplines) ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics..........................3 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics..........................3 GEOG 101 Introduction to Geography................................3 GEOG 200 Intro to Human Geography...............................3 HIST 151 US History I......................................................3 HIST 152 US History II.....................................................3 HIST 256 World History....................................................3 POLS 100 American Government......................................3 POLS 210 State and Local Government.............................3 PSYC 101 General Psychology..........................................3 SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology.................................3 SOC 150 Social Problems................................................3 SOC 240 Sociology of Rural America.............................3 SOC 285 Information Society..........................................3


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GOAL 4: Arts and Humanities................................. 6 credits (in two disciplines or in a sequence of foreign language courses) ART 111 Drawing I.......................................................... 3 ART 121 Design I - 2D.....................................................3 ART 123 3-Dimensional Design......................................3 ARTH 100 Art Appreciation...............................................3 ARTH 211 History of World Art I.......................................3 ARTH 212 History of World Art II.....................................3 ARTH 231 Survey of Art, Music, Theatre...........................3 ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature..................................3 ENGL 211 World Literature I.............................................3 ENGL 212 World Literature II............................................3 ENGL 221 British Literature I............................................3 ENGL 222 British Literature II...........................................3 ENGL 241 American Literature I........................................3 ENGL 242 American Literature II......................................3 ENGL 268 Literature...........................................................3 FREN 101 Introduction to French I....................................4 FREN 102 Introduction to French II...................................4 HIST 121 Western Civilization I....................................... 3 HIST 122 Western Civilization II...................................... 3 HUM 254 World Civilizations........................................... 3 LAKL 101 Introduction to Lakota I.................................... 4 LAKL 102 Introduction to Lakota II................................... 4 MUS 100 Music Appreciation........................................... 3 PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy................................3 PHIL 200 Introduction to Logic........................................ 3 SPAN 101 Introduction to Spanish I...................................4 SPAN 102 Introduction to Spanish II.................................4 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre.....................................3 THEA 131 Intro to Acting...................................................3 THEA 200 Theatre History.................................................3

GOAL 5: Mathematics...................................................... 3 credits MATH 102 College Algebra................................................3 MATH 104 Finite Math........................................................4 MATH 120 Trigonometry....................................................3 MATH 121 Survey of Calculus............................................4 MATH 123 Calculus I..........................................................4 MATH 125 Calculus II.........................................................4 MATH 225 Calculus III.......................................................4 MATH 281 Intro to Statistics...............................................3 GOAL 6: Natural Sciences................................................ 6 credits BIOL 101 Biology Survey I/Lab ......................................3 BIOL 103 Biology Survey II/Lab......................................3 BIOL 151 General Biology I/Lab .....................................4 BIOL 165 General Zoology/Lab........................................4 115


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General Botany/Lab..........................................4 Chemistry Survey.............................................4 Organic and Biochemistry................................5 General Chemistry I/Lab..................................4 General Chemistry II/Lab.................................4 Introduction to Physics I/Lab . .........................4 Introduction to Physics II/Lab..........................4 University Physics I/Lab . ................................4 University Physics II/Lab.................................4

GOAL 7: Information Literacy........................................ 0 credits Students will recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, organize, critically evaluate, and effectively use information from a variety of sources with intellectual integrity. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Determine the extent of information needed; 2. Access the needed information effectively and efficiently; 3. Evaluate information and its sources critically; 4. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose; 5. Use information in an ethical and legal manner. Students will have met this Goal when they complete Goal 1 Written Communication and Goal 2 Oral Communication.

Institutional Graduation Requirements

11 credits

GOAL 1: Information Systems & Computer Technology..... 6 credits Students will demonstrate competence in information systems and computer technology through software and programming classes. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Demonstrate competence in use of computer application software; 2. Demonstrate competence in programming concepts; 3. Demonstrate knowledge of computer technology. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcomes: Required: #1, #2, and #3 CSC 105 Intro to Computers............................................3 CSC 150 Computer Science I . ........................................3 or CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming

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1. Read extensively and respond critically in written discourse, e.g. do significant outside reading with corresponding writing assignments; 2. Use writing to learn course content by practicing writing as an integral, on-going part of the course and applying writing conventions of appropriate style manuals (MLA, APA, Chicago) 3. Demonstrate knowledge of computer technology. Each course meeting this goal includes the following student learning outcome: Required: #1, and #2 ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature.................................. 3 HIST 151 US History I...................................................... 3 HIST 152 US History II..................................................... 3 HIST 256 World History.................................................... 3 SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology.................................3 SOC 150 Social Problems................................................3 SOC 285 The Information Society...................................3 All courses listed above also meet the System General Education Requirements (SGR). Students may not use the same course to meet both an SGR requirement and a written communications requirement. GOAL 3: Personal Wellness and Fitness........................................ 2 credits Students will understand the holistic nature of wellness and the benefits derived from a physically active lifestyle. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking courses meeting this goal, students will: 1. Identify and explain the principles of wellness and the health-related components; 2. Apply these health related components to fitness/wellness labs. Each course meeting this goal includes the following learning outcome: Required: #1 and #2 WEL 100 Wellness for Life...............................................1 WEL 100L Wellness for Life Lab........................................ 1

Electives

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Bachelor of Science in Education in Mathematics with Computer Education Minor

Students majoring in this program develop a strong mathematical background in a mathematics core following the guidelines of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Mathematical Association of America. Graduates of this program are prepared to teach mathematics and computer science at the secondary level. These students will receive a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and a minor in Computer Education. Graduates of this program will also be prepared to use the computer as a tool in both the learning and teaching of mathematics. All DSU teacher education graduates earn a K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement.

System-wide General Education Requirement* Institutional Graduation Requirement**

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Mathematics Component

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* Majors must take PSYC 101, MATH 123 and HIST 151 or HIST 152 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirement. NOTE: Students should complete professional education coursework concurrently with general education and content major coursework.

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MATH 125 Calculus II................................................................ 4 MATH 201 Intro to Discrete Math.............................................. 3 MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics.......................................... 3 MATH 315 Linear Algebra......................................................... 3 MATH 316 Discrete Mathematics.............................................. 3 MATH 341 Mathematical Concepts for Teachers I.................... 3 MATH 342 Mathematical Concepts for Teachers II................... 3 MATH 361 Modern Geometry.................................................... 3 MATH 490 Seminar.................................................................... 2 * Plus 7 credits from the following:........................................................... 7 MATH 225 Calculus III.......................................................4 MATH 318 Advanced Discrete Mathematics......................3 MATH 321 Differential Equations....................................... 3 MATH 381 Intro to Probability & Statistics........................3 MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I............................................. 3 MATH 418 Mathematical Modeling.................................... 3 MATH 471 Numerical Analysis I........................................ 3 MATH 475 Operations Research.........................................3 MATH 492 Topics.........................................................1-6** MATH 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship............... 2 *One credit in Geometry and one credit in Algebra recommended. ** May be repeated several times provided student does not enroll in the same topics course.


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Computer Education Component

CIS 350

CSC 150 CSC 206 EDFN 365 EDFN 366 EDFN 465

Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.............................................................. 3 Computer Science I.................................................. 3 Advanced Computer Applications........................... 3 Computer-based Technology and Learning............. 3 Teaching Using Video Conferencing....................... 1 Multimedia Web Dev. in Education......................... 2

Electives*

* One of these credits are met when completing MATH 123 as part of the system general education.

Professional Education Courses

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Students must complete 30 hours of system-wide general education courses in their first 64 credit hours. All Professional Education Courses must be completed with a “C” or better. (1) No grade less than a “C” and must be completed prior to admission to Teacher Education. (2) Requires field experience.

Pre-Professional Block

EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education 1, 2 .................. 2 EPSY 302 Educational Psychology 1, 2 .................................... 3 INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies.................................... 3 SPED 100 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities 1, 2 . .............. 2 Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for the remaining courses. See Requirements for Admission in the College of Education section. *Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take SPED 100 for 3 credits.

Early Professional Block EDFN 475 EPSY 330 SEED 450

Human Relations...................................................... 3 Human Growth and Development 2 ........................ 3 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 2 . ...... 3

Advanced Professional Block

SEED 302

SEED 303

Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Math Major 2 ............................ 2 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Computer Science Minor (Recommended)........................ 1

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Student Teaching Semester

Admission to Student Teaching is required for enrollment in SEED 488. See Approval for Student Teaching in College of Education section. SEED 401 and SEED 471 are taught in a compressed format during the first four weeks of the semester and are usually taken in the same semester as student teaching. SEED 401 Methods of Educational Technology ..................... 1 SEED 471 K-12 Secondary Education Classroom Management (Recommended) . ...................... 1 SEED 488 7-12 Student Teaching........................................... 10 Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take HLTH 201 ATOD Prevention Education................................... 2

Minor/Endorsement Programs (Minors leading to South Dakota certification)

See Education Endorsement Programs in College of Education section for a list of all available minor/endorsement programs for K-12 and Secondary Education majors.

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Information Systems

Graduates of the Mathematics for Information Systems program will have backgrounds in mathematics, business and information systems. These students take a variety of mathematical analysis courses including calculus, probability and statistics, and mathematical modeling. In addition, these students take a variety of computer and business related courses including computer programming, operating systems, data base applications, and business. Students with this degree will enter the job market as business people with quantitative skills. Students will be hired by major businesses that need statistical analysis of both business and mathematical natures.

System-wide General Education Requirement* Institutional Graduation Requirement**

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Mathematics Component

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* Majors must take MATH 123 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. ** Majors must take CSC 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirement.

Students obtaining a degree in Biology for Information Systems or Biology Major for Bachelor of Science in Education, Physical Science or Physical Science Major for Bachelor of Science in Education or Computer Science, only need complete the Mathematics Component of the program to obtain a second major in Mathematics for Information Systems. MATH 125 Calculus II................................................................ 4 MATH 201 Intro to Discrete Mathematics.................................. 3 MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics ......................................... 3 MATH 315 Linear Algebra......................................................... 3 MATH 316 Discrete Mathematics.............................................. 3 Plus 12 credits from the following:....................................................... 12 MATH 225 Calculus III.......................................................4 MATH 318 Advanced Discrete Mathematics...................... 3 MATH 321 Differential Equations....................................... 3 MATH 361 Modern Geometry............................................. 3 MATH 381 Intro to Probability & Statistics........................3 MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I............................................. 3 MATH 418 Mathematical Modeling.................................... 3 MATH 471 Numerical Analysis I........................................ 3 MATH 475 Operations Research.........................................3 MATH 492 Topics...........................................................1-6* MATH 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship............... 2 * May be repeated several times provided student does not enroll in the same topics course.

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Support Courses Component CIS 251 CIS 325 CIS 332 CIS 350 CIS 484 CIS/CSC SCTC 303

Business Applications Programming....................... 3 Management Information Systems.......................... 3 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 Comp Hdw/Data Comm/Networking...................... 3 Database Management Systems............................... 3 Elective.................................................................... 3 Computer Applications in Natural Sciences............ 3

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Minor

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Electives*

17-20

Students choose from one of the following minors: Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Forensics, Computer and Network Security, Computer Science or Physics.

*One of these credits will have been met upon completion of MATH 123 as part of the system-wide general education requirements.

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Bachelor of Science in Physical Science

Students majoring in this program will be prepared to become employees as chemists or physicists for the science-based industries and agencies that use modern technology. They will also be prepared to pursue an advanced degree in chemistry, physics, engineering or medicine. This program provides an excellent background in business and computer science/information systems technology as well as a solid foundation in supporting sciences and mathematics. The graduates of this program will be capable of entering industry in traditional technical positions available to physicists and chemists, or in marketing, business, computer support or information systems. The combination of traditional science and modern computational methods will be especially valuable in science-based information industries. In particular, in the emerging biotechnology industry, this kind of background in science and technology is increasingly necessary.

System-wide General Education Requirement* Institutional Graduation Requirement

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Major Core

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*Majors must take MATH 123, CHEM 112, and PHYS 211 as part of the systemwide general education requirement.

BIOL 151 CHEM 114 CHEM 326 ESCI 208 MATH 125 MATH 321 PHSI 330 PHSI 343 PHSI 411 PHSI 421 PHYS 213 PHYS 421 SCTC 303

General Biology I..................................................... 4 General Chemistry II............................................... 4 Organic Chemistry I................................................. 4 Introduction to Earth and Space Science................. 2 Calculus II................................................................ 4 Differential Equations.............................................. 3 Introductory Quantum Mechanics........................... 2 Introductory Thermodynamics................................. 2 Introductory Statistical Mechanics.......................... 2 Advanced Computational Methods in Physical Science.................................................. 2 University Physics II................................................ 4 Electromagnetism.................................................... 4 Computer Applications in the Natural Sciences...................................................... 3 Plus 4 hours from the following.............................................................. 4 BIOL 311 Principles of Ecology........................................4 BIOL 331 Microbiology....................................................4 BIOL 343 Cell and Molecular Biology..............................4 BIOL 371 Genetics............................................................4 BIOL 492 Topics.............................................................1-5

Take one of the following specializations:

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Chemistry

CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry............................................... 4 CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry................................................. 3 CHEM 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship...................... 2 Plus 4 hours from the following:............................................................. 4 * BIOL 311 Principles of Ecology........................................4 BIOL 331 Microbiology....................................................4 123


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BIOL 343 Cell and Molecular Biology..............................4 BIOL 371 Genetics............................................................4 BIOL 492 Topics................................................................1 CHEM 328 Organic Chemistry II........................................4 CHEM 460 Biochemistry.....................................................3 CHEM 492 Topics................................................................1 PHSI 345 Kinetics and Equilibrium..................................2 PHSI 492 Topics................................................................1 PHYS 439 Solid State Physics............................................3 PHYS 492 Topics................................................................1 * Any of these courses may be counted only once in fulfillment of the major core requirements and the chemistry track requirements. NOTE: According to the American Chemical Society standards, a traditional chemistry major demands 28 semester hours of chemistry courses with emphasis on inorganic chemistry, chemical analysis and instrumental methods of analysis, organic and bioorganic chemistry, and calculus-based physical chemistry. This requirement can be met with the above courses by carefully selecting electives to fulfill the emphasis delineated by the ACS.

Physics

PHYS 439 Solid State Physics................................................... 3 PHYS 451 Classical Mechanics................................................. 4 PHYS 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship...................... 2 Plus 4 hours from the following:............................................................. 4 CHEM 492 Topics.............................................................1-4 PHSI 345 Kinetics and Equilibrium..................................2 PHSI 492 Topics.............................................................1-4 PHYS 351 Intermediate Quantum Mechanics....................2 PHYS 361 Optics................................................................ 3 PHYS 424 Digital Electronics............................................ 4 PHYS 492 Topics.............................................................1-4 NOTE: According to the American Institute of Physics standards, a traditional physics major demands coursework in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, optics, quantum physics, and experimental physics. This requirement can be met with the above courses by carefully selecting electives to fulfill the emphasis delineated by the AIP.

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Take one of the following emphases:

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Computer Science

Students who select the computer science emphasis are strongly urged to select two languages (one primary and one secondary) in which to be proficient. For example, a student may elect to take C++ as their primary programming language and JAVA as their secondary choice. CIS 277 OS Interfaces and Utilities....................................... 3 or CSC 456 Operating Systems CIS 332 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 CSC 250 Computer Science II................................................ 3 CSC 260 Object Oriented Design........................................... 3 CSC 300 Data Structures......................................................... 3 CSC/MATH 316 Discrete Mathematics.............................................. 3 CSC 461 Programming Languages......................................... 3 Plus 6 hours chosen from the following list:........................................... 6 CIS 377 On-Line Applications........................................ 3 CIS 383 Networking I..................................................... 3 CIS 384 Decision Support Systems................................ 3 CIS 427 Information Systems Planning and Management...............................................3 CIS 447 Artificial Intelligence........................................3 CIS 457 Document Image Processing Systems..............3 CIS 484 Database Management Systems........................3 CIS 488 Advanced Database Issues................................3 CSC 314 Assembly Language..........................................3 CSC 317 Computer Organization and Architecture......................................................3 CSC 335 Assembler II......................................................3 CSC 403 Programming for Graphical User interfaces..................................3 CSC 410 Parallel Computing...........................................3 CSC 433 Computer Graphics...........................................3 CSC 455 Computer Vision...............................................3

Business Management

Students who select the business management emphasis must take ECON 201 as part of the system-wide general education requirements. ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I ...................................... 3 ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 BADM 220 Business Statistics.................................................... 3 BADM 310 Business Finance...................................................... 3 BADM 321 Business Statistics II................................................ 3 BADM 360 Organization and Management................................ 3 BADM 425 Production and Operations Management................. 3 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics................................. 3

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Plus 3 hours chosen from the following list:........................................... 3 BADM 334 Small Business Management............................3 BADM 344 Managerial Communications............................3 BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business............................................................3 BADM 370 Marketing..........................................................3 BADM 426 Inventory Control..............................................3 BADM 427 Logistics............................................................3 BADM 428 Material Handling and Facilities Design...............................................3 BADM 435 Management of Technology and Innovation..................................................3 BADM 436 Entrepreneurship...............................................3 BADM 460 Human Resources Management.......................3

Electives*

3

*Three of these credits will have been met upon completion of MATH 123, CHEM 112 and PHYS 211 as part of the system-general education requirements.

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Respiratory Care - Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science

The Dakota State University Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www. coarc.com). CAAHEP’s telephone number is 727-210-2350, and CoARC’s number is 817-283-2835. Respiratory Care is the health care discipline that specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. Respiratory Therapists apply scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology, enable respiratory therapists to effectively assess, educate, and treat patients. As a health care profession, Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum. Respiratory Care is specifically focused on the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention of the development of these deficiencies. Critical thinking, patient/environment assessment skills, and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines enable respiratory therapists to develop and implement effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management programs. A variety of venues serve as the practice site for this health care profession including, but not limited to: acute care hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities, patients’ homes, patient transport systems, physician office, convalescent and retirement centers, educational institutions, and wellness centers. The respiratory care programs at Dakota State University (DSU) are designed as either an associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory care. The first fall and spring semesters of the A.S. program are spent on a university campus completing general education requirements. After the first year’s classes are completed, the student has class and clinical experiences at the primary clinical affiliate hospitals (Avera McKennan and Sioux Valley Hospitals in Sioux Falls or Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City). Both semesters of the third year and the fall semester of the fourth year are spent on a university campus, and the fourth spring semester is a clinical semester at the Sioux Falls hospitals. Immediately upon graduation from either the A.S. or B .S. program, you may begin employment as a graduate therapist. You are immediately eligible to take the entry level examination of the National Board for Respiratory Care to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist. Following certification, you are eligible to take the advanced written and simulation examinations of the NBRC to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The field of respiratory care provides excellent opportunities for those interested in a dynamic and exciting career in cardiopulmonary sciences. Salaries for respiratory therapists are excellent and compare favorably with other allied health fields. Job opportunities for new graduates are also very good. According to newly released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the respiratory therapy profession is expected to add almost 38,000 new jobs between now and 2012, increasing the size of the profession by 35 percent and making RT one of the fastest growing occupations covered in BLS’s 20042005 Occupational Outlook Handbook. This increase in demand is expected because of substantial growth of the elderly population, and increases in the numbers of patients with asthma and chronic lung disease. 127


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Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

All students earning an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care degree must complete the following courses:

General Education Courses BIOL 151 CHEM 106 or CHEM 112 CSC 105 ENGL 101 MATH 102 SPCM 101 or SPCM 215 or SPCM 222

Science Courses

BIOL 323 PHYS 101 or PHYS 111

Professional Courses HIM 130 RESP 110 RESP 150 RESP 180 RESP 210 RESP 250 RESP 310 RESP 350 RESP 355 RESP 381 RESP 395

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General Biology I..................................................... 4 Chemistry Survey.................................................... 4

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General Chemistry I Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 Composition I.......................................................... 3 College Algebra....................................................... 3 Fundamentals of Speech Public Speaking Argumentation and Debate...................................... 3 Human Anatomy & Physiology............................... 4 Survey of Physics..................................................... 4

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Introduction to Physics I.......................................... 4 Basic Medical Terminology..................................... 2 Introduction to Respiratory Care............................. 6 Clinical Experience I............................................... 6 Patho. For Respiratory Care..................................... 3 Respiratory Critical Care......................................... 5 Clinical Experience II.............................................. 6 Advanced Respiratory Care..................................... 5 Clinical Experience III............................................. 6 Respiratory Care in Clinical Med............................ 4 Respiratory Care Mgmt........................................... 1 Observation Practicum............................................. 2

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Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

The Bachelor of Science degree in respiratory care continues the work begun in understanding the medical and scientific applications of today’s health care field while incorporating the technology available to today’s respiratory care practitioner.

Prerequisite: Associate of Science in Respiratory Care degree from Dakota State University or equivalent

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Professional Courses

27

All students earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care must complete the following additional courses:

*Majors must take PSYC 101 as part of the system-wide general education requirements. MATH 281 BIOL 331 CSC 206 RESP 341 RESP 440 RESP 460 RESP 475 RESP 495

Electives

Introduction to Statistics......................................... 3 Advanced-level BIOL or Science course................. 4 Microbiology........................................................... 4 Advanced Computer Applications........................... 2 Pharmacology.......................................................... 2 Ethics for Health Professionals................................ 3 Current Issues in Resp. Care.................................... 3 Clinical Experience IV............................................. 5 Mgmt. Observation Practicum................................. 1

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Respiratory Technician to A.S. in Respiratory Care Hospital-Based Program Articulation

The Respiratory Technician to A.S. in Respiratory Care articulation prepares hospital-trained respiratory technicians to assume respiratory care positions in hospitals and clinics. Respiratory Technicians who have completed an entire AMA-approved hospitalbased respiratory technician certificate program may apply to enter this program. Evidence of successful completion of the entry level Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) examination and date of certification must be submitted at application. An official grade transcript, course descriptions, and documentation of current respiratory care skill from their health care employer must be submitted for evaluation. Each applicant’s previous training curriculum will be evaluated by the respiratory care program faculty and other appropriate discipline faculty. A maximum of 32 credit hours will be awarded according to the schedule below for the hospital training. Fewer hours may be awarded depending upon the student’s program. Applicable Program Curriculum Prior Learning Credit BIOL 323 Human Anatomy & Physiology............................... 4 HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology..................................... 2 RESP 110 Introduction to Respiratory Care............................. 6 RESP 150 Clinical Experience I............................................... 6 RESP 180 Pathophysiology for Respiratory Care..................... 3 RESP 210 Respiratory Critical Care......................................... 5 RESP 250 Clinical Experience II.............................................. 6 Total 32 credits The curriculum as outlined in the catalog for the first year must be completed prior to beginning clinical training in Sioux Falls.

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Bachelor of Science in Scientific Forensic Technology

The Scientific Forensic Technology major is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to use computers and other kinds of modern technology to investigate, document, and visualize (especially with 3D modeling and animation) events that cause injury to humans or cause damage to property. The program is a composite major. It is, by design, a multidisciplinary approach to a focused area of forensic science, combining study in mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer graphics, and technical communication. Professionals working in forensics have indicated that the major is consistent with and frequently goes beyond current national forensic standards and practices. Graduates will be well qualified for many positions with law firms (both civil and criminal), police criminal investigation units, businesses such as large insurance companies, and a variety of government agencies.

System General Education Requirement*

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Institutional Graduation Requirement

11

* Majors must take ART 121, MATH 123, CHEM 112, PHYS 211 and SOC 285. as part of the system-wide general education requirements. SPCM 215 is highly recommended

Major Core:

CHEM 114 CHEM 326 MATH 125 MATH 321 PHSI 343 PHYS 213 SCTC 332 SCTC 381 SCTC 390 SCTC 451 SCTC 452 SCTC 460 SCTC 494

General Chemistry II................................................. Organic Chemistry I................................................... Calculus II.................................................................. Differential Equations................................................ Introductory Thermodynamics................................... University Physics II.................................................. Instrumental Methods of Forensic Detection............. Forensic Probability and Statistics............................. Seminar in Scientific Forensic Technology............... Mechanics for Forensics............................................ Forensic Analysis of Materials and Effects............... Medical Biochemistry for Forensics.......................... Internship in Forensics...............................................

Supporting Coursework ARTD 282 ARTD 285 ARTD 336 ARTD 382 ARTD 385 ARTD 436 CIS 388 ENGL 379

Electives**

2-D Design on Computers I....................................... 2-D Design on Computers II...................................... Digital Photography I................................................. 3-D Design on Computers I....................................... 3-D Design on Computers II...................................... Digital Photography II............................................... Computer Forensics Fundamentals............................ Technical Communication.........................................

4 4 4 3 2 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

** - Three of these credits will have been met upon completion of MATH 123, CHEM 112, PHYS 211 as part of the system-general education requirement.

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Minors Art

ART 111 ART 121 ART 123 ART 231 ARTD 282 ARTE 310 ARTH 211 or ARTH 212 SEED 303

20-21

Drawing I................................................................. 3 Design I - 2D............................................................ 3 3-Dimensional Design............................................. 3 Painting I.................................................................. 3 2-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 K-8 Art Methods...................................................... 2 * History of World Art I.............................................. 3

History of World Art II Secondary & Middle Level Content: Art Minor................................................... 1 ** * Non-teaching majors may substitute a corresponding number of credit hours of art electives for ARTE 310. **Required for education majors only.

Biology

20-21

Chemistry

19-20

BIOL 151 General Biology I..................................................... 4 BIOL 165 General Zoology...................................................... 4 BIOL 201 General Botany........................................................ 4 BIOL 311 Principles of Ecology............................................... 4 BIOL 371 Genetics................................................................... 4 SEED 303 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Science Minor............................ 1 ** **Required for secondary education majors only.

CHEM 112 CHEM 114 CHEM 326 CHEM 332 SEED 303

General Chemistry I................................................. 4 General Chemistry II............................................... 4 Organic Chemistry I................................................. 4 Analytical Chemistry............................................... 4 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Science Methods........................ 1 ** Plus three credits from the following:..................................................... 3 CHEM 328 Organic Chemistry II........................................4 CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry.......................................... 3 CHEM 460 Biochemistry..................................................... 3 PHSI 343 Intro Thermodynamics...................................... 2 PHSI 345 Kinetics & Equilibrium..................................... 2 **Required for education majors only.

Computer Graphic Design ART 121 ARTD 282 ARTD 285 ARTD 382 ARTD 385

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Design I - 2D............................................................ 3 2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 2-Dimensional Design on Computers II.................. 3 3-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 3-Dimensional Design on Computers II.................. 3

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Take one of the following:....................................................................... 3 ARTD 336 Digital Photography I........................................3 ARTD 431 Computer Graphic Effects I..............................3 ARTD 440 Advanced 3-D Design.......................................3 ARTD 460 Digital Editing...................................................3

Digital Photography ART 121 ARTD 282 ARTD 336 ARTD 436 ARTD 480 ARTD 498

English

ENGL 211 or ENGL 212 ENGL 222 ENGL 241 ENGL 310 ENGL 405 LING 403 SEED 303

French

18

Design I - 2D............................................................ 3 2-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 Digital Photography I............................................... 3 Digital Photography II............................................. 3 Studio Processes...................................................... 3 Undergraduate Research.......................................... 3 World Literature I.................................................... 3

18-19

World Literature II British Literature II.................................................. 3 American Literature I............................................... 3 Applied Grammar.................................................... 3 Media Studies.......................................................... 3 Intro to Linguistics................................................... 3 Secondary & Middle Level Content: English Minor........................................... 1 ** **Required for education majors only

Please contact the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

History

18-19

HIST 151 US History I............................................................. 3 HIST 152 US History II............................................................ 3 HIST 492 Topics....................................................................... 3 * SEED 303 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Soc. Sci. Minor........................... 1 ** Choose nine credits from the following.................................................. 9 HIST 121 Western Civilization I.......................................3 HIST 122 Western Civilization II...................................... 3 HIST 256 World History.................................................... 3 HIST 312 History of Modern Asia.................................... 3 * Students seeking a history endorsement must complete an offering of HIST 492 that includes South Dakota history. ** Required of education majors only.

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Mathematics, Applied

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MATH 123 MATH 125 MATH 201 MATH 316

Calculus I................................................................. 4 Calculus II................................................................ 4 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics...................... 3 Discrete Mathematics.............................................. 3 Math Elective (200 or above).................................. 4 * SEED 303 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Minor.......................................... 1 ** * Excluding MATH 341 and MATH 342 ** Required of education majors only

Mathematics, Business

19

MATH 121 Survey of Calculus................................................... 4 or MATH 123 Calculus I MATH 201 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics...................... 3 MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics.......................................... 3 or BADM 220 Business Statistics MATH 315 Linear Algebra......................................................... 3 or BADM 321 Business Statistics II MATH 316 Discrete Mathematics.............................................. 3 Three credits from the following:............................................................ 3 MATH 318 Advanced Discrete Mathematics......................3 MATH 418 Mathematical Modeling.................................... 3 MATH 475 Operations Research.........................................3

Mathematics, Elementary Education

18

Multimedia/Web Design

18

MATH 120 MATH 201 MATH 281 MATH 316 MATH 341 MATH 342

ART 121 ARTD 282 ENGL 401 MCOM 351 MCOM 352 MCOM 409

Music

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DAD 222 MUS 110 MUS 233 MUS 353 MUS 360 SEED 303

Trigonometry........................................................... 3 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics...................... 3 Introduction to Statistics.......................................... 3 Discrete Mathematics.............................................. 3 Math Concepts for Teachers I.................................. 3 Math Concepts for Teachers II................................. 3 Design I - 2D............................................................ 3 2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 Advanced Writing.................................................... 3 Web Publishing I...................................................... 3 Web Publishing II.................................................... 3 Information Architecture.......................................... 3

21-22

Audio Production I................................................... 3 Basic Music Theory I............................................... 4 Survey of Music History & Literature..................... 3 K-8 Music Methods................................................. 1 * Conducting............................................................... 2 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Music Minor............................... 1 ** Choose either vocal or instrumental music............................................. 8


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MUAP 152 MUEN 100

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Applied Music (Vocal)............................................. 3 Concert Choir........................................................... 5

Instrumental Music

MUAP 152 Applied Music: (Brass)............................................ 1 MUAP 152 Applied Music: (Woodwinds).................................. 1 MUAP 152 Applied Music: (Percussion)................................... 1 MUEN 122 Concert Band........................................................... 5 * Non-education majors may substitute a corresponding number of credit hours in MUEN 100, MUEN 122, or MUAP 152 for MUS 353. ** Required of education majors only.

Physics

PHYS 111 PHYS 113 PHYS 421 PHYS 451 PHSI 330 PHYS 351 or ESCI 208 SEED 303

Introduction to Physics I.......................................... 4 Introduction to Physics II......................................... 4 Electromagnetism.................................................... 4 Classical Mechanics................................................. 4 Introductory Quantum Mechanics........................... 2 Intermediate Quantum Mechanics........................... 2

20-21

Intro to Earth & Space Science Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Science Minor.......................................... 1 ** ** Required of education majors only.

Professional & Technical Communication

ENGL 208 Documentation & Presentation................................ 3 ENGL 309 Computer-Supported Collaborative Writing............ 3 ENGL 379 Technical Communication....................................... 3 MCOM 161 Desktop Publishing.................................................. 3 Choose six credits from the following:................................................... 6 ENGL 305 Professional, Technical & Grant Writing..........3 ENGL 401 Advanced Writing.............................................3 ENGL 466 Text Markup and Processing.............................3 ENGL 467 Computer Text Analysis....................................3 ENGL 480 Contemporary Rhetoric.....................................3 ENGL 492 Topics.............................................................1-4 MCOM 351 Web Publishing I...............................................3 MCOM 358 Principles of Usability Testing.......................... 3 MCOM 360 Technical Publishing......................................... 3 MCOM 409 Information Architecture................................... 3

Sociology

SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology........................................ 3 SOC 150 Social Problems....................................................... 3 SOC 285 Information Society................................................. 3 Choose 3 courses from the following...................................................... 9 SOC 240 Sociology of Rural America SOC 352 Social Indicators SOC 360 Social Systems and Technology

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SOC 370 People & Their Cultures SOC 381 Social Institutions SOC 382 The Family SOC 483 Sociology of Gender Roles SEED 303 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Soc. Sci. Minor........................... 1 ** **Required for education majors only.

Spanish

Please contact the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Speech Communication/Theatre

SPCM 215 SPCM 481 THEA 100 THEA 131 THEA 200 THEA 395 SEED 303

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Public Speaking....................................................... 3 Speech and Debate Activities.................................. 3 Intro to Theatre........................................................ 3 Intro to Acting.......................................................... 3 Theatre History........................................................ 3 Theatre Practicum.................................................... 3 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Speech/Theatre Minor................ 1 ** **Required of education majors only.

Certificates: Information Systems Management Digital Photography ART 121 ARTD 282 ARTD 336 ARTD 436

Multimedia

ARTD 282 CSC 320 CSC 336 DAD 222

2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 Multimedia Design.................................................. 3 Authoring Systems................................................... 3 Audio Production I................................................... 3

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Multimedia Design and Production

12

Website Design and Development

12

ARTD 282 ARTD 285 ARTD 382 ARTD 385

ARTD 282 MCOM 351 MCOM 352 ENGL 401

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Design I - 2D............................................................ 3 2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 Digital Photography I............................................... 3 Digital Photography II............................................. 3

2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 2-Dimensional Design on Computers II.................. 3 3-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 3-D Design on Computers II.................................... 3 2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 Web Publishing I...................................................... 3 Web Publishing II.................................................... 3 Advanced Writing.................................................... 3


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Pre-Professional Programs

Degrees and advisement are available for students who wish to pursue pre-professional programs in the following areas: Chiropractic Medicine Optometry Dentistry Occupational Therapy Medicine Physical Therapy Mortuary Science Physician’s Assistant Entry into professional schools of law, medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic medicine, osteopathy, and other related professions requires a strong undergraduate background. The Biology for Information Systems major is an excellent pathway to professional programs in medicine and other health fields. That major spans the disciplines of biology and provides a strong foundation in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, plus supporting courses in Business and Information Systems or in Applied Health Technology. A student successful in this program would have an excellent chance to be accepted in a wide range of professional schools. The Physical Science major, another excellent choice as a pre-medical program, has a strong biology component and provides students all of the courses required for admission to medical school. It emphasizes Chemistry or Physics supported by strength in Computer Science and Mathematics as well as Biology, plus training in either Business Management or additional Computer Science. The unique nature of the program should make graduates stand out as medical school applicants. Because it provides an outstanding background in writing, reading, and electronic communication, English for Information Systems provides a strong background for a range of advanced study in fields such as Law, Library Science, Literature, and Technical Communication. Students who have questions should contact their advisors or the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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College of Business and Information Systems

Application Programming (AS) Business Administration (BBA) Majors in: Accounting Finance Management Marketing Management Information Systems Business Education (BSE) Business Management (AS) Computer and Network Security (BS) Computer Education (BSE) Computer Game Design (BS) Computer Information Systems (BS) Computer Science (BS) Health Information Administration (BS) Health Information Technology (AS) Office Management (AS) Professional Accountancy (BS) Minors: Business Administration Computer Science Business Education Electronic Commerce Computer Education Entrepreneurial Studies Computer Forensics High-Performance Computing Computer Information Systems Marketing Education Computer & Network Security Networking Certificates: Healthcare Coding High-Performance Computing Information Technology Entrepreneurship Information Systems Management: Information Technology Management Network and Telecommunications Administration Object Oriented Programming Technology Database Management Systems Web Application Development Website Administration Not-for-Profit Management Programming and Systems Development Pre-Professional Studies for: Pre-Law


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Faculty

Tom Halverson, Associate Professor and Dean Professors: Rick Christoph, Richard Puetz, Cecelia Wittmayer Associate Professors: Dorine Bennett, Omar El-Gayar, Thomas Farrell, William Figg, Steven Graham, James Janke, Stephen Krebsbach, Lynette Molstad Gorder, Margaret O’Brien, Wayne Pauli, David Peak, Ronghua Shan, Kevin Streff, Daniel Talley Assistant Professors: Amit Deokar, Joyce Havlik, Sreekanth Malladi, James McKeown, Mark Moran, Barbara Myers, Josh Pauli, Surendra Sarnikar, Deb Tech Coffey, Jack Walters Instructors: Pat Engebretson, Derek Franken, Chris Olson, Michael Roach, Pam Rowland, Brent Tulloss

Mission

The mission of the College of Business and Information Systems is to educate and prepare students to be life long learners and professionals in business, computer information systems, electronic commerce, computer science, business and computer education, and health information management. Inherent in the educational process is challenging individuals to develop information management skills, to think logically, and to make sound decisions. Information technology is integrated throughout the curriculum. This emphasis on information technology and faculty expertise provides the foundation for Dakota State University’s Center of Excellence. The College offers both doctorate and masters degrees in Information Systems, a masters in Information Assurance and Computer Security and baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, Computer Game Design, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer and Network Security, Health Information Administration, Professional Accountancy, Business Education, and Computer Education. Also, Associate of Science degrees in Business Management, Applications Programming, Office Management, and Health Information Technology are offered. These two-year degrees articulate with the related four-year degree. In addition to course work in the academic setting, the College provides opportunities for students to learn through work and consulting experience. Internships and supervised professional practices are available in Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer and Network Security and the Health Information Management programs.

Center of Excellence Honors Program

The Dakota State University Center of Excellence Honors Program targets high achieving students. Successful completion of the program requirements by the student will result in the student being designated “Center of Excellence Honors Graduate”. This designation will appear on the student’s transcripts, diplomas, and the commencement program. The full program can be found in the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog.

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Associate of Science in Application Programming

Graduates of the Application Programming program are prepared to step directly into positions as business application programmers with both large and small companies. Students are taught principles of problem definition, logical design, and structured programming; they learn techniques of writing and maintaining programs. Students are taught commonly-used programming languages (C, COBOL, etc.), how to work in an on-line environment with data bases, and how to read and interpret processor dumps. In addition, each student will have a sound background in business and accounting. Graduates of this program will be able to pursue the four-year degree in computer information systems or management information systems. The degree is also offered in Sioux Falls and at a distance. Please contact the College office or the Director of Extended Programs for more information. All students earning an Associate of Science in Application Programming degree must complete the following courses:

System-wide General Education Requirements

18

Institutional Graduation Requirements

6

Information Systems/Computer Science

15

Support Courses

18

CIS 251 CIS 330 CIS 331 CIS 332 CSC 206

ACCT 210 ACCT 211 BADM 220 BADM 360 BADM 370 ENGL 208

Electives Total Semester Hours

Business Applications Programming....................... 3 COBOL I.................................................................. 3 COBOL II................................................................ 3 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 Adv. Computer Applications.................................... 3 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 Business Statistics . ................................................. 3 Organization & Management................................... 3 Marketing................................................................. 3 Documentation and Presentation............................. 3

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Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Programs

The Bachelor of Business Administration majors are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Bachelor of Business Administration program blends a solid computer orientation with traditional business, accounting, marketing, management, and finance courses. Computer related activities are integrated into coursework. Students are required to select one business related major from Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. These specific majors greatly enhance the student’s future employment opportunities.

Business Administration Core

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Majors: (Select one 21 credit major)

21

ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 BADM 220 Business Statistics . ................................................. 3 BADM 310 Business Finance...................................................... 3 BADM 321 Business Statistics II................................................ 3 BADM 344 Managerial Communications................................... 3 BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business . ............................ 3 BADM 360 Organization & Management................................... 3 BADM 370 Marketing................................................................. 3 BADM 405 International Trade and Finance.............................. 3 BADM 425 Production and Operations Management................. 3 BADM 482 Business Policy & Strategy...................................... 3 CIS 251 Business Application Programming......................... 3 CIS 325 Management Information Systems.......................... 3 CSC 206 Advanced Computer Applications:.......................... 3 * ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics................................. 3 MATH 121 Survey of Calculus................................................... 4 * Finance majors must take CSC 206: Adv App Excel as a prerequisite to BADM 331)

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Accounting Major System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

30 11

Business Administration Core Accounting Major

52 21

Electives (Internship Encouraged)a

14

* Majors must take ECON 201 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. BBA majors that test directly into MATH 121 do not need to complete MATH 102, but must take 3 credits of general elective. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirements.

ACCT 310 ACCT 311 ACCT 320 ACCT 360 ACCT 430 ACCT 431 ACCT 450

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Intermediate Accounting I....................................... 3 Intermediate Accounting II...................................... 3 Cost Accounting....................................................... 3 Accounting Systems................................................ 3 Income Tax Accounting........................................... 3 Advanced Income Tax............................................. 3 Auditing................................................................... 3

Internships may not exceed 8 credits

Finance Major: System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

30 11

Business Administration Core Finance Major

52 21

Electives (Internship Encouraged)b

14

* Majors must take ECON 201 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. BBA majors that test directly into MATH 121 do not need to complete MATH 102, but must take 3 credits of general elective. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirements.

ACCT 305 Analysis of Financial Statements............................. 3 BADM 331 Financial Technology............................................... 3 * BADM 411 Investments.............................................................. 3 BADM 415 Financial Institutions................................................ 3 BADM 416 Commercial Bank Management.............................. 3 BADM 418 Financial Futures & Options.................................... 3 BADM 419 Investment Real Estate............................................. 3 * Finance majors must take CSC 206: Adv App Excel as a prerequisite to BADM 331.

Electives may not be counted twice to meet the requirements of a major. Electives must be chosen so that at least 40 credits at 300-400 level are completed. b Internships may not exceed 8 credits a

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Management Major: System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

30 11

Business Administration Core Management Major

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* Majors must take ECON 201 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. BBA majors that test directly into MATH 121 do not need to complete MATH 102, but must take 3 credits of general elective. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirements.

BADM 435

Management of Technology and Innovation......................................................... 3 BADM 436 Entrepreneurship...................................................... 3 BADM 460 Human Resources Management.............................. 3 BADM 464 Organizational Behavior.......................................... 3 BADM 468 International Management....................................... 3 CIS 384 Decision Support Systems....................................... 3 ACCT/BADM/CIS/CSC/OED Electivesa .......................................... 3

Electives (Internship Encouraged)b

14

Electives may not be counted twice to meet the requirements of a major. Electives must be chosen so that at least 40 credits at 300-400 level are completed. b Internships may not exceed 8 credits a

Management Information Systems Major: System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

30 11

Business Administration Core Management Information Systems Major

52 21

Electives (Internship Encouraged)b

14

* Majors must take ECON 201 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. BBA majors that test directly into MATH 121 do not need to complete MATH 102, but must take 3 credits of general electives. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirements.

Computer Information System majors, this major may be selected only in addition to another Business Administration major. CIS 330 COBOL I.................................................................. 3 CIS 331 COBOL II................................................................ 3 CIS 484 Database Management Systems............................... 3 CIS/CSC (300-400 level) Electivesa ...................................... 9 ACCT/BADM/CIS/CSC/ECON/OED Electivesa ............................. 3

Electives may not be counted twice to meet the requirements of a major. Electives must be chosen so that at least 40 credits at 300-400 level are completed. BADM 378 may be used as a CIS/CSC elective. b Internships may not exceed 8 credits. a

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Marketing Major: System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

30 11

Business Administration Core*

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Marketing Major

21

* Majors must take ECON 201 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. BBA majors that test directly into MATH 121 do not need to complete MATH 102, but must take 3 credits of general electives. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirements. * Marketing Majors must take CSC 206 Adv. Computer Applications: PC/SAS BADM 475 Consumer Behavior................................................. 3 BADM 474 Personal Selling....................................................... 3 BADM 476 Marketing Research ............................................... 3 BADM 481 Promotional Management........................................ 3 ACCT/BADM/CIS/CSC/OED Electivesa........................................... 9

Electivesb (Majors are encouraged to take courses in

electronic publishing, computer graphics, and multimedia as electives).

14

Electives may not be counted twice to meet the requirements of a major. Electives must be chosen so that at least 40 credits at 300-400 level are completed. b Internships may not exceed 8 credits. a

Note to Students:

Students planning to pursue a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), note that the following additional undergraduate (baccalaureate level) courses are commonly required for acceptance to an MBA program. ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 BADM 310 Business Finance...................................................... 3 BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business............................... 3 BADM 360 Organization & Management................................... 3 BADM 370 Marketing................................................................. 3 ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics................................. 3 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics ............................... 3

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Bachelor of Science in Education in Business Education

This program is designed to prepare students for the teaching profession in the area of 7-12 business education. Students are educated in the use of computers in the school and business as well as the fundamentals of accounting, economics, and business management. All DSU teacher education graduates complete a K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement Program.

System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

* Majors must take ECON 201, PSYC 101, MATH 102, and one of HIST 151 or HIST 152 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirements.

30 11

NOTE: Students should complete professional education coursework (see below) concurrently with general education and content major coursework.

Business Education Major

ACCT 210 ACCT 211 BADM 220 BADM 280 BADM 310 BADM 344 BADM 350 BADM 351 BADM 360 BADM 370 BADM 405 BADM 436 CIS 350

Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 Business Statistics . ................................................. 3 Personal Finance...................................................... 3 Business Finance...................................................... 3 Managerial Communications................................... 3 Legal Environment of Business . ............................ 3 Business Law........................................................... 3 Organization & Management................................... 3 Marketing................................................................. 3 International Trade and Finance.............................. 3 Entrepreneurship...................................................... 3 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking....................................................... 3 CSC 206 Advanced Computer Applications........................... 3 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics................................. 3 EDFN 365 Computer-based Technology and Learning............. 3 ACCT/BADM/CIS/CSC/ECON/OED Elective ................................. 4

Electives

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Students must complete 30 hours of system-wide general education courses in their first 64 credit hours. All Professional Education Courses must be completed with a “C” or better. (1) No grade less than a “C” and must be completed prior to admission to Teacher Education. (2) Requires field experience.

Pre-Professional Block

EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education 1, 2 .................. 2 EPSY 302 Educational Psychology 1, 2 .................................... 3 INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies.................................... 3 SPED 100 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities 1, 2 . .............. 2 * Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for the remaining courses. See Requirements for Admission in the College of Education section. *Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take SPED 100 for 3 credits.

Early Professional Block EDFN 475 EPSY 330 SEED 450

Human Relations...................................................... 3 Human Growth and Development 2 ........................ 3 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 2 . ...... 3

Advanced Professional Block

SEED 302

Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Business/Computer Major 2 ................... 2

Student Teaching Semester

Admission to Student Teaching is required for enrollment in SEED 488. See Approval for Student Teaching in College of Education section. SEED 401 and SEED 471 are taught in a compressed format during the first four weeks of the semester and are usually taken in the same semester as student teaching. SEED 401 Methods of Education Technology ........................ 1 SEED 471 Secondary Education Classroom Management (Recommended) . ...................... 1 SEED 488 7-12 Student Teaching........................................... 10 Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take HLTH 201 ATOD Prevention Education................................... 2

Minor/Endorsement Programs (Minors leading to South Dakota certification)

See Education Endorsement Programs in College of Education section for a list of all available minor/endorsement programs for K-12 and Secondary Education majors.

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Associate of Science in Business Management

The Associate of Science in Business Management prepares students for management trainee positions in large and small businesses. This program articulates with the Bachelor in Business Administration degree. The degree is offered in Sioux Falls. Graduates of the program will be able to pursue any of the majors offered under the BBA degree. The Associate of Science in Business Management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Program (ACBSP). This degree is also offered at a distance. Please contact the College office or the Director of Extended Programs for more information. All students earning an Associate of Science in Business Management degree must complete the following courses:

General Education Requirements

18

System-wide Institutional Graduation Requirements Professional Courses ACCT 210 ACCT 211 BADM 310 BADM 344 BADM 350 BADM 360 BADM 370 CSC 206 ECON 201 ECON 202

Electives Total Semester Hours

152

6

Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 Business Finance...................................................... 3 Managerial Communications................................... 3 Legal Environment of Business............................... 3 Organization and Management................................ 3 Marketing................................................................. 3 Advanced Computer Applications........................... 2 Principles of Microeconomics................................. 3 Principles of Macroeconomics................................. 3

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Bachelor of Science in Education in Computer Education

This major prepares K-12 teachers to serve the needs of school districts. Graduates are well qualified to teach computer literacy and programming courses. Students are prepared to train other teachers in the integration of computers into other teaching disciplines.

System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

30 11

* Majors must take PSYC 101 and either HIST 151 or HIST 152 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. ** Majors must take CSC 150 as part of the institutional graduation requirements. NOTE: Students should complete professional education coursework (see below) concurrently with general education and content major coursework.

Computer Education Major

CIS 130 CIS 251 CIS 275 CIS 325 CIS 332 CIS 350

Visual Basic Programming...................................... 3 Business Applications Programming....................... 3 Web Application Programming I............................. 3 Management Info Systems....................................... 3 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking....................................................... 3 CIS 383 Networking I............................................................ 3 CSC 206 Adv. Computer Applications.................................... 3 EDFN 365 Computer-Based Technology and Learning............ 3 EDFN 465 Multimedia & Web Dev. in Education..................... 2 CSC/CIS/OED elective (200 level or above)......................................... 7

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Minor Requirement

19

Professional Education Courses

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Students must complete 30 hours of system-wide general education courses in their first 64 credit hours. All Professional Education Courses must be completed with a “C” or better. (1) No grade less than a “C” and must be completed prior to admission to Teacher Education (2) Requires field experience.

Pre-Professional Block

EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education 1, 2 .................. 2 EPSY 302 Educational Psychology 1, 2 .................................... 3 INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies.................................... 3 SPED 100 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities 1, 2 . .............. 2 * Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for the remaining courses. See Requirements for Admission in the College of Education section. *Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take SPED 100 for 3 credits.

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Early Professional Block EDFN 475 EPSY 330 SEED 450

Human Relations...................................................... 3 Human Growth and Development 2 ........................ 3 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 2 . ...... 3

Advanced Professional Block

SEED 302

Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Business/Computer Major 2 ................... 2

Student Teaching Semester

Admission to Student Teaching is required for enrollment in ED 488. See Approval for Student Teaching in College of Education section. SEED 401 and SEED 471 are taught in a compressed format during the first four weeks of the semester and are usually taken in the same semester as student teaching. ED 488 K-12 Student Teaching.......................................... 10 SEED 401 Methods of Education Technology ........................ 1 SEED 471 Secondary Education Classroom Management (Recommended) . ...................... 1 Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take HLTH 201 ATOD Prevention Education................................... 2

Minor/Endorsement Programs (Minors leading to South Dakota certification)

See Education Endorsement Programs in College of Education section for a list of all available minor/endorsement programs for K-12 and Secondary Education majors.

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design

This degree provides students with the fundamental skills needed to work in video game design, development and production or in similar areas such as interactive or simulation based software and digital media. The program is interdisciplinary and requires substantial teamwork from students while they take courses in digital arts, software design and development. Courses range from music, writing and digital arts, software design, calculus and physics. Electives enable students to pursue an in depth study in focused topics of their choice, such as software design or technical art. Video games are a major industry ($46.1 billion in 2006) with a projected annual growth rate of 9.1% through 2011. There is corresponding growth in demand for employees with software design, development, and technical artistic skills and the ability to work as part of interdisciplinary teams. Job titles and duties vary by genre and company organization, and jobs change rapidly as new technology emerges. All students earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design degree must complete the following courses:

System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

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*Majors must take ART 121, MATH 123, PHYS 111/113 or PHYS 211/213 as part of the system-wide general education requirements. ** Majors must take CSC 150 as part of the institutional graduation requirement. ARTD 282 ARTD 285 ARTD 382 ARTD 385 ARTD 431 CIS 275 CIS 332 CIS 375 CSC 250 CSC 260 CSC 300 DAD 375 GAME 111 GAME 222 GAME 333 GAME 334 GAME 444 GAME 445 MATH 282 MCOM 353

Electives

2-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 2-D Design on Computers II.................................... 3 3-D Design on Computers I..................................... 3 3-D Design on Computers II.................................... 3 Computer Graphic Effects I..................................... 3 Web Application Programming I............................. 3 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 Web Application Programming II............................ 3 Computer Science II................................................ 3 Object Oriented Design........................................... 3 Data Structures......................................................... 3 Storyboarding........................................................... 3 Introduction to Game Design................................... 3 Computer Game Analysis and Development........... 3 Project and Process I................................................ 3 Project and Process II.............................................. 3 Project Development I............................................. 3 Project Development II............................................ 3 Mathematics of Games............................................ 3 Web Based Interactivity........................................... 3

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems have a strong background in computing and business. Each graduate has an understanding of operating systems, data base applications programming, and on-line applications. Students are given significant experience in case studies of real-world information-systems application development. The degree is also offered in Sioux Falls and at a distance. Please contact the College Office or the Director of Extended Programs for more information. All students earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree must complete the following courses:

System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

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34

* Majors must take ECON 201, as part of the system-wide general education requirements. Students who test directly into MATH 121 do not need to complete MATH 102 but will need to complete 3 credits of general electives. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirements.

CIS 251 CIS 328 CIS 332 CIS 350 CIS 380 CIS 383 CIS 384 CIS 427

CIS 484 CIS 494 CIS 498 CSC 206

Support Courses

ACCT 210 ACCT 211 BADM 220 BADM 310 BADM 321 BADM 360 BADM 370 BADM 425 ENGL 208 MATH 121

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Business Application Programming......................... 3 Operating Environments.......................................... 3 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.......................................................... 3 Software System Testing.......................................... 3 Networking I............................................................ 3 Decision Support Systems....................................... 3 Information Systems Planning and Management...................................................... 3 Database Management Systems............................... 3 Internship or Undergraduate Research/Scholarship...................... 3 Adv. Computer Applications.................................... 4 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 Business Statistics.................................................... 3 Business Finance...................................................... 3 Business Statistics II................................................ 3 Organization & Management................................... 3 Marketing................................................................. 3 Production and Operations Management................. 3 Documentation and Presentation............................. 3 Survey of Calculus................................................... 4

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Choose one specialization:

15

System Development Specialization CIS 277 CIS 330 CIS 331 CIS 361 CIS 487

OS Interfaces & Utilities.......................................... 3 COBOL I.................................................................. 3 COBOL II................................................................ 3 Adv. Prog. for Business Applications...................... 3 Database Programming............................................ 3

Web Development Specialization CIS 275 CIS 361 CIS 375 CIS 424 CIS 487

Web Application Programming I............................. 3 Adv. Programming for Bus. Applications................ 3 Web Application Programming II............................ 3 Internet & E-Commerce........................................... 3 Database Programming............................................ 3

Web Design Specialization ARTD 282 ENGL 401 MCOM 351 MCOM 352 MCOM 409

Electives

2-Dimensional Design I on Computers................... 3 Advanced Writing.................................................... 3 Web Publishing I...................................................... 3 Web Publishing II.................................................... 3 Information Architecture.......................................... 3

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science have a strong background in both the theoretical and applied areas of computer science. This program stresses the technical and theoretical development of computer programs and systems. Each graduate has an understanding of structured programming techniques, operating systems, computer architecture, data structures, as well as the opportunity to take advanced courses in various areas of computer science. This degree is also offered in Sioux Falls. Please contact the College office for more information. All students earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree must complete the following courses:

System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

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53

Support Courses

22

* Must complete 8 credits of Natural Sciences. Majors who test directly into MATH 123 will not need to complete MATH 102, but must take 3 credits of general electives. ** Majors must take CSC 150 as part of the institutional graduation requirements. CIS 245 Info Security Fundamentals..................................... 3 CIS 332 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 CIS 383 Networking I............................................................ 3 CIS 484 Database Management Systems............................... 3 CSC 250 Computer Science II................................................ 3 CSC 252 Computer Science Foundations............................... 2 CSC 260 Object-Oriented Design........................................... 3 CSC 300 Data Structures......................................................... 3 CSC 314 Assembly Language................................................. 3 CSC 317 Computer Organization and Architecture................ 3 CSC 456 Operating Systems................................................... 3 CSC 461 Programming Languages......................................... 3 CSC 466 Language Processing............................................... 3 CSC 470 Software Engineering.............................................. 3 CSC 482 Algorithms and Optimization.................................. 3 Select three 400-level CIS/CSC courses*............................................... 9 ENGL 208 MATH 123 MATH 281 or MATH 381 MATH 316 MATH Electives

Documentation and Presentation............................. 3 Calculus I................................................................. 4 Intro to Statistics...................................................... 3 Intro to Probability & Statistics Discrete Mathematics.............................................. 3 (must be 200 level and above - except MATH 341/342)....................................................... 9

Electives *Courses selected are in addition to the courses required in the major.

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Bachelor of Science in Computer and Network Security

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Network Security have a strong background in computing, networking, and business. They are well prepared to enter one of the fastest growing business areas in the twenty-first century and typically assume jobs such as Computer Security Analyst, Web Security Manager, Webmaster, Database Manager, and Networking Analyst. Each graduate will have an understanding of Internet-based electronic commerce, computer security, database design, computer programming - including current client-side and server-side technologies, value-added networks, intranets, communications protocols, and privacy. The degree is also offered in Sioux Falls. Please contact the College office for more information. All students earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Network Security degree must complete the following courses:

System-wide General Education Requirements Institutional Graduation Requirements*

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54

*Majors must take CSC 150 as part of the institutional graduation requirement.

CIS 245 CIS 275 CIS 328 CIS 332 CIS 350

CIS 375 CIS 383 CIS 385 CIS 388 CIS 414 CIS 416 CIS 420 CIS 422 CIS 424 CIS 484 CIS 494 or CIS 498 CSC 250 CSC 409/509

Info Security Fundamentals..................................... 3 Web Application Programming I............................. 3 Operating Environments.......................................... 3 Structured Systems Analysis & Design................... 3 Computer Hardware, Data Comm. & Networking........................................................ 3 Web Application Programming II............................ 3 Networking I............................................................ 3 Networking II........................................................... 3 Computer Forensics Fundamentals.......................... 3 Computer Security Fundamentals............................ 3 Network Security..................................................... 3 Intrusion Detection and Prevention......................... 3 Software Security..................................................... 3 Internet & E-Commerce........................................... 3 Database Management Systems............................... 3 Internship Undergraduate Research/Scholarship...................... 3 Computer Science II................................................ 3 System and Security Programming.......................... 3

Required Support Courses ACCT/BADM/ ECON ENGL 208 MATH 201 MATH 281 or BADM 220

Electives

18

Elective.................................................................... 9 Documentation & Presentation................................ 3 Intro to Discrete Mathematics.................................. 3 Intro to Statistics...................................................... 3 Business Statistics

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Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration

The Health Information Administration Program offers preparation for a professional area of service in hospitals, clinics, and related health facilities and agencies. Graduates are prepared to serve as entry level health information administrators. The health information administrator is responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements of the health care delivery system. The profession combines knowledge of health care systems and business administration. The health information administration (HIA) program is designed to provide flexibility for the student. It consists of the Health Information Technology Program plus two years of prescribed work. The student is encouraged to read the Catalog requirements of the HIT program. A progression policy has been developed to facilitate entry into the HIA Program. Students should consult their advisors for evaluation of possible credits earned through successful completion of the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam or previous work experience. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Following graduation, students may apply to write the registration examination administered by AHIMA. Individuals who pass the examination are entitled to use the designation RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator). The Health Information Management Programs Student Handbook supplements the information outlined herein the catalog and identifies additional program specific requirements.

Admission to the Program

Formal application to the HIA Program is made during the spring semester while completing the second year courses in the HIT program. Timing will vary among transfer students without the HIT degree, but should coincide with the spring semester while completing the second year courses in the HIT program. Progression students (RHIT’s returning to complete the HIA degree) will apply during their first semester of enrollment. Those students who demonstrate a potential for achievement are admitted to the HIA Program. The application process requires the student to: 1. Complete a questionnaire. 2. Obtain two letters of reference from non-family members and non-AHIMA credentialed faculty. 3. Be interviewed, during which time the applicant will be presented with a problem dealing with ethics, management or professional skills to which the student will respond verbally. For distance education students, this will be done by a telephone interview. A time will be set up with the panel and the student will phone using the toll-free number (1-800-641-4309). Students on campus will complete their interview in person at a scheduled time and site at Dakota State University. 4. Complete a release form authorizing information to be reviewed by the HIA Admission Review Committee. 5. Possess a current RHIT certification or a cumulative GPA of 2.7 in all HIM courses within the HIT program as well as an overall cumulative GPA of 2.25 or above. The academic summary will be used to calculate the HIM GPA.

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All documentation is to be provided to the HIM Program Director. Forms are available at the HIM Program website: www.departments.dsu.edu/him. Transcripts, letters of recommendation, and questionnaires can be faxed to 605-256-5208 or 605-256-5060. The HIA Admission Review Committee will complete an assessment in which the student is expected to obtain an overall satisfactory rating of 30 points out of a maximum of 45 points.

System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements

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* Majors must take BIOL 151 and MATH 102 as part of the system-wide general education requirement.

ACCT 210 BADM 220 MATH 281 BADM 344

ENGL 379 BADM 360 BADM 460 BIOL 323 CIS 325 CSC 206 HIM 130 HIM 150 HIM 160 HIM 170 HIM 250 HIM 252 HIM 260 HIM 262 HIM 264 HIM 265 HIM 285 HIM 286 HIM 287 HIM 360 HIM 361 HIM 443 HIM 444 HIM 450 HIM 485

Principles Accounting I............................................ 3 Business Statistics.................................................... 3 or Intro to Statistics Managerial Communications................................... 3 or Technical Communications Organization & Management................................... 3 Human Resources Management.............................. 3 Human Anatomy and Physiology............................ 4 Management Information Systems.......................... 3 Adv. Computer Applications: Access...................... 1 Basic Medical Terminology..................................... 2 Introduction to the Health Information Mgmt......... 3 ICD-9-CM Healthcare Coding Systems.................. 3 Legal Aspects of Health Information Mgmt............ 3 Alternative Site Health Information Mgmt.............. 2 Basic Foundations of Health Data Systems............. 3 Fundamentals of Human Diseases........................... 5 CPT/HCPCS Healthcare Coding Systems............... 3 Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies............. 1 Management of Quality and Related Functions for HIM...................................... 4 Supervised Professional Practice............................. 2 Supervised Professional Practice............................. 1 Supervised Professional Practice............................. 3 Management of Health Information Centers I......... 3 Management of Health Information Centers II........ 3 Current Trends in Health Care Delivery.................. 3 Advanced Health Data Systems............................... 3 Research in HIA....................................................... 3 Health Information Administration Supervised Professional Practice............................. 4

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Electives*

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*One of these electives are met when completing BIOL 151 as part of the system-wide general education. At least 5 credits must be at the 300-400 level.

Curriculum Notes:

10

Courses are sequenced so that each successive course builds on the information presented in the prerequisites. It is therefore mandatory that students observe course sequencing in preparation of their schedules. HIA students are required to complete 2 credit hours, 80 hours of HIM 285 Supervised Professional Practice in an appropriate acute care facility; 1 credit hour, 40 hours of HIM 286 Supervised Professional Practice in a non-acute care setting facility; 3 credit hours, 120 hours of HIM 287 Supervised Professional Practice in an appropriate acute care facility; and 4 credit hours, 160 hours of HIM 485 Health Information Administration Supervised Professional Practice in an appropriate acute care facility. Each student spends time in various-sized institutions under the direction of a qualified Clinical Supervisor.

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Health Information Administration - Sample Schedule Fall Semester - First Year HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology.............2 HIM 150 Introduction to Health Info. Mgmt...........................3 CSC 105 Intro to Computers...........................3 ENGL 101 Composition I..................................3 BIOL 151 General Biology ..............................4 Total: 15 Credits Summer (between first and second year) HIM 285 Supervised Professional Practice.............................................2 Total: 2 Credits Fall Semester - Second Year HIM 160 ICD-9-CM Healthcare Coding Systems...............................3 HIM 252 Basic Foundations of Health Data Systems........................3 MATH 102 College Algebra...............................3 SGE Goal 2 (Oral Com.)..................3 SGE Goal 3 (Social Science)...........3 Total: 15 Credits Summer (After second year) HIM 286 Supervised Professional Practice.............................................1 HIM 287 Supervised Professional Practice.............................................3 Total: 4 Credits Fall Semester - Third Year ENGL 201 Composition II.................................3 SGE Goal 6 (Nat. Sci.).....................3 ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I.....................................3 BADM 360 Org. and Management......................3 WEL 100 Wellness for Life/Lab.......................2 Total: 14 Credits Fall Semester - Fourth Year BADM 344 Managerial Communications or ENGL 379 Technical Communications..............3 HIM 360 Management of Health Information Centers I.......................3 HIM 443 Current Trends in Health Care Delivery.......................3 IGR (Written Comm.)......................3 HIM 444 Adv. Health Data Systems...............3 Total: 15 Credits

Spring Semester - First Year HIM 170 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management.................3 HIM 250 Alternative Site Health Info. Mgmt.......................................2 HIM 260 Fundamentals of Human Diseases...............................5 BIOL 323 Human Anatomy and Physiology ......................................4 CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming..............3 or CSC 150 Computer Science I Total: 17 Credits Spring Semester - Second Year HIM 265 Mgmt. Qua. and Related Functions for HIM...........................4 HIM 262 CPT-HCPCS Healthcare Coding Systems...............................3 HIM 264 Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies..................................1 CIS 325 Management Information Systems............................................3 SGE Goal 4 (Arts/Hum)...................3 Total: 14 Credits

Spring Semester - Third Year BADM 220 Business Statistics or MATH 281 Intro to Statistics..............................3 BADM 460 Human Resources Mgmt..................3 CSC 206 Adv. Comp. Applic.: Access............1 SGE Goal 3 (Soc. Science)....................................3 Electives...........................................6 Total: 15 Credits Spring Semester - Fourth Year HIM 361 Management of Health Information Centers II......................3 HIM 450 Research in HIA...............................3 SGE Goal 4 (Arts/Hum)...................3 Electives...........................................6 Total: 15 Credits

Summer (After fourth year) HIM 485 Health Info. Administration Supervised Professional Practice.............................................4 Total: 4 Credits

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Associate of Science in Health Information Technology

The Health Information Technology Program offers preparation for a technical area of service in hospitals, clinics, and related health facilities, and agencies. Graduates are prepared to serve as entry level health information technicians. The health information technician performs technical duties vital to the operation of a medical record department in any health care facility. Graduates of this program will be able to pursue a 4-year degree in Health Information Administration. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Following graduation, students may apply to write the registration examination administered by AHIMA. Individuals who pass the examination are entitled to use the designation RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician). The Health Information Management Programs Student Handbook supplements the information outlined herein the catalog and identifies additional program specific requirements. All students earning an Associate of Science in Health Information Technology degree must complete the following courses:

General Education Core

BIOL 151 ENGL 101 MATH 102

CSC 105 CIS 130 or CSC 150

General Biology I..................................................... 4 Composition I.......................................................... 3 College Algebra....................................................... 3 General Education Oral Communication................. 3 General Education Social Science........................... 3 General Education Arts & Humanities.................... 3 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 Visual Basic Programming Computer Science I.................................................. 3

Health Information Technology Courses BIOL 323 CIS 325 HIM 130 HIM 150 HIM 160 HIM 170 HIM 250 HIM 252 HIM 260 HIM 262 HIM 264 HIM 265 HIM 285 HIM 286 HIM 287

Total Semester Hours 164

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Human Anatomy and Physiology............................ 4 Mgmt. Information Systems.................................... 3 Basic Medical Terminology..................................... 2 Introduction to the Health Information Mgmt......... 3 ICD-9-CM Healthcare Coding System.................... 3 Legal Aspects of Health Information Mgmt............ 3 Alternative Site Health Information Mgmt.............. 2 Basic Foundations of Health Data Systems............. 3 Fundamentals of Human Diseases . ........................ 5 CPT/HCPCS Healthcare Coding Systems............... 3 Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies............. 1 Management of Quality/Funct. of HIM................... 4 Supervised Professional Practice............................. 2 Supervised Professional Practice............................. 1 Supervised Professional Practice............................. 3

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Curriculum Notes: Courses are sequenced so that each successive course builds on the information presented in the prerequisite. It is therefore mandatory that students observe course sequencing in preparation of their schedules. Health Information Technology students are required to complete 2 credit hours, 80 hours of HIM 285 Supervised Professional Practice in an appropriate acute care facility; 1 credit hour, 40 hours of HIM 286 Supervised Professional Practice in non-acute care setting facility; and 3 credit hours, 120 hours of HIM 287 Supervised Professional Practice, in an appropriate acute care facility. Each student spends time in various-sized institutions under the direction of a qualified Clinical Supervisor.

Health Information Technology - Sample Schedule Fall Semester - First Year HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology.............2 HIM 150 Introduction to Health Info. Mgmt.......................................3 CSC 105 Intro to Computers...........................3 ENGL 101 Composition I..................................3 BIOL 151 General Biology ..............................4 Total: 15 Credits Summer (between first year and second year) HIM 285 Supervised Professional Practice.............................................2 Total: 2 Credits Fall Semester - Second Year HIM 160 ICD-9-CM Healthcare Coding Systems...............................3 HIM 252 Basic Foundations of Health Data Systems......................3 MATH 102 College Algebra...............................3 SGE Goal 2 (Oral Com.)..................3 SGE Goal 3 (Social Science)...........3 Total: 15 Credits Summer (after second year) HIM 286 Supervised Professional Practice.............................................1 HIM 287 Supervised Professional Practice.............................................3 Total: 4 Credits

Spring Semester - First Year HIM 170 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management.................3 HIM 250 Alternative Site Health Info. Mgmt...........................2 HIM 260 Fundamentals of Human Diseases...............................5 BIOL 323 Human Anatomy and Physiology ......................................4 CIS 130 BASIC Programming.......................3 or CSC 150 Computer Science I Total: 17 Credits Spring Semester - Second Year HIM 262 CPT-HCPCS Healthcare Coding Systems...............................3 HIM 264 Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies..................................1 HIM 265 Mgmt Qua/Related Functions of HIM.............................4 CIS 325 Management Information Systems............................................3 SGE Goal 4 (Arts/Hum)...................3 Total: 14 Credits

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Associate of Science in Office Management

The Associate of Science in Office Management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business School and Programs (ACBSP). Graduates of the Office Management program will be educated in word processing, personal computing, electronic mail, electronic filing and retrieval. Modern up-to-date equipment provides the student with state-of-the-art office technology. Study relating to information technology, interpersonal relations and communications are stressed to make the student knowledgeable and adaptable - willing to accept and respond to change. The Associate of Science degree in Office Management will permit one to seek employment ranging from clerical to supervisory positions. This program articulates with the Bachelor in Business Administration. All students earning an Associate of Science in Office Management degree must complete the following courses:

General Education Courses Requirements

18

System-wide Institutional Graduation Requirements

6

Professional Courses

24

Electives

10

ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 BADM 344 Managerial Communications................................... 3 BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business............................... 3 BADM 360 Organization & Management................................... 3 CSC 206 Advanced Computer Applications........................... 3 ENGL 201 Composition II......................................................... 3 OED 335 Office Systems......................................................... 3 ACCT/BADM/CIS/CSC/HIM Electives.............................................. 6

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Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy

The Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career as a certified public accountant (CPA). South Dakota (as do most other states) requires that candidates for the CPA examinations have an accounting degree and 150 semester hours of college credit.

System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements**

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40

* Majors must take ECON 201 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. ** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirements. BADM 220 BADM 310 BADM 321 BADM 344 BADM 350 BADM 351 BADM 360 BADM 370 BADM 405 BADM 425 BADM 482 ECON 202 MATH 121

Information Systems CIS 251 CIS 325 CSC 206

Accounting

ACCT 210 ACCT 211 ACCT 310 ACCT 311 ACCT 320 ACCT 360 ACCT 430 ACCT 431 ACCT 450 ACCT 470

Electives Total Semester Hours

Business Statistics . ................................................. 3 Business Finance...................................................... 3 Business Statistics II................................................ 3 Managerial Communications................................... 3 Legal Environment of Business............................... 3 Business Law........................................................... 3 Organization and Management................................ 3 Marketing................................................................. 3 International Trade & Finance................................. 3 Production and Operations Mgmt............................ 3 Business Policy and Strategy................................... 3 Principles of Macroeconomics................................. 3 Survey of Calculus................................................... 4 Business Application Programming......................... 3 Management Information Systems.......................... 3 Advanced Computer Applications........................... 4 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 Intermediate Accounting I....................................... 3 Intermediate Accounting II...................................... 3 Cost Accounting....................................................... 3 Accounting Systems................................................ 3 Income Tax Accounting........................................... 3 Advanced Income Tax............................................. 3 Auditing................................................................... 3 Non-Profit Accounting............................................. 3

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Minors: Business Administrationa

ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 BADM 310 Business Finance...................................................... 3 BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business . ............................ 3 BADM 360 Organization & Management................................... 3 BADM 370 Marketing................................................................. 3 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomicsb . ............................. 3 a Business Administration minor cannot be used with Business Administration or Business Education major. b ECON 201 must be taken as a general education course.

Business Educationa

(Students must take ECON 201 as part of General Education) ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 BADM 334 Small Business Management................................... 3 BADM 344 Managerial Communications................................... 3 BADM 494 Internship..............................................................1-4 OED 335 Office Systems......................................................... 3 SEED 303 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Business/Computer Minor**................... 1 ** Students who have a computer education major are not required to complete SEED 303.

Computer Education

CIS 130 CIS 325 CIS 350 CSC 150 CSC 206 EDFN 365 EDFN 366 EDFN 465 SEED 303

Visual Basic Programming...................................... 3 Management Info Systems....................................... 3 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.......................................................... 3 Computer Science I.................................................. 3 Adv. Computer Applications.................................... 1 Computer-Based Technology and Learning............ 3 Teaching Using Video Conferencing....................... 1 Multimedia Web Dev. in Education......................... 2 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Business/Computer Minor*..................... 1 * Required of education majors only.

Computer Forensics CIS 385 CIS 388 CIS 414 CIS 418 CIS 432 CIS 434

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Networking II........................................................... 3 Computer Forensic Fundamentals........................... 3 Computer Security................................................... 3 Adv Computer Forensics......................................... 3 Defense & Forensic Countermeasures..................... 3 Computer Forensics & Investigations...................... 3

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Computer and Network Security

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CIS 251 CIS 325 CIS 332 CIS 350 CIS 484 CIS/CSC

CIS 245 CIS 350 CIS 383 CIS 385 CIS 414 CIS 416

Computer Science CIS 484 CSC 250 CSC 260 CSC 300 CSC 461 CSC 470

Business Applications Programming....................... 3 Management Information Systems.......................... 3 Structured System Analysis and Design.................. 3 Comp Hdw/Data Com and Networking................... 3 Database Management Systems............................... 3 Electives................................................................... 3 Introduction to Security Fundamentals.................... 3 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.......................................................... 3 Networking I............................................................ 3 Networking II........................................................... 3 Computer Security Fundamentals............................ 3 Network Security..................................................... 3 Database Management Systems............................... 3 Computer Science II................................................ 3 Object Oriented Design........................................... 3 Data Structures . ...................................................... 3 Programming Languages......................................... 3 Software Engineering.............................................. 3

Electronic Commercea

18

18

CIS 251 Business Application Programming......................... 3 or CSC 250 Computer Science II CIS 275 Web Application Programming I............................. 3 CIS 332 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 CIS 375 Web Application Programming II............................ 3 CIS 424 Internet and E-Commerce........................................ 3 CIS 484 Database Management Systems............................... 3 a Electronic Commerce minor cannot be used with the Computer and Network Security Major.

Entrepreneurial Studies ACCT 210 and ACCT 211 or BADM 406 BADM 334 BADM 336 BADM 370 BADM 438 BADM 474 BADM 489

Accounting I............................................................ 3

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Accounting II........................................................... 3 Accounting for Entrepreneurs.................................. 3 Small Business Management................................... 3 Entrepreneurship I.................................................... 3 Marketing................................................................. 3 Entrepreneurship II.................................................. 3 Personal Selling....................................................... 3 Business Plan Writing & Competition..................... 1

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High-Performance Computing CSC 300 CSC 410 CSC 433 CSC 460 CSC 492 CSC 498

Data Structures & Algorithms.................................. 3 Parallel Programming.............................................. 3 Computer Graphics.................................................. 3 Scientific Visualization............................................ 3 Topics....................................................................... 3 Undergraduate Research.......................................... 3

Marketing Educationa

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ACCT 210 ACCT 211 BADM 350 BADM 370 BADM 371 BADM 474 BADM 494 SEED 303

Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 Legal Environment of Business............................... 3 Marketing................................................................. 3 Merchandising......................................................... 3 Personal Selling....................................................... 3 Internship..............................................................1-4 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Business/Computer Minor....................... 1 * a Marketing Education minor cannot be used as a minor with Business Administration major. *Required of education majors only.

Networking

CIS 245 CIS 328 CIS 332 CIS 350 CIS 383 CIS 385

170

Introduction to Security Fundamentals.................... 3 Operating Environments.......................................... 3 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.......................................................... 3 Networking I............................................................ 3 Networking II........................................................... 3

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Certificates: Health Care Coding Certificate

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The Health Care Coding Certificate program prepares students with entry-level skills needed to code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis. Principles in ICD-9-CM coding, CPT coding, and third-party reimbursement will be emphasized. The courses within the Health Care Coding Certificate program are also applicable to the A.S. in Health Information Technology and the B.S. in Health Information Administration and students may wish to progress into those programs. An important part of the Coding Certificate Program is the supervised professional practice. This internship is completed at a healthcare facility to provide for hands-on reinforcement of the classroom instruction. The Healthcare Coding Certificate Program has been approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Graduates of the Health Care Coding Certificate program may wish to write the American Health Information Management Association’s certification examination to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA). Additional credentials may be obtained after gaining work experience and these practitioners may write the examinations to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physicianbased (CCS-P). The Health Information Management Programs student handbook supplements the information oulined here in the catalog and identifies additional program specific requirements. BIOL 151 General Biology I..................................................... 4 BIOL 323 Human Anatomy and Physiology............................ 4 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology..................................... 2 HIM 150 Intro to Health Info. Management........................... 3 HIM 160 ICD-9-CM Healthcare Coding................................. 3 HIM 170 Legal Aspects of Health Info. Management............ 3 HIM 250 Alternative Site HIM............................................... 2 HIM 260 Fundamentals of Human Diseases........................... 5 HIM 262 CPT/HCPCS Healthcare Coding Systems............... 3 HIM 264 Health Care Reimbursement Methodologies........... 1 HIM 283 Health Care Coding Experience.............................. 1

CSC 300 CSC 410 CSC 433 CSC 460

Data Structures & Algorithms.................................. 3 Parallel Programming.............................................. 3 Computer Graphics.................................................. 3 Scientific Visualization............................................ 3

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Information Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate

The Information Technology Entrepreneurship certificate program is a module-based, non-credit interdisciplinary program that will provide individuals who have information technology skills with the entrepreneurship skills needed to start and operate a successful business. With advancements in telecommunications and information technology, this work can be done virtually anywhere in the United States or even the world. Remote rural areas will no longer be at a major economic disadvantage and as a result, the proposed certificate program seeks to provide rural residents with the information technology entrepreneurship skills and tools needed to capitalize on this opportunity. The certificate program will not offer courses or program modules for credit. To earn the Information Technology Entrepreneurship certificate, individuals would complete a minimum of four modules: • Building a new business in Technology • Hiring and Managing Employees • Website Development to Support Entrepreneurship • Successful Computer Consulting • Software design estimation • Using Finance Software to Monitor your Business

Information Systems Management Certificates:

Information Technology Management CIS 325 CIS 350

CIS 384 CSC 105

Management Information Systems.......................... 3 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.............................. 3 Decision Support System......................................... 3 Introduction to Computers or equivalent................. 3

Network and Telecommunications Administration CIS 350

CIS 383 CIS 385 CSC 105

Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.............................................................. 3 Networking I............................................................ 3 Networking II........................................................... 3 Introduction to Computers or equivalent................. 3

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CIS 332 CIS 484 CSC 150 CSC 250 CIS 130 CIS 251

Introduction to Computers or equivalent................. 3 Computer Science I.................................................. 3 Computer Science II................................................ 3 Programming Languages......................................... 3

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Web Application Programming I............................. 3 Web Application Programming II............................ 3

Website Administration CIS 350

CIS 383 CIS 488 CSC 105

Comp. Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.......................................................... 3 Networking I............................................................ 3 Advanced Database Issues....................................... 3 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3

Not-for-Profit Management

ACCT 205 ENGL 305 NFP 310 NFP 315 NFP 360 NFP 370

Intro to Accounting for NFP Mgmt......................... 3 Professional Technical & Grant Writing.................. 3 Financial Management for Not-for-Profit Organizations.................................... 3 Fund Raising............................................................ 3 Organization & Mgmt of Not-for-Profit Organizations.................................... 3 Marketing of Not-for-Profit Organizations.................................... 3

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CSC 105 CSC 260 CIS 130 CIS 251 CIS 328 CIS 332 CIS 350 CIS 484

Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 Object Oriented Design........................................... 3 Visual Basic Programming...................................... 3 Business Applications Programming....................... 3 Operating Environments.......................................... 3 Structured Systems Analysis and Design................. 3 Computer Hardware, Data Comm. & Networking.......................................................... 3 Database Management Systems............................... 3

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Elective Classes (These elective courses are recommended, but not required) CIS 330 CIS 331 CIS 340 CSC 470 CIS 487

COBOL I.................................................................. 3 COBOL II................................................................ 3 Advanced Java Programming.................................. 3 Software Engineering.............................................. 3 Database Programming............................................ 3

NOTE: Elective courses are available to students who wish to add additional programming courses to their certification program. Students may take one, two or all three elective courses based on their individual needs and employment goals. This flexibility allows the certificate program to serve a much broader group of prospective students and prepares students for a broader job market.

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Pre-Professional Advisement Programs Pre Law

Pre Law advisement is available to students who wish to pursue a career in law. Opportunities exist for lawyers to serve business, government, and individuals in diverse areas of law including: corporate, tax, patent, wills, trusts, probate, family, environmental, tort, and criminal law. There is no prescribed major or curriculum for pre law students. Successful attorneys come from varied educational backgrounds. Some of the appropriate majors at DSU are Business Administration, English for Information Systems, the Sciences and Education. Therefore, pre law students should major in whatever field interests them. Law school admission standards generally require a high grade point average and a high score on the Law School Admissions Test. Law schools may also consider other qualifications and factors during the admissions process. Students are advised to consult the Official Guide to U.S. Law Schools and the pre law advisor for more information. For pre law advisement contact Professor Richard Puetz in the College of Business and Information Systems.

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Elementary Education (BSE) Elementary Education / Special Education Exercise Science (BS) Physical Education (BSE) K-12 and Secondary Education Biology Business Computer English Mathematics Minors: Art (K-12) Biology (7-12) Business (7-12) Chemistry (7-12) Comprehensive School Health (K-12) Educational Technology (K-12) English (7-12) History (7-12) Marketing (7-12) Math (Elementary) and Secondary Music Vocal or Instrumental (K-12) Physical Education (K-12) Physics (7-12) Reading (Pre-K - 12) Sociology (7-12) Speech/Communication/Theatre (7-12) Second Wind Certification Programs Teacher Education Certification Only Program


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Faculty

Judy Dittman, Professor and Dean Crystal Pauli, Associate Professor, Director of Field Services, and Certification Officer Professor: Vicki Sterling Associate Professors: Timothy Fiegen, Mark Hawkes, Larry McDaniel, Haomin Wang, Gale Wiedow, Don Wiken Assistant Professors: Ursula Garrett, Mark Geary, Jennifer Gross, Gabe Mydland Instructors: Michael Esposito, Brad Gilbert, Cynthia Henning, Wade Kooiman, Ken Prorok, Margaret Ronald, Tom Shea, Sandi Steinhoff-Muller, LeRoy Stevenson

Vision and Mission Statement, Core Values, Conceptual Framework, and Standards of the College of Education

The 1881 Dakota Territorial Legislature established Dakota State University to prepare teachers to help meet the needs of an emerging society - that of the western frontier. Today, South Dakota again faces a new frontier - the Information Age. Dakota State University now prepares teachers to meet these new challenges and to lead the process of technological change in schools. Our graduates have the will, the expertise, and the vision to advocate for the paradigm shifts required of schools in the 21st century. The College of Education has kept the best of its heritage and tradition in teacher preparation by continuing to meet the needs of a changing profession. As the profession faces the new demands the 21st century places upon society’s educational structures, the College recognizes its teacher education graduates must do more than simply prepare for the coming changes. Its graduates must be empowered to actively participate in shaping the changes that will characterize schools in the future. Technology is one of the primary vehicles of change through which the teaching profession marshals its energy and collective wisdom to create the schools of the 21st century. Technology connects teachers and students to the global environment enabling them to imagine, create, evaluate, and solve problems even from distant locations. Teachers use computers to design instruction, manage classroom activities and resources, create lessons, prepare assessments, and perform tasks not yet envisioned. All Dakota State University teacher education graduates earn a certification in K-12 Educational Technology on their certificate due to the intense computing preparation they receive in their programs.

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Vision

The vision of the College of Education is to prepare highly-qualified educators and be recognized in the state and nation for outstanding programs.

Mission

The mission of the College of Education is to guide undergraduate and graduate students through the process of acquiring and applying professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions with emphasis on integrating technology in the teaching and learning process to positively impact K-12 learning.

Conceptual Framework

Teaching: A Journey worth taking.

Teacher Education Program Standards:

Our teacher candidates will: • understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the content/ subject matter/disciplines they teach and be able to create learning experiences that make these aspects meaningful for learners. • understand how children learn, construct knowledge, and develop, and be able to provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development. • understand how learners differ in their approaches to learning and create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. • understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. • use an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. • use knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. • plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, the learners, the community, and curriculum goals. • understand and use formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner. • be reflective practitioners who continually evaluate the effects of their choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seek opportunities to grow professionally. • collaborate with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning and well-being. • understand the capabilities of technology, its impact on education and be able to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.

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tion about the length of student teaching, faculty-student ratio of supervision for student teaching, and other supplementary contextual information about the teacher preparation program. This act also calls for states to establish criteria to assess the performance of teacher preparation programs including indicators of teacher candidate knowledge and skills and to identify low-performing programs of teacher preparation. During the 2006-2007 academic year, 374 students were enrolled in teacher education programs at Dakota State University. A total of 61 students were enrolled in a supervised student teaching experience during the same year. These 61 students were supervised by a total of 25 faculty members for a 2.44 student teacher/faculty ratio. The College of Education at Dakota State University is accredited by the State of South Dakota and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The College of Education has not been identified as low performing by the State of South Dakota.

Programs

Baccalaureate degrees are available in Elementary Education, Elementary Education/ Special Education, K-12/Secondary Education, Exercise Science and Physical Education.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Elementary education graduates are prepared to teach kindergarten through eighth grade. Students may take additional coursework to earn certification to teach kindergarten, K-12 gifted education, or to coach athletics. Students may also complete additional coursework to earn minors in K-12 reading and elementary education mathematics.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / Special Education

Elementary Education / Special Education graduates are prepared to teach kindergarten through eighth grade as either a classroom teacher, a K-8 special education teacher or a K-12 special education teacher. These elementary teachers possess the unique knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with children having special learning and behavioral needs and may serve children with special needs in inclusive and/or resource settings. Students may receive additional certification in kindergarten, K-12 gifted education, or to coach athletics. Students may also complete additional coursework to earn minors in K-12 reading and elementary education mathematics.

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is a professional degree designed to prepare students for a successful career in the fast-growing fitness and wellness industry. The flexible and interdisciplinary nature of the degree enables students to obtain an education that best meets their individual career goals, whether those goals are related to corporate and private fitness, community and hospital-based wellness and rehabilitation programs, or graduate studies.

Bachelor of Science in Education, Physical Education

The Physical Education Major for Bachelor of Science in Education prepares graduates to teach Physical Education in elementary, middle and secondary schools and provides the courses necessary for the K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement as well as in an additional minor of the student’s choice.

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Bachelor of Science in K-12 and Secondary Education

Graduates of K-12 teacher education programs are prepared in either computer education or physical education. Secondary education graduates are prepared to teach in grades 7 through 12 in their content area major which may include biology, business, English, or mathematics. Supporting minor/endorsement programs leading to certification are available in 7-12 biology, 7-12 business, 7-12 chemistry, 7-12 history, literature and composition, 7-12 English: 7-12 speech/communication/drama, 7-12 marketing, 7-12 mathematics, elementary math, 7-12 physics, pre K-12 reading, 7-12 sociology, K-12 physical education, K-12 health, K-12 instrumental or vocal music, K-12 art, and K-12 gifted education.

Center of Excellence Honors Program

The Dakota State University Center of Excellence Honors Program targets high achieving students. Successful completion of the program requirements by the student will result in the student being designated “Center of Excellence Honors Graduate.” This designation will appear on the student’s transcripts, diplomas, and the commencement program. The full program can be found in the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog.

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Education Minors/Endorsement Programs

Graduates may seek additional certification to their primary teaching certificates authorizing them to teach in other age/grade spans and/or content areas. For example, a graduate with a degree in elementary education is awarded a certificate to teach in elementary schools in South Dakota, but may earn additional certification by completing kindergarten, gifted education, or coaching endorsement programs. Upon successful completion of additional coursework listed below, Elementary Education and Elementary Education / Special Education Program graduates may also earn certification in kindergarten, K-12 gifted education, or to coach athletics. All Dakota State University teacher education graduates complete a K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement Program. The coursework leading to the K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement Program is a part of the degree requirements for all education programs. Graduates who complete minor/endorsement programs which have content specific tests must pass the content or area specific state certification test (e.g., middle school and secondary language arts, social science, mathematics, and science). Graduates, on the other hand, who earn an endorsement in a subject or area authorization which does not require a content specific test, may be granted the endorsement based upon the successful completion of required coursework (e.g. kindergarten, K-12 educational technology endorsement). In all cases, graduates who seek additional education endorsement programs must submit an application to the South Dakota Department of Education. The Administrative Rules of South Dakota require all coursework leading to education endorsement programs must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Education minors/endorsement programs listed below have been approved for the applicable certification in South Dakota. For further information, contact the Certification Officer in the College of Education.

Kindergarten Endorsement Program (Elementary certification only) ELED 354 ELED 412 ELED 495

9 credits

Emergent Literacy Development............................. 3 Kindergarten Education........................................... 3 Practicum: Kindergarten.......................................... 3

5-8 Middle School Content Endorsement Program in Mathematics (Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Certification)

15 credits

MATH 102 College Algebra....................................................... 3 MATH 341 Mathematical Concepts for Teachers I.................... 3 * MATH 342 Mathematical Concepts for Teachers II................... 3 * ELED 330 K-8 Math Methods................................................... 3 MATH —- Any two additional MATH credits with middle level or secondary level math content...................... 3 *or MATH credits with middle level or secondary level content for secondary or K-12 majors.

Assistant High School or Elementary/Middle School Coaching 2 credits Endorsement Program (Elementary, Secondary, or K-12 Certification) PE 354

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4 credits

PE 354 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries.................. 2 Select course(s) for each sport to be coached: PE 469 Coaching Baseball and Softball............................... 2 PE 470 Coaching Basketball................................................ 2 PE 471 Coaching Football.................................................... 2 PE 473 Coaching Track and Field/Cross Country................ 2 PE 475 Coaching Volleyball................................................. 2

K-12 Art Minor/Endorsement Program (Elementary, Secondary, or K-12 Certification)

21 credits

7-12 Biology Minor/Endorsement Program (Secondary or K-12 Certification)

25 credits

ART 111 Drawing I................................................................. 3 ART 121 Design I - 2D .......................................................... 3 ART 123 3D Design................................................................ 3 ART 231 Painting I.................................................................. 3 ARTD 282 2-Dimensional Design on Computers I................... 3 ARTE 310 K-8 Art Methods...................................................... 2 ARTH 211 History of World Art I or ARTH 212 History of World Art II............................................ 3 SEED 303 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Art Minor ................................................ 1 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

BIOL 151 General Biology I..................................................... 4 BIOL 165 General Zoology ..................................................... 4 BIOL 201 General Botany........................................................ 4 BIOL 311 Principles of Ecology............................................... 4 BIOL 331 Microbiology........................................................... 4 BIOL 371 Genetics................................................................... 4 SEED 303 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Science Minor . ....................................... 1 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

7-12 Business Minor/Endorsement Program (Secondary or K-12 Certification)

20-23 credits

Students must take ECON 201 as part of the General Education Requirement.............................................................. 3 ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 BADM 334 Small Business Management................................... 3 BADM 494 Internship..............................................................1-4 OED 335 Office Systems......................................................... 3

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OED 344 SEED 303

Business Communications....................................... 3 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Bus/Comp Minor .................................... 1 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

7-12 Chemistry Minor/Endorsement Program (Secondary or K-12 Certification)

20 credits

CHEM 112 General Chemistry I................................................. 4 CHEM 114 General Chemistry II............................................... 4 CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I................................................. 4 CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry............................................... 4 Select three credits from the following:.................................................. 3 CHEM 328 Organic Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry.......................................... 3 CHEM 460 Biochemistry . ..................................................3 PHSI 343 Introductory Thermodynamics ........................2 PHSI 345 Kinetics and Equilibrium ................................. 2 SEED 303 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Science Minor ....................1 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

Educational Technology Minor

18-19 credits

Core Requirements for all majors

CIS 130 CIS 350

CSC 105 EDFN 365

Visual BASIC Programming................................... 3 Computer Hardware, Data Comm. & Networking..................................... 3 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 Computer-Based Technology & Learning............... 3

Additional courses required for these majors Biology

EDER 415 SCTC 303 SEED 401

Business

CSC 206 EDER 415 SEED 401

Educational Assessments......................................... 2 Computer Applications in the Natural Sciences...................................................... 3 Methods of Educational Technology....................... 1 Advanced Computer Applications........................... 3 Educational Assessments......................................... 2 Methods of Educational Technology....................... 1

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ELED 422 SPED 460 ELED 465

English

EDER 415 MCOM 351 SEED 401

Mathematics

EDER 415 CSC 206 SEED 401

Science/Math Technology (K-8).............................. 2 Family Systems and Prof Collaboration.................. 2 Computer Applications in Special Education.......... 3 Educational Assessments......................................... 2 Web Publishing I...................................................... 3 Methods of Educational Technology....................... 1 Educational Assessments......................................... 2 Adv. Computer Applications.................................... 3 Methods of Educational Technology....................... 1

Physical Education

EDER 415 PE 376 SEED 401

Educational Assessments......................................... 2 Technology Integration............................................ 3 Methods of Educational Technology....................... 1

7-12 Language Arts: Literature and Composition/Grammar Endorsement Program (English Minor) (Secondary or K-12 Certification)

19 credits

This endorsement also meets the requirements of the 5-8 Middle Level English/Language Arts endorsement program. ENGL 211 World Literature I or ENGL 212 World Literature II................................................... 3 ENGL 222 British Literature II.................................................. 3 ENGL 241 American Literature I............................................... 3 ENGL 310 Applied Grammar.................................................... 3 LING 403 Intro to Linguistics................................................... 3 ENGL 405 Media Studies.......................................................... 3 SEED 303 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: English Minor.......................................... 1 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

7-12 Language Arts: Speech/Debate/Drama/Theatre Minor/ 18 credits Endorsement Program (Speech/Communication/Theatre Minor) (Secondary or K-12 Certification) SPCM 215 SPCM 481 THEA 100 THEA 131

Public Speaking....................................................... 3 Speech Activities and Debate ................................. 2 Introduction to Theatre............................................ 3 Intro to Acting.......................................................... 3

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THEA 200 THEA 395 SEED 303

Theatre History........................................................ 3 Theatre Practicum.................................................... 3 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Speech/Theatre Minor ........................... 1 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

K-12 Comprehensive School Health Minor/ 18 credits Endorsement Program (Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Certification) HLTH 110 Health Concepts....................................................... 3 HLTH 201 ATOD Prevention Education................................... 2 HLTH 251 First Aid and CPR.................................................... 1 HLTH 320 Community Health................................................... 3 HLTH 370 Stress Management.................................................. 3 HLTH 420 K-12 Methods of Health Instruction........................ 3 * HLTH 422 Nutrition................................................................... 3 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements. * HLTH 420 fulfills the minor methods requirement of SEED 303.

7-12 Marketing Minor/Endorsement Program (Secondary or K-12 Certification)

20-23 credits

ACCT 210 ACCT 211 BADM 350 BADM 370 BADM 371 BADM 474 BADM 494 SEED 303

Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 Principles of Accounting II ..................................... 3 Legal Environment of Business . ............................ 3 Marketing . .............................................................. 3 Merchandising ........................................................ 3 Personal Selling ...................................................... 3 Internship..............................................................1-4 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Bus/Comp Minor .................................... 1 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

Math Elementary Education Minor

18 credits

7-12 Mathematics Endorsement Program (Secondary or K-12 Certification)

18 credits

MATH 120 MATH 201 MATH 281 MATH 316 MATH 341 MATH 342

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Trigonometry .......................................................... 3 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics...................... 3 Introduction to Statistics.......................................... 3 Discrete Mathematics.............................................. 3 Math Concepts for Teachers I.................................. 3 Math Concepts for Teachers II................................. 3

This endorsement also meets the requirements of the 5-8 Middle Level Math endorsement program provided MATH 102 is completed. MATH 102 College Algebra....................................................... 3 MATH 120 Trigonometry .......................................................... 3 (Or any MATH course with MATH 120 as a prerequisite MATH 123 Calculus I)


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Calculus I................................................................. 4 Calculus II................................................................ 4 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Math Minor . ........................................... 1 Introduction to Statistics ......................................... 3 (Or upper division mathematics courses below in lieu of this requirement)

MATH 281 or Select three credits from the following: MATH 225 Calculus III.......................................................4 MATH 315 Linear Algebra..................................................3 MATH/CSC 316 Discrete Mathematics.................................3 MATH 321 Differential Equations....................................... 3 MATH 361 Modern Geometry . .......................................... 3 MATH 381 Intro to Probability and Statistics...................... 3 MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I............................................. 3 MATH 418 Mathematical Modeling.................................... 3 MATH 471 Numerical Analysis I........................................ 3 MATH 492 Topics.............................................................1-4 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO NOT MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

7-12 Physics Minor/Endorsement Program (Secondary or K-12 Certification)

ESCI 208 PHSI 330 PHYS 111 PHYS 113 PHYS 421 PHYS 451 SEED 303

Introduction to Earth & Space Science.................... 2 Introductory Quantum Mechanics .......................... 2 Introduction to Physics I.......................................... 4 Introduction to Physics II . ...................................... 4 Electromagnetism ................................................... 4 Classical Mechanics . .............................................. 4 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Science Minor . ...................................... 1 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

K-12 Physical Education Minor/Endorsement Program (Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Certification)

21 credits

PE 170 PE 180 PE 181 PE 201 PE 202 PE 203 PE 204 PE 352 PE 354 PE 360 SEED 303

19 credits

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Select three credits from the following:.................................................. 3 PE 252 Fundamentals of Motor Learning & Development .....................2 PE 341 Curriculum Development and Evaluation.................................................. 2 PE 350 Exercise Physiology . ....................................... 3 PE 376 Technology Integration..................................... 3 PE 440 Organization & Admin of Hlth, PE and Athletics....................................... 2 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

7-12 Social Science: History Minor/Endorsement Program (History Minor) (Secondary or K-12 Certification)

18-19 credits

HIST 151 HIST 152 HIST 492 SEED 303

US History I............................................................. 3 US History II............................................................ 3 Topics....................................................................... 3 * Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Social Science Minor . ........................... 1 Select nine credits from the following..................................................... 9 HIST 121 Western Civilizations I......................................3 HIST 122 Western Civilizations II....................................3 HIST 256 World History....................................................3 HIST 312 History of Modern Asia....................................3 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements. * Students seeking a history endorsement must complete an offering of HIST 392 that includes South Dakota history.

7-12 Social Science: Sociology Minor/Endorsement Program (Secondary, or K-12 Certification)

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SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology ....................................... 3 SOC 150 Social Problems....................................................... 3 SOC 285 Information Society ................................................ 3 Select 3 courses from the following........................................................ 9 SOC 240 Sociology of Rural America SOC 352 Social Indicators SOC 360 Social Systems & Technology SOC 370 People and Their Cultures SOC 381 Social Institutions SOC 382 The Family SOC 483 Sociology of Gender Roles SEED 303 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods: Social Science Minor............................... 1 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.


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K-12 Vocal Music or Instrumental Music Minor/Endorsement Program (Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Certification)

22 credits

DAD 222 MUS 110 MUS 233 MUS 353 MUS 360 SEED 303

Audio Production I................................................... 3 Basic Music Theory I............................................... 4 Survey of Music History and Literature.................. 3 K-8 Music Methods................................................. 1 Conducting............................................................... 2 Secondary Middle Level Content Methods: Music Minor............................................ 1 Choose one endorsement below:............................................................. 8 VOCAL MUAP 152 Applied Music - Vocal .....................................3 MUEN 100 Concert Choir....................................................5 INSTRUMENTAL MUAP 152 Applied Music - Brass ..................................... 1 MUAP 152 Applied Music - Woodwinds ........................... 1 MUAP 152 Applied Music - Percussion . ........................... 1 MUEN 122 Concert Band ...................................................5 The above minor/endorsement program requirements DO MEET the non-teaching minor requirements.

K-12 Gifted Education Endorsement Program (Elementary, Secondary, or K-12 Certification) SPED 340 SPED 395 SPED 450 SPED 451

12 credits

Creative Teaching and Learning.............................. 3 Practicum................................................................. 3 Gifted and Talented.................................................. 3 Curriculum & Instruction in Gifted Education........ 3

K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement Programs

All teacher education graduates receive a K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement Program. This endorsement is built into ALL of the teacher education programs at Dakota State University. The courses leading to the K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement Program in the Elementary Education Program are identified below. CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming...................................... 3 CIS 350 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.......................................................... 3 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 EDFN 365 Computer-Based Technology and Learning............ 3 EDFN 366 Teaching Using Video Conferencing....................... 1 EDFN 465 Multimedia & Web Development in Educ............... 2 The courses leading to the K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement Program in the Elementary Education and Special Learning and Behavioral Problems Program are identified below.

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CIS 130 CIS 350

Visual Basic Programming...................................... 3 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.......................................................... 3 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 EDFN 365 Computer-Based Technology and Learning............ 3 SPED 465 Computer Applications in Special Education.......... 3 Four of the common courses required for this endorsement program for all secondary/K-12 education majors are listed below. Additional courses are dependent upon the applicable major. Please refer to the Program Advising Checksheet for additional courses required for the K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement Program. CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming...................................... 3 CIS 350 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking.......................................................... 3 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 SEED 401 Methods of Educational Technology....................... 1

Elementary, Secondary, or K-12 Certification Reading (PreK-12) Minor LIBM 205 ELED 440 or EDFN 462

Children’s Literature................................................ 2 Language Arts Methods........................................... 2

Teaching Language Arts for English as a Second Language Across the Curriculum......... 3 ELED 450 K-8 Reading Methods.............................................. 3 ELED 453 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading...................... 3 SEED/ENGL 450 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area............ 3 Select two courses from the following:................................................... 6 ELED 354 Emergent Literacy Development......................3 ELED/ SPED 454 Guided Reading................................................ 3 SPED 442 Serving Students with Learning Disabilities.........................................2 SPED 443 Serving Students with Learning Disabilities Practicum........................1

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Field Experiences

Beginning with the first professional education course, all education majors have a variety of experiences in area schools which allow them to experience the application of theories learned in their coursework. Field experiences are integrated into coursework throughout the program, increasing in concentration from structured observations to instructional decision-making. The program’s unique feedback process develops effective teaching proficiencies through professional assessments. Professional education courses in all teacher education programs have a field-based component. Students who register for these classes are responsible to meet these requirements outside of the regular class meeting times. Students will be informed of field-based requirements at the beginning of each course through the course syllabus and additional information provided by the course instructor. Students must successfully complete the field-based component in order to receive course credit.

Requirements for Admission Admission to Teacher Education

Admission to teacher education is required for all students expecting to complete a teacher education program leading to initial certification in any teaching field. Students must be admitted in order to enroll in any course in the Early and Advanced Professional Blocks.

Submission of Application Packet

Admission to the teacher education program requires the submission of a formal application to the Student Assessment and Monitoring Committee, c/o College of Education. The application packet may be submitted after 32 semester hours of coursework and during the semester preceding the semester of enrollment in teacher education courses.

Requirements for Admission to the Teacher Education Program

All candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree or for certification only must complete a major in a certifiable teaching area. The following requirements must be met: A. Declare a major and minor if required. Students must meet specific requirements of the major/minor and should consult with the respective college to determine specific requirements. B. A cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better in all course work attempted. C. Complete courses in written communications, oral communications, and mathematics (ENGL 101, SPCM 101, and MATH 102) with no grade less than “C”. D. Complete the pre-professional courses (EDFN 338, EPSY 302, and SPED 100) with a “C” or better. E. Successfully complete Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics and computer competency tests according to current established minimum scores. F. Obtain signed recommendation forms from at least two faculty members. One must be from an instructor of either EDFN 338, SPED 100, or EPSY 302. The other form must be completed by the student’s advisor. G. Submit an electronic teacher education portfolio with all artifacts delineated in the Application to Teacher Education. 189


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H. Sign professional conduct statement and a disclosure statement of convictions for certification in South Dakota. I. Attend an Admission to Teacher Education session at the beginning of the semester of application J. Verification of successful completion of 30 hours of community service.

Notification of Application Status for Admission to Teacher Education Program

Upon review of application materials, the Student Assessment and Monitoring Committee notifies students in writing of their acceptance status. Admission applications are placed in one of four categories, as follows: Admission: Applicants who meet all criteria are given this status and are granted immediate admission. Thereafter, students are free to enroll in the necessary professional education courses. Provisional Admission: Applicants who do not meet all of the criteria, but who are currently engaged in completing the missing requirements, are granted provisional admission. At the time the appropriate documentation is submitted indicating deficiencies have been removed, the student is granted full admission to the teacher education program. Denied: Students whose difficulties in meeting admission criteria are deemed severe are denied admission. These students are notified of the denied admission and referred to their adviser in order to develop a plan to correct the deficiencies. The student’s adviser submits an Advisee Plan of Action form to the Chair of the Student Assessment and Monitoring Committee. A completion date is included in the plan and the Chair of the Student Assessment and Monitoring Committee monitors the completion of the plan. Upon its successful completion, the student may then resubmit an application for admission. If the student fails to complete the plan, the adviser and Chair of the Student Assessment and Monitoring Committee help the student determine whether to continue to address the problem or to explore other alternatives. Conditional Admission: Requests for variance from the admission policy may be granted in rare cases or under extraordinary circumstances. If the variance is approved, applicants may be granted Conditional Admission to the teacher education program. Conditional Admission is not granted routinely. Any student who wishes to request a variance from the admission requirements must submit a written request for consideration to the Student Assessment and Monitoring (SAM) Committee of the Professional Education Council. All requests for variance must include any and all documentation presented as evidence to support the request and must include a plan and projected date for the completion of the admission requirements. The SAM Committee will act on all requests in a timely manner.

Approval for Student Teaching

The capstone experience of the teacher education program at Dakota State University is student teaching which occurs during the final semester prior to graduation. Student teaching is a major component of the curriculum and a professional development experience. During student teaching, the aspiring teacher reconstructs and tests theory, applies it, and further develops a personal teaching style. Within student teaching, the student assumes major responsibility for the full range of teaching in an approved school situation under the guidance of qualified personnel from Dakota State University and the cooperating elementary and secondary schools. Student teachers are normally placed in only those school districts with which the College of Education has formal agreements. 190


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While students may request specific student teaching sites, locations for student teaching are influenced by the availability of host schools and faculty availability for supervision. The final decision for student teaching sites is made by the Director of Field Services.

Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching

Candidates must file an application with the College of Education during the semester prior to student teaching. To qualify for student teaching, candidates must meet the following requirements: A. Formal admittance into the teacher education program. B. A cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better. C. A 2.7 or better GPA in content major. D. Satisfactory completion of all coursework prior to student teaching. E. Satisfactory completion of all professional education coursework, with a “C� or better. F. Satisfactory completion of Level III Field Experiences based on an evaluation from the cooperating teacher and a recommendation from the assigned university supervisor. G. Successfully complete Praxis II Content Exam(s) in applicable certification area(s) according to current established minimum scores. H. Submit and gain approval of electronic portfolio (contents indicated in application materials). I. Request ADA accommodation if necessary. ADA students must submit recommendation from the ADA Committee to be admitted. J. Schedule an appointment with the Registrar to review the degree/program audit (computer record of status of completion of degree/program requirements which also identifies any outstanding coursework). Candidates may also complete the application for graduation during this appointment. K. Submit a disclosure statement of convictions for certification in South Dakota. NOTE: Admission to Student Teaching is required for enrollment in ED 488, ELED 488, SPED 488 and SEED 488.

Teaching Certification and Licensure

Teaching certificates in South Dakota are issued by the South Dakota Department of Education. The elementary certificate qualifies the holder to teach subjects in grades K-8. The K-12 or secondary certificate qualifies the holder to teach subjects in grades K-12 or 7-12 respectively. A middle level certification and applicable middle school content certification are required to teach in formally organized middle schools or junior highs in South Dakota. All teacher education programs at Dakota State University include a middle level certification that is embedded into required education coursework while middle school content certification will continue to require completion of specific content courses, and successful completion of Praxis content exam in area of certification. Students who successfully complete teacher education programs at Dakota State University are eligible to receive a recommendation for the applicable teaching certification in the State of South Dakota. All education graduates are encouraged to apply for South Dakota certification immediately upon completion of their degree. Teacher education graduates may also be eligible for Dakota State University recommendation for certification in other states, but because teaching certification/licensure 191


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requirements vary among states, Dakota State University cannot guarantee the graduate will be immediately certified in a particular state. To obtain specific requirements, contact the Certification Officer in the College of Education.

Certification Exams Content Certification Exam:

Teacher education students making application to student teach must take the South Dakota state certification exam for the major(s) level of preparation in the semester prior to which they plan to student teach. These students must achieve the qualifying score on the South Dakota certification content exam(s) and submit an official copy of the test scores including any subtest provided by the testing company to the College of Education prior to beginning student teaching.

Pedagogy Certification Exam:

Teacher education students must take the South Dakota state certification pedagogy exam in the semester in which they student teach and submit an official copy of the test scores including any subtest scores provided by the testing company to the College of Education in order to complete the teacher education program. Teacher education students will be advised to take the level of the South Dakota state certification pedagogy exam (elementary or secondary) that corresponds to the level at which they will have spent the majority of time in the student teaching placement by the test administration date. Teacher education students will be advised to take the South Dakota state certification pedagogy exam during the semester in which they student teach.

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Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

The elementary education curriculum includes a solid core of general education and content courses designed to provide a broad background for prospective teachers by developing knowledge, skills and attitudes, that lead to effective teaching. Many courses in the major require participation in field experiences prior to student teaching.

General Education Block

Students must complete 30 hours of system-wide general education courses in their first 64 credit hours. (1) No grade less than a “C”; must be completed prior to admission to Teacher Education (2) Requires field experience (*) Students are required to complete a course that provides a globalization/global perspectives. Courses marked with an “*” meet this requirement. (**) Students are required to complete a course that provides a writing intensive experience. Courses marked with an “**” meet this requirement.

General Education Requirements:

BIOL 101 Biology Survey I/Lab............................................... 3 Select one of the following: (Natural Sciences)...................................3-4 BIOL 103 Biology Survey II/Lab CHEM 112 General Chemistry I/Lab PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics I/Lab CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming...................................... 3 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers....................................... 3 ENGL 101 Composition I1 . ....................................................... 3 ENGL 201 Composition II......................................................... 3 Select one of the following: (Arts & Humanities)................................... 3 ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature** ENGL 211 World Literature I* ENGL 212 World Literature II* ENGL 221 British Literature I ENGL 222 British Literature II ENGL 241 American Literature I ENGL 242 American Literature II ENGL 268 Literature Select one of the following: (Arts & Humanities)................................... 3 HIST 121 Western Civilization I* HIST 122 Western Civilization II* ARTH 100 Art Appreciation ARTH 231 Survey of Art, Music, Theatre MUS 100 Music Appreciation* THEA 100 Intro to Theatre* Select one of the following:..................................................................... 3 HIST 151 US History I** HIST 152 US History II** MATH 102 College Algebra1 ..................................................... 3 POLS 100 American Government............................................. 3 PSYC 101 General Psychology................................................. 3

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Fundamentals of Speech1......................................... 3 Wellness for Life with Lab...................................... 2

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CIS 350

Computer Hardware, Data Communication & Networking.......................................................... 3 EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education1, 2 .................. 2 ELED/ESCI 303 Earth and Physical Science for Elementary Teachers/Lab......................................... 4 ELED 440 K-8 Language Arts Methods2 .................................. 2 EPSY 302 Educational Psychology1,2 . .................................... 3 HLTH 251 First Aid and CPR.................................................... 1 LIBM 205 Children’s Literature2 .............................................. 2 MATH 341 Mathematical Concepts for Teachers I.................... 3 MATH 342 Mathematical Concepts for Teachers II................... 3 SPED 100 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities1,2 ............... 3

Early Professional Block

ARTE 310 EDFN 365 EDFN 366 EDFN 475 ELED 450 ELED 453 EPSY 330 GEOG 312 HLTH 420 INED 411 MLED 300 MUS 353 PE 360 SPED 460

K-8 Art Methods2 .................................................... 2 Computer-Based Technology and Learning2 . ......... 3 Teaching using Video Conferencing........................ 1 Human Relations...................................................... 3 K-8 Reading Methods2 ............................................ 3 Diagnosis & Correction of Reading2 ...................... 3 Human Growth & Development2 .......................... 3 Geography for Elementary Teachers....................... 2 K-12 Methods of Health Instruction........................ 2 South Dakota Indian Studies.................................... 3 Survey of Middle Level Education.......................... 1 K-8 Music Methods2 ............................................... 2 K-8 Physical Education Methods2........................... 2 Family Systems and Professional Collaboration....................................... 2

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Classroom Management.......................................... 2 Educational Assessment........................................... 2 K-8 Science Methods2 ............................................ 3 K-8 Math Methods2 ................................................ 3 K-8 Social Studies Methods2 .................................. 2 Guided Reading2...................................................... 3 Teaching in Diverse Classrooms2............................ 2 Multimedia & Web Development in Educ............... 2 K-8 Student Teaching............................................ 10


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This degree program is designed to provide prospective teachers with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to work effectively with students who are mentally, physically, and/or emotionally challenged in K-8 or K-12 inclusive, resource and selfcontained settings. Students completing this major will qualify for certification in elementary education for grades K-8 and special education in either K-8 or K-12.

General Education Block

Students must complete 30 hours of system-wide general education courses in their first 64 credit hours. (1) No grade less than a “C”; must be completed prior to admission to Teacher Education (2) Requires field experience (*) Students are required to complete a course that provides a globalization/global perspectives. Courses marked with an “*” meet this requirement. **Students are required to complete a course that provides a writing intensive experience. Courses marked with an “**” meet this requirement.

General Education Requirements:

BIOL 101 Biology Survey I/Lab............................................... 3 Select one of the following: (Natural Sciences)...................................3-4 BIOL 103 Biology Survey II/Lab CHEM 112 General Chemistry I/Lab PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics I/Lab CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming...............................3 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers................................3 ENGL 101 Composition I1 .................................................3 ENGL 201 Composition II.................................................. 3 Select one of the following: (Arts & Humanities)................................... 3 ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature** ENGL 211 World Literature I* ENGL 212 World Literature II* ENGL 221 British Literature I ENGL 222 British Literature II ENGL 241 American Literature I ENGL 242 American Literature II ENGL 268 Literature Select one of the following: (Arts & Humanities)................................... 3 HIST 121 Western Civilization I* HIST 122 Western Civilization II* ARTH 100 Art Appreciation ARTH 231 Survey of Art, Music, Theatre MUS 100 Music Appreciation* THEA 100 Intro to Theatre* Select one of the following:..................................................................... 3 HIST 151 US History I** HIST 152 US History II**

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College Algebra1 ..................................................... 3 American Government............................................. 3 General Psychology................................................. 3 Fundamentals of Speech1......................................... 3 Wellness for Life with Lab...................................... 2 Computer Hardware, Data Communication & Networking.......................................................... 3 Foundations of American Education1, 2 .................. 2 Earth and Physical Science for Elementary Teachers/Lab......................................... 4 K-8 Language Arts Methods2 ................................. 2 Educational Psychology1,2 . .................................... 3 First Aid and CPR.................................................... 1 Children’s Literature2 .............................................. 2 Mathematical Concepts for Teachers I.................... 3 Mathematical Concepts for Teachers II................... 3 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities1,2 ............... 3

Early Professional Block

ARTE 310 EDFN 365 EDFN 475 ELED 450 ELED 453 EPSY 330 GEOG 312 INED 411 HLTH 420 MLED 300 MUS 353 PE 360

K-8 Art Methods2 .................................................... 2 Computer-Based Technology and Learning2 .......... 3 Human Relations...................................................... 3 K-8 Reading Methods2 . .......................................... 3 Diagnosis & Correction of Reading2 ...................... 3 Human Growth & Development2 .......................... 3 Geography for Elementary Teachers....................... 2 South Dakota Indian Studies.................................... 3 K-12 Methods of Health Instruction........................ 2 Survey of Middle School Level Education.............. 1 K-8 Music Methods2 . ............................................. 2 K-8 Physical Education Methods2........................... 2

SPED 410 SPED 413

Behavior Management of Exceptional Children..... 3 Serving Students with MR, DD and Severe Disabilities2 ................................................ 3 Transitional Planning............................................... 2 Curriculum & Instructional Strategies K-12............ 3 Identification & Assessment in Special Education2................................................... 3 Family Systems and Professional Collaboration....................................... 2 Computer Applications in Special Education2 ........ 3

SPED 417 SPED 420 SPED 431 SPED 460 SPED 465

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Serving Students Learning Disabilities2 ................. 2 Serving Students Learning Disabilities Practicum................................................................. 1 Guided Reading2...................................................... 3

Student Teaching Semester (Choose between K-8 or K-12 Special Education) K-8 Special Education Requirement

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Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is a professional degree designed to prepare students for a successful career in the fast-growing fitness and wellness industry. The flexible and interdisciplinary nature of the degree enables students to obtain an education that best meets their individual career goals, whether those goals are related to corporate and private fitness, community and hospital-based wellness and rehabilitation programs, or graduate studies.

System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements

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Core:

BIOL 323 Human Anatomy & Physiology............................... 4 BIOL 325 Physiology............................................................... 4 EXS 180 Foundations of HPER1 ............................................ 2 EXS 300 Introduction to Research.......................................... 3 EXS 335 Program Design and Adm........................................ 3 EXS 350 Exercise Physiology1 .............................................. 3 EXS 353 Kinesiology1 ............................................................ 3 EXS 376 Technology Integration............................................ 3 EXS 395 Practicum................................................................. 2 EXS 400 Exercise Testing & Prescription1............................. 3 EXS 405 Methods of Training................................................. 3 EXS 420 Facility Risk Management....................................... 3 EXS 454 Biomechanics1......................................................... 3 EXS 492 Topics....................................................................3-6 EXS 494 Internship..............................................................1-4 HLTH 251 First Aid and CPR.................................................... 1 HLTH 370 Stress Management.................................................. 3 HLTH 422 Nutrition . ................................................................ 3 PE 354 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries.................... 2 PE/EXS 452 Motor Learning & Development............................. 3 1 No grade less than a “C�.

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Principles of Accounting I....................................... 3 Principles of Accounting II...................................... 3 Business Finance...................................................... 3 Small Business Management................................... 3 Legal Environment of Business............................... 3 Organization & Management................................... 3 Marketing................................................................. 3 Human Resource Management................................ 3 Consumer Behavior................................................. 3 Promotional Management........................................ 3 General Zoology...................................................... 4 * Microbiology........................................................... 4


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BIOL 343 BIOL 371 CHEM 114 CHEM 326 CHEM 460 CSC 206 ECON 201 ECON 202 ENGL 305 ENGL 401 HIM 130 HIM 260 HLTH 110 HLTH 201 HLTH 320 MATH 123 MATH 281 PE 200-207, 321 PE 200 PE 204 PE 207 PE 321 PE 363 PE 322 PE 453 PHYS 113

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Cell and Molecular Biology..................................... 4 Genetics................................................................... 4 General Chemistry II............................................... 4 Organic Chemistry I................................................. 4 Biochemistry............................................................ 3 Advanced Computer Application............................. 1 Principles of Microeconomics................................. 3 Principles of Macroeconomics................................. 3 Prof/Tech Grant Writing.......................................... 3 Advanced Writing.................................................... 3 Basic Medical Terminology..................................... 2 Fundamentals of Human Disease............................ 5 Health Concepts....................................................... 3 ATOD Prevention Education................................... 2 Community Health................................................... 3 Calculus I................................................................. 4 Introduction to Statistics.......................................... 3 Maximum of 4 credits...........................................0-4 Prof. Prep.: Fitness . ................................................ 1 Prof. Prep.: Rhy. & Dance....................................... 1 Prof. Prep.: Strength Training.................................. 1 Water Safety Instruction.......................................... 1 Skills Concepts........................................................ 3 Lifeguard Instructor................................................. 1 Sports Psychology.................................................... 2 Intro to Physics II..................................................... 4

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Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education

The Physical Education Major for Bachelor of Science in Education prepares graduates to teach physical education in elementary, middle and secondary schools and provides the courses necessary for certification in K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement as well as in an additional minor of the student’s choice.

System-wide General Education Requirements* Institutional Graduation Requirements

* Majors must take PSYC 101 and BIOL 151 as part of the system-wide general education requirement.

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Supporting Science and Technology Component BIOL 323 CIS 350

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PE 180 PE 181 PE 201 PE 204 PE 363 PE 341 PE 350 PE 352 PE 353 PE 354 PE 376 PE 440 PE 451 PE 452

Human Anatomy and Physiology............................ 4 Computer Hardware, Data Comm. & Networking.......................................................... 3

Foundations of HPER.............................................. 2 Fundamentals of Elementary PE.............................. 2 Prof. Prep.: Gymnastics .......................................... 1 Prof. Prep.: Rhythms & Dance................................ 1 Skills Concepts........................................................ 3 Curriculum Development and Evaluation............... 3 Exercise Physiology . .............................................. 3 Adapted Physical Ed................................................ 2 Kinesiology.............................................................. 3 Prevention & Care Athletic Injuries......................... 2 Technology Integration............................................ 3 Org. & Adm. of HPEA............................................. 2 Tests and Measurements.......................................... 2 Motor Learning & Development............................. 3

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Early Professional Block EPSY 330 SEED 450 EDFN 475

Human Growth and Development 2 ........................ 3 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 2 . ...... 3 Human Relations...................................................... 3

Advanced Professional Block

SEED 302 SEED 303

Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Physical Ed. Major 2 . ............... 2 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Minor....................................................................... 1

Student Teaching Semester

Admission to Student Teaching is required for enrollment in ED 488. See Approval for Student Teaching in College of Education section. SEED 401 and SEED 471 are taught in a compressed format during the first four weeks of the semester and are usually taken in the same semester as student teaching. ED 488 K-12 Student Teaching.......................................... 10 SEED 401 Methods of Education Technology ........................ 1 SEED 471 K-12 / Secondary Education Classroom Management (Recommended)................................. 1

Minor/Endorsement Programs (Minors leading to South Dakota certification)

See Education Endorsement Programs in College of Education section for a list of all available minor/endorsement programs for K-12 and secondary education majors.

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Bachelor of Science in Education K-12 and Secondary Education Degrees

K-12 and secondary degree requirements are listed within the indicated academic colleges Arts & Sciences Biology Education 7-12 English Education 7-12 Mathematics Education 7-12 Business & Information Systems Business Education 7-12 Computer Education K-12

Cooperative Programs with South Dakota State University

Dakota State University and South Dakota State University have established cooperative programs for early childhood education majors from SDSU and elementary or elementary/special education majors from DSU. Options allow students from these institutions to receive certification, additional endorsement programs, and even second degrees to meet various individual needs. An explanation of all the options in the agreement and lists of requirements and courses is available in the College of Education office.

Second Wind Certification Programs

The Second Wind Certification Program at Dakota State University is designed for those who have completed a baccalaureate degree and wish to enter the teaching profession in the area of the major. The program is recognized by the South Dakota Department of Education and meets South Dakota requirements for certification. It may or may not be recognized by other states’ certification/licensing agencies. Students entering the Second Wind Program must meet all requirements for admission to teacher education as outlined in the University catalog, and maintain all other standards. Those who have completed General Education requirements at an accredited institution need not complete the General Education courses at Dakota State University with the exception of courses that are required for certification. All second wind certification program students will earn a K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement Program, but a minor program of study will not be required. Successful completion of the Praxis exam in major area of preparation is required. Second Wind certification is available for K-12 and secondary certification in: 7-12 biology education 7-12 English education 7-12 business education 7-12 mathematics education K-12 computer education K-12 physical education Applicants for the Second Wind Certification Program must apply for admission to the University and submit their transcripts to the Enrollment Services Office. The Enrollment Services Office and the academic dean for the certification area will evaluate the transcripts and indicate on an official second wind program advising checksheet all coursework necessary to complete the Second Wind certification. Currency of coursework and degree of the applicant are considered when the official program of study is designed. 202


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Teacher Education - Certification Only Program (K-12 Content Areas and 7-12 Content Areas)

This academic certificate program provides an option for individuals who want to become teachers and who have baccalaureate degrees in K-12 or 7-12 content majors in which the South Dakota Board of Education certifies teachers. This certification-only program prepares prospective teachers with the necessary pedagogical knowledge and skills to succeed as K-12 or secondary teachers.

Admission Requirements:

Cumulative GPA of 2.6; Content GPA of 2.7; and Completion of ENGL 101, SPCM 101, SPED 100, EPSY 302 and EDFN 338 with no grade less than “C”

Testing Requirements

1) Successful completion of the pre-professional skills test (PPST) in reading, writing and mathematics. 2) Successful completion of the Praxis content exam is major area of preparation. 3) Successful completion of the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam.

Course Requirements EDFN 338 EPSY 302 INED 411 SPED 100 EDFN 475 EPSY 330 EDFN 365 ENGL 450 EDER 415 SEED 471 SEED 302 ED/SEED 488

Foundations of American Education........................ 2 Educational Psychology........................................... 3 South Dakota Indian Studies.................................... 3 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities..................... 3 Human Relations...................................................... 3 Human Growth & Development.............................. 3 Computer-Based Technology and Learning............ 3 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area............ 3 Educational Assessment........................................... 2 K-12/Secondary Education Classroom Management.......................................... 1 Secondary & Middle Level Content Methods......... 2 K-12 or 7-12 Student Teaching.............................. 10

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Course Delivery and Scheduling

Participating in courses challenges a student beyond listening well, taking good notes, and preparing for examinations. Exploration and experimentation pursued individually and in small groups, under the guidance of the instructor, allow students to work as a team on a specific project or research with faculty assistance and direction. In other courses students may progress at their own rate, often assisted by computer or other technologies. Some courses are conducted in a specialized physical setting such as a practice lab, hospital, school agency or corporate setting under the guidance of the faculty member.

Academic Skills

(Pre-General Education) ENGL 031-032-033 BASIC WRITING. An introduction to basic writing skills needed for successful academic writing. The minimum amount of credit required will be based on testing. Students who require 1 credit of academic skills register for ENGL 031. Students who require 2 credits of academic skills register for ENGL 032. Students who require 3 credits of academic skills register for ENGL 033. 1-3 LART 010 ACADEMIC SKILLS. A survey of the attributes of successful students. Emphasis on notetaking, time management, mastering text book material, reviewing for tests, vocabulary, and using memory to advantage. This course may not be counted as an elective in any program. 1-3 LART 110 LANGUAGE ARTS. Building reading speed and developing better comprehension, vocabulary, and general study skills. Each time the course if offered, there will be a specific indication of its focus (such as “Reading” or “Study Skills”). 1-3 MATH 021 BASIC ALGEBRA. This course prepares students for college level mathematics. Topics generally include: basic properties of real numbers, exponents and radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomials and factoring. Students may also be introduced to functions and systems of equations. Note: This is remedial level course and no credit for MATH 021 will be granted for graduation. Prerequisite: Appropriate Mathematics Placement. 3 MATH 101 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA. Basic properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic 206

functions. Credit for MATH 101 will not be granted to anyone who has previously received credit for MATH 102. Students completing MATH 101 in the spring 2006 term or later must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better to meet the prerequisite for MATH 102. Prerequisite: Appropriate Mathematics Placement. 3 READ 041 READING. This course provides students with reading strategies necessary for making the transition to collegiate level reading. The course will present students with multiple strategies to promote comprehension skills, develop vocabulary, and enhance metacognition to become strategic readers. This course will be required for students with an ACT score in Reading at 17 or below (or a comparable COMPASS score). 3

Accounting ACCT 205 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT MANAGEMENT. An introduction to the basic financial and accounting principles related to not-for-profit entities. 3 ACCT 210 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I. A study of fundamental accounting principles and procedures such as journalizing, posting, preparation of financial statements, and other selected topics. Accounting is emphasized as a service activity designed to provide the information about economic entities that is necessary for making sound decisions. Prerequisite: Sophomore or above standing or consent of instructor. 3 ACCT 211 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II. A continuation of ACCT 210 with emphasis on partnership and corporate structures, management decision-making, cost control, and other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 210. 3 ACCT 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an accounting topic with help from instructor. 1-4


Dakota State University ACCT 305 ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The skeptical analysis of corporate financial statements including ratio, vertical, and horizontal analyses, interpretation of disclosure statements, consideration of the impact of inflation and taxes and accounting assumptions, market impact of accounting choices, earning quality and earning management, mergers and acquisitions, accounting-based trading strategies, restatement and forecasting of financial statements, and accounting and auditing ethics and standards. Prerequisite: ACCT 211 3 ACCT 310 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I. Involves the intensive study of financial accounting standards, both in theory and practice, as they relate to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Accounting problems and their impact on the financial statements are addressed in regard to current assets, fixed assets, intangible assets, liabilities, and other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 ACCT 311 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II. Provides an intensive study of accounting standards, both in theory and practice, as they relate to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Accounting problems and their impact on the financial statements are addressed in regard to liabilities, investments, stockholders’ equity, leases, pensions, tax allocation and other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 310 or consent of instructor. 3 ACCT 320 COST ACCOUNTING. The study of principles and techniques for accumulating, reporting, and analyzing cost information for decision-making and external reporting. The use of cost accounting systems for planning and controlling cost responsibility centers is emphasized. Consideration is given to the appropriate use of various cost accounting methods such as activity-based costing, target costing, and just-in-time management techniques in service and manufacturing industries. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 ACCT 360 ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS. Provides an understanding of the patterns of flow of accounting information in business, principles of internal control, and the use of computers in current and future accounting systems. Topics include concepts of accounting information systems, flowcharting and analysis of manual and computerized transaction cycles, decision support systems, electronic commerce, management reporting systems, control and audit of complex computerized information systems, and the development of accounting information systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3

Courses ACCT/BADM 406 ACCOUNTING FOR ENTREPRENEURS. Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems. 3 ACCT 430 INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING. Involves the study of federal income tax law as it affects individuals, as well as other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 ACCT 431 ADVANCED INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING. A study of federal income tax law as it applies to partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, as well as other selected topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 430. 3 ACCT 450 AUDITING. Studies both theory and practice. Topics include audit planning, internal control, audit procedures, audit reports and opinions, materiality, audit risk, evidential matter, as required by Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), professional ethics, legal responsibilities, and other selected topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 311. 3 ACCT 455 ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF CPA’S. This course is a study of the ethical implications of the decisions CPA’s make in the course of providing assurance, tax, and consulting services, a review of AICPA Code of Professional Conduct including principles and rules of conduct, a review of Interpretations of the Rules of Conduct and Ethics Ruling, and a study of the legal environment CPA’s operate including legal liability under the common and statutory law. 3 ACCT 470 NON-PROFIT ACCOUNTING. Involves the study of fund accounting, including reports, records, and special problems encountered by nonprofit entities and the generally accepted accounting principles related to them. Nonprofit entities include municipalities and state governments, universities, hospitals, and voluntary health and welfare organizations. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 ACCT 490 SEMINAR. Seminar of special interest in accounting.

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ACCT 494 INTERNSHIP. Practical experience in a successful accounting operation. Prior application required. 1-12

Air Force AS 100 FRESHMAN: FOUNDATIONS OF THE US AIR FORCE. Survey course that focuses on professional appearance, customs and courtesies, officership/core values, basic communication, officer opportunities/ benefits, and Air Force installations. A weekly Leadership Lab consisting of Air Force customs and courtesies health and physical fitness and drill and ceremonies is also offered. 1 AS 200 SOPHOMORE: THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE POWER Survey course that focuses on interpersonal communication, macro U.S. military history, Air Force organizations/chain of command, cadet/ officer candidate/officer, oral communication and group leadership problems. A weekly Leadership Lab consisting of Air Force customs and courtesies, health and physical fitness, and drill and ceremonies is also offered. 1 AS 300 JUNIOR: AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP STUDIES. Focuses on factors contributing to the development of air power from balloons and dirigibles through 1947; the evolution of air power concepts, doctrine and use. A weekly Leadership Lab consisting of Air Force customs and courtesies, Air Force environment, drill and ceremonies and field training orientation is also offered. Prerequisite: AIR 101 or concurrently. 1 AS 400 SENIOR: NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS/PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY. Focuses on factors contributing to the development of air power from 1947 to present including Air Force relief missions and civic action programs in the late 1960’s; the evolution of air power concepts, doctrine, and use. A weekly Leadership Lab consisting of Air Force customs and courtesies, Air Force environment, drill and ceremonies, and field training orientation is also offered. Prerequisite: AIR 102 or concurrently. 1

Art ART 111 DRAWING I. Introduces various drawing concepts, media, and processes developing perceptual and technical skills related to accurate observing and drawing. Prerequisite: ART 121. 3 ART 121 DESIGN I - 2D. Emphasizes the organization of visual elements and principles while 208

exploring creative thought processes through art theory, concepts, materials, and techniques. 3 ART 122 DESIGN II - COLOR. Introduction to color theory as it applies to basic 2D and 3D design principles. Prerequisite: ART 121. 3 ART 123 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN. 3-D visual problems solved the organization of design elements, utilizing three dimensional design languages revealed through its history, theory, aesthetics, and materials. Prerequisite: ART 121. 3 ART 212 DRAWING IV: MIXED MEDIA. Involves advanced exploration of composition through mixed/multi-media.

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ART 213 FIGURE DRAWING. Drawing the human figure using live models. Prerequisite: ART 111. 3 ART 231 PAINTING I. Initial approach to painting, employing history, materials, techniques and processes in various media as students with concepts, objects or models. Prerequisite: ART 111, ART 122. 3 ART 251 CERAMICS I. Introduces ceramic art through its history and basic methods of forming, decorating, glazing, and firing pottery forms, including glaze chemistry and kiln construction. 3 ART 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an art topic with help from instructor. 1-4 ART 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in Art. 1-4 ART 340 SCULPTURE TECHNIQUES. Surveys sculpture studio practices, encouraging individual exploration of creative concepts, as students develop skills in the use of equipment, design concepts and safety practices for creating three-dimensional sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 121 and ART 111. 2-3 ART 351 CERAMICS II. Continues Ceramics I as students explore clay through individually creative application of concepts, techniques and glazing and firing methods. Prerequisite: ART 251 3 ART 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Independent study of art topics. 1-12 ART 492 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in Art. 1-9


Dakota State University ART 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/ SCHOLARSHIP. Special projects are designed to meet the students’ personal background and needs. Hours are to be determined in conference with instructor. 1-3 ARTD 185 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMATION. This course examines the basic principles of animation to develop an understanding of screen space and fundamental animation skills. Students will explore the area of creating convincing movement through good timing and spacing. Emphasis is placed on analysis of actions. Prerequisite: ART 111 and ART 121. 3 ARTD 245 HISTORY OF GRAPHICS. This course covers the development of graphics from their origins to contemporary practices. Students will be introduced to the designers that had major impacts on graphics and their innovations. 3 ARTD 282 2-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN ON COMPUTERS I. Introduction to and application of computer generated images. Prerequisite: ART 121 and CSC 105. 3 ARTD 285 2-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN ON COMPUTERS II. Design, creation, and production of computer graphic images using vector (draw) graphics packages. Prerequisite: ART 121 and CSC 105. 3 ARTD 306 ADVANCED GRAPHICS APPLICATIONS: Study of specific graphics applications and packages. The applications will be identified for each section offered. May be repeated with differing content. Prerequisites: ART 121, ARTD 282, and ARTD 285 1-4 ARTD 336 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I. An introduction to the photographic process and creation and manipulation of images. Prerequisite: CSC 105 and ART 121 or consent of instructor. ARTD 282 is strongly recommended prior to taking this class. 3 ARTD 356 DIGITAL PAINTING. Study and practice in painting using digital processes. Prerequisites: ART 111, ART 122, ART 231, ARTD 282 and ARTD 285 3 ARTD 382 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN ON COMPUTERS I. Use of the computer to create three-dimensional images. Prerequisite: CSC 105, ART 121, ARTD 282. 3 ARTD 385 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN ON COMPUTERS II. Use of the computers to animate three-dimensional images. Prerequisite: ARTD 382. 3

Courses ARTD 388 ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN. This course introduces students to the principles of 3D environment design. Theatrical sets, architectural simulations, and level design will be explored. This course centers on the physical building of virtual worlds and the aesthetic needs associated with these worlds. Students create a variety of level types, including indoor and outdoor world levels. The course will emphasize critical thinking skills and strategies for good environmental design. Prerequisite: ARTD 385. 3 ARTD 431 COMPUTER GRAPHIC EFFECTS I. The synthesis and extension of previously-learned computer graphic concepts with the infusion of additional multimedia or interactive effects to produce high-level digital media. Prerequisite: ARTD 282, ARTD 285, ARTD 382, and ARTD 385. 3 ARTD 432 COMPUTER GRAPHIC EFFECTS II. Advanced multimedia or interactive graphic effects to produce professional-level digital media. Prerequisite: ARTD 431. 3 ARTD 436 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II. Intermediate and advanced principles of creation and manipulation of digital images. Prerequisite: ARTD 336. 3 ARTD 440 ADVANCED 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN. Use of computers to create advanced three-dimensional design, animation and visualization. Prerequisite: ARTD 385 3 ARTD 441 3-D CHARACTER ANIMATION. An advanced level class that covers 3-D computer generated character animation. Students focus on character development – expressive timing and personality through motion, staging, and posing of characters. Prerequisite: ARTD 440 3 ARTD 460 DIGITAL EDITING. Manipulation and editing of animated and full-motion images. Prerequisites: ARTD 282 and ARTD 385. 3 ARTD 480 STUDIO PROCESSES. This course will introduce the concepts and technology of the digital photography studio. Students will focus on effective use of the digital studio, camera, as well as the full range of lighting equipment (tungsten and strobe) for work in digital photography. 3 ARTD 492 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in art design. 1-3 ARTD 498 UNDERGRADUATE/RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP. Research projects designed to integrate skills of art design. Prior application required. 1-3 209


Courses ARTE 110 ART FUNDAMENTALS. The introduction to the basic principles, processes, and aesthetics of art through involvement in various media. 2 ARTE 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an art education topic with help from instructor. 1-4 ARTE 310 K-8 ART METHODS. Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 art; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 art; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 art; and to apply this knowledge, skills and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education. 2-3 ARTE 414 K-12 ART METHODS. Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-12 art; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-12 art; the ability to assess student learning in K-12 art; and to apply this knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. 2-3 ARTE 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an art education topic with help from instructor. 1-4 ARTH 100 ART APPRECIATION. Explores the nature of art in various aesthetic, formal, and psychological dimensions, involving analysis of art objects for understanding, enjoyment, and life enhancement. 3 ARTH 211 HISTORY OF WORLD ART I: Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development. The role of visual arts, including crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture and architecture, in the historical and cultural development of world civilization from prehistory through the 14th century. 3 ARTH 212 HISTORY OF WORLD ART II: Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development the role of visual art; including crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture, and architecture; in the historical and cultural development of world civilization from the renaissance through the 20th century. 3

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Business Administration BADM 193 WORKSHOP. Workshop in Business Administration. 1-3 BADM 220 BUSINESS STATISTICS. This course introduces students to basic statistical methods. Topics, with computer applications, include: descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, sampling, estimation and index numbers with emphasis on applications in business and economics. Prerequisite: MATH 102. 3 BADM 280 PERSONAL FINANCE. This course is a survey of individual investment opportunities.


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Topics include common and preferred stocks and corporate bonds, auto, life, and health insurance, home ownership, and will and estate planning. 3 BADM 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a business topic with help from the instructor. 1-4 BADM 292 TOPICS. Introductory special topics in Business Management. 1-3 BADM 293 WORKSHOP. Workshop in Business Administration.

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BADM 310 BUSINESS FINANCE. Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markets hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 211. 3 BADM 315 CREDIT AND COLLECTION. Fundamentals of credit, credit policies, cost of credit, credit management, collections, and customer selection. 3 BADM 321 BUSINESS STATISTICS II. This course focuses on statistical inference and forecasting. Topics, with business applications, include hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation, simple linear and multiples regression and time series analysis. Utilization of statistical software is emphasized. Prerequisite: BADM 220 or MATH 281. 3 BADM 331 FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY. This course studies the retrieval and analysis of publicly available financial data, develops advanced expertise in the use of spreadsheet financial analysis, forecasting, and model building. Prerequisites: BADM 310, BADM 321, and CSC 206 Adv App: Excel 3 BADM 334 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. This course applies business policies and procedures to the small business environment. As such, it is designed for students contemplating management or ownership of a small business. Topics include the nature of the entrepreneur, financing and ownership options, marketing, government regulations, taxation, inventory control and other relevant business functions. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 BADM 336 ENTREPRENEURSHIP I. This course is an introduction to the concepts, terminology, and process of new venture creation,

operation and growth, as well as the introduction of entrepreneurial management practices into existing businesses. This course will assist in the identification of entrepreneurial opportunities and strategies and the role of personal factors (including creativity). Legal, ethical, and social responsibilities are emphasized. 3 BADM 344 MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS. This advanced writing course is designed to assist students with the development and refinement of their communication skills. It stresses the factors underlying the composition of managerial communications, including organizational structure, reader analysis, and content quality for letters and memoranda, informational and analytical reports, and grant proposals. Prerequisite: CSC 105 and ENGL 201. 3 BADM 350 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. This is a study of legal topics as they apply to the business environment. Topics include an introduction to the law, the U.S. Court System, legal process, government regulation, and criminal, tort, and contract issues. 3 BADM 351 BUSINESS LAW. This course involves a thorough study of the law of contracts, sales, product liability, agency, corporations and other selected topics. Prerequisite: BADM 350. 3 BADM 360 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT. This course is a study of management, including the planning, directing, controlling and coordinating of the various activities involved in operating a business enterprise. 3 BADM 361 OFFICE MANAGEMENT. The management viewpoint in the study of the planning, controlling and actuating functions of the modern office. Prerequisite: ACCT 210. 3 BADM 370 MARKETING. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. Topics include marketing and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distribution and promotion decisions, marketing management, and evaluation and control aspects for both consumer and industrial goods. 3 BADM 371 MERCHANDISING. The process of selecting, buying and pricing merchandise for resale to the final consumer. Emphasis is on merchandising at the retail level. Prerequisite: BADM 370, ACCT 211. 3

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Courses BADM 378 MARKETING FOR E-COMMERCE. Considers the theories and processes that guide the marketing of goods and services electronically. Some of the course topics include the development of a web presence, cyber laws and reaching the intended market segment. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 BADM 405 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE. A study of current theory, policy, and practice in international trade and finance. Prerequisites: BADM 310, BADM 370, and ECON 202. 3 BADM/ACCT 406 ACCOUNTING FOR ENTREPRENEURS. Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems. 3 BADM 411 INVESTMENTS. This course is a thorough study of the equity market including fundamental valuation techniques, asset allocation, the efficient markets hypothesis and its implications, portfolio theory, risk and return, the primary and secondary market mechanisms, security market indicators, and international investing. An overview of the bond market including bond valuation, duration and bond portfolio management, and an introduction to options, futures, and forward contracts are provided. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored. Prerequisite: BADM 310. 3 BADM 415 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. This course is an analytical and descriptive survey of financial institutions from a global perspective. Financial institution risk management and the changing financial and regulatory environment are emphasized. Prerequisite: BADM 310. 3 BADM 416 COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT. This course is an in-depth study of banking institutions, with special emphasis on commercial banks and their connection to the Federal Reserve System and other financial institutions. A risk management perspective is adopted, and the fast changing global regulatory and financial environments are discussed. Prerequisite: BADM 310. 3 BADM 418 FINANCIAL FUTURES AND OPTIONS. This course is a study of futures, options and related derivative security markets. Theoretical analysis and practical issues and concerns are examined. Prerequisite: BADM 411. 3 BADM 419 INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE. This course us a study if direct and indirect 212

Dakota State University investing in residential and commercial real estate including cash flow analysis and valuation, contracts, financing alternatives, mortgages and the mortgage markets, real estate development, mortgage-backed securities, and real estate investment trusts. Prerequisite: BADM 310 3 BADM 420 PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. Purchasing from the supply chain point of view - raw materials, supplies, services and equipment. Prerequisite: BADM 370, BADM 425. 3 BADM 425 PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. This course studies the basic tools of operations management with emphasis on decision-making models in production and planning. Such topics as decision theory, production planning and control, inventory control, materials requirement planning, project management, and quality control are covered. Prerequisite: BADM 220 or MATH 281. 3 BADM 426 INVENTORY CONTROL. Introduction to materials management, control of materials, physical stocks, maintenance of inventory record systems, MRP, forecasting, and current computer usages. Prerequisite: BADM 425. 3 BADM 427 LOGISTICS. The study of the movement of raw materials, inventory and finished product through the production and distribution system. Prerequisite: BADM 370, BADM 425. 3 BADM 428 MATERIAL HANDLING AND FACILITIES LAYOUT. The movement of materials within a business organization including layout of the selection and use of equipment. Prerequisite: BADM 425. 3 BADM 435 MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION. The understanding and management of the technological and innovative processes in business, industry and government. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 BADM 436 ENTREPRENEURSHIP. A study of idea generation and screening and the new business start-up process. Emphasis on resource management and business planning. Case studies and an entrepreneurial project are required activities. Prerequisites: ACCT 211, BADM 310, BADM 370. 3 BADM 438 ENTREPRENEURSHIP II. This course focuses on the process of screening an opportunity, drafting a personal entrepreneurial strategy, and understanding the business plan writing process. Building the entrepreneurial team and the acquisition and management of financial resources


Dakota State University are emphasized along with venture growth, harvest strategies and valuation. 3 BADM 456 CYBERLAW. Cyberlaw is a study of the legal aspects of managing technology both in the workplace and cyberspace. The course will focus on issues relating to electronic commerce, technology, intellectual property, and the Internet. Social, legal, ethical, and political issues will be addressed with a global perspective. 3 BADM 457 BUSINESS ETHICS. This course is a study of the ethical implications of managerial decisions. Topics covered include the responsibility of the organizations of the individual and society, the role of the individual within the organizations and ethical systems of American business. The course provides an examination and assessment of current American business practices. 3 BADM 460 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. This course provides a survey of managerial practices with respect to the management of the human resource function and an introduction to the topic of human resource, management as an occupational choice. Major areas of inquiry include recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits administration and work force integration and maintenance. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 BADM 464 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. This course involves a study of individual and groups. Traditional organizational theory and concepts are presented and study is given to motivation, group dynamics, and methods of coordination, change, and adaptation within an organization. Prerequisite: BADM 360. 3 BADM 468 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT. A study of the management required in an internationally-oriented firm with emphasis on policy formulating and planning. Also emphasized are relationships between business, cultural and political factors. Prerequisites: BADM 360 3 BADM 474 PERSONAL SELLING. This course is a study of the skills needed to develop and manage long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. Emphasis is placed on relationship selling, presentation, prospecting, handling objectives and closing techniques with consideration given to differences in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: BADM 370. 3 BADM 475 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. This course is a study of the various factors that influence consumers in their decisions relative to buying, using and disposing of goods, services and

Courses ideas. The course examines concepts and theories from the behavioral sciences and analyzes their application in developing marketing strategies. Prerequisites: BADM 370 3 BADM 476 MARKETING RESEARCH. This course provides an in-depth study of the primary methodologies of marketing research. Emphasis is placed on collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information for the purpose of reducing uncertainty surrounding marketing and management decisions. Prerequisite: CSC 206 (SAS), BADM 370 and BADM 220 or MATH 281. 3 BADM 481 PROMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT. This course is a concentrated study of marketing issues related to promotions and the creative aspects of the advertising/communication process. Topics covered include communication as an integral part of marketing, fundamental of communication, the marketing environment, and management of a promotional strategy. Planning, implementation, evaluation and control are discussed. Prerequisites: BADM 370. 3 BADM 482 BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY. This course is designed to develop an understanding of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. It involves integrating all functional area of business, analyzing the environment in which the firm operates, and choosing strategies that enable the firm to meet its objectives. Prerequisites: BADM 310, BADM 350, BADM 360, BADM 370, senior standing. 3 BADM 483 SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING. This course is a consulting program whereby students, working under faculty guidance, assist businesses by researching and developing possible solutions to specific problems involved in business start-up expansion. 1-3 BADM 489 BUSINESS PLAN WRITING AND COMPETITION. Students will write a business plan and present it to a panel of faculty and business community members. The top three business plan presenters will move on to a statewide competition. 1 BADM 490 SEMINAR. Seminar in Business Administration. 3 BADM 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a business topic with help from instructor. 1-4 BADM 492 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in business. 1-4

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BADM 493 WORKSHOP. Workshop in Business Administration. 1-3 BADM 494 INTERNSHIP. Practical experience in a successful business operation. Prior application required. 1-12

Business Education BED 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a business education topic with help from instructor. 1-4 BED 313 ORGANIZING AND COORDINATING COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. The development of an effective cooperative relationship between school based coordinator and the business/industrial sponsor; the selection, orientation and training of sponsors; reporting and record keeping; the evaluation and selection of students; and program evaluation. 3 BED 425 PHILOSOPHY OF VOCATIONAL HISTORY & EDUCATION. A historical study of educational leaders and how their philosophies influenced the development of contemporary vocational education. 3 BED 480 7-12 BUSINESS EDUCATION METHOD. Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of business; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to business; the ability to assess student learning in business; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. 3 BED 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a business education topic with help from instructor. 1-4

Biology BIOL 101 BIOLOGY SURVEY I. Study of the nature, diversity, and classification of life; ecology; cells and cell cycles, mendelian and modern genetics evolution and evolution theory. Intended for those not majoring in biology. 3 BIOL 103 BIOLOGY SURVEY II. Study of energetics, plant growth, development, and reproduction; animal structure and function. Intended for those not majoring in biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151. 3 BIOL 145 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY. An introduction to the history and phi214

losophy of science including the scientific method. Contemporary issues will be studied emphasizing the interaction between science and society. 1 BIOL 151 GENERAL BIOLOGY I. The introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts of cell biology, evolution, heredity, molecular genetics and ecology. 4 BIOL 165 GENERAL ZOOLOGY. A phylogenetic approach to the study of animal diversity emphasizing evolutionary relationships and structure and function of animal systems. Includes significant weekly laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151. 4 BIOL 201 GENERAL BOTANY. A phylogenetic approach to the study of plant diversity and evolutionary relationships emphasizing structure and function of plant systems. Includes weekly laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151. 4 BIOL 291 SPECIAL PROBLEMS. A student independently studies a biology topic with help from instructor. 1-4 BIOL 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in biology. 1-4 BIOL 301 PLANT SYSTEMATICS. Principles of phylogeny, classification, nomenclature, and evolution; demonstrations, field study and laboratory practice in collection, preserving and identifying plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 and BIOL 201 or consent of instructor. 4 BIOL 311 PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY. Basic principles of ecology including the subdisciplines of physiological ecology, population ecology, community ecology, evolutionary ecology, and ecosystems ecology from both a theoretical and applied aspect. Prerequisite: BIOL 151. 4 BIOL 323 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. Study of the structure and function of the human body including interrelationships among body systems. Includes significant weekly laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: BIOL 151. 4 BIOL 325 PHYSIOLOGY. Basic cell physiology, neural, hormonal and neuroendocrine control system. Coordinated body functions. Prerequisite: BIOL 323 4 BIOL 331 MICROBIOLOGY. This will be a study of the morphology and physiology of representatives of various groups of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 4


Dakota State University BIOL 343 CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. Studies of structure, molecular composition, physiology, heredity and growth of cells form the contents of this course. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 4 BIOL 363 ORNITHOLOGY. Identification of bird species; life histories, ecology, habits, and special structural and physiological adaptations of various groups. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 3 BIOL 371 GENETICS. Principles governing the nature, transmission and function of hereditary material with application to plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 151. 4 BIOL 450 AQUATIC BIOLOGY. Field-based small group and individual investigations of the fresh water habitat and the organisms living therein. Ponds, lakes and streams are characterized. Concepts integrated in laboratory and computer exercises. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151 and BIOL 311. 4 BIOL 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a biology topic with help from instructor. 1-4 BIOL 492 TOPICS. Advanced topics of special interest in biology. 1-5 BIOL 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/ SCHOLARSHIP. An independent project involving integration of the student’s total academic experience in science and technology. Prior application required. 1-6

Center of Excellence CEX 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a topic with help from instructor. 1-4 CEX 494 INTERNSHIP. Practical experience in a computer information systems related position. Application of knowledge to enhance work place excellence using information technology. Preparation for information technology leadership positions. Prior application required. 1-8 CEX 498 UNDERGRADUATE/RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP. Application of robust research methodologies to address computer and information technology related problems and opportunities. A preparation for information technology leadership positions. Emphasizes identification of information technology problems, opportunities, and trends. Typically includes literature review, model development, statistical sampling, data gathering, hypothesis testing, and applications of

Courses new and existing concepts to formulate solutions. Requires the development of a written report and an oral presentation. Prior approval required. 1-6

Chemistry CHEM 106 CHEMISTRY SURVEY. Introduction to the properties of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and acid-base concepts. A one-semester survey of chemistry. Not intended for those needing an extensive chemistry background. Co-requisite: CHEM 106L (1 cr.) Prerequisite: MATH 102 3 CHEM 108 ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY. A survey of the chemical principles important to biological systems. For students who do not plan to take additional chemistry. Not prerequisite for any 200 level and above course. Co-requsite: CHEM 108L (1 cr.) Prerequisite: CHEM 106 4 CHEM 112 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry (including chemistry majors, science majors, and pre-professional students). Completion of a high school course in chemistry is recommended. 4 CHEM 114 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. A continuation of CHEM 112. An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 112, MATH 102 4 CHEM 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHEMISTRY. A student independently studies a chemistry topic with help from instructor. 1-3 CHEM 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in chemistry. 1-4 CHEM 326 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 114. 4 CHEM 328 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. A continuation of CHEM 326. A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 326. 4 CHEM 332 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. Fundamental concepts and principles of quantitative chemical analysis including quantitative chemical equilibrium calculations and error 215


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analysis applied to the evaluation of experimental measurements and data. Prerequisites: CHEM 114. 4

debugging and testing business programs. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT Score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. Prerequisites: CIS 130. 3

CHEM 452 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Theoretical and periodic aspects of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 114. 3

CIS 275 WEB APPLICATION PROGRAMMING I. An introduction to the languages used to develop and operate e-commerce sites with focus on client-side technologies. Topics include but are not limited to programming practices, HTML, extensible markup language (XML), and JavaScript. Prerequisite: Completion of any two of the following courses: CIS 130, CIS 251, CSC 150, CSC 250. 3

CHEM 460 BIOCHEMISTRY. A one-semester course in biomolecules, metabolism, and transmission of genetic information. The structures, properties, and biochemical functions of mono- and polysaccharides, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids are introduced. Metabolic pathways and cycles for the catabolism and anabolism of sugars, triglycerides, steroids, amino acids, proteins, and polynucleotides are detailed. Energetics, the potential fates of chemical intermediates, and information storage and transmission are studied. Prerequisite: CHEM 326. 3

CIS 277 OS INTERFACES AND UTILITIES. Concepts and techniques of interfacing programs with an operation system using Job Control Language. Use of storage devices using vendor supplied utilities. Prerequisite: CIS 330 (concurrent enrollment CIS 331) 3

CHEM 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a chemistry topic with help from instructor. 1-9

CIS 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a computer information systems topic with help from instructor. 1-5

CHEM 492 TOPICS. Advanced special topics in chemistry. 1-4

CIS 292 TOPICS. Topic or field of special interest in information systems. 1-5

CHEM 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/ SCHOLARSHIP. An independent project involving integration of the student’s total academic experience in science and technology. Prior approval required. 1-6

CIS 310 APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING IN RPG. Concepts and terminology of RPG programming language are studied with emphasis in business applications. Prerequisite: CIS 251. 3

Computer Information Systems CIS/HON 130 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING. Fundamentals of programming using Visual Basic. Focus on problem solving, visual design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, procedures, and functions. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3 CIS 245 INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS. Introductory course in which students explore the principles of information assurance, with emphasis on current threats and vulnerabilities to develop an information security plan to mitigate risk. Information security and assurance issues are explored and a multidisciplinary approach is discussed that examines security policies, models, and mechanisms for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Theory/Lab 3 CIS/HON 251 BUSINESS APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING. Emphasis on logical design and structured programming techniques. Writing, 216

CIS 320/ENGL 357 NON-NUMERIC COMPUTING. An introduction to non-numeric computing used for the analysis of text and the processing of natural language. Each time the course is offered there will be a specific indication of its focus - for example “Programming for the Web.” Prerequisite: CSC 105. 3 CIS 325 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Introduction to the application of information technology in organizations, roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems with current and future technology. 3 CIS 328 OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS. This course examines the role of the operating system in computer operations. Current operating environments including Windows NT, Unix, and similar operating environments are studied from a theoretical and hands-on perspective. Prerequisite: CIS 350. 3 CIS 330 COBOL I. Introduction to structured COBOL programming: input, output, and reformatting; arithmetic program design; report writing; intrinsic functions; conditional branching;


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condition-names; iteration; control breaks; program maintenance; validity checking; and interactive programming. Prerequisites: CIS 251 or CSC 250 or CSC 150. 3

ming using contemporary development tools. Additional topics may include: objects, databases, multithreading, error trapping and web-based applications. Prerequisites: CIS 251.

CIS 331 COBOL II. Advanced structured COBOL programming with arrays; table look-ups; subprograms; sequential file processing; sorting and merging; indexed file processing; text manipulations; debugging; and on-line applications. Prerequisite: CIS 330. 3

CIS 375 WEB APPLICATION PROGRAMMING II. An introduction to the languages used to develop and operate e-commerce sites with focus on server-side technologies. Topics include issues common to the development of e-commerce sites such as mixed technology environments, security, and internationalization. Prerequisite: CIS 275. 3

CIS 332 STRUCTURED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN. Skills in structured systems analysis techniques used to define information systems solutions to business problems by producing detailed systems specifications. Prerequisite: CSC 150 or CIS 130. 3 CIS 338 PROJECT MANAGEMENT. A study of the principles and techniques used in management project. Project management software will be used. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing 3 CIS 340 ADVANCED JAVA PROGRAMMING. An in-depth exploration of the Java object-oriented language. Topics will include the development of applets, graphical user interfaces, and multi-threaded programs. Prerequisite: CSC 260. 3 CIS 346 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING. The study of object methodologies using a modern language such as C++ or Java. Advanced data structures, I/O and file management will be implemented using polymorphism, inheritance, overloading, and encapsulation. Prerequisite: CSC 300. 3 CIS 350 COMPUTER HARDWARE, DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING. An introduction to computer hardware, data communications, and networking fundamentals and theory. Computer design, components, voice and data communications and LAN design and operation issues are addressed in both lecture and handson formats. Emphasis is given to network design using the OSI model as well as network operations and setup issues. 3 CIS 360 ADVANCED TELEPROCESSING. Course is designed for those who will code Advanced Communications functions for Virtual Telecommunication Access Method (ACF/VTAM), design and plan network models, manage telecommunication networks, and code SNA routing. Prerequisite: CIS 350. 3 CIS 361 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FOR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS. This course will emphasize advanced topics of business program-

CIS 377 ON-LINE APPLICATIONS. Design and development of on-line application programs. Emphasis on CICS facilities. CRT screen design, transaction debugging and response time considerations. Prerequisite: CIS 331. 3 CIS 380 SOFTWARE SYSTEM TESTING. Software testing involves the operation of a system or application under controlled conditions and the evaluation of the results of these tests. Quality assurance (QA) includes the techniques and activities aimed at assuring that appropriate functionality has been implemented correctly in the software system or product. Aspects of QA include: validation (appropriate functionality, fit for use, “doing the right thing”, verification (correct implementation, “doing things right”), assessment (data collection, analysis and modeling). During the semester the course will focus on the various aspects if software testing including white and black box testing, integration testing, functional testing, performance testing, usability testing, and security testing. Prerequisite: CIS 251 3 CIS 383 NETWORKING I. LAN topologies, media choices, protocols and transmission techniques are addressed. Overview of LAN planning and installation considerations. LAN hardware and software offerings and problem determination procedures are presented. Prerequisite: CIS 350. 3 CIS 384 DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS. A study of the decision process, including the gathering, analysis and application of data. Decision Support Systems (DSS) represents a point of view on the role of the computer in the decision-making process. Decision support implies the use of computers to: assist managers in their decision making, support rather than replace managerial judgment, and improve the effectiveness of decision making rather than just its efficiency. The course covers the tools, techniques, and theory of DSS and how they can be used to improve the quality of management decisions. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. 3 217


Courses CIS 385 NETWORKING II. This class focuses on the technical networking essentials of the development, maintenance and use of e-commerce sites. Topics include coverage of network concepts and theory, intranets, extranets, server issues, enterprise computing, virtual hosting, and security considerations. Prerequisite: CIS 383 or CSC 260. 3

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CIS 388 COMPUTER FORENSICS FUNDAMENTALS. Identifying, preserving, extracting, and examining data from computers. Prerequisite: CSC 105 and CIS 130 or CSC 150. 3

CIS 424 INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE. Understanding the concepts and applications of electronic commerce through the Internet. The course will focus on electronic data interchange, Internet web pages for electronic commerce, scripting for client/server electronic commerce, security issues and database considerations. Prerequisites: CIS 332, completion of 6 credits in CSC or CIS, (except CSC 105) 3

CIS 414 COMPUTER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS. This course provides students with fundamental knowledge of current computer security essentials. Cryptography and its applications along with basic identification and authentication issues will be covered. Prerequisite: CIS 385 3

CIS 427 INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANNING AND MGMT. A study of financial, technical and strategic information systems planning processes. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship of information systems to the overall business planning. Prerequisite: CIS 332 or CIS 325. 3

CIS 416 NETWORK SECURITY. This course will cover both the theoretical and practical aspects of network security. Students will develop handson experience in dealing with classical and contemporary network attacks in addition to with the design and use of penetration testing and security audit tools. Prerequisite: CIS 414. 3

CIS 432 DEFENSE AND FORENSIC COUNTERMEASURES. The focus of this course will be on the use of tools to secure a network. The forensic nature of network defense is intrusion investigation. The course will prepare students for detection, investigation and system audit procedures. Current tools and techniques will be used. Prerequisite: CIS 388 3

CIS 418 ADVANCED COMPUTER FORENSICS. This course introduces students to EnCase 5 analysis tool and how to use the application for common forensic procedures. Special emphasis is placed on the NTFS capabilities of EnCase to allow students exposed to the Windows file system to become familiar with NTFS. Prerequisite: CIS 388. 3 CIS 420 INTRUSION DETECTION & PREVENTION. Provide students with theoretical and hands-on approach to firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Topics include configuration, evaluation, implementation, review, authentication, rule creation, filtering, and other state-of-the-art developments. Advanced defensive security techniques will be emphasized. Intrusion detection topics will provide both host based and network based exposure while firewalling concepts will include the use of both application and enterprise level devices. Prerequisite: CIS 414 3 CIS 422 SOFTWARE SECURITY. This course addresses software engineering techniques and programming techniques for development of secure sofware systems where system failure and vulnerabilities are costly. Students will gain understanding of the software security risks faced by secure software professionals. Topics include secure software requirements analysis and specification, secure system design, and writing secure code bet 218

CIS 434 COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIONS. This course will cover formal investigation requirements and investigative reports. Students will be introduced to “Expert Witness� requirements including liabilities associated with evidence collected and courtroom testimony. The focus will be on the capture and analysis of network information. The types of investigation expand to email and discovery of email crimes, steganography, and mobile devices. Prerequisite: CIS 388 3 CIS 447 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Concepts in Artificial Intelligence: programming in languages such as Prolog or LISP; knowledge representation; search algorithms. Prerequisite: CSC 250. 3 CIS 457 DOCUMENT IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS. A course exploring the aspects of document image systems. Issues such as analysis and design of document image systems, workflow, change management and implementation of document systems will be covered. Programming will be required. Prerequisite: CSC 250 or CIS 251 and CIS 332. 3 CIS 476 MARKETING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. An advanced course studying techniques and methods used to develop and mar-


Dakota State University ket information-technology products and services. Marketing research, forecasting and market analysis will be covered as well as specific marketing techniques like consortiums, shareware and direct marketing. Prerequisites: BADM 370 and either CSC 150 or CIS 130. 3 CIS 484 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. The study of formalized database design. This course will focus on relational model design and the use of SQL. Students will use a modern relational database to implement designs and learn the basics of data management. Prerequisite: CIS 332 3 CIS 487 DATABASE PROGRAMMING. Provides hands-on experience with procedural extensions to SQL. Topics include data control languages, control structures, exception handling, stored procedures, triggers, cursors and cursor processing. Prerequisite: CIS 484. 3 CIS 488 ADVANCED DATABASE ISSUES. This course is designed to expand on the theoretical concepts developed in CIS 484. Emphasis will be placed on database theory and will cover such issues as distributed databases, concurrency control, security, and optimization. Specialized topics such as data-warehousing/mining will also be explored. Prerequisite: CIS 484. 3 CIS 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Independent study of Computer Information Systems topics. 1-4 CIS 492 TOPICS. Topic or field of special interest in information systems. 1-5 CIS 494 INTERNSHIP. Internship experience in a computer related setting. Prior application required. 1-8 CIS 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/ SCHOLARSHIP. Research project designed to integrate the skills of Computer Information Systems. Prior application required. 1-6

Computer Science CSC/HON 105 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS. Overview of computer applications with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation tools and Internet-based applications. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative university GPA. 3

Courses CSC/HON 150 COMPUTER SCIENCE I An introduction to computer programming. Focus on problem solving, algorithm development, design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, functions, and arrays. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative university GPA 3 CSC 206 ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: The use of specific computer applications such as operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, integrated packages, communications packages and hardware topics. Prerequisite: CSC 105. 1 CSC 220 INTRODUCTION TO THE MACINTOSH. Introduction to the Macintosh computer system. Hands-on practice with wordprocessing, database, spreadsheet, graphics and integration. 2 CSC/HON 250 COMPUTER SCIENCE II. Problem solving, algorithm design, standards of program style, debugging and testing. Extension of the control structures and data structures of the high-level language introduced in CSC 150. Elementary data structures and basic algorithms that include sorting and searching. Topics include more advanced treatment of functions, data types such as arrays and structures, and files. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative university GPA. Prerequisite: CSC 150 3 CSC 252 COMPUTER SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS. This course is an early introduction to many fundamental concepts present in the study of computer science. Co-requisite: CSC 250 2 CSC 260 OBJECT ORIENTED DESIGN. This course emphasizes object-oriented programming methodologies. An object-oriented language will be used to illustrate these OO concepts. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) will be introduced. Prerequisite: CSC 250. 3 CSC 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a computer science topic with the help from instructor. 1-5 CSC 292 TOPICS. Topic or field of special interest in computer science. 1-5 CSC 300 DATA STRUCTURES. A systematic study of data structures and the accompanying algorithms used in computing problems; structure and use of storage; methods of representing data; techniques for implementing data structures; linear lists; stacks ; queues; trees and tree traversal; linked lists; and other structures. Prerequisite: CSC 260. 3 219


Courses CSC 305 EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATED SOFTWARE. This course will teach the student about educational uses for major integrated software packages. Students will work with each module and integrate information and graphics between each. Students will learn how to integrate information and graphics from other software programs and platforms Prerequisite: CSC 105 or consent of instructor. 3 CSC 314 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE. A thorough introduction to assembly language programming and processor architecture. A study of low-level programming techniques, and the layout of a typical computer. The student will gain insight into the memory layout, registers, run-time stack, and global data segment of a running program. Prerequisite: CSC 250. 3 CSC/MATH 316 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS. Selected topics from Boolean algebra, set theory, logic, functions and relations, difference equations, recurrence relations, application of algorithms, finite graphs, trees, paths and modeling. Prerequisites: MATH 125 or consent of instructor. 3 CSC 317 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION & ARCHITECTURE. A course in computer organization with emphasis on the hierarchical structure of computer systems. Covers such topics as: components of computer systems and their configuration, design of basic digital circuits, the microprogram level, the conventional machine level, the operating system level, assembly language, addressing modes, interpreters/translators, computer arithmetic. Prerequisite: CSC 314. 3 CSC/MATH 318 ADVANCED DISCRETE MATHEMATICS. An introduction to advanced discrete mathematics topics. Content to include topics such as proof techniques, graph theory, coding theory and cryptology with an emphasis on computer applications. Prerequisites: MATH/CSC 316 3 CSC 320 MULTIMEDIA DESIGN. Creation and development of educational and web materials using digital media. The course will focus on digital sound, animation, video and graphics using specialized software. Emerging trends will be discussed. Prerequisite: CSC 150 or CIS 130. 3 CSC 326 PROGRAMMING FOR COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCTION. Planning, designing, coding and testing structure programs that can be used for computer based instruction. Students will write programs for tutorials, drills, educational games, simulations, on-line testing, and student recordkeeping. Prerequisites: CIS 130. 3 CSC 329 BUSINESS PROGRAMMING IN BASIC. Planning, coding, and testing structured programs in BASIC that can be used for business 220

Dakota State University applications. Sequential and random processing of records, menu screens, and other topics. Prerequisite: CIS 130. 3 CSC 335 ASSEMBLER II. Continuation of CSC 314 with increased emphasis on coding in Assembler language. Prerequisite: CSC 314, CSC 317. 3 CSC 336 AUTHORING SYSTEMS. Produce presentations and programs that use sound, video, graphics and animation by using authoring tools. Prerequisite: CSC 320 or consent of instructor. 3 CSC 403 PROGRAMMING FOR GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES. A course dealing with the issues of programming in a graphical user interface environment. In-depth programming will be done in a graphical operating system environment. Issues such as design of user interfaces, object-oriented programming and networking will be covered along with examples of other environments. Prerequisite: CSC 250. 3 CSC 409 SYSTEM AND SECURITY PROGRAMMING. This course will examine programs and programming from the perspective of systems-level operations and security issues. The course will address appropriate operating systems, utilities and tools; malware fundamentals; systemslevel programming; and scripting. Understanding the essentials of programming from device drivers and assembly language through scripting languages for automating processes and gluing together other utility programs will be the course objective. Coursework will focus on understanding and reading ability for such programs and scripts; students will develop the ability to understand and modify such programs in order to tailor them to particular environments. Open Source tools will be a consistent theme throughout the course. Prerequisite: CSC 150 and CSC 250 or an equivalent sequence 3 CSC 410 PARALLEL COMPUTING. The fundamental ideas and issues involved in programming and using parallel computers. A survey of modern architectures and operating systems. Parallel programming applications in business, economic modeling, and science. Prerequisites: CSC 300. 3 CSC 433 COMPUTER GRAPHICS. Graphical programming concepts. Display media and device characteristics. Point, line, and circle plotting. Coordinate systems and transformations. Polygon clipping and filing. Spline methods, hidden surface elimination, and shading. Prerequisites: CSC 300. 3 CSC 455 COMPUTER VISION. Applies computer methodologies to process two-dimensional images. Examines topics in image preprocessing, knowledge representation, pattern recognition and


Dakota State University motion understanding. Prerequisites: CSC 250, MATH 315. 3 CSC 456 OPERATING SYSTEMS. A study of the functions and structures associated with operating systems with respect to process management, memory management, auxiliary storage management, and processor management. Topics include concurrent and distributed computing, deadlock, real and virtual memory, job and processor scheduling, security and protection. Prerequisites: CSC 300. 3 CSC 460 SCIENTIFIC VISUALIZATIONS. Topics in the visualization of scientific concepts. The graphical capabilities of the computer will be used to visualize difficult and abstract constructions in mathematics and science. Prerequisites: CSC 300, or consent of instructor. 3 CSC 461 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES. This course consists of two parts. The first part introduces how programming languages are designed, including an introduction to the concepts of parsing and compiling. Issues related to implementation such as type checking, binding, and memory management are discussed. Secondly, the course will survey the spectrum of programming languages, paradigms, including traditional imperative, object oriented, functional, and logic languages. Prerequisites: CSC 300. 3 CSC 466 LANGUAGE PROCESSING. A study of computer language processing through the activities of language design, specification, and translation. Computer language processing tools (compiler construction tools) will be used to demonstrate many of the concepts. The scanning, parsing, semantic analysis and code generation phases of compilation will be studied. Theoretical concepts including grammars and automata will be introduced. Programming projects will be required. Prerequisite: CSC 300 and CSC 461. 3 CSC 470 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING. An introduction to the software engineering process, including lifecycles phases, problem analysis, specification, project estimation and resource estimation, design , implementation, testing/maintenance, and project management. In particular, software validation and verification as well as scheduling and schedule assessment techniques will be discussed. Prerequisite: CSC 300 3 CSC 482 ALGORITHMS AND OPTIMIZATION. This course will study computer algorithms, their performance, and techniques for optimizing algorithm implementations. A variety of algorithms including search, sorting, and graph

Courses algorithms will be examined. Tools and methods for analyzing and measuring both theoretical and practical performance will be studied. Techniques for improving the performance of implementations of the algorithms will be examined. Prerequisites: CSC 300 and MATH 316. 3 CSC 483 MACHINE LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS. This course will study computer algorithms that automatically improve with experience. Applications range from discovering general rules in data sets to intelligent information filtering of search systems that adapt users’ interests. Topics may include: decision trees, artificial neural networks. Bayesian learning, genetic algorithms, support vector systems, and case-based learning. Prerequisite: CSC 300 and MATH 315 or instructor approval. 3 CSC 486 DATA MINING METHODS. This course is the study of analytic processes which explore data (especially very large data sets) for consistent patterns of systematic or relationships, along with the study of methods for preparing data for analysis and validating the results of such analysis. The course will focus on processes, techniques, and algorithms for data mining, rather than applications. Data mining phases will be studied, including: data preparation, initial exploration, model building, model validation, and deployment. Prerequisite: CSC 300 and MATH 281 or MATH 381 or Instructor Approved. 3 CSC 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a computer science topic with help from instructor. 1-4 CSC 492 TOPICS. Advanced study course for senior students in computer science or information systems, with emphasis on major developments in the field. Major project or term paper required with presentations. 1-5 CSC 494 INTERNSHIP. Internship experience in a computer related position. Prior application required. 1-8 CSC 498 UNDERGRADUATE/RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP. Project used to integrate the skills of the specializations of the Computer Science Program. Prior application required. 1-6

Digital Arts and Design DAD 110 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ARTS AND DESIGN. This course is an introduction to new media and technology’s role in the creation of visual and performing arts. 3

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Courses DAD 215 TEAM BUILDING/CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. This course examines and practices cooperative, collaborative and creative group problem solving. Prerequisites: SPCM 101 or SPCM 215 or SPCM 222 3 DAD 222 AUDIO PRODUCTION I. A foundational study of audio recording techniques and digital audio editing. Explores the audio chain from input to processing and output; including microphones, connection types, basic mixing, digital manipulation, and output file formats. May also include basic MIDI applications. Prerequisite: CSC 105 3 DAD 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a digital arts and design topic with help from instructor. 1-3 DAD 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in digital arts and design. 1-3 DAD 322 AUDIO PRODUCTION II. Builds upon Audio Production I. Topics taught include mixing console design and implementation, signal processing, digital effects, ear training, multi-track hard-disc recording, and basic tape-based recording. Prerequisite: DAD 222 3 DAD 323 LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT. An introduction to live sound mixing in performance environments both for voice and instrument applications. Students will develop skills in operating mixing consoles, speaker placement, and microphone placement techniques. Prerequisite: DAD 222 2 DAD 330 DIGITAL STORYTELLING. Basic concepts in the creation and production of digital stories. Emphasis on the significance of narrative. Prerequisite: DAD 110. 3 DAD 335 CONTEXTS IN DIGITAL STORYTELLING. Production and use of digital storytelling in a variety of contexts such as branding, personal narrative, social responsibility, etc. Prerequisite: DAD 330. 3 DAD 350 RECORDING SESSIONS. Students complete recording sessions under real world situations, taking responsibility for most studio functions, such as engineer, producer, taper operator, production assistant, studio manager, and promotion staff. (repeatable) Prerequisite: DAD 222 2 DAD 375 STORYBOARDING. Principles of visual storytelling for a variety of digital arts contexts. ART 111 is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. Prerequisites: ART 121, and sophomore standing. 3 222

Dakota State University DAD 422 AUDIO PRODUCTION III. Builds upon Audio Production II; Instructs in method used to create professional multi-task mixes. Advanced techniques in equalization, spatial placement, mixing console automation and reverberation are investigated. Critical listening skills are developed along with fundamental maintenance and troubleshooting concepts used in the recording studio. Prerequisite: DAD 322 3 DAD 423 MIDI TECHNIQUES. Students learn to create and edit musical soundtracks at MIDI and DAW workstations for synchronization to video, presentation software and multimedia projects. Emphasis is given to understanding SMPTE and MIDI time clocks to synchronize video and audio compositions. Prerequisite: DAD 322 3 DAD 424 AUDIO FOR VIDEO POST PRODUCTION. The art and science of adding sound to picture for television, feature films and commercials; applying time codes, and multi-track audiosweetening techniques, sound effects design, Foley, and dialog replacement. Prerequisite: DAD 322 3 DAD 430 DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION. Fundamentals of digital filmmaking from preproduction to post-production. Prerequisite: DAD 330. 3 DAD 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a digital arts and design topic with help from instructor. 1-3 DAD 492 TOPICS. Advanced topics of special interest in digital arts and design. 1-3 DAD 494 INTERNSHIP. Practical experience in a successful digital arts and design position. 1-3 DAD 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/ SCHOLARSHIP. Special projects are designed to meet the students’ personal background and needs. 1-3

Earth Science ESCI 208 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE. An introduction to the principles of geology, astronomy and cosmology. Integrated lab discussion. 2 ESCI/ELED 303 EARTH AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS. A non-methods course that presents major concepts and theories is astronomy, geology, meteorology, chemistry, and physics. Scientific concepts and theories for elementary teachers working with K-8 students. 3-4


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Economics ECON 201 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS. Principles of microeconomics studies basic economic concepts as they relate to consumer, worker, and business decisions. Emphasis is given to satisfaction maximizing behavior by individuals and profit maximizations by firms. Market structures are thoroughly analyzed regarding their effect on price, output, and competitiveness. Prerequisite: MATH 102. 3 ECON 202 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS. Principles of macroeconomics considers the economy as a whole, how its sectors interact, and how monetary and fiscal policy can influence output, inflation, interest rates, unemployment, poverty, debt, and other factors. Prerequisite: MATH 102. 3 ECON 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an economics topic with help from instructor. 1-4 ECON 490 SEMINAR. Seminar in Economics. 1-3 ECON 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an economics topic with help from instructor. 1-4 ECON 492 TOPICS. Advanced topics in economics.

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ECON 494 INTERNSHIP. Practical experience in economic related position. Prior application required. 1-6

acteristics and development of the middle level learner within familial, social and cultural context. Includes a practicum in a formally organized middle school or junior high. Admission to Teacher Education. 4 ED 450 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. An overview of the technology available to school systems. Included are computers, telecommunications, satellites, networking, large-screen video, and data bases. Admission to Teacher Education. 1 ED 462 COMPUTER ASSISTED SCHOOL MANAGEMENT. Using the computer for budgets, recordkeeping, scheduling, grading, and evaluation. Review software and develop original programs. Admission to Teacher Education. 3 ED 471 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT. A review of the general principles of classroom management with an emphasis of accommodating individual teachers and learners. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program. 2 ED/MLED 480 MIDDLE LEVEL METHODS. Students develop the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to the developmental characteristics of middle level learners; the ability to assess student learning in middle level; concepts of middle level education; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education. 4

ED 281 EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL. Travel to specific cities, states, countries, and/or regions and study of their historical, social, economic, and/or cultural aspects. 1-3

ED 488 K-12 STUDENT TEACHING. Supervised placement in a K-12 classroom in the major area of emphasis. Students assume full responsibility for planning, instruction, evaluation and classroom management during their experience. Approval for Student Teaching. Student teaching fee assessed. 6-10

ED 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an education topic with help from instructor. 1-4

ED 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an education topic with help from instructor. 1-4

ED 292 TOPICS. Topic of special interest in education. 1-4

ED 492 TOPICS IN EDUCATION. Topic of special interest in education. 1-2

ED 295 PRACTICUM. Individual participation in kindergarten, elementary, junior high, or secondary classrooms. Emphasis on observation, lesson development, and record keeping, may include direct work with students. 1-3

ED 495 PRACTICUM. Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 3

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Education Foundations EDFN 120 LOGO. An introduction to computer programming with the LOGO language. Students will gain practical experience programming graphics, music, interactive-text and math processing, and will be exposed to classroom materials appropriate for elementary students. 1 EDFN 338 FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN EDUCATION. A survey of the goals, history, organization, and philosophy of pre-K – 12 American education, with emphasis on teaching as a profession; contemporary issues and practices, legal and ethical responsibilities, and attributes of effective teachers. 1-2 EDFN 365 COMPUTER-BASED TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING. Prepares students to integrate computers into the curriculum by exploring the evolving uses and expectations of technology as a teaching and learning tool. Course objectives based on ISTE standards. Admission to Teacher Education. 2-3 EDFN 366 TEACHING USING VIDEO CONFERENCING. An introduction to distance teaching methods, including designing lessons, best practices, and classroom management for distance education classrooms. Emphasis is on videoconferencing classrooms and online learning. Admission to Teacher Education. 1 EDFN 465 MULTIMEDIA & WEB DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION. The course addresses the evaluation and utilization of multimedia and hypermedia in educational settings in light of instructional design and cognitive science. Admission to Teacher Education. 2-3 EDFN / SOC 475 HUMAN RELATIONS. Focuses on characteristics, contributions, and strengths of a pluralistic society; various cultural perspectives and specific information about cultures; the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotypes; and the human relations approach to teaching. Admission to Teacher Education. 3 224

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Educational Psychology EPSY 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an educational psychology topic with help from instructor. 1-3 EPSY 302 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. A comprehensive study of the fundamental psychological facts, principles and theories that apply to the nature of the learner and the learning process. Includes a Level I field experience. 2-3 EPSY 327 CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT. A study of the physical, language, cognitive, and social/emotional growth and development of the child from birth to young adult in the contexts of family, school, peer and community. Includes a Level II field experience. 3 EPSY 330 HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT. An overview of human physiological, psychological and social changes occurring from birth throughout adolescence with emphasis on the developmental characteristics of elementary, middle, and secondary level learners. Includes a Level II field experience. Prerequisite: PSYC 101, Admission to Teacher Education. 3 EPSY / PSYC 422 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE. The student will learn to understand the major influences on adolescent development and behavior including biological, cultural, educational, peer, and family influences. Emphasis will also be placed on methodology necessary to aid adolescents in their development process. Includes a Level II field experience. 2-3 EPSY 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an educational psychology topic with help from instructor. 1-4

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Dakota State University ELED 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an elementary education topic with help from instructor. 1-4 ELED / ESCI 303 EARTH AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS. A non-methods course that presents major concepts and theories in astronomy, geology, meteorology, chemistry, and physics. Scientific concepts and theories for elementary teachers working with K-8 students. 3-4 ELED 320 K-8 SCIENCE METHODS. Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 science; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 science; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 science; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education. Includes a Level III field experience. 2-3 ELED 330 K-8 MATH METHODS. Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K8 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 math; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 math; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Includes a Level III experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. 3 ELED 333 ADVANCED INTEGRATIVE MATH FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE GRADES. Special emphasis on integration with science, intensive computer integration, adaptation for diverse populations, and research-based practices. Students will work with children in various K-8 settings. Includes a Level III field experience. Admission to Teacher Education. Prerequisites: MATH 341, and ELED 330. 2 ELED 354 EMERGENT LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. Objectives, materials, and procedures for teaching language stimulation and pre-reading at the pre-school and kindergarten levels. Students will be expected to work with children. 3 ELED 360 K-8 SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS. Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 social studies; the ability to design , deliver, and evaluate a variety of instruc-

Courses tional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 social studies; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 social studies; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Includes a Level III field experience. Admission to Teacher Education. 2 ELED 412 KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION. An overview of the principles and philosophy of kindergarten education as it relates to curriculum planning and the development of activities and materials. Course utilizes NAEYC curriculum standards. Level III field experience fee assessed. 3 ELED 422 SCIENCE/MATH TECHNOLOGY (K-8). Methods of integrating the teaching of science and mathematics through the use of technology. 1-2 ELED 440 K-8 LANGUAGE ARTS METHODS. Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 language arts, integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 language arts; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 language arts; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Includes a Level II field experience. Admission to Teacher Education. 2-3 ELED 450 K-8 READING METHODS. Students develop an understanding of the research and tools of inquiry of K-8 reading; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 reading; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 reading; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education. Includes a Level II field experience. 2-3 ELED 453 DIAGNOSIS & CORRECTION OF READING. Emphasis on research in identification of reading problems, current trends, and utilizing prescriptive teaching for remediation. Students will profile a learner through observation, formal and informal tests, and instructional recommendations. Course utilizes state and national curriculum standards for reading. Includes a Level II field experience. Admission to Teacher Education. 3

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Courses ELED/SPED 454 GUIDED READING. Emphasis is on combining theory to practice in the areas of guided reading, writing, phonemic vocabulary and selected reading and research to support teaching strategies and assessment. This course includes a Level III field experience in a guided reading classroom. Admission to Teacher Education. Prerequisites: LIBM 205, ELED 440 and ELED 450. 3 ELED 488 K-8 STUDENT TEACHING. Students preparing for teaching in the elementary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved elementary school. An additional ‘Mandatory Fee� applies to this course. Admission to Teacher Education. 6-10 ELED 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an elementary education topic with help from instructor. 1-4 ELED 493 WORKSHOP. Workshop in Elementary education. 1-4 ELED 495 PRACTICUM. Supervised placement in a kindergarten classroom or certified early childhood program. (Three credits of practicum are required for Kindergarten endorsement.) 1-12

English and Linguistics ENGL 031-032-033 BASIC ENGLISH SKILLS. An introduction to basic writing skills needed for successful academic writing. The minimum amount of credit required will be based on testing. Students who require 1 credit of academic skills register for ENGL 031. Students who required 2 credits of academic skills register for ENGL 032. Students who require 3 credits of academic skills register for ENGL 033. 1-3 ENGL 099 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. Concentrated study in aspects of the English language and the culture of its speakers. Designed for students who do not speak English as their native language. May be repeated with a change of subject matter for a maximum of 9 hours. ENGL 099 does not count toward graduation. 1-8 ENGL/HON 101 COMPOSITION I. Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included. A library research component will be included. Some coursework incorporates multimedia 226

Dakota State University assignments. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3 ENGL/HON 201 COMPOSITION II. Study of and practice in writing persuasive prose, with the aim to improve writing skills in all disciplines. A library research component will be included. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of instructor and a minimum of 28 credit hours completed. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3 ENGL 208 DOCUMENTATION AND PRESENTATION. Principles of clear description and documentation of computer programs and systems, and methods of preparing oral presentations. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, CSC 105, ENGL 201 is strongly recommended. 3 ENGL 210 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE. Readings in fiction, drama, and poetry to acquaint students with literature and aesthetic form. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of instructor. 3 ENGL 211 WORLD LITERATURE I. Selected works of world literature in translation from ancient times through the Renaissance. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of instructor. 3 ENGL 212 WORLD LITERATURE II. Selected works of world literature in translation since the Renaissance. ENGL 211 and 212 need not be taken in sequence. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of instructor. 3 ENGL 221 BRITISH LITERATURE I. A chronological survey of British literature from Old English through the 18th Century. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. 3 ENGL 222 BRITISH LITERATURE II. A chronological survey of British literature from the 19th century to the present. ENGL 221 and 222 need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. 3 ENGL 241 AMERICAN LITERATURE I. Background to and survey of major works from the beginnings to the Civil War. ENGL 241 and 242 need not be taken in sequence. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. 3


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ENGL 242 AMERICAN LITERATURE II. Background to and survey of major works from the Civil War to the present. ENGL 241 & 242 need not be taken in sequence. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. 3

ENGL 309 COMPUTER-SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE WRITING. Principles and practices of successful team writing using a variety of computer applications. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments. Prerequisite: CSC 105 and a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101. 3

ENGL 245 LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS. This course focuses on authors and the basic genres of literature for you adults with analysis of literary quality, book selection, adolescent needs and reading interests. This course also includes discussion for censorship and methods of generating reading interesting among young adults. 3

ENGL 310 APPLIED GRAMMAR. This course will present a broad range of traditional grammar topics, such as sentence structure, parts of speech, syntax, punctuation, word usage, and diagramming. The focus will be on grammar in writing. 3

ENGL 268 LITERATURE. Introductory literature course focusing on one genre such as fiction, poetry, drama, etc. The genre will be identified each semester as, for example, “Literature: Fiction,” or “Literature: Poetry,” etc. May be repeated with different genre and content. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of instructor. 3 ENGL 283 CREATIVE WRITING I. Study and practice in the techniques of writing fiction, poetry and/or drama. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or ENGL 210 3 ENGL 284 INTRODUCTION TO CRITICISM. A writing intensive course in analyzing an interpreting literature for English majors and minors. Includes instruction in critical approaches to literature and research tools. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101 or consent of instructor. 3 ENGL 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an English topic with help from instructor. 1-3 ENGL 292 TOPICS. Introductory study of an aspect of language or literature. This course does not meet general education requirements. 1-4 ENGL 305 PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL & GRANT WRITING. Professional and technical writing in such areas as grant research and proposals, progress and project reports, abstracts, technical articles and correspondence. Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101, or consent of instructor. 3 ENGL 307 PRINCIPLES OF GRAMMAR. An intensive review of the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and usage of the English language in America. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101. 3

ENGL 330 SHAKESPEARE. Representative comedies, tragedies and history of Shakespeare. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 3 ENGL 333 PERIOD STUDY. A study of the literature of one era or period. The period varies each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor. 3 ENGL 343 SELECTED AUTHORS. A study of the work of one or several major literary figures. Authors vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101 consent of the instructor. 1-3 ENGL 351 COMPUTERS, WRITING AND LITERATURE. Current productivity and multimedia tools for integrating computer technology with writing and with literary and linguistic study to support English teaching and learning. Prerequisite: CSC 105. 3 ENGL 357/CIS 320 NON-NUMERIC COMPUTING. An introduction to non-numeric computing used for the analysis of text and the processing of natural language. Each time the course is offered, there will be a specific indication of it’s focus - for example “Programming for the Web.” Prerequisite: CSC 105. 3 ENGL 363 LITERARY GENRES. A concentrated study of a particular literary genre. May include historical development of a particular literary genre (poetry, drama the novel), or a more concentrated study of a genre in the twentieth century (modern drama, modern poetry, film as literature). May be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor. 3 ENGL 365 CLASSICAL MYTH & MEDIA. A study of classical Greek and Roman mythology and its influence on modern media. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments. 3

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ENGL 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/ SCHOLARSHIP. Research leading to the writing of a significant undergraduate thesis, or the production of a significant undergraduate project; an integrative experience based on the student’s chief areas of academic study. Prior application required. Prerequisite: Submission of an academic portfolio, approved by academic advisor. 1-6 LING 403 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS. Survey of the following units in language study: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and language acquisition. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101. 3 LING 443 A HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. A survey of the development of the English language from pre-history Indo-European to contemporary English. The course will stress the phonological, syntactical, semantic development and language acquisition. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101, completion of ENGL 307 is recommended though not required. 3

Exercise Science EXS/PE 180 FOUNDATIONS OF HPER. A survey of the historical background, sociological implications, philosophical basis and professional opportunities of physical education and exercise science. 2 EXS/PE 252 FUNDAMENTALS OF MOTOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Course content deals with characteristic motor development patterns in children with concentration on fundamental locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills and perceptual motor development and practical applications of research and knowledge to physical education classroom teaching. 2 EXS 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Course content deals with characteristic motor development patterns in children with concentration on fundamental locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills and perceptual-motor development and practical applications of research and knowledge of physical education classroom teaching. 1-4 EXS 300 INTRO TO RESEARCH. A study focused on the development of skills related to research, writing and presentation.

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EXS 335 PROGRAM DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION. The emphasis will be on developmental aspects of program design and implementation and operational administrative matters

including public relations, personnel management, budget and finance, and equipment and facilities planning. Prerequisites: EXS 180. 3 EXS/PE 350 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY. Study of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise related to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits. 3 EXS/PE 353 KINESIOLOGY. An understanding of human performance as it is affected by kinesiological, anatomical, and mechanical factors. 2-3 EXS 356 INJURY REHABILITATION. The rehabilitation techniques commonly used to regain and maintain wellness following an injury. The course would include exercise techniques, modalities used in rehabilitation, and how to maintain strength and wellness in the injured area following rehabilitation. Prerequisite: PE 354. 2 EXS/PE 376 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION Software packages and applications used in physical education and exercise science are researched. 3 EXS 395 PRACTICUM. Practical instruction and supervised observation of students in a fitness center environment to include health/fitness testing and exercise prescription. Prerequisite: PE 350. 1-3 EXS/PE 400 EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess different areas of physical fitness and prescribe individual exercise programs based on these objective measures. 3 EXS 401 FITNESS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS. A study of health and fitness programs and adapted physical activities for special populations including, but not limited to elderly, obese, diabetic, asthmatic and cardiac rehabilitation patients. Prerequisites: EXS 350 3 EXS 405 METHODS OF TRAINING. This course emphasizes the scientific application of the metabolic energy system to methods of training. 3 EXS 420 FACILITY RISK MANAGEMENT. This course emphasizes the current legal dimensions of the development of risk management programs in exercise science and sport. 3 EXS/PE 452 MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. The application of principles of learning in the psychomotor domain. Included

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will be a review of the physiological basis of skill behavior, state of the performer, and didactic strategies in motor learning and skill performance. 3 EXS 453 HEALTH ASPECTS OF AGING. An exploration of the aging process and an explanation of health factors affecting the elderly. Emphasis is given to the changes in the following areas of health: physical, mental, social, emotional and sexual. 3 EXS/PE 454 BIOMECHANICS. This course emphasizes the mechanical principles of human movement (including muscular and skeletal principles) during physical education, wellness, and sport. 3 EXS 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Independent study of some aspect of exercise science 1-4 EXS 492 TOPICS. Advanced courses offered on topics. 1-3 EXS 494 INTERNSHIP. Practical experience in the area of Exercise Science. Prior application required. Prerequisites: EXS 395 1-12

Game Design GAME 111 INTRODUCTION TO GAME DESIGN. An introduction to game design and analysis. All types of games will be studied. Topics to include: Play-testing, persistent worlds, rules, and purposes of games. 3 GAME 222 COMPUTER GAME ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT. This course will examine the history of video games, examining seminal games and focusing on critical analysis of games. Students will engage in critical analysis of games and will continue with projects addressing video game design topics. The course will examine alternatives for game delivery such as computers, consoles, and mobile platforms; implications of platforms and networking for multiplayer games will also be considered. Prerequisite: GAME 111. 3 GAME 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a computer game design topic with help from instructor. 1-3 GAME 292 TOPICS. Introductory special topics in computer game design. 1-3 GAME 333 PROJECT AND PROCESS I. Students will work as members of a game production team while studying topics in the game development process. Development methodologies, such

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as agile methods, will be explored and applied. Students will learn and apply teamwork methods. Prerequisite: GAME 222 and admission to the program. 3 GAME 334 PROJECT AND PROCESS II. Students will work as members of a multidisciplinary game production team. Students will apply methods for effective teamwork and development processes. Students will also study the content and development process for formal game design proposals. Students will develop complete game design proposals, which will be subjected to public, competitive evaluation. Prerequisite: GAME 333 and admission to the program. 3 GAME 444 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT I. Students will, in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams, complete the development of an entire computer game. Selected proposals from GAME 334 will be implemented during the course of GAME 444 and GAME 445. Students may function as project leaders, team leaders for specific content or as project members. Game development will follow methodologies (such as those taught in GAME 333) and teams will work under the guidance of a faculty member. This course will emphasize earlier phases of the development process. Prerequisite: GAME 334 3 GAME 445 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT II. Students will, in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams, complete the development of an entire computer game. Selected proposals from GAME 334 will be implemented during the course of GAME 444 and GAME 445. Students may function as project leaders, team leaders for specific content or as project members. Game development will follow methodologies (such as those taught in GAME 333) and teams will work under the guidance of a faculty member. This course will emphasize later phases of the development process. Prerequisite: GAME 444 and admission to the program. 3 GAME 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a computer game design topic with help from instructor. 1-3 GAME 492 TOPICS. Advanced special topics in computer game design. 1-3

General Studies GS 100 UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE. The primary purpose of this course is to help students transition successfully to the university. The focus of the course will be to familiarize students with campus resources and to facilitate their engagement in the university experience. Through group


Dakota State University discussions with a faculty mentor, students will develop critical thinking and social interaction skills to prepare them for the academic environment. Students will become active participants in the university community. Course content will include access to university resources, college policies, role of the academic advisor, student support services, and university academic requirements. 1 GS 240/340/440 International Travel Study. Students who participate in international travel study. 0-16

Geography GEOG 101 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY. The course presents a broad, introductory overview of geographic concepts, themes, and elements designed to help students better understand and analyze the world from a geographic perspective. It provides a background to earth’s physical and human elements and systems. It also emphasizes the unique quality of world regions, and the spatial interaction of people. Elements, and regions, as well as major global and regional problems and prospects. 3 GEOG 200 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. Systematic study of world culture from perspective of five integrating themes: cultural region, cultural diffusion, cultural ecology, cultural integration, and cultural landscape. Topics include population, agriculture, political and economic systems, religion and language, folk and popular culture, and ethnicity. 3 GEOG 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a geography topic with help from instructor. 1-4 GEOG 312 GEOGRAPHY FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS. A survey of the elements of physical and cultural geography useful to elementary teachers. 1-3 GEOG 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a geography topic with help from instructor. 1-4

Health HLTH 102 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS. Activity course emphasizing cardiovascular fitness and skills of that particular activity. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities of the course. 1

Courses HLTH 110 HEALTH CONCEPTS. This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and comprehension of basic health concepts and theories as they relate to a variety of health and wellness topics. 3 HLTH 201 ATOD PREVENTION EDUCATION. Concepts and analysis of vital issue related to drug use, misuse and abuse. Educational principles related to teaching about drug education and counseling considerations in these problem areas are addressed. 2 HLTH 251 FIRST AID AND CPR. First Aid instruction meeting the requirements of the American Red Cross responding to emergencies standard First Aid course is given. Safety in everyday living is emphasized, with special consideration given to the kindergarten and elementary school levels. 1 HLTH 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a health topic with help from instructor. 1-4 HLTH 292 TOPICS. Introductory special topics. 1-4 HLTH 320 COMMUNITY HEALTH. This course presents the structural organization, functional roles, and political foundations of public and private health agencies relative to community health. The roles and responsibilities of community health educators and professional associations/ career opportunities receive particular attention. Prerequisite: WEL 100. 3 HLTH 370 STRESS MANAGEMENT. The course is designed to help students deal with stressful situations in their lives. Successful management of stress has been shown to positively affect the performance of daily tasks and reduce the risks of many diseases. Students will learn management techniques and have the opportunity to act as peer counselors. 3 HLTH 420 K-12 METHODS OF HEALTH INSTRUCTION. Curriculum content at elementary and secondary levels. Methods of presentation including direct, correlated, and integrated health instruction. Organization of health and safety education. Admission to Teacher Education. 2-3 HLTH 422 NUTRITION. This course investigates the science of food relative to human performance, nutrition, and health education. Areas of emphasis include nutrient chemistry, function, and interactions; energy consumption and metabolism; and resources for nutrition education. 3

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HLTH 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Independent study of some aspect of health. 1-4

cepts incorporated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 150. 2

HLTH 492 TOPICS. Advanced special topics in health. 1-4

HIM 252 BASIC FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH DATA SYSTEMS. Definitions and formulas for computations of basic health care statistics. Prerequisite: HIM 150. 3

Health Information Management HIM 130 BASIC MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY. Introduction to medical terms. Particular emphasis on word construction. 2 HIM 131 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/TRANSCRIPTION. Study of terminology used in health care; word construction, analysis, spelling, pronunciation. Introduction to and application of word processing concepts and transcription of medical reports. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: CSC 105, HIM 130 and HIM 150. 3 HIM 150 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. Introduction to health record practice, state and national medical record associations, numbering and filing systems, health record content, origin of clinical information, record retention policies and procedures, qualitative and quantitative analysis of health records. Concepts integrated into computer and laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CSC 105. 3 HIM 160 ICD-9-CM HEALTHCARE CODING SYSTEMS. Nomenclature and classification systems, diagnostic related groups and data abstracting techniques using automated and manual systems. Emphasis is placed on ICD-9-CM coding, coding resources and tools, and official coding guidelines. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience with assignment of coeds to various clinical statements, scenarios, reports, and patient records. Prerequisite: HIM 130, BIOL 323 and HIM 260. 3 HIM 170 LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. Study of the principles of law as applied to the health field, with particular reference to medical record practice. Prerequisite: HIM 150. 3 HIM 250 ALTERNATIVE SITE HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. An introduction to the management, retrieval and retention of health records in settings other than hospitals. The course will also cover reimbursement, licensing and accreditation issues and include investigation of applicable computer information systems. Con232

HIM 255 MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH DATA. The study of medical staff roles and functions; hospital and medical staff committees and their roles and functions; an overview of regulations of health care resources, quality assurance, and introduction to management and supervision. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab weekly. Prerequisite: HIM 150. 3 HIM 260 FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN DISEASES. Introduction to etiology, symptomatology, clinical diagnosis and treatment of disease. Emphasis on pathogenesis with discussion of representative diseases in conjunction with each body system. An introduction to the study of drugs and drug therapy related to human diseases. It includes a study of the preparation, use and action of chemicals having an effect on biological functioning. Prerequisites: BIOL 323 and HIM 130. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 323 is permitted. 5 HIM 262 CPT/HCPCS HEALTHCARE CODING SYSTEMS. CPT/HCPCS coding and coding practice will be addressed using manual and automated encording systems emphasis will be placed on coding the outpatient setting. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience with assignment of codes to various clinical statements, scenarios, reports, and patient records. Prerequisite: HIM 160. 3 HIM 263 INTRODUCTORY PHARMACOLOGY. An introduction to the study of drugs and drug therapy as they relate to the medical record field. It includes a study of the preparation, use and action of chemicals having an effect on biological functioning. One one-hour lecture weekly. Prerequisite: HIM 130. 1 HIM 264 HEALTHCARE REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES. The uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems. Reimbursement management and optimization issues will be investigated for both hospital and non-hospital entities. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience utilizing manual and automated encoding/grouping systems. Prerequisite: HIM 160, HIM 262. Concurrent enrollment in HIM 262 is permitted. 1


Dakota State University HIM 265 MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY AND RELATED FUNCTIONS FOR HIM. The study of the principles of quality management and its component functions (institutional and medical staff monitoring and evaluation activities, risk management, utilization review and credentialing) as applied to acute care settings and within the health record department specifically as well as within other healthcare settings generally. The study of medical staff roles and functions; hospital and medical staff committees and their roles and functions; an overview of the regulations of health care resources; and the application of supervisory management principles in the health information management area. Concepts incorporated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 150 4 HIM 283 HEALTHCARE CODING EXPERIENCES. Practical work experience in an acute care hospital to apply knowledge of inpatient and outpatient coding concepts and guidelines and reimbursement methodologies. This course is offered on a credit – no credit basis. Note: A charge of liability insurance will be assessed. Prerequisite: Successful completion (a grade of at least a “C”) in HIM 130, HIM 150, HIM 160, HIM 170, HIM 250, HIM 260 and HIM 262 and permission of instructor. (Repeatable). 1 HIM 285 SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Practical work experience in hospitals or related affiliation sites. This course is offered on a credit-no credit basis. Note: A charge for liability insurance will be assessed. Prerequisite: Successful completion (with a grade of at least a “C”) in: HIM 130, HIM 150, HIM 170 and HIM 260 and permission of instructor. (repeatable) 2 HIM 286 SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Practical work experience in a nontraditional setting or related affiliation sites. This course is offered on a credit-no credit basis. Note: A charge for liability insurance will be assessed. Prerequisite: Successful completion (with a grade of at least a “C”) in: HIM 160, HIM 250, HIM 252, HIM 260, HIM 262, HIM 265, and HIM 285, and permission of instructor. (repeatable) 1 HIM 287 SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Practical work experience in hospitals or a related affiliation sites. This course is offered on a credit-no credit basis. Note: A charge for liability insurance will be assessed. Prerequisite: Successful completion (with a grade of at least a “C”) in HIM 160, HIM 252, HIM 260, HIM 262,

Courses HIM 265, and HIM 285, successful completion of CIS 325; and permission of instructor. (repeatable) 3 HIM 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a health information topic with help from instructor. 1-3 HIM 292 TOPICS. This course will focus on a current issue or problem in the healthcare industry. 1-4 HIM 350 RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTHCARE. An introduction to research methods in the healthcare industry that guides the student through the research process including developing problem statements, performing literature searches, evaluating and writing proposals and critiquing existing research articles. The course will also include an overview of existing statistical software applications used in research. Prerequisite: Junior Standing, BADM 220 (may be taken concurrently). 2 HIM 360 MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION CENTERS I. Application of the management principles of planning and organizing to health information settings. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 265 and BADM 360. 3 HIM 361 MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION CENTERS II. Application of management principles of actuating, and controlling of health information settings. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 360. 3 HIM 443 CURRENT TRENDS IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY. Current trends in health care delivery; recent research, theory, issues and developments in health records, changing roles of health care providers. Prerequisite: HIM 150 and HIM 250. 3 HIM 444 ADVANCED HEALTH DATA SYSTEMS. Fundamental concepts of health information management practice in the age of electronic health records. Exploration of new skills required of HIM profession as the industry moves toward electronic health records, with an in-depth study of requirements for data collection and presentation of health data. Prerequisites: HIM 252, CSC 105, CSC 206 (Access) and CIS 325. 3 HIM 450 RESEARCH IN HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION. An introduction to research methods in the healthcare industry that guides the student through the research 233


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process including developing problem statements, performing literature searches, evaluating and writing proposals and critiquing existing research articles. The course will also include an overview of existing statistical software applications used in research. Research and presentation of an aspect of health information management will be included. Prerequisite: Completion of HIM 443, HIM 444, HIM 361 (may be taken concurrently) and BADM 220 (may be taken concurrently). 3 HIM 485 HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Four weeks experience in health care facilities during which students apply knowledge previously gained in the classroom in carrying out management activities under the direct supervision of a qualified RHIA. This course is offered on a credit no-credit basis. Note: A charge for liability insurance will be assessed. Prerequisite: Successful completion (a grade of at least a “C�) in HIM courses, acceptance into the Health Information Administration Program and permission of instructor. (Repeatable) 4 HIM 489 PROGRAM SUSTAINING. This course is used to track students who are in the HIM program, who are not currently taking a course from DSU. 0 HIM 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a health information topic with help from instructor. 1-4 HIM 492 TOPICS. This course will focus on a current issue or topic in the Healthcare industry. 1-3

History HIST 121 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I. Surveys the evolution of western Civilization from its beginnings into the Reformation and religious wars. 3 HIST 122 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II. Surveys the development of western civilization from the Reformation era to the present. 3 HIST 151 UNITED STATES HISTORY I. Surveys the background and development of the United States from its colonial origins to the Civil War and Reconstruction. 3 HIST 152 UNITED STATES HISTORY II. Surveys development of the United States since the Civil War and Reconstruction. 3

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HIST 256 WORLD HISTORY. Major features of the principal existing civilizations of the world, both Western and non-Western, as they were originally formed and as they have been altered during the past two to four centuries. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. 3 HIST 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a history topic with help from instructor. 1-3 HIST 312 HISTORY OF MODERN ASIA. Focuses on the history of modern Chinese and Japanese civilizations.

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HIST/INED 411 SOUTH DAKOTA INDIAN STUDIES. A basic knowledge of Indian history with emphasis on the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota speaking peoples. Current cultural issues are presented including values, family structures, traditional religion, fine arts, legends, economics, governmental policies, treaties, acts and related areas. Focuses on teaching methods, content and materials to equip students to teach bi-culturally.. Prerequisite: three semester hours of American history. 3 HIST 444 HISTORY OF MODERN RUSSIA. A perspective of Russia under Peter I and his successors, of Russian expansion and its consequences. Nineteenth-century Imperial Russian politics, foreign policy, economy, efforts at social and political reform, art, music, science and literature. A review of the Bolshovik overthrow of the Czarist monarchy and seizure of power to better understand Communist Russia today. 3 HIST 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student having demonstrated outstanding capability may study independently an area of special interest. 1-3 HIST 492 TOPICS. Study of specialized areas of history. Areas vary each time the course is offered. 1-4

Honors HON/ENGL 101 COMPOSITION I. Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included. A library research component will be included. English Section Prerequisite: Appropriate student placement based on entry-level assessment or successful completion of ENGL 031 or ENGL


Dakota State University 032 or ENGL 033; Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA 3 HON/CSC 105 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS. Overview of computer functions with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation tools and Internet-based applications. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA 3 HON 111 COMPOSITION AND INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS. Equivalent to ENGL 101 plus incorporation of introduction to computers taught in CSC 105. HON 111 is equivalent to ENGL 101 and CSC 105 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination. 5 HON 112 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC AND INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS. Equivalent to MUS 100 plus incorporation of introduction to computers taught in CSC 105. HON 112 is equivalent to MUS 100 and CSC 105 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination. 5 HON 114 PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAMMING AND COLLEGE ALGEBRA. Course integrates the use of computer programming with college algebra. Emphasis on the use of algebraic functions in structured programming, logical design and flowcharting. Is equivalent to CSC 150 and MATH 102 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination. 4 HON 116 COMPOSITION, ORAL COMMUNICATION, AND COMPUTERS. Equivalent to ENGL 101, SPCM 101, plus incorporation of introduction to computers taught in CSC 105. HON 116 is equivalent to ENGL 101, SPCM 101 and CSC 105 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination. 7 HON/CIS 130 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING. Fundamentals of programming using Visual Basic. Focus on problem solving, visual design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, procedures, and functions. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3 HON/CSC 150 COMPUTER SCIENCE I. An introduction to computer programming. Focus on problem solving, algorithm development, design and programming concepts. Topics include sequence selection, repetition, functions and arrays. Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3

Courses HON 155 BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES. Lecture includes an in-depth study of biological principles common to both plants and animals. Included are units and cellular structure and metabolism, cellular reproduction, energy flow, genetics evolution and ecology. Laboratory will include a series of individuals and group research projects. Limited to students in the Honors program. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory each week. 4 HON/ENGL 201 COMPOSITION II. Using higher level analysis, research, and critical thinking, students will refine and practice the effective communication and documentation skills needed in academic and professional writing. A library research component is included. English Section Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and successful completion of at least 28 credit hours; Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3 HON 231 LITERATURE AND AESTHETICS. This course combines the content of ENGL 218, Introduction to Literature, and ARTH 231 Survey. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors program. Is equivalent to ENGL 210, and ARTH 231 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination. 4 HON/CSC 250 COMPUTER SCIENCE II. Problem solving, algorithm design, standards of program style, debugging and testing. Extension of the control structures and data structures of the high-level language introduced in CSC 150. Elementary data structures and basic algorithms that include sorting and searching. Topics include more advanced treatment of functions, data types such as arrays and structures, and files. Prerequisite: CSC 150 and ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3 HON/CIS 251 BUSINESS APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING. Emphasis on logical design and structured programming techniques. Writing, debugging and testing business programs. Prerequisite: CIS 130 and ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3 HON/SOC 285 THE INFORMATION SOCIETY. Analysis of the present and future impact of computerized information on social relationships and fabric of society. Sociology Section Prerequisites: General education computer literacy requirement; Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3 HON 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an honors topic with help from instructor. 1-4 235


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HON 363 DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND THEATRE. This course combines the content of ENGL 363 Studies in Genre, and THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program. Is equivalent to THEA 100 and ENGL 363 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination. 4 HON 390 HONORS SEMINAR. An advanced seminar covering important academic areas. Areas vary each time the course is offered. 1-3 HON 491 HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies an honors topic with help from instructor. 1-6 HON 498 HONORS THESIS. Research and complete study in the student’s major field of study leading to the writing of a significant undergraduate thesis. Prior application required. 1-6

Humanities/Computing for the Humanities HUM 254 WORLD CIVILIZATIONS. Humanistic study of art, music, literature, architecture, business, and social practices of selected countries. 3 HUM 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a humanities topic with help from instructor. 1-4 HUM 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a humanities topic with help from the instructor. 1-4 CHUM 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a computing for the humanities topic with help from instructor. 1-4 CHUM 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a computing for the humanities topic with help from instructor. 1-3

Indian Education INED/HIST 411 SOUTH DAKOTA INDIAN STUDIES. A basic knowledge of Indian history with emphasis on the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota speaking peoples. Current cultural issues are presented including values, family structures, traditional religion, fine arts, legends, economics, governmental policies, treaties, acts and related areas. Focuses on teaching methods, content and materials to equip students to teach bi-culturally. 3

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Languages French FREN 101 INTRODUCTORY FRENCH I. Fundamentals of language structure and introduction to French culture enabling students to converse, read, and write simple French. Classwork may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. No previous study of French required. 4 FREN 102 INTRODUCTORY FRENCH II. Fundamentals of language structure and introduction to French culture enabling students to converse, read, and write simple French. Classwork may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. Prerequisite: FREN 101 or consent of instructor. 4 FREN 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I. Goals of the introductory course continued. Emphasis on cultural and intellectual aspects of French life and literature. Classwork may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. Prerequisite: FREN 102 or consent of instructor. 4 FREN 202 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II. Continues FREN 201. Laboratory required. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or consent of instructor. 4 FREN 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in French. 1-4 FREN 310 FRENCH LANGUAGE SKILLS. A video and computer-assisted, advanced-level course designed to strengthen and expand aural comprehension, conversation and composition within the context of contemporary French culture. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or consent of instructor. 3 FREN 333 TOPICS IN FRANCOPHONE CULTURE. Overview of the historical events in Francophone civilizations as they relate to contemporary culture. Second semester emphasizes contemporary Francophone culture and civilization. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or consent of instructor. 3 FREN 350 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS IN FRENCH. An introduction to the language of business and business practices in French-speaking countries. Included are commercial terminology, business forms, office correspondence and the common expressions used in a business setting. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or consent of instructor 3 FREN 450 BUSINESS FRENCH II. An advanced course in the language of business in French-speaking countries. Graded readings in


Dakota State University commerce and marketing, finance and accounting, and economics. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or consent of instructor. 3 FREN 492 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in French. 1-4 NOTE: Students with a high school background in French may elect to begin the minor with the second course, FREN 102. All students with a French minor must take 18 hours.

Lakota AIS/LAKL 101 INTRODUCTORY LAKOTA I. An introduction to the Lakota language with emphasis on basic conversation, language structure, and vocabulary. 4 AIS/LAKL 102 INTRODUCTORY LAKOTA II. A continued introduction to the Lakota language with emphasis on basic conversation, language structure, and vocabulary. Prerequisite: LAKL 101 or consent of instructor. 4 AIS/LAKL 201 INTERMEDIATE LAKOTA I. A continuation of the first-year course, with emphasis on reading, composition, and vocabulary building. Prerequisite: LAKL 101 and LAKL 102 or consent of instructor. 3 AIS/LAKL 202 INTERMEDIATE LAKOTA II. A continuation of intermediate Lakota with emphasis on reading, composition, vocabulary building and the oral tradition. Prerequisite: LAKL 101 and LAKL 102 or consent of instructor. 3

Spanish SPAN 101 INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I. Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Classwork may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. No previous study of Spanish required. 4 SPAN 102 INTRODUCTORY SPANISH II. Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Classwork may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or consent of instructor. 4 SPAN 201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I. Students use previously learned elements of fundamental Spanish to improve speaking, reading writing, and listening skills. Authentic materials

Courses promote the understanding of Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or consent of instructor. 3 SPAN 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II. Continuation of 201 with more emphasis on using grammar structures in an interactive way. Further study of the Hispanic world. Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or consent of instructor. 3 SPAN 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in Spanish. 1-4 SPAN 311 INTEGRATED WRITING CONVERSATION & GRAMMAR I. Part of a twocourse sequence of SPAN 311/312. May be taken out of order. Content based on grammar, conversation, composition, and translation. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or consent of instructor. 2 SPAN 312 INTEGRATED WRITING CONVERSATION & GRAMMAR II. Part of a twocourse sequence of SPAN 311/312. May be taken out of order. Content based on grammar, conversation, composition, and translation. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or consent of instructor 2 SPAN 391 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Assigned readings in Spanish language, literature and/or civilization. Career goals of the student will be considered. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. 1-3 SPAN 492 TOPICS. Advanced topics of special interest in Spanish. 1-4 NOTE: Students with a high school background in Spanish may elect to begin the minor with the second course, SPAN 102. All students with a Spanish minor must take 18 hours.

Library Media LIBM 205 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE. An introduction to children’s literature with emphasis on historical types of literature; selection and evaluation of books according to levels, interests, special needs, and educational objectives. Level II field experience required. 2 LIBM 339 SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS. Current trends in systems and services of school library media centers focused on new technologies and their applications in the school setting. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, CSC 105 or consent of the instructor. 3 LIBM 404 LITERATURE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. The characteristics of the peer group, personal interests, occupational needs, citizen 237


Courses responsibilities and educational aims, relating to the principles of selecting fiction and nonfiction books to these aspects of their development will be explored. 2 LIBM 441 INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA. The selection, operation and utilization of instructional audio-visual materials, both commercial and locally-produced, to make instruction more effective. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. 1 LIBM 492 TOPICS. Topics in information needs, information seeking, information technology, information evaluation, and information use that are essential to lifelong learning in the disciplines studied at DSU. 1-4

Mass Communication MCOM 161 FUNDAMENTALS OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING. Fundamental design principles, techniques, and technology of electronic layout and production. Prerequisites: CSC 105. 3 MCOM 210 BASIC NEWSWRITING. Introduces students to gathering, evaluating and writing new. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 3 MCOM 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a mass communications topic with help from instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 1-3 MCOM 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in mass communications. 1-3 MCOM 318 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS. This course examines and practices communication techniques of global audiences. 3 MCOM 348 WRITING FOR NETWORKED ENVIRONMENTS By exploring composition techniques afforded by multimedia production tools and networked digital environments, this course helps students develop technical, rhetorical and critical awarenesses necessary to the creation of sophisticated, nontraditional, hyper mediated texts. Special attention is given to issues of interactive reading, hypertextuality, and the global distribution of syndicated content, including questions of digital rights. Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101 and ENGL 201. 3 MCOM 351 WEB PUBLISHING I. Basic and intermediate techniques for creating documents for the World Wide Web. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of design, using the most recent versions of hyper-text markup language and enhance238

Dakota State University ments. Prior completion of ARTD 282 is strongly recommended. 3 MCOM 352 WEB PUBLISHING II. A continuation of the principles presented in MCOM 351, students will learn more sophisticated techniques for creating documents for the World Wide Web. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of design, using the most recent versions of Hyper-text Markup Language and enhancements. Prerequisites: CSC 105, ART 121, MCOM 351; ARTD 282 is highly recommended. 3 MCOM 353 WEB-BASED INTERACTIVITY. A detailed introduction to current web and/or multimedia authoring software with emphasis given to interactive design. 3 MCOM 358 PRINCIPLES OF USABILITY TESTING. Introduces methods of gathering user requirements, designing usability tests for web sites, documents and other products of interest. Prerequisites: 28 credits 3 MCOM 360 TECHNICAL PUBLISHING. A study and practice in the use of computer hardware and software used for writing, editing, printing, and publishing technical media. Prior completion of ART 121 is recommended. Prerequisite: CSC 105; MCOM 161 or ENGL 208 3 MCOM 362 DIGITAL TYPOGRAPHY. Study and practice of visual communication and commercial printing using digital design principles for type and related graphics. Prerequisite: ARTD 285. 3 MCOM 368 EDITING FOR STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENTS. Systematic analysis of information rich environments for the development of strategies for information design and the management and publication of content. Emphasis on structured writing and standardized documentation. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101 and ENGL 201. 3 MCOM 389 PORTFOLIO AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Planning, creation, and production of portfolios and other professional materials. 1-3 MCOM 409 INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE. A study of the structure, organization, and presentation of written and graphic information based on form, content, and user analysis. 3 MCOM 480 COMPUTER PUBLISHING LABORATORY. Advanced practice in the use of computers for electronic publishing, electronic


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design and layout, network distribution of texts, or other kinds of computer applications for publication. Prerequisite: MCOM 161 and ART 121. 1-6

series, and complex numbers. Prerequisite: MATH 101 (with a grade of ‘C’ or better) or appropriate math placement. 3

MCOM 489 PORTFOLIO PRODUCTION & DESIGN. Planning, creation, and production of portfolios for a variety of purposes. 1-3

MATH 103 CONTEMPORARY MATH. An introduction to the ideas and uses of mathematics with special emphasis on contemporary applications. Selected topics from functions and graphs, data analysis, discrete mathematics, geometry, probability and statistics. Development of the abilities to think logically, solve problems, use technology, communicate mathematical ideas, and research technical information. This course satisfies the general education mathematics requirement but does not serve as a prerequisite for courses requiring MATH 102 College Algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or appropriate math placement. 3

MCOM 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Independent study of some aspect of mass communication. 1-4 MCOM 492 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in mass communications. 1-5 MCOM 494 INTERNSHIP. Practical professional-level experience creating, designing, or developing mass communication materials. Prior application required. 1-12 MCOM 495 PRACTICUM. Supervised practice in specified areas of mass communications and journalistic practice. Prior approval required. 1-4

Mathematics MATH 021 BASIC ALGEBRA. This course prepares students for college level mathematics. Topics generally include: basic properties of real numbers, exponents and radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomials and factoring. Students may also be introduced to functions and systems of equations. Note: This is remedial level course and no credit for MATH 021 will be granted for graduation. Prerequisite: Appropriate Mathematics Placement. 3 MATH 101 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA. Basic properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Credit for MATH 101 will not be granted to anyone who has previously received credit for MATH 102. Prerequisite: Appropriate Mathematics Placement. Note: Students completing MATH 191 in the spring 2006 term or later must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better to meet the prerequisite for MATH 102. 3 MATH 102 COLLEGE ALGEBRA. Equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and graphs; exponents, radicals, binomial theorem, zeros of polynomials; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions, applications and graphs. Other topics selected from sequences,

MATH 104 FINITE MATHEMATICS. This course includes linear systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, probability, statistics and other topics. This course cannot be used as the prerequisite for courses requiring MATH 102. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or appropriate mathematics placement. 4 MATH 112 QUANTITATIVE METHODS. An introduction to applications of computer technology in the solution of mathematical problems involving mathematical modeling, statistics, data collection, data analysis and graphing. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or demonstration of required level of competency. 1 MATH 120 TRIGONOMETRY. Topics include: trigonometric functions, equations, and identities; inverse trigonometric functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications of these functions. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or appropriate math placement or consent of instructor. 3 MATH 121 SURVEY OF CALCULUS. A survey of calculus including an intuitive approach to limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration with an emphasis on applications of the derivative and the integral as well as topics from multivariable calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or appropriate math placement. 4 MATH 123 CALCULUS I. The study of limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, and the definite and indefinite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or MATH 120 (concurrent enrollment with MATH 120 allowed), or appropriate math placement. 4 MATH 125 CALCULUS II. A continuation of the study of calculus, including the study of 239


Courses sequences, series, polar coordinates, parametric equations, techniques of integration, applications of integration, indeterminate forms, and improper integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 123. 4 MATH 201 INTRODUCTION TO DISCRETE MATHEMATICS. An introduction and overview of discrete mathematics. Topics to be selected from other number bases, modular arithmetic, recursion, elementary logic, set theory, matrix operations, linear programming, numerical methods and discrete probability with computer applications. Prerequisite: MATH 102. 3 MATH 225 CALCULUS III. A continuation of the study of calculus, including an introduction to vectors, vector calculus, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 125. 4 MATH 281 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS. A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability and an introductions to probability theory, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on statistical applications. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or MATH 121 or MATH 123. 3 MATH 282 MATHEMATICS OF GAMES. An introduction to mathematics applied to the understanding of games. Topics to include discrete probability, expectation, counting, and introductory game theory. Co-requisite: MATH 123 3 MATH 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a mathematics topic with help from instructor. 1-5 MATH 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in mathematics. 1-5 MATH 315 LINEAR ALGEBRA. Course topics include: the theory and applications of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 225 or consent of instructor. 3 MATH/CSC 316 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS. Selected topics from Boolean algebra, set theory, logic, functions and relations, difference equations, recurrence relations, application of algorithms, finite graphs, trees, paths and modeling. Prerequisites: MATH 125 or consent of instructor. 3 MATH/CSC 318 ADVANCED DISCRETE MATHEMATICS. An introduction to advanced discrete mathematics topics. Content to include topics such as proof techniques, graph theory,

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Dakota State University coding theory, and cryptology with an emphasis on computer applications. Prerequisite: MATH/CSC 316 3 MATH 321 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Selected topics from ordinary differential equations including development and applications of first order, higher order linear and systems of linear equations, general solutions and solutions to initialvalue problems using matrices. Additional topics may include Laplace transforms and power series solutions. Prerequisite: MATH 125. 3 MATH 341 MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS I. An introduction to sets, numeration systems, arithmetic operations/algorithms, problem solving, and other topics. This course does not satisfy the mathematics general education requirement nor any mathematics area requirements other than those for a degree in elementary education. Prerequisite: MATH 102. 3 MATH 342 MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS II. An introduction to geometry concepts, measurement, problem solving, probability, statistics, and other topics. This course does not satisfy the mathematics general education requirement nor any mathematics area requirements other than those for a degree in elementary education. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or MATH 341. 3 MATH 361 MODERN GEOMETRY. In this course topics will be chosen from: axiomatic system, finite geometries, Euclidean plane geometry, transformational geometry, three dimensional geometry, and non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: MATH 125 or consent of instructor. 3 MATH 381 INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS. Introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem with general principles for statistical inference and applications of random sampling to hypothesis testing, confidence limits, correlation, and regression. Prerequisites: MATH 125. 3 MATH 413 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I. Introduction to the theory and applications of algebraic structures including groups, rings, and fields. Prerequisite: MATH 315 or MATH 316 or consent of instructor. 3 MATH 418 MATHEMATICAL MODELING. Creating and using mathematical models for solving real world problems. Prerequisite: MATH 125 or MATH 315. 3


Dakota State University MATH 471 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I. Analysis of rounding errors, numerical solutions of nonlinear equations, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, interpolation and approximation, numerical methods for solving linear systems. Prerequisite: MATH 225 3 MATH 475 OPERATIONS RESEARCH. An introductory overview of the field of operations research including topics from linear programming, simplex method, network models, nonlinear programming, game theory, Markov Chains, introduction to dynamic programming, queuing theory and simulation. Prerequisite: MATH 315 or MATH 281 and MATH 125 or consent of instructor. 3 MATH 490 SEMINAR. Seminar in Mathematics topics 1 MATH 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a mathematics topic with help from instructor. 1-4 MATH 492 TOPICS. Advanced topics of special interest in mathematics. 1-6 MATH 493 WORKSHOP. Special, intense sessions in specific areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 MATH 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/ SCHOLARSHIP. An independent project involving integration of the student’s total academic experience in mathematics and technology. Prior application required. 1-6

Middle Level Education MLED 300 SURVEY OF MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION. A survey of the history, goals, rationale, and philosophy of middle level education, with emphasis on how middle level schools best meet the needs of learners in a rapidly changing society. Methods and strategies for effective management, teaming, exploratories, block scheduling, multi-age grouping, and the advisor-advisee program will be examined. 1 MLED/ED 360 ADOLESCENT LEARNER. Current research and practices in the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and moral characteristics and development of the middle level learner within familial, social and cultural context. Includes a practicum in a formally organized middle school or junior high. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 4

Courses MLED/ED 480 MIDDLE LEVEL METHODS. Students develop the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to the developmental characteristics of middle level learners; the ability to assess student learning in middle level; concepts of middle level education; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education 2-4

Military Science MSL 101 LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. Make your first peer group at college one committed to performing well and enjoying the experience. Increase self-confidence through team study and activities in basic drill, physical fitness, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, making presentations and basic marksmanship. Learn fundamental concepts of leadership in a profession in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments. 1 MSL 102 INTRODUCTION TO TACTICAL LEADERSHIP. Learn and apply principles of effective leadership. Reinforce self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercise with upper-division ROTC students. Develop communication skills to improve individual performance and group interaction. Relate organizational ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader. 1 MSL 201 INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS. Learn/apply ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to the building of effective teams of people. Develop skills in oral presentations, writing concisely, planning events, coordination of group efforts, advanced first aid, land navigation, and basic military tactics. Learn fundamentals of ROTC’s leadership assessment program. 1-2 MSL 202 LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK. Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Includes use of radio communications, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/security, and methods of pre-execution checks. Practical exercises with upper-division ROTC students. Learn techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development. 1-2

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Music MUAP 110 APPLIED MUSIC - KEYBOARD. One to two-hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 MUAP 115 CLASS INSTRUCTION - KEYBOARD. One to two semester hours credit for class instruction is given for two one-hour class meetings. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-2 MUAP 152 APPLIED MUSIC - GENERAL. Students who would like to learn how to play the piano, organ, or learn how to play band instruments or guitar, or improve their singing abilities are encouraged to enroll. Students in elementary education especially find keyboard or guitar instruction useful in teaching after graduation. Instruction will be given at beginning levels or more advanced levels if the student is more advanced. Individual lessons or small classes will be used to develop students’ musical talent and abilities. Lessons are arranged individually as they fit personal schedules. (Repeatable) 1 MUAP 483 PUBLIC RECITAL. Study preparation and performance of a program of music selected with the cooperation and approval of the student’s major applied music teachers. 0-2 MUEN 100 CONCERT CHOIR. An ensemble performing accompanied and unaccompanied literature for mixed voices. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 0-2 MUEN 122 CONCERT BAND. A joint enterprise open to university students and interested area musicians. Includes rehearsals and performance of band literature culminating in a public performance. May be taken for credit or non-credit. 0-1 MUS 100 MUSIC APPRECIATION. A nontechnical discussion designed to increase the enjoyment and appreciation of music. Fulfills the music requirement in the general education program. 3 MUS 108 BASIC MUSICIANSHIP FOR AUDIO/MUSIC INDUSTRY. A study of music skills necessary for audio and music industry students involving written, aural and analytical perspectives. 3 MUS 110 BASIC MUSIC THEORY I. An integrated study and application of tonality, melody, harmony, texture and form, from basic notation through modulation. Includes singing, ear training 242

and dictation. Introduction to composition and arranging, i.e.: instrument ranges, transposition, tessitura and preliminary score analysis. 2-4 MUS 111 BASIC MUSIC THEORY II. An integrated study and application on tonality, melody, harmony, texture and form, from basic notation through modulation. Includes sight singing, ear training and dictation. Introduction to composition and arranging, i.e.: instrument ranges, transposition, tessitura and preliminary score analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 110. 2-4 MUS 204 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN POP MUSIC. An introduction to the history of popular music in America and the diversity of current styles including classic rock, hard rock, country, jazz, Rhythm and Blues, blues, Latin, rap, reggae, alternative, folk, techno and others. The emphasis of the course is on listening to music and exploring relationships of popular music to society. 3 MUS 233 SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE. A survey of changes in musical styles of the Western cultures from the early Christian era up to the present time. Summaries of the most important composers and types of music literature written in these historical periods. 3 MUS 241 VOICE PEDAGOGY. The techniques necessary to develop the singing voice and the materials available for class and private voice instruction. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 MUS 242 STRING PEDAGOGY. Small group instruction of techniques necessary to develop playing ability on stringed instruments and the materials available for class & private instruction. 1 MUS 244 BRASS PEDAGOGY. Small group instruction in the techniques necessary to develop performance in brass musical instruments and the literature and materials available for class and private instrumental instruction. 1 MUS 245 WOODWINDS PEDAGOGY. Small group instruction in the techniques necessary to develop performance on woodwind musical instruments and the literature and materials available for class and private instrumental instruction. 2 MUS 246 PERCUSSION PEDAGOGY. Small group instruction in the techniques necessary to develop performance on percussion musical instruments and the literature and materials available for class and private instrumental instruction. 1


Dakota State University MUS 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a music topic with help from instructor. 1-4 MUS 292 TOPICS. Introductory special topics in music. 1-4 MUS 313 FORM AND ANALYSIS. Analysis of music in the student’s major performance area. The course is normally completed under the direction of the student’s major applied teacher. 2-3 MUS 353 K-8 MUSIC METHODS. Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 music; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 music; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 music; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Required of all elementary education majors. Admission to Teacher Education. 1-3 MUS 360 CONDUCTING. General conducting focuses on the basic fundamentals of instrumental and choral conducting. The techniques of interpretation, score reading, rehearsal techniques, and the art of developing basic conducting techniques are addressed in the course. Prerequisite: MUS 111 2-3 MUS 420 ORCHESTRATION AND ARRANGING. A study of instruments alone and in combinations. Orchestration and arranging for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Preparation of parts and participation in the conducting and performing of works. Prerequisite: MUS 211 or consent of instructor. 2-3 MUS 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Independent study of some aspect of music for which the student has substantial background. 1-4 MUS 492 TOPICS. Advanced special topics in music. 1-4

Not-For-Profit NFP 310 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Working capital management, cost-benefit analysis, capital budgeting, capital formation and structure; cash flow analysis, budget formulation, analysis, and planning; generation of earned income, management of portfolios, endowments, gifts, and grants; and tax planning. Prerequisite: ACCT 470 or ACCT 210 and CSC 105 or concurrent registration. 3

Courses NFP 315 FUND RAISING. Designed to cover fund raising fundamentals: including funding sources, methodology and goal setting. Prerequisite: CSC 105 or concurrent registration. 3 NFP 360 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Theories and concepts of organizations and management and their application to non-profit entities. Prerequisite: CSC 105 or concurrent registration. 3 NFP 370 MARKETING OF NOT-FORPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. An overview of the marketing theories, strategies and tools most appropriate for not-for-profit organizations: visionary leadership, positioning, identifying and managing donor bases, planning and organizing the organization’s marketing efforts. Uses case analysis and guest lectures by practitioners in the field. Prerequisite: CSC 105 or concurrent registration. 3

Office Education OED 111 KEYBOARDING. Individual skills in keyboarding with letter production, manuscript writing, tabulated reports, and composition. In-basket exercises are used to develop decision-making processes. 1 OED 214 WORD PROCESSING. Application of word processing skills to realistic tasks. Machine transportation, and mailable copy are emphasized. 3 OED 245 RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. Fundamentals essential to managing the records of business. Includes a study of filing systems, indexing procedures, special filing equipment, and filing in the electronic office. 3 OED 335 OFFICE SYSTEMS. This course provides an analysis and investigation of the role of the automated office in a business organization. Areas of technology for administrative and document production functions including word processing and records management will be covered. 3

Philosophy PHIL 100 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY. Introduces competing philosophical views of reality, perception, learning, and values, emphasizing their relevance to the contemporary world. 3

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PHIL 200 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC. Introduces the formal study of argumentation, including forms of logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, proofs, refutations, and fallacies. 3 PHIL 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a philosophy topic with help from instructor. 1-4 PHIL 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a philosophy topic with help from instructor. 1-4

Physical Education PE 170 FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT. A survey of the historical background, sociological implications, philosophical basis, and professional opportunities of HPERW professions. This course includes a review of the modern principles and related concepts which are applicable to physical activity. 1 PE/EXS 180 FOUNDATIONS OF HPER/A. A survey of the historical background, sociological implications, and philosophical basis and professional opportunities of physical education and exercise science. 2 PE 181 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION. This course introduces scientific and pedagogical concepts underlying effective physical education teaching practices. Appropriate teaching sequence, progression, and technique will be taught with emphasis on lesson design and implementation. 2 PE 200-208 PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION. Skills and techniques of various areas necessary in teaching motor skills concepts. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic coordinator to perform the normal activities of the course (In addition to current prerequisites, if any.) 1 PE 200 PROFESSIONAL PREP.: FITNESS. PE 201 PROFESSIONAL PREP: GYMNASTICS. PE 202 PROFESSIONAL PREP.: INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL ACTIVITIES. PE 203 PROFESSIONAL PREP.: TEAM ACTIVITIES. PE 204 PROFESSIONAL PREP.: RHY & DANCE. 244

PE 205 PROFESSIONAL PREP.: REC ACTIVITIES. PE 207 PROFESSIONAL PREP.: STRENGTH TRAINING. PE 208 PROFESSIONAL PREP.: CAMPING ACTIVITIES. PE/EXS 252 FUNDAMENTALS OF MOTOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Course content deals with characteristic motor development patterns in children with concentration on fundamental locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills and perceptual-motor development and practical applications of research and knowledge to physical education classroom teaching. 2-3 PE 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a physical education topic with help from instructor. 1-4 PE 292 TOPICS. Introductory special topics in physical education. 1-4 PE 321 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION. Method of instruction and evaluation of water safety techniques. Successful students may earn American Red Cross water safety instructor certification. 1-2 PE 322 LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTION. Certification as a lifeguard instruction will qualify an individual to teach basic water safety, emergency water safety and the lifeguard training course. Prerequisite: PE 320 or consent of instructor. 1 PE 341 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION. Philosophy, theory, and application of current curriculum foundations in K-12 physical education, including curriculum theory, organization, design, and assessment. Prerequisites: PE 180. 2-3 PE/EXS 350 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY. Study of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise related to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits. 2-3 PE 352 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Students are exposed to those impairments addressed in IDEAS as they relate to physical education. Assessments, IEP development, and other elements necessary to successful inclusion are addressed. In addition, physical activities for special populations outside the school setting are also addressed. 2 PE/EXS 353 KINESIOLOGY. An understanding of human performance as it is affected by anatomical or mechanical factors. 2-3


Dakota State University PE 354 PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES. Course teaches general and emergency treatment of athletic injuries, competitive or noncompetitive. Emphasis is placed on practical preventive and rehabilitative exercises and taping/bandaging/wrapping. 2 PE 360 K-8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS. In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 physical education; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 physical education; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 physical education; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities of the course. Admission to Teacher Education. 2 PE 363 SKILLS CONCEPTS. Activity Placement Test required. The development of a basic understanding of selected activity skills and the knowledge necessary for performance error detection and correction are taught. Prerequisite: PE 180 and PE 181 3 PE/EXS 376 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION. Software packages and applications in physical education will be researched. Prerequisites: CSC 105 or consent of instructor. 3 PE 393 WORKSHOP. Workshop in physical education. 1-2 PE/EXS 400 EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess different areas of physical fitness and prescribe individualized exercise programs based on these objective measures. Prerequisite: PE 350. 3 PE 440 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS. Administrative policies and procedures of physical education and athletes, including intramural and interscholastic activity and athletics. Consideration is given to programming, leadership, budget, facilities, public relations, and related matters. 2 PE 451 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS. This course will include use of various tests and instruments used for measuring progress in physical education and how statistical concepts apply to testing in physical education. Development of the

Courses knowledge and ability to utilize both formative and summative assessments for psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Additionally, techniques to evaluate one’s own teaching performance and make adjustments to enhance subsequent teaching and program effectiveness. Prerequisite: MATH 102, MATH 120, MATH 121, MATH 123, MATH 125 or MATH 281. 2 PE/EXS 452 MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. The application of principles of learning in the psychomotor domain. Included will be a review of the physiological basis of skill behavior, state of the performer, and didactic strategies in motor learning and skill performance. 3 PE 453 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY. This course examines the effects of psychological factors, such as personality, motivation, group dynamics, psychomotor activity, and other psychological aspects of sports on participation and performance, as well as examining the effects of participation on the psychological make-up of the individual. 2-3 PE/EXS 454 BIOMECHANICS. This course emphasizes the mechanical principles of human movement (including muscular and skeletal principles) during physical education, wellness, and sport. 2-3 PE 469 COACHING BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL. Course studies the theory and practice of individual skill fundamentals, team strategies, organization, and management principles. The students conduct an intensive analysis of game strategies and will execute playing skills. Prerequisites: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course. 1-2 PE 470 COACHING BASKETBALL. Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for basketball. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course. 1-2 PE 471 COACHING FOOTBALL. Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for football. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this 245


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course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course. 1-2 PE 473 COACHING TRACK AND FIELD, CROSS COUNTRY. Study of the techniques of teaching fundamentals of track and field/cross country skills, scientific training methods, rules, and event techniques. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course. 1-2 PE 475 COACHING VOLLEYBALL. Fundamental techniques and strategy with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for volleyball. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course. 1-2 PE 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Independent study of some aspect of physical education. 1-4 PE 495 PRACTICUM. Supervised observation, lesson development, and direct work with athletes and coaches in a specific sport. Prior Application Required. 1-4

Physical Science PHSI 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a physical science topic with help from instructor. 1-3 PHSI 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in Physical Science. 1-4 PHSI 330 INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM MECHANICS. Study of Special Relativity including Lorentz Transformation, Mass-Energy Relation, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and Schroedinger’s equation with applications to nuclear, atomic and molecular structure. Prerequisite: MATH 321. 2 PHSI 343 INTRODUCTORY THERMODYNAMICS. Introduction to basic principles of thermodynamics, including the various states of matter, four basic laws of thermodynamics, electrochemistry and solution equilibria. Prerequisite: MATH 123 and CHEM 114 or PHYS 213. 2

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PHSI 345 KINETICS AND EQUILIBRIUM. Introduction to kinetics and equilibrium. Emphasis on reaction mechanisms and reaction order. Includes directed laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: PHSI 343 and CHEM 114. 2 PHSI 411 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICAL MECHANICS. Introduction to ensemble behaviors of atoms, and an examination of how quantum behavior by individual atoms and molecules gives rise to the classical limit thermodynamics. Prerequisite PHSI 330 and PHSI 343. 2 PHSI 421 ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE. Labbased review of modern computational methods, including molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo Simulation, Semi-empirical and ab initio calculations. Prerequisite: PHSI 411. 2 PHSI 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a physical science topic with help from instructor. 1-3 PHSI 492 TOPICS. Advanced topics of special interest in Physical Science. 1-4 PHSI 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/ SCHOLARSHIP. An independent project involving integration of the student’s total academic experience in physical science. Prior Application Required. 1-6

Physics PHYS 111 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I. This is the first course in a two semester algebralevel sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This sequence is appropriate for pre-professional majors requiring two semesters of physics. Topics include classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 281 or consent of instructor.. 4 PHYS 113 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS II. This course is the second course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, optics, and some modern physics concepts. Prerequisites: PHYS 111. 4 PHYS 211 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I. This is the first course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 123 or MATH 125 or consent of instructor. 4


Dakota State University PHYS 213 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II. This course is the second course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, and optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 211. 4 PHYS 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a physics topic with help from instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 1-3

Courses PHYS 492 TOPICS. Advanced topics of special interest in physics. 1-4 PHYS 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/ SCHOLARSHIP. An independent project involving integration of the student’s total experience in science and/or mathematics, and terminology. Prior Application Required. 1-6

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PHYS 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in physics. 1-4

POLS 100 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. A study of the basic principles of the American system of government with emphasis on problems relating to governmental structure and policies. 3

PHYS 351 INTERMEDIATE QUANTUM MECHANICS. Quantum mechanics as related to spectroscopy, radioactivity and particle detection. Prerequisite: PHSI 330. 2

POLS 210 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. An analysis of the legal status, powers and functions, intergovernmental relations and political problems of state and local governments. 3

PHYS 361 OPTICS. This is an intermediate level study of geometrical and physical optics. Topics include analysis of refraction phenomena, thick lenses, wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Prerequisites: PHYS 113, or PHY 213 and MATH 225. 3

POLS 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A study independently studies a political science topic with help from instructor. 1-3

PHYS 421 ELECTROMAGNETISM. This is a course in the principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell’s equations, and applications. Prerequisites: PHYS 213 and MATH 321. 4 PHYS 424 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS. This course covers electronic components, digital circuits and their application to interfacing computers with the outside world. Prerequisites: PHYS 213 or consent of instructor. 4 PHYS 439 SOLID STATE PHYSICS. This course looks at solid materials from a microscopic level. Topics include basic crystal structure; mechanical and thermal properties; and electronic processes with reference to electrical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Prerequisite: MATH 321 or Consent of instructor. 3 PHYS 451 CLASSICAL MECHANICS. This is a systematic introduction to classical mechanics emphasizing motion in three dimensions. Topics include central forces, harmonic oscillations, noninertial reference frames, rigid body motion, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics. 4 PHYS 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a physics topic with help from instructor. 1-4

POLS 435 POLITICAL PARTIES AND CAMPAIGNS. United States political parties; functions, organization, techniques and significance of parties; varieties of state and local systems; and behavior of the electorate and interest groups. 3 POLS 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies political science topic with help from instructor. 1-3

Psychology PSYC 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course is an introductory survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior. 3 PSYC 329 ADULT PSYCHOLOGY. Theories of maturation, development of personal, emotional and social skills, family and child-rearing practices and the extent to which these factors affect the individual during the formative years immediately following the attainment of “young adulthood:” will be explored. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. 3 PSYC / EPSY 422 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE. The student will learn to understand the major influences on adolescent development and behavior including biological, cultural, educational, peer, and family influences. Emphasis will also be placed on methodology necessary to aid 247


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adolescents in their development process. Prerequisite: PSYC 101, EPSY 302, Admission to Teacher Education or consent of instructor. 2

critical care areas of the hospitals. Prerequisite: RESP 150 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 180 and RESP 210. 6

PSYC 424 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD. The nature and causes of mental deficiency, characteristics and social control of the mentally handicapped; selection and preparation of curriculum material as well as methods and devices used in presenting these materials. Prerequisite: PSYC 101, EPSY 302, EPSY 330, EPSY 330, SPED 100 or consent of instructor, admission to teacher education. 3

RESP 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a respiratory care topic with help from instructor. 1-4

Respiratory Care All RESP courses in the primary clinical setting utilize computer-assisted instruction and computerized clinical simulations. All RESP courses are only for students officially accepted into the respiratory care program. Satisfactory performance in the preceding semesters as defined in the Respiratory Care Student Handbook is a prerequisite for all courses. RESP 110 INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY CARE. Introduces respiratory care students to the profession in the clinical laboratory setting. Students will apply methods and principles from the clinical areas through small group projects and discussion under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RESP 150. 6 RESP 150 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I. An introduction to patient care in the clinical setting and the application of basic respiratory therapeutics. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RESP 110. 6 RESP 180 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE. An introduction, in the clinical laboratory setting, to the skills necessary to assess patient. Respiratory status, etiology and symptomatology of respiratory disease through linkage of patients and their disease processes observed in the clinical areas, where students discuss and apply the methods and principles. Prerequisite: RESP 110 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 210 and RESP 250. 3 RESP 210 RESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE. Advanced respiratory care procedures in the clinical laboratory setting. Includes mechanical ventilation and critical care of the adult and neonatal patient. Prerequisite: RESP 110 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 180 and RESP 250. 5 RESP 250 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II. An application of more advanced procedures of patient care in the clinical setting and introduction to the 248

RESP 292 TOPICS. Topics in Respiratory Care. 1-4 RESP 310 ADVANCED RESPIRATORY CARE. Advanced study of cardiopulmonary physiology in the clinical laboratory setting. Applies methods and principles learned in the clinical areas through projects and discussions under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: RESP 210 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 350 and RESP 355. 5 RESP 341 PHARMACOLOGY. A clinical approach to the principles of pharmacology and therapeutics with emphasis on drugs affecting the respiratory system. Students’ ability to care for cardiopulmonary disease patients is enhanced through linkages established between small group projects and clinical experiences. State-of-the-art medical knowledge is explored and expanded through projects, research and clinical application. Prerequisite: RESP 310. 2 RESP 350 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III. Advanced application of respiratory care in all areas with emphasis in advanced pulmonary diagnostics and critical care. Prerequisite: RESP 250 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 310 and RESP 355. 6 RESP 355 RESPIRATORY CARE IN CLINICAL MEDICINE. Critical study of all areas of medical specialty with emphasis on pediatrics and neonatology encouraging relevancies to the clinical areas. Methods and principles are applied through small group projects under the supervision of the faculty member. Prerequisite: RESP 210 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 310 and RESP 350. 4 RESP 381 RESPIRATORY CARE MANAGEMENT. This course prepares the student to assume a management position. Topics include resumes, management and budget projects. Computerized word processing, spreadsheet and database management are utilized. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RESP 310. 1 RESP 395 OBSERVATION PRACTICUM. Observation of respiratory care procedures in the smaller hospital setting. Research paper prepared. (80 clock hours). Prerequisite: RESP 150 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 250. 2


Dakota State University RESP 440 ETHICS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. A study of ethical topics commonly encountered in the hospital and other health care settings. Topics will include interaction with ill persons and family members, ethical and moral considerations of case scenarios, patient care based on age, communication skills, death and dying, stress, ethical principles, medical legalities, and resource allocation. Prerequisite: PSYC 101; prior clinical education and/or experience in the medical profession. 3 RESP 460 CURRENT ISSUES IN RESPIRATORY CARE. Students engage in an in-depth project on current issues, apply principles from clinical areas, critique literature, and write and present a formal paper. Prerequisite: RESP 310 and RESP 350. 3 RESP 475 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IV. Specialty clinical rotations in all areas of the hospital with advanced application of respiratory care procedures. Prerequisite: RESP 350. 5 RESP 489 PROGRAM SUSTAINING. This course is used to track students who are in the Respiratory Care program, who are not currently taking a course from DSU. 0 RESP 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. The student, with the assistance of the instructor, designs and conducts laboratory or library research in respiratory care. Completion of the third year of the Respiratory Care curriculum and approval of respiratory care program faculty. Prior application required. 1-4 RESP 492 TOPICS. Advanced topics in respiratory care. 1-4 RESP 495 MANAGEMENT OBSERVATION PRACTICUM. An introduction to managing a respiratory care department. Topics include staffing, budgeting, and medical staff interactions in the hospitals. Prerequisite: RESP 381. 1

Science Education SCED 493 SCIENCE EDUCATION WORKSHOP. Training in the form of a workshop to further content knowledge in one or more areas of the sciences and to increase participants’ abilities to apply and transfer scientific ideas and techniques to the classroom. 1-3

Science Technology SCTC 291 INDEPENDENT STUDIES. A student independently studies a science technology topic with help from instructor. 1-3

Courses SCTC 292 TOPICS. Topics of special interest in science technology. 1-4 SCTC 303 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES. A writing intensive interdisciplinary introduction to the use of computer technology and the use of on-line technology for the research and retrieval of scientific literature in the practice of science. Prerequisites: CSC 105, and ENGL 201. 3 SCTC 332 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF FORENSIC DETECTION. Fundamental concepts and principles for forensic detection of quantitative chemical analysis including quantitative chemical equilibrium calculations and error analysis applied to the evaluation of experimental measurements and data. Prerequisite: CHEM 114. 4 SCTC 381 FORENSIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS. As appropriate for forensic study, introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem with general principles for statistical inference and applications of random sampling to hypothesis testing, confidence limits, correlation, and regression. Prerequisite: MATH 125 3 SCTC 390 SEMINAR IN SCIENTIFIC FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY. Discussion and study of the overall application of chemistry, math, physics and computer graphics for forensic applications. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in a minimum of 40 credits of coursework with prefixes CHEM, MATH, PHSI, PHYS, SCTC or ARTD 1-3 SCTC 403 ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES. An advanced interdisciplinary application of computer technology in the practice of science and mathematics. Emphasis will be on group projects that apply fundamentals learned in SCTC 303 to development of understanding of experimental design and execution of computer based laboratory studies, use of mathematical models, and use of on-line technology for research and retrieval of scientific literature. Prerequisite: SCTC 303. 2 SCTC 451 MECHANICS FOR FORENSICS. Topics related to forensic analysis and illustration such as central forces, harmonic oscillations, noninertial reference frames, rigid body motion and Lagrangian and Hamiltonia Mechanics. Prerequisite: PHYS 113 or PHYS 213 4

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Secondary Education Prior to registering for these courses, the student must be admitted to Teacher Education. Refer to section on Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Level III field experiences require (half-day or full days to total 30 hours) of clinically supervised teaching and learning activities in public school classrooms. SEED 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a secondary education topic with help from instructor. 1-4

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SOC 100 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY. Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior. 3

American. In this section special emphasis will be given to various learning styles of the people from various cultural backgrounds. The second section of the course is devoted to cultures around the world such as Japanese, West African, Middle East. Focus of the course is on cultural variation. 3

SOC 110 CAREER PLANNING. Individual interest, values and skills as they relate to possible career choices. Individual exploration of potentially compatible occupations and development of job seeking skills. 1

SOC 381 SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS. The major institutions in society (Political, Economic, Family, Science, Religion, and Education). The impact of computer information and technology on each. Prerequisite: SOC 285. 3

SOC 150 SOCIAL PROBLEMS. A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues-their significance and current policies and action. 3

SOC 382 THE FAMILY. Focus is on the development and maintenance of the family as a social institution with emphasis on comparative family systems and the contemporary American family from the standpoint of social class, ethnic background and family crises. Prerequisites: SOC 100 or SOC 150. 3

SOC 240 THE SOCIOLOGY OF RURAL AMERICA. Focus is on rural society, rural communities, population composition and trends, social processes, social participation in rural organizations and agencies; American agriculture in a global context; and changing relationship between country and city in contemporary society. 3 SOC/HON 285 INFORMATION SOCIETY. Analysis of the present and future impact of computerized information on social relationships and fabric of society. Sociology Section Prerequisites: CSC 105. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA. 3 SOC 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a sociology topic with help from instructor. 1-4 SOC 292 TOPICS IN SOCIETY. Introductory study of an aspect of sociology. 1-4 SOC 352 SOCIAL INDICATORS. Statistical techniques, data analysis, and trend models for specific sociological concepts. Prerequisites: Six credit hours of sociology, two computer-related courses, and three credit hours of mathematics. 3

SOC/EDFN 475 HUMAN RELATIONS. Focuses on characteristics, contributions, and strengths of a pluralistic society; various cultural perspectives and specific information about cultures; the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotypes; and the human relations approach to teaching. Admission to Teacher Education. 1-3 SOC 483 SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER ROLES. Female and males roles in relation to one another in a changing world are the foci of this course. The nature of gender roles, their origin and maintenance, institutional features, and their variations over time and across cultures are examined. Prerequisites: SOC 100 or SOC 150 3 SOC 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Independent study of some aspect of sociology. 1-3 SOC 492 TOPICS. Advanced study of an aspect of sociology. 1-3 SOC 498 UNDERGRADUATE/RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP. An independent project involving integration of the student’s total academic experience. Prior application required. 3

SOC 360 SOCIAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY. The changes in human values that take place because of technological innovations in Biology, biochemistry, medical science, and engineering. Prerequisites: three hours of Social Systems and eight hours of science. 3

Level III field experiences require full days for a two-to-three week period of clinically supervised teaching and learning activities in public school classrooms.

SOC 370 PEOPLE AND THEIR CULTURES. The course is divided into two major sections. The first part is an examination of ethnics and racial groups in the U.S. with special focus on the Native

SPED 100 INTRODUCTION TO PERSONS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES. A survey of the various exceptionalities and implications of education; the history and philosophy of special

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Courses education; and state and federal legislation affecting special education. Includes a Level I field experience. 2-3 SPED 235 SPECIAL CHILDREN. An overview of the physiological, psychological and cultural characteristics of high-risk preschool children; strategies for designing and establishing early intervention programs. Prerequisite: SPED 100. 3 SPED 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a special education topic with help from instructor. 1-4 SPED 292 TOPICS. Introductory topics in special education. 1-3 SPED 300 STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES. Characteristics and needs of exceptional individuals including review of special education legislation and special methods focusing on elementary level students with special needs. 1-3 SPED 340 CREATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING. Research-supported instructional strategies and practices, with an emphasis on curriculum development and assessment for gifted learners. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 3 SPED 391 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a special education topic with help from instructor. 1-3 SPED 395 PRACTICUM. Supervised practicum in an educational setting for gifted learners. 3 SPED 400 TEACHING IN DIVERSE CLASSROOM. The course presents practical strategies for adapting standard instruction to meet the learning needs of all students in general education classrooms with emphasis on groups of students with special needs; students with disabilities; gifted and talented learners; culturally and linguistically diverse individuals; and students at risk for school failure. Includes a Level III field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 2 SPED 410 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILD. This course covers the development and implementation of positive behavior management including interventions, strategies, and supports as appropriate for individual students with disabilities. 3 SPED 420 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION STRATEGY. Curriculum and individual education program development for special class teachers including strategies and materials at the K-12 level. 3 SPED 413 SERVING STUDENTS WITH MR, DD & SEVERE DISABILITIES. This course the study of instructional strategies, materials and 252

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Dakota State University ing strategies and assessment. This course includes a Level III Field Experience in a guided reading classroom. Admission to Teacher Education. Prerequisites: LIBM 205, ELED 440 and ELED 450 3 SPED 460 FAMILY SYSTEMS AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION. This covers the collaboration and communication sills necessary to work within family systems and the use of resources and services supporting birth through lifespan services, multidisciplinary team functioning, and the placement committee processes. Admission to Teacher Education. 2-3 SPED 462 BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS. Emphasis on the principles and practices involved in effective diagnosis and curriculum development for children with emotional and/or behavioral problems. Includes a Level II field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 3 SPED 465 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. ISTE Foundation Standards will be studied for the implementation and management of computers in the special education setting. A functional curriculum framework for designing computer learning activities and experiences appropriate for children and adolescents with learning problems will be developed. Other points of emphasis will be computer adaptive equipment, multicultural concerns, and developing critical thinking skills with the use of the computer. Includes a Level II field experience. Prerequisites: SPED 100, CSC 105 and Admission to Teacher Education. 3 SPED 466 ORGANIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION. Comprehensive study of procedures used in the organization of special education programs; includes legal provisions relevant to special education. Includes a Level II field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program, SPED 100 and nine hours of Special Education. 3 SPED 488 STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. Supervised placement in a special education classroom. Students assume full responsibility for planning, instruction, evaluation, and classroom management during their experience. Student teaching fee assessed. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 1-16 SPED 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a special education topic with help from instructor. 1-3 SPED 492 TOPICS. Advanced topics in special education. 1-4

Courses SPED 495 PRACTICUM. Examination of how to serve children in inclusionary K-8 settings as well as special education settings who evidence mild learning problems. Techniques and strategies reviewed in class as well as those employed by the child’s teacher are implemented in these inclusive settings. A minimum of twenty (20) hours of direct on site experience is required. 1-2

Speech Communication DCOM 431 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH CORRECTION AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. The vocal and mechanism, language development and the most prevalent speech defects are studied. Ways of aiding the student or referring the student for specialized help are studied. Prerequisite: SPCM 101. 3 SPCM 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH. Introduces the study of speech fundamentals and critical thinking through frequent public speaking practice, including setting, purpose, audience, and subject. 3 SPCM 200 ELECTRONIC AND MEDIA COMMUNICATION. A study of the uses and effectiveness of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques via electronic sources such as radio, television, video tape, and telenetworking. Prerequisite: SPCM 101. 3 SPCM 201 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION. Studies modes of interpersonal communication through readings, and experiential discussions of the role of interpersonal communications in common situations within our society. 3 SPCM 215 PUBLIC SPEAKING. Sharpens students skills in platform speaking events, covering the preparation for and delivery of competitive speaking formats including oral interpretation, persuasive, expository, impromptu, extemporaneous, and after dinner speaking. 3 SPCM 222 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE. Explores argument as a communication activity, constructing sound arguments in a variety of venues and analyzing the contribution of argument to public dialogue on contemporary issues. 3 SPCM 225 SYMBOLIC, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION. In this course students will explore and learn the power of metaphor, narrative, identification, symbolic convergence, and constructivism on the sharing of meaning through technology. Prerequisites: SPCM 101 or SPCM 215 or SPCM 222. 3

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Study Abroad EXCH 487 STUDY ABROAD. Designed to keep a student active at DSU if out for one to two semester(s) for study abroad program and not enrolling for credit at DSU. Does not guarantee eligibility for financial aid. Repeatable, but for no more than three consecutive terms at any one point.

Theatre THEA 100 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE. Introductory course designed to enhance the student’s enjoyment and understanding of the theatrical experience. Play readings, films, and demonstrations acquaint the students with the history and techniques of the theatrical art. 3 THEA 131 INTRO TO ACTING. Designed for the non-major interested in exploring acting as a means of improving communication skills and self-expression. Includes specific process for role development, text analysis, and opportunities to practice the craft and art of acting. 3 THEA 200 THEATRE HISTORY. A study of theatre history as it relates to social, political, and cultural history from the Ancient Greek period up to and including contemporary performance styles and genres. 3 THEA 201 FILM APPRECIATION. The course explores the art of film and its impact on society. The student explores American and international cultures through the study of their films, filmmaking and critical analysis. 3 THEA 241 STAGECRAFT. Theory and practical experience in theatre production. Lab work on two major theatre productions. 3 THEA 281 DRAMA ACTIVITIES. Active participation in the theatre program. One hour per semester may be earned. 0-4 THEA 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a theatre topic with help from instructor. 1-3 THEA 292 TOPICS. Introductory special topics in theatre. 1-4 THEA 351 DIRECTING. Introduction to the techniques and concerns of the stage director, including composition, movement, and temporhythm. Script analysis and scene presentation form the core of the course. 3


Dakota State University THEA 353 CREATIVE DRAMATICS. The theory and techniques of informal drama, improvisation, story telling, and dramatic play. 2 THEA 355 CHILDREN’S THEATRE. Children’s theatre as an art form. Students become proficient in organization, design, and presentation of a children’s theatre program. 3 THEA 392 TOPICS. Advanced topics in theatre. 3 THEA 395 THEATRE PRACTICUM. Special projects are designed to meet individual backgrounds and needs. Hours are determined in conference with the instructor whose approval must be obtained before registration. Prior Application Required. 3 THEA 404 EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE FORMS. Creation and performance of non-traditional group theatrical forms such as narrative adaptations, personal narratives, improvised texts, compiled scripts, etc. 3 THEA 405 PERFORMANCE ART. Explorations in solo and performance art, including their creation, production and use of traditional and digital media. Prerequisites: THEA 351, THEA 441. 3

Courses THEA 441 SCENE DESIGN. Principles and practices of scenic design, including the scenic image, movement patterns, color, form, and rendering techniques. 3 THEA 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Independent study of some aspect of theatre. 1-6 THEA 492 TOPICS. Advanced special topics in theatre. 1-5

Wellness WEL 100 WELLNESS FOR LIFE. This course introduces the importance and holistic nature of the six dimensions of personal wellness and fitness. The course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decision which will lead to the development of a healthy lifestyle. Various issues related to the dimensions of wellness will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to assess their current health status and identify potential risk factors. 1 WEL 100L WELLNESS LAB. This laboratory experience applies wellness concepts taught in WEL 100 lecture. Students will gain a level of understanding about one’s personal fitness level as well as learn a variety of skills to enhance personal wellness. 1

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South Dakota Board of Regents Officers for 2008-2009 President: Harvey C. Jewett, IV Secretary: Kathryn Johnson Vice President: Terry Baloun Student Regent: Melanie J. Satchell Dr. Robert T. (Tad) Perry, Executive Director Terry Baloun ...................................................... Sioux Falls Richard Belatti................................................... Madison James Hansen..................................................... Pierre Harvey C. Jewett IV.......................................... Aberdeen Kathy Johnson................................................... Rapid City Dean Krogman................................................... Brookings Randy Morris..................................................... Spearfish Carol Pagones.................................................... Sioux Falls Board of Regents State of South Dakota 306 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-2545

Governance and Organization of the University

Dakota State University is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and operates under the policies and regulations of the Regents. The President is the chief executive officer of the University. The principal officers of the University are the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President for Business & Administrative Services and the Vice President and Dean for Student Affairs. The general faculty oversee the policies and regulations governing academic and student affairs of the university. Committees are elected or appointed to address matters of importance to students and the faculty.

Executive Administration President.................................................. Douglas D. Knowlton

Vice President for Academic Affairs.............................. Cecelia Wittmayer

Vice President for Business and Administrative Services.................... Stacy Krusemark

Vice President for Student Affairs . ...............................

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Academic Administration

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences............................. Kari Forbes-Boyte

Dean of the College of Business and Information Systems.................. Tom Halverson Dean of the College of Education............ Judy Dittman

Dean of Graduate Studies and Research............................. Omar El-Gayar

General Administration

Carrie Ahern............................................. Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Sandy Anderson....................................... Registrar Steve Bartel.............................................. Director of Student Union/Residence Life Keith Bundy............................................. Director of Student Development Amy Crissinger........................................ Director of Admissions Amy Dockendorf..................................... Controller Chris Giles............................................... Director of Development Denise Grayson........................................ Director of Financial Aid Maria Harder............................................ Director of Human Resources Sara Hare................................................. Director of Budget & Grants Administration Jennifer Hauf........................................... Director of Food Service Pat Keating............................................... Director of Physical Plant Mickie Kreidler........................................ Director of Sponsored Programs Mandy Parpart......................................... Director of Student Activities Marie Lohsandt........................................ Director of Career & Placement Services Margaret O’Brien..................................... Director of Extended Programs Jona Schmidt............................................ Director of Public Relations & Alumni Dale Davis............................................... Director of Bookstore Gene Wockenfuss.................................... Director of Athletics David Zolnowsky..................................... Director of Computing Services

Library Staff

Ethelle S. Bean.............................. Director, Professor, Title III Project Coordinator RisĂŤ Smith..................................... .Digital Design and Access Librarian, Professor Mary Francis................................. Reference and Instruction Librarian, Instructor

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KRISTEL BAKKER* (1998), Associate Professor of Biology B.S., South Dakota State University M.S., South Dakota State University Ph.D., South Dakota State University ETHELLE S. BEAN* (1986), Professor, Director of Library and Associate Vice President for Special Projects B.S., Stetson University M.S., Florida State University DORINE BENNETT* (1987), Associate Professor and Director Health Information Management Programs, RHIA, FAHIMA B.S., Dakota State University M.B.A., University of South Dakota GLENN R. BERMAN* (2001), Associate Professor of Mathematics B.A., University of California-Santa Cruz M.S., Louisiana State University Ph.D., Louisiana State University RICHARD E. BLEIL* (1999), Professor of Chemistry B.S., University of Cincinnati Ph.D., Boston College JUSTIN BLESSINGER* (2003), Associate Professor of English B.A., Tabor College M.A., Emporia State University Ph.D., University of South Dakota LOIS A. CAMPBELL (2002), Instructor of Mathematics at UC B.S., Westmar College M.A., Western Michigan University RICHARD CHRISTOPH* (1998), Professor of Management Information Systems B.S., Clemson University M.A., Clemson University Ph.D., Clemson University SUSAN CONOVER* (1999), Professor of Speech B.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater M.S., Southern Illinois University Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln AMIT DEOKAR* (2006), Assistant Professor of Information Systems B.E., V.J. Technological Institute, Mumbai, India M.S., University of Arizona Ph.D., University of Arizona 260


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ANNIE DICKHAUT (2008), Instructor of Respiratory Care (Rapid City), RRT A.S., Northwest Technical College B.S., University of Minnesota JUDY DITTMAN* (1978), Professor of Health and Physical Education and Dean of the College of Education B.S., Black Hills State University M.S., South Dakota State University Ph.D., University of Iowa DALE DROGE* (1992), Professor of Biology and Academic Coordinator B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign PAT ENGEBRETSON (2007), Instructor of Information Assurance B.S., North Dakota State University M.S., Dakota State University D.Sc., (in progress) Dakota State University OMAR F. EL-GAYAR* (2000), Associate Professor of Information Systems, Coordinator for D.Sc. in IS and MSIS/Dean of Graduate Studies and Research B.S., M.S., University of Alexandria (Egypt) M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa ASHRAF ELSHAMI (1997), Assistant Professor and Medical Director of Respiratory Care B.A., Temple University M.D., Temple University MICHAEL ESPOSITO (2007), Instructor of Physical Education / Assistant Football Coach B.A., William Penn College M.S., Chadron State College THOMAS L. FARRELL* (1970), Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems B.S., Dakota State University M.S., South Dakota State University BRUCE FEISTNER (1980), Associate Professor and Director of Respiratory Care Program R.R.T., Sioux Valley Hospital B.A., Augustana College M.S.S., University of South Dakota

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TIMOTHY L. FIEGEN (1998), Associate Professor of Special Education B.S., South Dakota State University M.A., University of South Dakota Education Specialist, University of South Dakota Ed.D., University of South Dakota WILLIAM C. FIGG, JR* (2001), Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems B.A., The Citadel-Charleston, South Carolina M.S., Troy State University, Alabama Ph.D, Capella University, Minnesota KARI FORBES-BOYTE* (2005), Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences B.A., California State University, Sacramento M.A., California State University, Chico Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln MARY FRANCIS (2007), Instructor / Reference and Instruction Assurance B.A., The Franciscan University M.A., The University of Iowa DEREK FRANKEN (2007), Instructor of Accounting B.B.A, University of South Dakota M.P.A., University of South Dakota URSULA GARRETT (2004), Assistant Professor of Special Education B.A., University of Hawaii M.A., University of Oregon Additional Graduate Study, University of Oregon and University of South Dakota MARK GEARY* (2006), Assistant Professor of Education B.A., University of Central Florida M.A., University of Central Florida Ed.D., University of Central Florida BRAD GILBERT (1997), Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic Trainer B.S., University of Montana M.S., South Dakota State University STEVEN GRAHAM* (2004), Associate Professor of Computer Science B.S., University of Kansas Ph.D., University of Kansas Additional work toward M.S.E.E. at Stanford University

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JENNIFER GROSS* (2005), Assistant Professor of Science Education B.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis TOM HALVERSON* (1999), Associate Professor of Computer Science and Dean, College of Business and Information Systems B.A., University of Minnesota-Morris M.S., University of Iowa Ph.D., University of Iowa JOYCE HAVLIK* (1996), Assistant Professor of Health Information Management, RHIA B.S., Dakota State University M.S., Dakota State University MARK HAWKES* (1999), Associate Professor of Instructional Technology and Graduate Coordinator of Educational Technology B.S., Brigham Young University M.S., Brigham Young University Ph.D., Syracuse University DONNA HAZELWOOD* (1994), Professor of Biology B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara B.F.A., University of Calgary M.S., Washington State University Ph.D., Cornell University BARBARA HEGG (1992), Instructor of Music and Director of Choral Music B.A., Augustana College DENNIS J. HEGG (2001), Instructor of Instrumental Music and Director of Bands B.A., Augustana College M.M., University of South Dakota RICHARD HENNIES (2005), Instructor of Mathematics at UC B.S.Ed., University of South Dakota M.A., University of South Dakota CYNTHIA J. HENNING (2000), Instructor of Physical Education and Head Volleyball Coach A.A., Eastern Wyoming College B.A., University of Northern Colorado M.A., University of Northern Colorado

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BRADLEY HESSER (2003), Assistant Professor of Graphic Arts B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design M.A., Savannah College of Art and Design JOHN D. HOLLINGSWORTH (2002), Instructor of Mathematics at UC B.A., Eastern Illinois University M.A., Eastern Illinois University Secondary Certification Program, Elmhurst College DEANA HUENERS-NELSON (1998), Instructor of Academic Skills B.S., Dakota State University M.A., South Dakota State University ROBERT N. JACKSON* (2000), Associate Professor of English B.S., Illinois State University M.S., Illinois State University M.S., South Dakota State University Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln JAMES A. JANKE (1978-1999; 2000) Associate Professor of Management B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee MBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Minneapolis VIKI JOHNSON (2006), Assistant Professor of Sociology B.A., Dickinson State University M.S., North Dakota State University Ph.D., University of North Dakota KIMBERLY JONES (2003), Instructor of Mathematics B.S., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor M.E., Stephen F. Austin State University THOMAS M. JONES (2000), Associate Professor of Art A.A., Temple College B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi M.A, Stephen F. Austin State University M.F.A., Stephen F. Austin State University KURT KEMPER (2008), Associate Professor of History B.S., University of South Dakota M.A., George Mason University Ph.D., Louisiana State University / A&M College WADE KOOIMAN (2005), Instructor of Physical Education and Head Men’s Basketball Coach B.S., University of Mary M.S., Ed., University of Mary 264


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STEPHEN KREBSBACH* (2000), Associate Professor of Computer Science and Academic Coordinator for CSC B.S., Moorhead State University M.S., Moorhead State University Ph.D., North Dakota State University JOHN LAFLIN* (1985), Professor of English A.B., Marietta College M.A., Purdue University Ph.D. Purdue University D. SCOTT MACKENZIE (2001), Professor of Art and Computer Graphic Design B.B.A., Kent State University M.S., Colorado State University Ph.D., Colorado State University KELLY MACLEOD (2007), Instructor of Speech / Director of Theatre A.A., Casper College B.S., South Dakota State University M.A., University of North Dakota SREEKANTH MALLADI* (2005), Assistant Professor of Information Assurance B.E., Osmania University, Hyderabad, India Ph.D., University of Idaho LARRY MCDANIEL (2004), Associate Professor of Exercise Science B.S., University of North Dakota M.S., University of Minnesota at Moorhead Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado JAMES MCKEOWN* (1989), Assistant Professor of Computer Education B.S., South Dakota State University M.A., Teachers College / Columbia University Ph.D., University of Iowa LYNETTE MOLSTAD GORDER* (1981), Associate Professor of Business and Information Systems B.S., Dakota State University M.A., University of South Dakota M.B.A., University of South Dakota Ed.D., University of South Dakota ALAN MONTGOMERY (2000), Associate Professor of Art/DSU Gallery Coordinator B.F.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato M.F.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln 265


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NANCY MOOSE* (1981), Professor of Adult Education B.A., South Dakota State University M.A., South Dakota State University Ed.D., University of South Dakota MARK MORAN* (1990-96, 1999-), Assistant Professor of Information Systems B.A., University of South Dakota M.B.A., University of South Dakota Ph.D., Capella University DANIEL MORTENSON* (1994), Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems and Music B.A., Moody Bible Institute B.S., Northwest Missouri State University M.M., University of South Dakota M.S., Dakota State University MAUREEN A. MURPHY* (2003), Associate Professor of English B.S., B.A., Moorhead State University M.A., New Mexico State University Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute GABE MYDLAND* (1998), Assistant Professor of Education B.S., Augustana College M.S., South Dakota State University Ph.D., University of South Dakota BARBARA MYERS (2002), Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at UC B.S., Mississippi University for Women M.S., Dakota State University Ed.D., University of South Dakota JOHN NELSON (1996), Associate Professor of English B.S., Black Hills State University M.A., University of Wyoming Additional post-graduate work at University of Kansas P.D., University of South Dakota LINN NELSON (2006), Assistant Professor of Art B.F.A., University of South Dakota M.F.A., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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MARGARET O’BRIEN (1983-2005, 2006) Associate Professor of Accounting/ Director of Extended Programs B.S., Dakota State University M.B.A., University of South Dakota M.P.A., University of South Dakota Ed.D., University of South Dakota CHRIS OLSON* (2006), Instructor of Computer Information Systems B.S., Dakota State University M.S., Dakota State University JILL OLSON (1992), Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care R.R.T., B.S., Dakota State University JEFFREY PALMER* (1991), Professor of Mathematics B.A., Bemidji State University B.S., Bemidji State University M.S., Washington State University Ph.D., Washington State University CRYSTAL R. PAULI (2001), Associate Professor of Special Education, Director of Field Services B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University M.S., Northern State University Ed.S., Minnesota State University-Moorhead Ph.D., Capella University JOSH PAULI* (2004), Assistant Professor of Information Systems B.S., Dakota State University M.S., Dakota State University Ph.D., North Dakota State University WAYNE PAULI* (2001), Associate Professor of Information Systems and Director of Center of Excellence in Computer Information Systems/Associate Dean B.S., Northern State University M.S., Dakota State University Ph.D., Capella University DAVID L. PEAK (2001), Associate Professor of Management B.S., Louisiana State University M.S., Louisiana State University Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A & M College

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KEN PROROK (2007), Instructor of Physical Education / Head Softball Coach B.S., Dakota State University M.S., California University of Pennsylvania RICHARD D. PUETZ (1983), Professor of Accounting and Business Law, C.P.A. and Academic Coordinator for BBA and CIS B.S. Ed., Northern State University M.S., South Dakota State University M.P.A., University of South Dakota J.D. University of South Dakota MARY REINESCH (1980), Associate Professor of Respiratory Care and Clinical Coordinator R.R.T., Sioux Valley Hospital B.A., Augustana College D. SCOTT RICHARDSON (2004), Instructor of English B.S., Kentucky Christian College M.A., Emporia State University MICHAEL A. ROACH (2002), Instructor of Economics at UC B.S., University of South Dakota M.B.A., University of Sioux Falls ABD, Capella University, Minneapolis MARGARET RONALD (2008), Assistant Professor of Education B.A., Univeridad de las Americas (Puebla, Mexico) M.A., Ohio State University Ph.D., Florida State University PAMELA ROWLAND (2005), Instructor of Computer Information Systems B.S., South Dakota State University M.S., Dakota State University D.Sc., (in progress) Dakota State University ELMO ROSARIO (2005), Professor and Associate Medical Director of Respiratory Care B.S., New Mexico State University M.D., Baylor University School of Medicine LYNN RYAN (1975), Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts and Director of International Programs B.A., Spalding College M.A., Indiana University

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SURENDRA SARNIKAR* (2007), Assistant Professor of Information Systems B.E., Osmania University, Hyderabad, India M.S., University of Arizona Ph.D., University of Arizona RONGHUA SHAN* (1998), Associate Professor of Computer Science/Information Systems B.E., Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang, China Post Graduate Diploma - China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, China M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln THOMAS SHEA (1979-1985, 2007), Instructor of Physical Education/Head Football Coach B.S., Dakota State University M.S., South Dakota State University ANDREW J. SHIERS (2001), Assistant Professor of Mathematics B.S., Creighton University M.A., University of Nebraska J.D., Creighton University School of Law RISĂ‹ L. SMITH* (1984), Professor and Digital Design and Access Librarian B.A., Kalamazoo College M.A., University of Michigan M.L.S., San Jose State University VALORIE STALCUP (2005), Instructor of Respiratory Care and Clinical Site Coordinator, Rapid City, RRT A.A.S, Onondaga Community College B.S., Wayland Baptist University Additional graduate study, Texas Tech University JOSEPH A. STAUDENBAUR (2001), Associate Professor of Art B.A., Minnesota State University M.A., Minnesota State University M.F.A., Northern Illinois University SANDI STEINHOFF-MULLER (2004), Instructor of Special Education B.S. Dakota State University M.S., Southwest State University VICKI STERLING* (1977), Professor of Education B.S., Dakota State University M.A., University of South Dakota Ed.D, University of South Dakota

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LEROY STEVENSON (1985), Instructor of Health and Physical Education, Head Men’s Track Coach and Assistant Cross Country Coach B.A., Yankton College M.E., South Dakota State University KEVIN STREFF* (2002), Associate Professor of Information Assurance, Director of Center of Excellence in Information Assurance, Academic Coordinator for MSIA and CONS B.B.A., Dakota State University M.B.A., Temple University Ph.D., Capella University BARBARA SZCZERBINSKA (2006), Assistant Professor of Physics M.S., University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw Poland Ph.D., University of South Carolina DANIEL TALLEY* (1996), Associate Professor of Economics B.S., University of Puget Sound Ph.D., University of Oregon DEB TECH COFFEY (1999), Assistant Professor of Marketing B.A., Concordia Teachers College M.B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln ABD, Northcentral University BRENT TULLOSS* (2001), Instructor of Information Systems B.S., Dakota State University M.S., Dakota State University JACK WALTERS (2005), Assistant Professor of Management B.S., University of Pennsylvania M.S., University of South Florida Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin HAOMIN WANG* (1998), Associate Professor of Instructional Technology and Manager of Instructional Technology B.A., Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China M.A., Northern Arizona University Ed.D., Northern Arizona University DANIEL J. WEINSTEIN (2000), Associate Professor of English B.A., Wesleyan University M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

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GALE WIEDOW (2007), Associate Professor of Physical Education/Exercise Science B.A., University of Northern Iowa M.A., University of Northern Iowa Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln DON WIKEN* (1997), Associate Professor of Education B.A., University of South Dakota M.S.S., University of South Dakota Ed.D., University of South Dakota CECELIA WITTMAYER* (1986), Professor of Business and Vice President for Academic Affairs B.S., South Dakota State University M.S., South Dakota State University Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln GENE WOCKENFUSS (2002), Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic Director B.S., Dakota State University M.S., South Dakota State University W. DAVID ZOLNOWSKY* (1985), Instructor and Chief Information Officer B.S., University of South Dakota M.S., University of Wyoming

Emeritus Faculty

GEORGE BLANKLEY (1962), Associate Professor Emeritus of Physical Education B.A., College of Idaho M.S., University of Idaho CLYDE K. BRASHIER (1967), Professor Emeritus of Biology B.S., Louisiana Tech University M.S., University of Nebraska Ph.D., University of Nebraska ROBERT BUCKMAN (1967), Professor Emeritus of Biology B.S., M.S., University of South Dakota M.S., University of South Dakota Ed.D., Oklahoma State University REED EATON (1964), Professor Emeritus of Political Science B.A., Grove City College M.L., University of Pittsburgh Ph.D., Kent State University

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MICHAEL FOSS (1984), Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics B.A., Augustana College M.E., South Dakota State University GLENN GROSSHUESCH (1984), Associate Professor Emeritus of Vocational Technical Teacher Education B.E., Southern State College M.E., Colorado State University JOSEPH HABEGER (1962), Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics B.S., Iowa State University M.S., North Dakota State University Additional study – USD, SDSU M. ED. HARTER, Jr. (1963), Assistant Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education B.S., Western New Mexico University M.A., Western New Mexico University ROBERT L. HERMANN (1967), Professor Emeritus of Economics B.S., Drake University M.A., Drake University Ed.D., University of South Dakota L. ERIC JOHNSON (1969), Professor Emeritus of English and Dean Emeritus of College of Arts & Sciences B.A., Mankato State University M.A., Mankato State University Ph.D., University of Notre Dame GERALD LANGE (1964), Professor Emeritus of History Ph.B., University of North Dakota Ph.D., University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain IVA MAY LARSEN (1974), Professor Emeritus of Business B.S., Northern State University M.A., University of Northern Colorado Ed.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln CHARLES McCLUSKEY (1970), Professor Emeritus of Education & Psychology B.S., Dakota State University M.Ed., South Dakota State University Ed.D., University of Wyoming ROBERT T. OAS (1969), Professor Emeritus of Education B.S., Northern State University M.Ed., South Dakota State University Ed.D., University of South Dakota 272


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LOUIS PAPE (1968), Associate Professor Emeritus of Music B.S., University of Wisconsin M.Mus., Indiana University LESLIE PETERSON (1968), Assistant Professor Emeritus of Industrial Arts B.S., Northern State University M.E., South Dakota State University ROGER REED (1969), Professor Emeritus of Sociology B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University M.A., Wichita State University Ph.D., South Dakota State University TERRANCE W. RYAN (1975), Vice President/Dean for Student Affairs Emeritus and Instructor Emeritus of Mathematics B.S., Purdue University M.S., Indiana University DOROTHY SPETHMANN (1974), Assistant Professor Emeritus of Elementary and Special Education B.S., Misericordia College M.A., University of South Dakota JAMES SWANSON (1966,1969), Associate Professor Emeritus of English B.S., Northern State University M.S., Northern State University JERALD A. TUNHEIM (1987), Professor Emeritus of Physics and President Emeritus B.S., South Dakota State University M.S., South Dakota State University Ph.D., Oklahoma State University ORVAL G. VAN DEEST (1967), Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Speech B.S., Southern State College M.A., University of South Dakota Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln ZENO VAN ERDEWYK (1967), Professor Emeritus of Education B.S., Dakota State University M.Ed., South Dakota State University Ed.D., University of North Dakota LINDA VENEKAMP (1980), Associate Professor Emeritus of Education B.S., University of South Dakota M.S., Mankato State University 273


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Index


A

About DSU............................................................... 1 Academic Administration..................................... 258 Academic Advisement ........................................... 55 Academic Amnesty............................................ 25-26 Academic Calendar................................................ 5-6 Academic Credit for Non-traditional Learning Experience......................................... 7-12 Academic Honors.................................................... 13 Academic Integrity............................................. 13-16 Academic Policies..................................................... 7 Academic Probation/Suspension............................ 16 Academic Skills Courses (ENGL, LART, MATH, READ).................. 17, 206 Accounting Courses (ACCT)......................... 206-208 Accounting Majors........................................ 143, 167 ADA Educational Programs............................... 56-57 Administration, General........................................ 258 Admission Requirements & Policy.................... 33-40 Admission Requirement - College of Education..................................................... 190-193 Advanced Placement.............................................. 7-8 Advising.................................................................. 55 Air Force ROTC (AS) .................................. 90, 208 Alumni Office......................................................... 40 Americans with Disabilities......................... 56-57, 70 Appealing Academic & Administrative Decisions.............................................................. 58 Application Programming, (A.S.)......................... 141 Applications and Procedures.............................. 39-40 Art Minor ..................................................... 132, 181 Art Courses (ART) (ARTD) (ARTE) (ARTH) (ARTM)....................................................... 208-210 Arts and Sciences College............................... 98-137 Assessment........................................................ 16, 40 Associate of Arts Degree......................... 85, 114-117 Associate of Science, General Requirements..................................... 85-90 Athletics............................................................. 40-41 Auditing a Course................................................... 42

B

Biology Courses (BIOL)................................ 214-215 Biology for Information Systems, (B.S.)....... 101-103 Biology Major - Teaching, (B.S.Ed.)............... 99-100 Biology Minor............................................... 132, 181 Board of Regents Officers for 2008-2009........................................ 258 Bookstore................................................................ 67 Business Administration, (BBA)................... 142-149 Business Administration Courses (BADM)... 210-214 Business Administration, Minor........................... 168 Business Administration, Majors................... 142-149 Business and Information Systems College... 140-174 Business Education Courses (BED)...................... 214 Business Education Major, (B.S.Ed.)............ 150-151 Business Education, Minor........................... 168, 181 Business Management, (A.S.)............................... 152

C

Calendar, Academic............................................... 5-6 Campus Diversity Plan............................................. 3 Campus Housing................................................ 67-68 Center for Excellence in Computer Information Systems................. 41, 92-94 Center of Excellence Courses (CEX)................... 215 Center for Information Assurance in Banking and Finance............................................ 41 Certification and Licensure, Teaching.................. 191 Certification Exams, Teacher Education............... 192 Chemistry Courses (CHEM).......................... 215-216 Chemistry Minor........................................... 132, 182 Class Attendance..................................................... 21 Class Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)...................... 43 Class Visitor Program............................................. 43 Classification of Students........................................ 43 Coaching Endorsement.................................. 180-181 College Level Examination Program (CLEP)..... 9-10 Computer Education, Major (B.S.Ed.)........... 153-154 Computer Education, Minor................................. 168 Computer Forensics, Minor.................................. 168 Computer Game Design, Major (B.S.). 103-104, 155 Computer Graphics Design, Minor....................... 132 Computer and Network Security, Major............... 159 Computer and Network Security, Minor............... 169 Computer Information Systems, Major (B.S.)................................. 156-157 Computer Information Systems Courses (CIS)............................... 216-219 Computer Information Systems, Minor................ 169 Computer Science Courses (CSC)................. 219-221 Computer Science Major, (B.S.)........................... 158 Computer Science Minor...................................... 169 Computing Privileges........................................ 58-61 Cooperative Program in Child Development........ 202 Costs........................................................................ 72 Course Delivery & Scheduling....................... 76, 206 Course Numbering System..................................... 43 Course Offerings Descriptions.............................. 206 Course Overloads.................................................... 44 Curriculum.............................................................. 76

D

DANTES (DSST)................................................... 12 Developmental Communications (DCOM).......... 253 DSU Language Institute.......................................... 42 Degree Residency.............................................. 52-53 Department Credit-by-Examination................... 10-11 Digital Arts and Design (B.S.)....................... 105-107 Digital Arts and Design (DAD)..................... 221-222 Digital Photography Certificate............................ 136 Digital Photography Minor................................... 133 Diversity Plan for Campus........................................ 3 Diversity Services................................................... 68 Drug-Free Environment.......................................... 62 Dual-Credits for High School Courses.............. 10-11

E

Early Alert Referral Systems.................................. 70 Earth Science Courses (ESCI).............................. 222 Economics Courses (ECON)................................ 223


Education, College......................................... 175-204 Education Endorsement/Programs................. 180-189 Education Courses (ED)................................ 223-224 Education Foundation Courses (EDFN)............... 224 Educational Psychology Courses (EPSY)............ 224 Educational Research Courses (EDER)................ 224 Educational Technology Minor...................... 182-183 Electronic Commerce Minor................................. 169 Elementary Education Courses (ELED)........ 224-226 Elementary Education, (B.S. Ed.).................. 193-194 Elementary Ed./Special Education (B.S. Ed.)..................................................... 195-197 Emergency School Closings................................... 62 English and Linguistics Courses (ENGL) (LING)............................. 226-229 English for Information Systems, (B.S.)............................................ 110-112 English Major-Teaching, (B.S.Ed.)................ 108-109 English, Honors in.................................................113 English Minor............................................... 133, 183 Enrollment Policies............................................ 42-49 Enrollment Overload............................................... 44 Entrepreneurial Studies, Minor............................. 169 Entry Level Assessment.......................................... 16 Executive Administration...................................... 258 Extended Programs................................................. 42 Exercise Science (B.S.).................................. 198-199 Exercise Science Courses (EXS)................... 229-230

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Faculty............................................................ 259-271 Faculty, Emeritus........................................... 271-273 Fees, Institutional and Other................................... 73 Field Experiences.................................................. 189 Final Exams............................................................ 22 Finance Major....................................................... 143 Financial Aid Sources........................................ 49-52 Food Service...................................................... 68-69 French Courses (FREN)................................. 236-237 French Minor........................................................ 133 Full Time Enrollment.............................................. 44

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Game Design Courses (GAME).................... 230-231 General Administration......................................... 259 General Education.............................................. 76-90 General Education Assessment / Proficiency Testing.......................................... 17-21 General Studies, (A.A.).................................. 114-117 General Studies, (GS)........................................... 230 Geography Courses (GEOG)................................ 231 Global Issues Requirements............................... 82-83 Governance and Organization............................... 258 Grade Appeal Process........................................ 24-25 Grade Deletion................................................... 25-26 Grade Point Average Definitions............................ 23 Grade Point Average (GPA).................................... 24 Grade Reports......................................................... 24 Grading Policy................................................... 22-23 Graduation Honors............................................. 53-54

Graduation Requirements and Procedures Degree Residency, Coursework, Application................................................ 52-53, 76 Guidance and Counseling Center............................ 69

H

Health Care Coding Certificate............................. 171 Health Courses (HLTH)................................. 231-232 Health Information Management Courses (HIM)....................... 232-234 Health Information Administration, (B.S.).... 160-163 Health Information Technology, (A.S.)......... 164-165 Health Minor......................................................... 184 High-Performance Computing Certificate............ 171 High-Performance Minor...................................... 170 High School Courses, dual-credits..................... 10-11 History Courses (HIST)........................................ 234 History, Dakota State University.............................. 4 History Minor............................................... 133, 186 Holds/Restrictions................................................... 44 Honors Courses (HON).................................. 234-236 Honors in English..................................................113 Honors Program................................................. 92-93 Honors, Graduation............................................ 53-54 Housing.............................................................. 67-68 Humanities Courses (HUM) (CHUM).................. 236

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Independent Study.................................................. 26 Indian Education Courses (INED)........................ 236 Information Technology Entreprenuership Certificate.............................. 172 Information Technology Management Certificate..................................... 172 Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment............ 55 Institutional GPA..................................................... 23 Institutional Graduation Requirements........ 81-84, 89 Institutional Policies........................................... 55-63 International Student Admissions........................... 38 Intercollegiate Athletics..................................... 40-41 Internships............................................................... 54 Intramural Sports.................................................... 66

J

Jobs/Employment/Placement.................................. 66

L

Lakota Courses (LAKL)....................................... 237 Language Courses (FREN, LAKL, SPAN)... 236-237 Late Registration..................................................... 44 Library and Information Commons, Karl E. Mundt................................................. 63-64 Library Media Courses (LIBM)............................ 237 Library Staff.......................................................... 259 Loans....................................................................... 50

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Mandatory Registration/Payment........................... 73 Management Major............................................... 144 Management Information Systems Major............ 144


Major Area Writing Intensive Requirement....... 83-84 Major Field Assessment.......................................... 21 Marketing, Major.......................................... 149, 184 Marketing Education, Minor......................... 170, 184 Mass Communication Courses (MCOM)...... 238-239 Mathematics Courses (MATH)...................... 239-241 Mathematics for Information Systems, (B.S.)........................ 121-122 Mathematics Major / Computer Education Teaching, (B.S. Ed.).................................... 118-120 Mathematics Minor, Applied................................ 134 Mathematics Minor, Business............................... 134 Mathematics Minor, Elementary Educ................. 134 Middle Level Education Courses (MLED)........... 241 Military Credit............................................. 11-12, 26 Minimum Progression Standards....................... 26-27 Minors-Arts and Sciences.............................. 132-136 Minors-Business & Information Systems....................................................... 168-170 Minors-Education.......................................... 180-189 Mission Statement (DSU)......................................... 2 College Arts and Sciences.................................... 98 College of Business & Information Systems..... 140 College of Education.......................................... 177 Multimedia Certificate.......................................... 136 Multimedia Design & Production Certificate........................................................... 136 Multimedia/Web Design Minor............................ 134 Music & Art Student Activities............................... 66 Music Minor................................................. 134, 187 Music Courses (MUS) (MUEN) (MUAP)..... 242-243

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Networking Minor................................................ 170 Network and Telecommunications Administration Certificate.................................. 172 Non-degree Seeking Student Requirements.......................................... 38 Nontraditional Learning Experiences.................. 7-12 Not-For-Profit Management, Certificate............... 173 Not-For-Profit Courses (NFP)............................... 243

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Object Oriented Programming Certificate............ 172 Office Education Courses (OED).......................... 243 Office Management (A.S.).................................... 166 Organizations, Student............................................ 65 Overloads................................................................ 44

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Part-time Enrollment............................................... 44 Payment Responsibility.......................................... 73 Personal Counseling................................................ 69 Philosophy Courses (PHIL)........................... 243-244 Physical Education, (B.S.Ed.)........................ 200-201 Physical Education Minor..................................... 185 Physical Education Courses (PE)................... 244-246 Physical Science (B.S.).................................. 123-126 Physical Science Courses (PHSI)......................... 246 Physics Courses (PHYS)............................... 246-247 Physics Minor............................................... 135, 185

Placement................................................................ 66 Political Science Courses (POLS)........................ 247 Practicums............................................................... 54 Pre-General Education Courses...................... 17, 206 Pre-Law................................................................. 174 Pre-Professional Advisement Programs.......... 90, 174 Pre-Professional Programs . ................................. 137 President’s Academic Honors List.......................... 13 Prior Learning/Work Experiences Academic Credit for..............................................11 Privacy of Students Records................................... 62 Probation Policy (see Minimum Progression Standards)................. 16 Professional Accountancy..................................... 167 Professional and Technical Communication Minor....................................... 135 Proficiencies Examination................................. 17-21 Program Requirements....................................... 54-55 Programming & Systems Development Certificate........................................................... 173 Psychology Courses (PSYC)......................... 247-248

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Readmission Policy (see Minimum Progression Standards)........... 26-27 Reading Minor...................................................... 188 Reciprocity Agreements.......................................... 73 Registration for Courses.................................... 43-44 Registration Policies.......................................... 45-45 Related Subjects Minor/Specialization................... 95 Repeating a Course................................................. 26 Residency Requirements................................... 53, 74 Respiratory Care Courses (RESP)................. 248-249 Respiratory Care, (A.S. and B.S.).................. 127-129 Respiratory Technician Articulation..................... 130 Returning Students . .......................................... 62-63 Right To Know........................................................ 63 ROTC (Air Force)................................................... 90

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Scholarships............................................................ 50 Science Technology Courses (SCTC)............ 249-250 Scientific Forensic Technology (B.S.).................. 131 Second Wind Certificate Programs....................... 202 Secondary Ed., Certification Endorsement in........................................... 180-188 Secondary Education Courses (SEED)................. 250 Selective Service..................................................... 63 Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges............. 11-12 Sexual Harassment Policy....................................... 63 Sioux Falls Site.................................................. 71-72 Skills Courses (see Academic Skills).................... 206 South Dakota Residency................................... 53, 74 Sociology Courses (SOC)..................................... 251 Sociology Minor........................................... 135, 186 Spanish Courses (SPAN)...................................... 237 Spanish Minor....................................................... 136 Special Education (B.S. Ed.).......................... 195-197 Special Education Courses (SPED)............... 251-253 Special Tuition Rates.............................................. 73 Speech Communication Courses (SPCM)..... 251-252


Speech Communication/ Theatre Minor............................................ 136, 183 Strategic Statement................................................... 2 Strategic Planning 2007-2012................................... 3 Student Activities............................................... 64-66 Student Development.............................................. 69 Student Employment/Placement............................. 66 Student Health.................................................... 70-71 Student ID Card (University Card)......................... 71 Student Organizations............................................. 65 Student Proficiencies Exams.............................. 17-21 Student Right-to-Know........................................... 63 Student Services................................................. 64-71 Student Teaching............................................. 54, 190 Study Abroad Courses (EXCH)............................ 254 Suspension Policy (see Minimum Progression Standards)................. 16 System GPA............................................................ 23 System-wide General Education Requirement................................... 76-90

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Teacher Certification/Licensure Professional Certification............................ 190-191 Teacher Education Requirements for Admission....................... 189-192 Technology Database Management Systems Certificate............................................. 172 Theatre Activities.................................................... 65 Theatre Courses (THEA)............................... 254-255 Transcript Policy..................................................... 63 Transfer Credit Information............................... 28-33 Transfer GPA........................................................... 23 Transfer Students Admission Requirements...... 36-38 Trojan Gold Fund.................................................... 71 Tuition................................................................ 72-73 Tutor Program......................................................... 70

U

University Card....................................................... 71 University Honors Program......................... 90, 92-93 University Center, Sioux Falls........................... 71-72

V

Veterans Affairs Office............................................ 74 Veterans Benefits..................................................... 50 Vision, College of Education......................... 176-177 Vocal Music Minor............................................... 187 Voter Registration................................................... 74

W

Web Application Development Certificate.... 172-173 Website Design & Development Certificate......... 136 Website Administration Certificate....................... 173 Western Undergraduate Exchange Agreement....... 73 Withdrawal Class Withdrawal................................................. 45 From the University............................................. 45 Refund & Return of Federal Funds Policy..................................... 45-49 Wellness Courses (WEL)...................................... 255


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General Information.......................256-5111 South Dakota Area Code: (605)

Academic College of Arts & Sciences........... 256-5270 College of Business & Information Systems.................. 256-5165 College of Education..................... 256-5177 Extended Programs....................... 256-5049 University Center, Sioux Falls...... 367-5640 Graduate Office.........256-5263 or 256-5799

www.dsu.edu

Administrative Alumni.......................................... 256-5692 Bookstore...................................... 256-5238 Business Affairs Office................. 256-5127 Career Services............................. 256-5122 Computing Services...................... 256-5675 DSU Foundation........................... 256-5693 Enrollment Services...................... 256-5139 Toll Free...........................1-888-378-9988 Admissions • Cashier • Financial Aid Records/Registration Library........................................... 256-5203 President’s Office...........................256-5112 Student Services............................ 256-5146 Activities • Food Service • Student Affairs Guidance/Counseling • Housing

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