Viewbook 2014

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

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ere “Morehead State is much diff have me feel here and you always experienced. There is a welco d. As a new student last year, the support you need to succee is a to adjust to college life. It truly Morehead State made it easy home away from home.”

Micah Inez, Ky. Education (LBD/P-5)

Warm. Friendly. Down-to-earth. That’s how people describe Morehead State.

You’ll feel it in your classrooms. You’ll feel it in the residence halls. You’ll feel it all throughout campus. It’s cultivated in our clubs and organizations and the activities we offer. The feeling spills out into the city of Morehead and Rowan County. If you’re from this area, you know what we mean. If you’re not, just come for a visit. You’ll understand once you step foot on campus.

About MSU •

Founded: 1887 as Morehead Normal School

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Rankings: One of the top public universities in the South (U.S.News & World Report)

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Enrollment: More than 11,000 from 112 Kentucky counties, 43 states and 31 nations

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Type of Institution: Public, Coed

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Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1

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Average Class Size: 18

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Faculty: Two-thirds of the faculty hold doctoral degrees

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Colors: Blue and gold

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Mascot: Eagle (aka Beaker)

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Locations: Classes are offered on campus, at regional campus centers in Ashland, Mt. Sterling, Prestonsburg and West Liberty along with several other locations in Eastern Kentucky, such as the University Center of the Mountains in Hazard, and across the globe through online classes.

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Residence Halls: 14 coed

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Safety: MSU is ranked among the safest campuses in the nation.

I’m much more involved.

“I’ve found the best college experiences come from living on campus. There’s so much to do here at MSU and living on campus allows me to be more involved. Plus, I love that everything’s close, my classes, the student center, the library and my room!”

Chamari Lexington, Ky. Business Management/Strategic Communication

Dining What about food? Sure, you might miss home cooking, but you certainly won’t go hungry at Morehead State. You can use your meal plan to eat at Alumni Tower or the Adron Doran University Center (we call it “ADUC”), or if you want to venture off campus for a bite,

I’m much more social.

“Living on campus is a great way to meet new people! There are always a million thin gs going on and so many people to enjoy them with .”

Ashlee Shelbyville, Ky. Theatre

BeakerBUCK$ are accepted at selected area restaurants.

On the second floor of ADUC, you will find the Market Place with quick dining options including Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell. You can grab Chinese, Italian, made-to-order salads or great

Much more campus life.

deli sandwiches and wraps. Need

Living on campus allows you to connect with the campus community by meeting

ADUC, too. If you’re in the mood for

new people and sharing new experiences. From your roommates to residential

wings, scrumptious burgers or toasty

advisors (RAs), there is always someone around. Through residential life, you will

sandwiches, check out Wing Span

find independence, support and lifelong friendships.

located on the first floor of Alumni Tower.

We offer a variety of housing styles, from our traditional residence halls to suites

Safety

and apartments. Our halls are tobacco- and alcohol-free and include high-speed

Our campus is ranked among the safest

Internet access and cable TV, along with cooking, vending and free laundry

in the nation. Our campus community is

facilities. Just steps away from most residence halls, you will find Eagle Lake

dedicated to providing you with a safe

where you can bike, hike, kayak or just enjoy the outdoors.

environment to live, work and learn. The

a caffeine boost? Starbucks is in

MSU Police Department is available 24 Five of our residence halls are newly renovated as a part of our campus housing master plan, designed to meet the needs and expectations of current and future students.

hours a day for your safety.

Much more focused.

With a 17:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18, you get the focused attention you deserve and have more access to your professors.

At MSU, you’re a name, not a number.

MSU offers more than 100 undergraduate degree programs, including 12 pre-professional programs, whatever your interest, Morehead State can help you achieve your dreams. In fact, our graduates are accepted into professional schools—from medical to dental, veterinary to law—at rates well above state and national averages. (See our full list of academic programs on the back cover of this publication.)

Much more hands-on.

At MSU, there are countless opportunities for you to gain real-world experience.

From our undergraduate research fellowship program, which allows students the chance to work side-by-side with faculty on a research project in a variety of fields, to student teaching, training in our nursing Simulation Through Advanced Technology (STAT) labs or working on our 325-acre University Farm, whatever degree path you choose, you can be sure you’ll receive the valuable experience you need to be successful.

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I’m much more prepared

ss great student to professor cla “I chose MSU because of the d to t to get the attention they nee ratio which allows each studen excel academically.”

Sean Cincinnati, Ohio Exercise Science

Learn more: www.moreheadstate.edu/academics

I’m much more confident.

“At Morehead State, I get hands-on experience. Thanks to the realworld skills I’ve gained working with MSU TV, I’m confident that I’m prepared to excel in my future career.”

Neenah Morehead, Ky. Electronic Multimedia Production

Much more than a degree.

Career Services

When you graduate from Morehead State University, you instantly join

you can learn vital job-hunting skills.

an impressive community of alumni. Since our beginning, we’ve awarded

The staff will work with you to build your

more than 58,000 degrees to men and women just like you who have

resume, provide you with “dress for

gone out into the world—taking with them not just a piece of paper, but a

success” tips, or even walk you through

dynamic education that prepared them to succeed at every level.

a mock-interview to prepare for a real

MSU’s Career Services is a place where

one. They will also support you in your Our former students include: •

quest for employment after graduation,

Medical experts—like Dr. John Gearhart, director of pediatric urology

assisting you in finding the job that best

at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and the inaugural recipient of The

fits you.

Robert D. Jeffs Professorship in Pediatric Urology •

Professional athletes—like Phil Simms, former Super Bowl MVP quarterback; Kelly Kulick, the first female winner of a regular PBA Tour event in 2010; Brian Shimer, Olympic bobsledder and coach; and Kenneth Faried, 2011 NBA first-round draft pick

Internships According to the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE), candidates with career-related

Politicians—like Regena Thomas, former Secretary of State of

experience receive more interviews,

New Jersey and political consultant; Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson;

more job offers, and higher starting

Kentucky House of Representatives majority leader Rocky Adkins,

salaries than candidates without such

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experience. At MSU, Career Services is

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Radio broadcasters—like Steve Inskeep, host of NPR Morning Edition

dedicated to helping you gain invaluable

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Actors—like Steve Kazee, 2012 Tony Award winner for Best Lead

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Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of “Guy” in Once •

experience for your resume through internships and co-ops.

TV personalities—like Chuck Woolery, the original host of Wheel of Fortune and Love Connection

Financial aid for travel and housing for out-of-town internships may also be available through Career Services.

Visit www.moreheadstate.edu/career for more information on resources available to current students.

Get involved on campus: www.moreheadstate.edu/ac

tivities

Much more involved.

There’s always something to do at MSU! We offer more than 100 student clubs and organizations – from departmental clubs to sports clubs, performance ensembles, service and honor groups to religious and social organizations. Thanks to our Student Programming Board and other student organizations, you’ll also enjoy annual events like Family Weekend and our Homecoming celebration as well as concerts, comedians, guest speakers, community service opportunities, numerous music, theatre and dance productions, and social events throughout the year. There are always fun and exciting things to do on campus!

If you like to stay active, you’ll love our Recreation & Wellness Center. This facility houses three basketball courts and two racquetball courts, multiple fitness areas with free weights and a variety of exercise equipment, along with cardio hallways. You can take a dip in the swimming pool or tackle our Outdoor Adventure/Challenge course. Plus, there are group fitness classes free for students. It also serves as home for MSU’s various intramural sports leagues ranging from corn toss to basketball.

If you’re interested in fishing, boating, camping or backpacking, Cave Run Lake, located in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest, is only a short drive away. MSU Outdoor Adventures organizes camping and adventure trips in the region.

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e at MSU is the “The best part of my experienc e. People care about you as relationships I have made her of Morehead will always be an individual. This small town .” a home away from home to me Chris Lexington, Ky. Music Education

I’m much more than an athlete.

“Being a student-athlete, there’s never a dull moment for me at MSU. I love the atmosphere here, exploring other cultures and meeting new friends.”

Tyler Clayton, N.C. Mathematics

Much more than a game.

At Morehead State, we don’t take competition lightly. Our Eagles are charter members of the Division I Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and compete at the football championship subdivision level in the Pioneer Football League. Our men’s basketball team won the 2009 and 2011 OVC tournaments, propelling them to the NCAA tournament. MSU’s women’s soccer team was the 2008, 2010 and 2013 OVC Tournament champions and participated in the NCAA Tournament. Our baseball team has won seven OVC titles, our women’s golf team won the OVC title in 2011 and our women’s volleyball team has 13 OVC championships, including the last five seasons. And when it comes to academic excellence, our teams finish among the leaders in the conference – and in the nation. We’ve won the prestigious OVC Institutional Academic Achievement Award 12 times, proving that MSU’s student-athletes bring their A-game on the field, on the court and in the classroom.

More Facilities We believe in providing our student-athletes with exceptional academic resources. The Eagle Athletics Guided Learning & Enhancement (EAGLE) Center is a state-of-the-art, 7,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the academic success of our studentathletes. The center features computer stations, wireless Internet access as well as group and private study areas. Recently, renovations have taken place in a majority of our team’s locker rooms, the athletic training center and the Phil Simms strength and conditioning facility.

Attend all home athletic events free with your EagleCard.

For a complete schedule: msueagles.com

Much more to cheer about.

Our national champion cheerleaders are truly something to cheer about. They compete at the Universal Cheerleading Association college cheerleading championships in Orlando, Fla. It’s a competition MSU cheerleaders consistently dominate – and by that, we mean they’ve walked away with 34 national titles. Think you have what it takes to be part of our all-women’s or coed squads? Tryouts are held in the spring. Interested in dance? MSU has a dance team that performs at several of our home athletic events.

Men’s Varsity

Women’s Varsity

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Baseball

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Basketball

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Basketball

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Cross Country

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Cross Country

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Golf

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Football

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Rifle

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Golf

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Soccer

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Rifle

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Softball

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Tennis

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Tennis

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Track (outdoor)

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Track (outdoor)

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Volleyball

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I feel a part of a close “As a cheerleader at Morehead State, g here and I love how knit family. I’m very comfortable bein anything we need.” caring our professors are, helping with Kelsey Independence, Ky. Elementary Education

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to t from a bigger town, coming “Being an out-of-state studen ays de me realize bigger isn’t alw Morehead State University ma do receive much more!” better. Here at MSU you really JaiNai Gallapolis, Ohio Business Administration

Much more affordable.

From an affordability standpoint, Morehead State offers you an ideal choice: A full college experience in an environment that feels more like a small school than a large university. We’re committed to providing a quality education—one that is also affordable.

More than 80 percent of our students receive some type of financial aid.

Getting Started The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have your results sent to MSU (FAFSA Code: 001976). These results will help us determine whether you qualify for need-based financial aid, such as grants, loans and federal student employment/work study.

We understand applying for financial aid can be confusing. Our financial aid office is here to make this process as smooth as possible. Questions? Contact us at finaid@moreheadstate.edu or 800-585-6781.

Scholarships At MSU, we offer a number of scholarships that may be awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, or a variety of other criteria including geographic location or field of study.

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Our Eagle Access Scholarship ensures students with the greatest economic needs attend MSU at no cost.

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Our merit-based scholarship program attracts some of Kentucky’s best and brightest students.

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Our MSU Foundation awards students approximately 375 scholarships, valued at nearly $520,000 annually.

To learn which scholarships you may qualify for, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/scholarships.

Get Much More from KEES Thanks to our Eagle Excellence Award, if you are a first-year student from Kentucky, you have the opportunity to double your Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) monies. Visit www.moreheadstate.edu/keesmatch for more information.

Learn more about scholarships: www.moreheadstate.edu/scholarships

I’m much more at MSU. “I chose Morehead State for the small class sizes, which allow me to get more one-on-one time with my professors. Hands-on experience during labs help me better understand what I am learning and provides me with a higher quality education that will benefit me in my future career.”

Theron Washington Court House, Ohio Engineering Technology - Electronics

Much more about you.

If you’re looking for a full college experience at a university that feels like a small private college, we invite you to apply to Morehead State University. To apply, please submit: •

Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship Application

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Official ACT or SAT score

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Official high school transcript

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$30 nonrefundable application processing fee

Much more to see.

Words and photos can only tell you so much about Morehead State. The best way to find out if MSU is right for you is to see it for yourself. Feel free to visit on your own— or bring your family along. Tours are offered throughout the week, year-round. For more information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/visit.

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Undergraduate Programs of Study Agricultural Sciences (with tracks) Agribusiness Agricultural Education Agronomy Animal Science Equine Science General Agriculture Golf Course Management Horticulture Appalachian Studies Art Art with Teacher Certification (P-12) Art History Arts Administration Astronomy Biological Sciences (with tracks) Biology Biology with Teacher Certification (Secondary) Biomedical Sciences Business Administration (with tracks)

Communication: Convergent Media Communication: Strategic Communication Community Support Services Computer Gaming Computer Information Systems Creative Writing Criminology Criminology and Criminal Justice Dance Earth and Space Science with Teacher Certification (Secondary) Earth Systems Science - Geology Early Elementary (P-5) Engineering Management Engineering Technology Electronics & Computer Design & Manufacturing Construction Mngt. & Civil EngineeringEnglish English with Teacher Certification (Secondary)

Accounting

Exercise Science

Business and Information Technology Education

Film Studies

Computer Information Systems Economics Finance General Business Management Marketing Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Chemical Dependency Counseling Chemistry Area (with tracks) Biomedical Chemistry Professional Chemist Chemistry Major (with tracks) Chemistry with Teacher Certification (Secondary) Environmental Chemistry General Chemistry Child Development

French French with Teacher Certification (P-12) Geography Geology

Occupation-based Career and Technical Education

Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy

Interdisciplinary Computing

Pre-Physician Assistant

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Pre-Physical Therapy

Interdisciplinary International Studies Interdisciplinary Women’s Studies

Public Policy

Legal Studies

Public Relations and Event Planning

Linguistics

Regional Analysis and Public Policy

Literature

Religious Studies

Mathematics Mathematics with Teacher Certification (Secondary) Statistics

Sociology

Music

Space Science

Music Education

Spanish

Nursing

Spanish with Teacher Certification (P-12)

Paralegal Studies Philosophy Area (with tracks)

Special Education

Philosophy

Early Elementary (P-5) and LBD

Religious Studies

Early Elementary (P-5) and MSD

Philosophy Major (with tracks)

Middle Grades (5-9) and LBD

Philosophy

Middle Grades (5-9) and MSD

Religious Studies

Physics (with tracks)

Secondary Education

Social Work

Military Science

Government (RAPP)

Respiratory Care Social Studies with Teacher Certification (Secondary)

Middle Grades 5-9

Physical Education with Teacher Certification (P-12)

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Psychology

Integrated Science

Government

Pre-Podiatric Medicine

Sport Management Strategic Communication and Leadership Studio Art

Health with Teacher Certification (P-12)

Astrophysics

Health Promotion

Computational Physics

Technology Management (Completer Program)

History

Engineering Physics (Mechanical)

Theatre

Horsemanship

Engineering Physics (Electrical)

Imaging Sciences

Physics with Teacher Certification (Secondary)

Theatre with Teacher Certification (P-12)

Radiologic Science

Traditional Music Studies

Pre-Chiropractic

University Studies

Pre-Dentistry

Veterinary Science

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Pre-Engineering

Veterinary Technology

Leadership in Medical Imaging

Pre-Forestry

Visual Art Minor

Pre-Medical Technology

Women’s Studies

Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance

Industrial Education (with tracks) Engineering and Technical Education

Office of Enrollment Services Morehead State University 100 Admissions Center | Morehead, KY 40351 800-585-6781 | 606-783-2000

www.moreheadstate.edu MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, educational institution.

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