UMSL Viewbook 2019

CHOOSE University of Missouri–St. Louis

What do you want to do?

TABLE OF CONTENTS Choose your major

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Have an academic experience

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Join our campus culture

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Get a student life

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Find help you can count on

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Consider The Honors College 14 Live on campus

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Live in (and love!) St. Louis

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Pay it forward

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Imagine your future

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Find the money

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Get a glimpse of campus

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Who do you want to become? Who do you want to help?

You have these answers (even if you don’t know it yet).

We can help.

MAJORS AND DEGREES Choose your major. Discover your passion.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS College of Arts and Sciences Actuarial Science (BS) Anthropology (BA) Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BS) Biology (BA, BS) Cell and Molecular; Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Chemistry (BA, BS) Communication (BA) Computer Science (BS) Computing Technology (BS) Criminology and Criminal Justice (BS) Cybersecurity (BS) Computer Science Economics (BA, BS) English (BA) History (BA) Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) International Relations (BA) Liberal Studies (BLS) Mathematics (BA, BS) Data Science, Fiscal Mathematics Modern Language (BA) French, Japanese, Spanish, Dual Language Professional Track Music (BA) Music (BM) Composition, Elective Studies in Business, Music Education, Performance, Theory

Philosophy (BA) Ethics and Society, Health Sciences, History, Psychology and Neuroscience, Science Studies Physics (BA, BS) Astrophysics, Engineering, General, Biophysics Political Science (BA) Psychology (BA, BS) Public Policy and Administration (BSPPA) Sociology (BA, BS) Studio Art (BFA) Art Education, Drawing, General Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking Undeclared

College of Education

College of Business Administration

Nursing (BSN) Traditional, RN to BSN

Accounting (BS) Business Administration (BSBA) Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management Cybersecurity (BS) Information Systems and Technology Information Systems and Technology (BS)

Early Childhood Education (BSEd) Educational Studies (BES) Early Childhood, Exercise Science and Wellness, Park and Museum Program, Youth and Adult Development Elementary Education (BSEd) Special Education, TESOL, Special Education and TESOL Middle School Education (BSEd) Language, Math, Science, Social Studies Music Education (BMEd) Physical Education (BSEd) Secondary Education (BSEd) Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Language (French, Spanish), Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies

College of Nursing

UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program Civil Engineering (BSCE) Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

School of Social Work Social Work (BSW) 2

Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Pre-Audiology Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Clinical Lab Science Pre-Dentistry Pre-Genetic Counseling Pre-Health Administration Pre-Journalism Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatric Pre-Public Health Pre-Social Work Pre-Speech Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pre-professional programs require an emphasis area of study.

Partnerships/ Fast-Track Programs UMSL/Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences 3+4 UMSL/Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine 3+4 UMSL/Logan University College of Chiropractic 3+3 UMSL College of Optometry 3+4 UMSL/University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine 3+4 UMSL/Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy 3+2

GRADUATE PROGRAMS MASTERS

Educational Psychology M.Ed. Elementary Education M.Ed. Accounting MAcc. English M.A. Adult and Higher Education M.Ed. Gerontology M.S. Biochemistry and Biotechnology M.S. History M.A. Biology M.S. History M.A. - Museum Studies Business Administration MBA Information Systems M.S. Chemistry M.S. Mathematics M.A. Communication M.A. Music Education M.M.E. Computer Science M.S. Counseling M.Ed. - Clinical Mental Health Philosophy M.A. Physics M.S. Counseling M.Ed. - School Counseling Political Science M.A. Creative Writing MFA Psychology M.A. - Behavioral NeurosciCriminology M.A. ence Cybersecurity M.S. - Computer Science Cybersecurity M.S. - Information Systems Public Policy Administration M.P.P.A. Secondary Education M.Ed. and Technology Social Work MSW Economics M.A. Special Education M.Ed. Educational Administration M.Ed.

DOCTORAL Biology Ph.D. Business Administration DBA Business Administration - Logistics & Supply Chain Management Ph.D. Chemistry Ph.D. Criminology & Criminal Justice Ph.D. Educational Practice Ed.D. Education Ph.D. Mathematical & Computational Sciences Ph.D. Nursing DNP Nursing Ph.D. Physics Ph.D. Political Science Ph.D. Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience Ph.D. Psychology - Clinical Psychology Ph.D.

For a complete listing of all programs and emphasis areas visit: umsl.edu/degrees.

HOW DO I APPLY?

COMPLETE AN APPLICATION online at umsl.edu/apply Submit a $35 application fee ($40 for international students)

FRESHMEN send official high school transcripts and test scores directly to the Office of Admissions.

TRANSFER STUDENTS send official college transcripts and test scores directly to the Office of Admissions.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 351 Millennium Student Center, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121 3

The Academic Experience UMSL student Mithila Bandara shows Professor Alexie Demchenko the results of her work synthesizing the complex molecules found in breast milk. Her work could change the face of nutrition for infants and children worldwide.

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Guest artist Carlitos del Puerto gives pointers to UMSL Jazz Ensemble bassist Mike Owens.

Learn beyond the lecture hall.

Some of your best learning will happen outside the classroom, in a hands-on lab, on a stage, in the middle of the city or at a partner site.

UMSL classrooms can be anywhere.

Professor Priscilla Dowden-White, a scholar of African American, US and St. Louis history, is an expert at turning our city into her classroom.

Criminology Professor David Klinger is a national voice on police use of force and has been featured by the New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN and more.

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In 2019, UMSL student nurses traveled to Guatemala to set up primary care and women’s health clinics.

Ameren CEO and UMSL alum Warner Baxter regularly mentors students in UMSL Accelerate, an entrepreneurial-focused program in the College of Business Administration.

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College of Education students gain real experience in over 50 schools and 20 districts across the entire St. Louis region.

Learn by doing.

From undergraduate research opportunities to class assignments that connect you to the community – from real-world internships and service projects to study abroad experiences – in another country, UMSL learning happens in action.

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Campus Culture Campus Culture Luimil Negrรณn (left) and Keila Gonzalez are working to expand Hispanic and Latinx community resources at UMSL.

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8 DIVERSITY EVENTS

each cultural history month.

A campus community that defies labels.

One of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, our students don’t easily fit in one category.

We couldn’t be prouder of that fact. All kinds of students choose UMSL. And everyone is welcome.

TINY TRITONS

Kid-friendly programming for students who are parents.

+ 0 2 1 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Multicultural, environmental, academic, social, political and faith-based.

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Bill Nye The Science Guy

Comedian and SNL cast member Leslie Jones

Over 1,300 campus events each year to inspire, entertain, educate or move you.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

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The Recreation and Wellness Center offers a climbing wall, lap lanes, fitness classes, an indoor track and more.

Get a Student Life.

From concerts to comedy, Triton athletics to intramural sports, homecoming traditions to the annual mirth day carnival and music festival, UMSL offers countless opportunities to get involved, take in a show or just have fun.

13 NCAA Division II SPORTS TEAMS

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Supporting your success Ashley Johnson and her daughter, Marleith, lend a hand at the Triton Mobile Pantry in partnership with the St. Louis Area Foodbank.

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Career Services Counseling Services Disability Access Services Multicultural Student Services Student Enrichment and Achievement Student Social Services University Health Services University Tutoring Center Veteran Education and Transition Services Triton Food Pantry

Comprehensive and personalized academic advising for every major.

Help you can count on.

Need help with math homework?

An academic coach instead of an athletic one? Need someone to talk to or some help with groceries this month? UMSL offers multiple services to ensure our students have the best chance of success.

Choosing UMSL means someone always has your back, and that’s just fine, because nobody ever got anywhere worth going all on their own.

3,000

JOBS AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS each year, plus on-campus career fairs.

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The Honors College

Rigorous preparation.

Real-world outcomes.

All majors welcome.

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1 : 3 1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

Honors College students enjoy several unique social events including a powdered paint war, underground dance party, and a haunted house they create each Halloween.

An enhanced UMSL experience.

The Honors College offers a tight-knit community, even smaller class sizes, extra research and internship opportunities, writing and discussion-intensive courses, post-graduation preparation, and one-on-on mentoring from professors who know your name and your story. Learn more at honors.umsl.edu.

Exclusive

merit-based scholarships that are renewable based on your academic standing.

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Live on campus Residence halls.

Learning communities.

Apartments.

Two campus Metrolink stations.

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BIKE TRAILS. GREEN SPACES. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

Be close to everywhere you want to be.

Think we’re “just a commuter campus?” Think again. 95% of our first-time freshmen choose to live on campus. With many options to fit your lifestyle, our on-campus housing is open to freshmen, transfer and graduate students. Plus, UMSL is one of the safest campuses in Missouri.

95%

of first-time freshmen

live on campus

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2019

Live in St. Louis Home of the Blues, 2019 Stanley Cup Champs #PlayGloria 18

Stanley Cup Champs, 52 years in the making. #PlayGloria

Urban diversity.

Midwestern friendliness.

Boundless culture.

Natural beauty.

Best Sports City in America

Best Startup City in America

(Wall Street Journal)

(Popular Mechanics)

The Saint Louis Zoo voted

BEST ZOO IN THE COUNTRY 2 years running

A school, an attitude, an entire city that never gives up.

St. Louis never quits. Neither do our students. That’s why we’re a perfect match.

Whatever your interests, St. Louis has your neighborhood, your community, your favorite park, restaurant, sports team and concert venue. The city that’s part of our name is the perfect place to work, play, learn and explore.

#1 CITY PARK (USA Today)

Delmar Loop named a

“TOP 15 COOL STREET” in America

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Making a Difference

Psychology major Alicia Dzioba (left) volunteers at Gateway Pet Guardians to play with adoptable pets, clean the shelter and organize the facility.

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Pay it forward.

While you’re here finding your place, making your mark and deciding who you want to be, you’ll also discover who you want to help.

The UMSL family is deeply committed to bettering our community while we better ourselves.

1,000+ HOURS OF SERVICE

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UMSL-sponsored

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

each year

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Imagine your future.

Join the largest alumni network in St. Louis 22

Teachers.

Nurses.

Chemists.

Engineers.

Artists.

Social Workers.

CEOs.

Nick Glenn, BS Chemistry 2018 Chemistry PhD student, Michigan State University Eric Dust, BSBA 2019 Procurement Analyst, Boeing

Sarah Cole, BS Media Studies 2008 First Assistant Editor – “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”

We don’t just educate St. Louis; we are St. Louis.

It’s okay to say it: a good job is an essential part of building a great life, and that’s what we want for you. Choose to combine the experiences you’ll have here with the connections you’ll make, and we know you’ll have a pretty great start.

Just ask our alumni–94% of recent UMSL graduates are successfully employed or enrolled in graduate school.

Andrew Kishna, BS Engineering 2008 Founder and CEO of St. Louis-based architecture and engineering firm Etegra

Brandi Fields, BSN 2018 Admitted into the prestigious MedStar Georgetown Nurse Residency Program in oncology.

Gabrielle Clay (left), BSBA 2012 and Nesmira Muratovic, BSBA 2013 2019 St. Louis Business Journal’s “30 under 30” successful business leaders.

Therese Shain, BS Education 2004 Miliken Award Winner – for teaching excellence

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MAKE EVERY DOLLAR COUNT.

There are several ways to reduce the overall cost of attending UMSL. Our Office of Financial Aid is here to help you navigate your options. Learn more at financialaid.umsl.edu

WHAT DOES IT COST?

FINANCIAL AID 101

UNDERGRADUATE FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded by various organizations, universities

All fees shown are annual estimates For most recent tuition and fee information, visit cashiers.umsl.edu.

or departments, don’t have to be repaid and are usually based on merit, need or characteristics (place of residence, major, ethnicity, etc.). Application procedures vary.

Annual Tuition and Fees 30 Credit Hours Missouri/Illinois Resident $10,896 Nonresident $29,295 MSEP Participant* $15,565 Textbooks $1,000 (estimated at $500 per semester) * residents of IN, KS, MI, MN, NE, ND, OH, WI

GRANTS are awarded by federal or state governments, schools

and private institutions, don’t have to be repaid and usually require you to submit a FAFSA.

LOANS are borrowed from the federal government or private lenders, have set limits and must be repaid with interest. Each type comes with certain eligibility requirements and most require you to submit a FAFSA. STUDENT STATUS refers to a student’s course load per semester.

FAFSA 101

Full time = 12 credit hours per semester Part time = 6 credit hours per semester

All UMSL undergraduate students are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is available on October 1 preceding the start of the academic year. Be sure to file your FAFSA as early as possible for priority consideration for all scholarships and grants.

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution and is determined

FAFSA Deadline: February 1 UMSL School Code: 002519 VISIT fafsa.ed.gov to file.

Once Financial Aid receives your FAFSA, they will communicate with you via your UMSL email account. Be sure to activate it as soon as possible.

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through completion of the FASFAd.

UMSL COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS All undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for UMSL competitive scholarships regardless of academic background.

These scholarships offer a broad range of eligibility and criteria such as academic achievement, student involvement or degree of study.

To apply, complete our Online Scholarship Application – available at financialaid.umsl.edu – by the dates below: Freshmen – January 1 Fall Transfers – April 1 Spring Transfers – December 1

AUTOMATIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Transfer

First-time Freshmen

Award

Amount per year

UMSL automatically considers students for several scholarships at the time of admission.

Minimum Criteria

Additional Criteria

Curators’ $6,000 Scholarship

28+ ACT or 1310+ SAT

Rank in top 5% of high school class or 3.8 core GPA

Chancellor’s $5,000 Scholarship

26+ ACT or 1240+ SA

Rank in top 10% of high school class or 3.5 core GPA

University $3,000 Scholarship

25+ ACT or 1200+ SAT

Rank in top 25% of high school class or 3.25 core GPA

Academic $2,000 Scholarship

24+ ACT or 1160+ SAT

Rank in top 25% of high school class or 3.0 core GPA

Curators’ Transfer Scholarship

$3,500

3.5+ GPA

45+ transferrable credit hours

UMSL Gateway Transfer Scholarship

$2,000

3.25+ GPA

45+ transferrable credit hours

Associates Degree Completion Incentive Scholarship

$1,000

3.0+ GPA

Completed an associate degree

Transfer

First-time Freshmen

UNDERGRADUATE NON-RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Financial aid for non-Missouri residents may not be combined or stacked.

Award

Amount

Minimum Criteria

Provost’s Scholarship

Waives nonresident

28+ ACT or 1240+ SAT

Dean’s Scholarship

50% of nonresident fees

24-27 ACT or 1160-1300 SAT

Midwest Student Exchange Program

150% of Missouri resident tuition/fees

Resident of IN, KS, MI, MN, NE, ND, OH, WI

Enrolled in approved major, requires separate application.

Regional Achievement Waives nonresident Award

Resident of AR, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NE, ND, OH, TN, WI

24+ ACT (1160+ SAT) or 3.0+ core GPA

Provost’s Scholarship

Waives nonresident

3.75+ GPA

24+ transferrable credit hours

Dean’s Scholarship

50% of nonresident fees

2.75+ GPA

24+ transferrable credit hours

Midwest Student Exchange Program

150% of Missouri resident tuition/fees

Resident of IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, NE, ND, OH, WI

Enrolled in approved major, requires separate application.

Regional Waives nonresident Achievement Award

Resident of AR, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NE, ND, OH, TN, WI

45+ transferrable credit hours and 3.5+ GPA

Illinois Undergraduate Resident Rate

Residents of IL

24+ transferrable credit hours

Waives nonresident

Additional Criteria

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LOOKING FOR MORE? THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM offers academically gifted first-generation or underrepresented students St. Louis-area high school students an all-inclusive, four-year scholarship that includes individualized mentoring and career development. Learn more at honors.umsl.edu.

THE EXPRESS SCRIPTS BRIDGE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP offers $15,000 a year toward tuition and student-housing, a laptop and book stipend plus networking, internships and professional mentoring opportunities at the neighboring Express Scripts headquarters. Learn more bridge.umsl.edu.

THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP offers full

2019 Opportunity Scholars

tuition and fees for up to 15 credit hours per semester to students who have completed an associate degree from Jefferson College, Mineral Area College, Southwestern Illinois College, St. Charles Community College or St. Louis Community College. Learn more at ccps.umsl.edu.

ACCESS MISSOURI AWARD: This is a renewable, need-based grant program for undergraduate students who are Missouri residents and US Citizens or permanent.

Students must be enrolled full time and awards are based on the student’Expected Family Contribution as determined by the FAFSA. Award amounts vary annually.

BRIGHT FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP: This is a merit scholarship for students who score in the top 3 percent of all Missouri high school students taking the ACT or SAT exams in their senior year. Renewable scholarships of up to $3,000 are available for students who are enrolled full time in the academic year following graduation from high school.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT INCENTIVE GRANT: Students eligible

2019 Bridge Program Scholarship recipients

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for the Access Missouri Award may also be eligible for this nonrenewable grant. Awards of up to $500 are provided to students who achieve two grades of three or higher on Advanced Placement exams in the fields of math or science.

FEDERAL LOANS AND GRANTS FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS: The U.S. Department of Education provides both subsidized and unsubsidized loans for students attending college at least half time. Students with demonstrated need may receive subsidized loans. Unsubsidized loans are not based on need.

FEDERAL PELL GRANT: The Pell Grant program provides awards to undergraduate students with demonstrated need who are seeking and have not already earned a bachelor’s degree. The grant amount is based on your EFC, your enrollment status, and your attendance for the academic year.

FEDERAL PLUS LOANS: Parents, adoptive parents, and stepparents of dependent undergraduate students attending college at least half time in a degree-seeking program are eligible for PLUS loans.

Approval is subject to credit criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT: This grant is for undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional need. Funding is limited and awards are made as funds are available with priority given to those with the lowest EFC. Awards range from $100 to $4,000 a year.

IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN SERVICE GRANT: A student who is not eligible for a Pell Grant but whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001 may be eligible for this grant. The student must be under 24 years old and be enrolled at least half time at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death.

TEACHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR COLLEGE AND HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT: The TEACH Grant provides up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private school settings following graduation. In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, students must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students.

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