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Volume LXXXIII February 2008 Number 1

BULLETIN

of THE

MISSISSIPPI STATE

UNIVERSITY

ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL

BULLETIN 2008-2009

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

SPRING 2008 - SPRING 2009

Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability,

sexual orientation, group afﬁ liation, or veteran status.

Cover design and photograph by University Relations

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY DISCLAIMER

Each student is responsible for understanding and completing all requirements established for his or her degree by the University,

college and department. A student’s advisor or counselor may not assume that responsibility. Any substitution, waiver, or exemption

from established degree requirements may be accomplished only with the approval of the student’s dean. Exceptions to University re-

quirements, including the University Core requirements, will be authorized only with the approval of the student’s dean and the Ofﬁ ce

of Academic Affairs.

This Bulletin presents information which, at the time of preparation for printing, most accurately described the courses, curricula,

degrees, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements of the University. No contractual relationships, however, can be established

between students and the University upon the information contained herein. The University reserves the right to delete, substitute for,

change, or supplement any statement in this Bulletin without prior notice.

TABLE of CONTENTS

Ofﬁ cers of the University 3

Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning 3

UNIVERSITY

Introduction 5

Admission to the University 6

Degrees, Core Requirements, Academic Records, Graduation 15

Student Housing 24

Services 25

Student and Campus Life 28

Tuition and Required Fees 29

Student Financial Aid 32

Scholarships, Memorials, and Loans 34

Conduct and Discipline 35

Associated Agencies 36

Equal Opportunity Statement 36

COLLEGES and ACADEMIC OFFICES

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 37

College of Architecture, Art, and Design 59

College of Arts and Sciences 64

College of Business and Industry 95

College of Education 107

The James Worth Bagley College of Engineering 123

College of Forest Resources 140

College of Veterinary Medicine 146

Ofﬁ ce of Academic Affairs 148

Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School 150

Academic Outreach & Continuing Education 152

Meridian Campus 154

Reserve Ofﬁ cers’ Training Corps 159

DESCRIPTION of COURSES

Index of Course Descriptions 161

Course Numbering System 162

Course Descriptions 162

FACULTY, EMERITI and STAFF

Faculty 258

Emeriti Faculty 274

Administrative and Professional Staff 278

Emeriti Administrative Faculty 299

OTHER DIVISIONS, UNITS and AGENCIES

Major Divisions and Staffs 300

Internal Service Units 302

Research Units 303

Service Units 310

Enrollment Data and Disclosure Statement 313

OFFICERS of THE UNIVERSITY

ROBERT H. FOGLESONG, Ph.D. President of the University

WILLIAM L. KIBLER, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs

MICHAEL J. MCGREEVY Vice President for Finance and Administration

PETER W. RABIDEAU, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

JOHN P. RUSH Vice President for External Affairs

KIRK H. SCHULZ, Ph.D. Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies

VANCE H. WATSON, Ph.D. Vice President for Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine

ACADEMIC DEANS

RICHARD L. BLACKBOURN, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Education

DONNA L. CLEVINGER, Ph.D. Dean of the MSU Meridian Campus

FRANCES N. COLEMAN, M.L.S. Dean of Libraries

KENT H. HOBLET, D.V.M. Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

GEORGE M. HOPPER, Ph.D Dean of the College of Forest Resources

GARY L. MYERS, Ph.D. Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

LYNNE D. RICHARDSON, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Business and Industry

W. GLENN STEELE, Ph.D. Interim Dean of the College of Engineering

VANCE H. WATSON, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

JAMES L. WEST, M.Arch. Dean of the College of Architecture

BOARD of TRUSTEES

of STATE INSTITUTIONS of HIGHER LEARNING

STATE of MISSISSIPPI

Ofﬁ cers of the Board

L. STACY DAVIDSON, JR. President

TOM MEREDITH Commissioner of Higher Education

Members with terms expiring May 2015

ED BLAKESLEE

BOB OWENS

AUBREY PATTERSON

ROBIN ROBINSON

Members with terms expiring May 2012

L. STACY DAVIDSON, JR.

BETTYE HENDERSON NEELY

SCOTT ROSS

AMY WHITTEN

Members with terms expiring May 2008

THOMAS W. COLBERT

ROY ESTESS

D. E. MAGEE, JR.

VIRGINIA SHANTEAU NEWTON

The Board maintains ofﬁ ces at 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, Mississippi.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

For more information on Mississippi State University, visit the following Web sites.

• University site: www.msstate.edu

• School calendars: www.msstate.edu/dept/registrar/calendar/calendarindex.php

• Undergraduate Bulletin (this document): www.catalog.msstate.edu

• Admissions: www.admissions.msstate.edu/

• Financial Aid: www.sfa.msstate.edu/

• Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce: www.msstate.edu/dept/registrar/php/index.php

THE UNIVERSITY

I. INTRODUCTION

Mississippi State University is a comprehensive, doctoral degree granting, land-grant university. It forms part of a cohesive community with the

growing town of Starkville, population 23,000. Located in the eastern part of north-central Mississippi, the university is 125 miles northeast of Jackson,

165 miles southeast of Memphis, and 150 miles west of Birmingham. It is served by U.S. Highway 82, state highways 12 and 25, and by commercial

air service through Golden Triangle Regional Airport, 14 miles east of campus.

Mississippi State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern

Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone (404) 679-4501) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Mississippi State University is comprised of the following academic units: the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, including the school of

Human Sciences; the College of Architecture, Art, and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Business and Industry, including the

Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy; the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering, including the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering;

the College of Forest Resources; the College of Veterinary Medicine; the College of Education; the Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School; and the Division of

Academic Outreach and Continuing Education. Four regional research and extension centers representing both the Mississippi Agricultural and For-

estry Experiment Station (MAFES) and the Mississippi State University Extension Service are located in different parts of the state. MAFES operates

10 branch stations throughout the state. The Mississippi State University Extension Service offers programs and services in all 82 counties of Missis-

sippi. Supporting the academic and educational programs of the total university are the Mitchell Memorial Library and branch libraries.

Mississippi State University operates an off-campus, degree-granting center in Meridian, where both undergraduate and graduate programs are

offered, and a program center at the Stennis Space Center. In cooperation with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station, the

Bagley College of Engineering offers the Master of Science degree in Vicksburg.

Several university-level centers and institutes perform specialized teaching, research, or service activities. Among these are the Advanced Research

Projects Laboratory; Center for Safety and Health; Center for Science, Mathematics and Technology; Electron Microscope Center; High Performance

Computing Collaboratory; Industrial Outreach Service; Institute for Digital Biology; Institute for Neurocognitive Science and Technology; Institute

of Furniture Manufacturing and Management; Mississippi State Chemical Lab; Research and Curriculum Unit; T. K. Martin Center for Technology

and Disability; Center for Education and Training Technology; GeoResources Institute; Life Sciences and Biotechnology Institute; and Social Science

Research Center.

The grounds of the University are comprised of about 4,200 acres, including farms, pastures, and woodlands. The net investment in buildings and

grounds is approximately $1 billion.

The university began as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi, one of the national land-grant colleges established

after Congress passed the Morrill Act in 1862. It was created by the Mississippi Legislature on February 28, 1878, to fulﬁ ll the mission of offering

training in “agriculture, horticulture and the mechanical arts . . . without excluding other scientiﬁ c and classical studies, including military tactics.”

The College received its ﬁ rst students in the fall of 1880 in the presidency of General Stephen D. Lee. In 1887, Congress passed the Hatch Act, which

provided for the establishment of the Agricultural Experiment Station in 1888. Two other pieces of federal legislation provided funds for extending the

mission of the College: in 1914, the Smith-Lever Act called for “instruction in practical agriculture and home economics to persons not attendant or

resident,” thus creating the state-wide effort which led to Extension ofﬁ ces in every county in the State; and, in 1917, the Smith-Hughes Act provided

for the training of teachers in vocational education.

By 1932, when the Legislature renamed the College as Mississippi State College, it consisted of the Agricultural Experiment Station (1887), the

College of Engineering (1902), the College of Agriculture (1903), the School of Industrial Pedagogy (1909), the School of General Science (1911),

the College of Business and Industry (1915), the Mississippi Agricultural Extension Service (1915), and the Division of Continuing Education (1919).

Further, in 1926 the College had received its ﬁ rst accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. By 1958, when the Legislature

again renamed the institution, as Mississippi State University, the Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School had been organized (1936), doctoral degree programs

had begun (1951), the School of Forest Resources had been established (1954), and the College of Arts and Sciences had been created (1956). The

College of Architecture admitted its ﬁ rst students in 1973. The College of Veterinary Medicine admitted its ﬁ rst class in 1977, and the School of Ac-

countancy was established in 1979.

Past Presidents of the College/University

1. General Stephen D. Lee (1880-1899) 10. Fred Tom Mitchell (1945-1953)

2. John Marshall Stone (1899-1900) 11. Benjamin F. Hilbun (1953-1960)

3. John Crumpton Hardy (1900-1912) 12. Dean W. Colvard (1960-1966)

4. George Robert Hightower (1912-1916) 13. William L. Giles (1966-1976)

5. William Hall Smith (1916-1920) 14. James D. McComas (1976-1985)

6. David Carlisle Hull (1920-1925) 15. Donald W. Zacharias (1985-1997)

7. Buz M. Walker (1925-1930) 16. Malcolm Portera (1998-2001)

8. Hugh Critz (1930-1934) 17. J. Charles Lee (2001-2006)

9. George Duke Humphrey (1934-1945)

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS

Vision

The vision of Mississippi State University is to be the most respected land-grant institution in the region.

Mission

The mission of Mississippi State University is to educate the workforce and leaders of the future, produce robust research for our state and nation,

and provide expert services to our citizens, communities and businesses.

-- Approved by the Board of Trustees, State Institutions of Higher Learning, November 2007

Operating Principles

Enhancing its historic strengths in agriculture, natural resources, science, and engineering, Mississippi State entered the twenty-

ﬁ rst century with

additional strengths in a comprehensive range of graduate and undergraduate programs. These include architecture, the arts, business, education, the

humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and veterinary medicine. The Meridian Campus focuses on meeting the needs of place-bound students

and working adults through upper division and graduate programs in education, business, liberal arts, and social work.

The university’s educational programs emphasize the exploration of ideas and the discovery, application, and dissemination of knowledge. The

university embraces its role as a major contributor to the economic development of the state through targeted research and the transfer of ideas to the

Introduction

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

marketplace, aided by faculty-industry relationships and by interdisciplinary initiatives. Building on its land-grant tradition, MSU extends its resources

and expertise throughout the entire state for the beneﬁ t of Mississippi’s citizens. Through integration of its programs in learning, research, and service,

through traditional scholarship, through statewide extension and outreach, and through engagement with business, industry, government, communities

and organizations, the university is committed to maintaining its tradition as the People’s University.

Access and Excellence. Mississippi State University will provide access and opportunity to students from all sectors of the state’s diverse popula-

tion. The university promotes citizenship and leadership in its students and fosters in them an understanding of their history and culture, an appreciation

of the arts, a tolerance for opposing points of view, a facility with written and spoken language, an understanding of scientiﬁ c principles and methods,

a command of modern technologies, a competence in critical thinking and problem solving, a commitment to life-long learning, and a spirit of inquiry.

MSU will provide mentoring and support to the students admitted to maximize their chances of success and to help Mississippi reach and surpass the

national average in the percentage of our population that holds a college degree, and will provide access for working and place-bound adult learners,

particularly through its Meridian Campus and distance learning programs. The university will develop competent and informed citizens and profes-

sionals who are equipped to lead in the world of work and in their communities through traditional academic programs, experiential learning, and

opportunities for leadership development and community service.

Statewide Mission. Mississippi State University will serve the State of Mississippi and beyond through its broad range of instruction, research, and

outreach functions. The university maintains four strategically located research and extension centers around the state and has staff in every county of

Mississippi. The institution regularly enrolls students from each of the state’s eighty-two counties and is actively engaged with business and industry,

agriculture and natural resources, schools, communities and organizations in every part of the state.

Research and Economic Development. As a principal research university in the Southeast, MSU will continue to build on existing strengths in

engineering and agricultural sciences and pursue emerging opportunities in other ﬁ elds that match the university’s areas of expertise and the needs of

the state, including automotive research and development, computational sciences, biotechnology, early childhood learning, biological engineering,

remote sensing, and alternative energy sources, among others. The university will contribute to the development and revitalization of communities

throughout the state through programs such as those of the Carl Small Town Center and the Stennis Institute of Government and through projects such

as the creation in downtown Meridian of the Riley Education and Performing Arts Center.

Outreach and Service. MSU will continue to build on its land-grant tradition and statewide presence through partnerships with business and

industry and the agricultural sector, with communities and organizations, and with others. The university will strengthen its numerous partnerships

with K-12 schools and community colleges, continue to play a major role in preparing the state’s school teachers and other education professionals,

reach out to the youth of the state through 4-H and other programs targeted toward youth development, and serve non-traditional students through

non-traditional means.

II. ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

A. ADMISSIONS

DISCLAIMER

Until further notice, the admission information contained in this Bulletin most accurately describes the admissions policies, regulations, require-

ments and procedures of the University and the Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning. The University reserves the right to delete, sub-

stitute, change or supplement any statement in this Bulletin without prior notice.

RECRUITING

Admissions counselors visit high schools and community/junior colleges to assist students in making a smooth transition to Mississippi State Uni-

versity by answering questions about admissions, ﬁ nancial aid, scholarships, on-campus housing, academic programs, fees and expenses, new student

orientation, cooperative education, extracurricular activities, ROTC, and other areas of concern. Prospective students and their parents are encouraged

to visit the campus, to meet students and professors, and to get an overall view of what the campus is like. To make an appointment, write to the Ofﬁ ce

of Admissions and Scholarships, Box 6334, Mississippi State, MS 39762, or call (662) 325-0539. The Web address is www.admissions.msstate.edu.

All new students (freshmen and transfers) entering the University are encouraged to participate in the summer orientation program. The purpose of

the program is to enable the student to become familiar with the University, its activities, and its academic programs. The student participates in small

group activities, receives academic advisement, selects courses, and completes registration except for the payment of tuition and fees.

Invitation to Parents. At the time of student orientation, parents are invited and urged to attend a program designed to acquaint them with Uni-

versity policies, student activities, campus life, academic programs, and other interest areas. They also are given the opportunity to meet and talk with

academic deans and department heads and with staff members in the Division of Student Affairs.

Prior to the beginning of each semester, there is an orientation program for those who are admitted to the University too late to participate in the

summer programs. Students who for other reasons cannot attend orientation at an earlier date may attend these sessions.

For additional information, write to the Director of Admissions and Scholarships, Box 6334, Mississippi State, MS 39762, or telephone (662) 325-

2224. Find the Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships on the Internet at admissions.msstate.edu.

APPLICATIONS

For consideration for admission for the fall term, freshmen and transfer applications should be received by August 1. Applicants to the College of

Architecture, Professional Golf Management, and the College of Veterinary Medicine have early application deadlines. Other departments may also

have application deadlines. Contact the speciﬁ c department for dates.

All applicants must submit a $35 non-refundable application fee. The application for admission cannot be processed until this fee is received.

Mississippi State University may void enrollment in the following situations: if an original transcript is not received; if a student is not eligible for

readmission to any college formerly attended; or if any document is fraudulent or altered.

Applicants may meet general admission requirements to the University and not meet the requirements for a speciﬁ c department. Applicants should

contact the academic department to which they are applying for additional requirements.

The Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships is responsible for administering admission policies. For admission information or to inquire further

about university admission requirements, contact the Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 6334, Mississippi

State, MS 39762. Telephone: (662) 325-2224. Fax: (662) 325-1678 (1MSU). E-mail: [email protected]. Students may apply online by visiting our

Web site at www.admissions.msstate.edu. All applications may be submitted electronically.

1. Freshman Entrance Requirements

a. Regular Admission.

(1) Submit application for admission.

(2) Submit a $35 non-refundable application fee.

(3) Must have graduated from an approved secondary school.

(4) Request that ofﬁ cial ACT or SAT scores be sent to Mississippi State University directly from the testing agency. MSU’s ACT code is 2220 and

the SAT code is 1480. (The writing test of the SAT is not considered for admission or scholarship awarding purposes.)

(5) Submit a six-semester high school transcript to Mississippi State University, as well as an ofﬁ cial transcript upon graduation from high school.

If the applicant has attended another college, he/she should request those transcripts be sent to the Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships.

Faxed transcripts will not be accepted.

(6) Must satisfactorily complete the following College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) with an appropriate core grade-point average::

Subject: Units:

English 4 - All must have substantial writing requirements

Mathematics 3 - Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or a higher level mathematics (Algebra I taken in the 8th grade will be

accepted for admission purposes provided the course content is the same as the high school course.)

Science 3 - Physical Science, Biology, Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Physics,

Anatomy and Physiology, Botany, Marine Biology, or another science of comparable rigor.

(Two units must be lab based.)

Social Science 3 - U.S. History 1 unit, World History 1 unit; Government 1/2 unit; and Economics 1/2 unit or Geography 1/2

unit.

Advanced Electives 2 - Elect 2 units from Foreign Language, World Geography, 4th year laboratory-based Science, and 4th year

Mathematics. One of the two required units must be a Foreign Language or World Geography.

(Foreign Language taken in the 8th grade will be accepted for admission purposes, provided

the course is the same as the high school course.)

Computer 1/2 - Computer as a productivity tool, not as a keyboarding device.

The high school course requirements above are applicable to high school students graduating after spring 1996. Students graduating prior to spring

1996 will be screened for admission under admission standards previously in effect.

Full admission to Mississippi State will be granted to high school graduates who complete the CPC with one of the following:

· A minimum 3.20 grade-point average (GPA) on the CPC.

· A minimum 2.50 GPA on the CPC and a composite score of 16 or higher on the ACT or a combined score of 760 or higher on the SAT.

· A minimum 2.0 GPA on the CPC and a composite score of 18 or higher on the ACT or a combined score of 860 or higher on the SAT.

· Standing in the top 50 percent of the class and a composite score of 16 or higher on the ACT or a combined score of 760 or higher on the SAT.

· Satisfy the National Collegiate Athletic Association standards for student-athletes who are full qualiﬁ ers under Division I guidelines.

Applicants who fail to meet the full admission standards as listed above may, as a result of review, be admitted to the fall or summer term, pro-

vided that application materials are received prior to the ﬁ rst summer session. The review shall involve a consideration of high school performance,

ACT/SAT scores (if available), placement testing, and a special interests and skills, as well as other non-academic factors. (See Section b. Admission

with Deﬁ ciencies.)

Entering freshmen who have both a high school grade-point average of less than 2.5 on the college preparatory curriculum and a composite ACT

score of less than 21 will be placed in the undecided major and will be advised by the University Academic Advising Center until 30 credit hours of

core classes have been completed.

A student-athlete must meet the requirements of the Southeastern Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA.).

Mississippi State University neither awards credit nor accepts transfer-college-credit based solely on ACT, SAT, or other comparable tests com-

monly administered to high school students primarily for college admissions purposes. Documents and other proof that students have met the Univer-

sity entrance requirements are kept on ﬁ le in the Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships, Room 100, Montgomery Hall.

b. Admission with Deﬁ ciencies.

If the initial review indicates inadequate readiness in English, reading, or mathematics, students will be required to participate in counseling

and testing, which will be held on campus (and other designated locations) prior to the beginning of the summer session. Students who successfully

complete the counseling and testing program will be admitted to the University, with the requirement that they participate in the year-long Academic

Support Program.

Students who fail to successfully complete the counseling and testing program may be admitted with the requirement that they enroll in the Summer

Developmental Program. This is a 10-week intensive program that concentrates on those high school subject areas (writing, reading, and mathematics)

essential to success in ﬁ rst-year college courses. Students who successfully complete this summer program will be allowed to continue in the fall, with

mandatory participation in the Academic Support Program during their freshman year. Developmental courses taken during the Summer Develop-

mental Program are remedial and neither count toward a degree nor are computed in a student’s grade point average. Students who fail to successfully

complete the Summer Developmental Program will be counseled to explore other post-secondary opportunities.

c. Early Admission. A superior secondary-school student may be admitted to the freshman class as an EARLY ADMISSION if he or she (a) has

earned a minimum of 15 acceptable credits, (b) has earned a standard composite ACT score of 25 or an SAT combined score of 1130, (c) ranks in the

upper 25 percent of his or her high school class, and (d) is recommended for early admission in a letter from the high school principal.

d. Special Program for Academically Talented Students (SPATS). Academically talented students who (a) have ﬁ nished at least their junior year

in high school, as judged by their high school ofﬁ cials, (b) in the judgment of parents and high school administrators are mature enough to proﬁ t from

a summer’s work in college, and (c) have a standard composite score of 25 on the American College Test, may apply for admission to a special summer

program in which they may earn regular college credit.

A SPATS student may take a maximum of six credit hours (two courses) each summer term, selected from a list available for credit under this pro-

gram. Courses taken must not be the equivalent of those which the student will take in the senior year of high school. Students are expected to return to

high school and ﬁ nish a normal senior year. The courses may not be substituted for high school credits to meet college admission requirements. Credit

is reserved until the student has graduated from high school. Information concerning the program and application forms may be obtained by writing to:

Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships, Box 6334, Mississippi Sate, MS 39762. Telephone: (662) 325-2224. Email: [email protected].

e. Admission by Examination. An applicant who has not graduated from high school may substitute the General Educational Development Test

(high school level) for the requirement of high school graduation. The GED will substitute for the requirement of high school graduation only, and not

for the other requirements for freshman admission. Therefore, applicants who took the GED must submit an acceptable ACT/SAT score. An interview is

required, along with review of other information. Applicants who hold the GED and who cannot meet other requirements for freshman admission may

enroll at Mississippi State as transfers after meeting the normal requirements for transfer admission from another regionally accredited institution.

f. Admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine. (See College of Veterinary Medicine section in Part II.)

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

2. Special Non-Degree Classiﬁ cation

An applicant who is twenty-one (21) years old and who does not meet the regular freshman admission requirements, may apply to the Ofﬁ ce of

Admissions and Scholarships for acceptance into the Special Non-Degree (SND) student category. Students in this category will be advised by and

will schedule classes through the University Academic Advising Center. Applicants must demonstrate adequate preparation for the courses they plan to

schedule. SND students may schedule a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours during a regular term and three (3) semester hours during a ﬁ ve-week

summer term. To move from the SND status, students should satisfactorily complete twelve (12) semester hours with a C or better average in core

courses that are applicable to a degree at MSU. Students wishing to gain reclassiﬁ cation to a traditional major should discuss this during their initial

meeting with one of the professional advisors in the University Academic Advising Center. For students admitted to a degree program, a maximum of

eighteen (18) semester hours of credit earned while in the SND classiﬁ cation may be counted toward a baccalaureate degree, pending approval by the

dean of the college or school from which the degree is sought.

Degree-seeking adult applicants with previous college attendance must meet regular transfer student requirements and, therefore, may not apply

for admission under the Special Non-Degree option.

Non-degree seeking adult applicants with previous college attendance who do not meet regular transfer requirements may be allowed to schedule

courses for self improvement and/or job enhancement only. Applicants should ﬁ le a letter of intent with the Director of Admissions and Scholarships

to enroll under this option.

3. Admission of Transfer Students

1. Submit application for admission. Transfer applicants should submit applications by August 1 for consideration for admission for the fall term.

2. Submit a $35 non-refundable application fee.

3. Submit an ofﬁ cial ﬁ nal transcript from each college or university attended; faxed transcripts will not be accepted. An applicant may not ignore

previous college attendance and must list all colleges attended on the application for admission. An applicant who misrepresents information

or fails to provide information about prior college attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from the University.

4. Submit an ofﬁ cial high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores if they seek admission under Option 1.

5. Be in good standing at the last college or university attended.

Admission Option I:

1. Submit a high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores showing that the applicant qualiﬁ ed initially as a freshman enrollee (see Freshman

Entrance Requirements), and

2. Earn an overall 2.0 GPA (as computed by Mississippi State University) on all courses attempted at a regionally accredited institution of higher

learning.

Admission Option 2:

Any applicant who does not meet freshman requirements may attend a regionally accredited institution of higher learning and complete the core

courses listed below and earn an overall 2.0 GPA (as computed by Mississippi State University) on all hours attempted. Ofﬁ cial transcripts from all

institutions attended must be submitted; faxed transcripts will not be accepted.

The applicant must successfully complete the following 24 semester hours of college work at a regionally accredited college:

6 semester hours of English composition

3 semester hours of college algebra or higher level mathematics

6 semester hours of laboratory science

9 semester hours of transferable electives

Admission Option 3:

Any applicant who does not meet freshman requirements may attend a regionally accredited institution of higher learning and earn an A.A., B.S.

or equivalent from the regionally accredited institution with a 2.0 GPA (as computed by Mississippi State University). Ofﬁ cial transcripts from all

institutions attended must be submitted.

Although the transfer applicant may meet general admissions requirements to the University, he/she may not meet the requirements for a speciﬁ c

department. Applicants should contact the academic department for additional requirements.

Transfer work earned from a non-regionally-accredited institution is not acceptable at Mississippi State University and applicants from these insti-

tutions must meet the admission requirements as an entering freshman.

International transfer students must meet the requirements in section 4.

Transfer Credits. Credits transferred from regionally accredited institutions are reproduced on the permanent records of Mississippi State Uni-

versity. Credits earned at another institution while on disciplinary suspension or dismissal may never be transferred or posted to the Mississippi State

University record. In the case of students receiving VA beneﬁ ts, enrollment certiﬁ cates submitted to the Veterans Administration will reﬂ ect proper

credit for previous education and training. This is done as a convenience for the student in providing him or her with an accurate consolidated record of

his or her entire college career. This action is evidence that the credits are considered valid. Validity, however, is not to be confused with acceptability

or applicability.

The Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships will accept academic transfer hours from other regionally accredited institutions. Depending on the

course of study, technical credit may or may not be accepted. Remedial and Vocational credit will not be accepted. To meet graduation requirements, a

transfer student must have an overall C (2.00) average, calculated by the method currently in use at Mississippi State University, on all hours scheduled

and rescheduled at all institutions attended, including Mississippi State University. Excess quality points earned at other institutions cannot be used to

offset any deﬁ ciencies at Mississippi State. Acceptance of junior or community college work is limited to one-half the total requirements for graduation

in a given curriculum. The last half of the total hours applied toward graduation must be earned in a senior college.

Applicability of transfer work depends upon the equivalence of transfer credits with the requirements of a particular curriculum. Applicability

varies from curriculum to curriculum, not only for transfer students from other institutions but for students transferring from one school or curriculum

to another within Mississippi State University. In either case, the upper limit of the number of applicable credits is the number of accepted credits. Ap-

plicability is determined by the dean of the college or school to which one is admitted.

Non-traditional credits awarded by another college or university will be evaluated in terms of current policy at Mississippi State University. Unless

the basis for awarding the credit is readily identiﬁ able, no credit will be allowed until such time as the student, through the awarding institution, can

establish the credibility of the work. Credits for ACT, SAT, CLEP General, or other comparable tests will not be accepted as transfer credit.

4. Admission of International Students

Undergraduate international students must submit the following documents in order to be considered for admission:

1. International application form

2. $35 non-refundable application fee

3. Certiﬁ ed, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets and diplomas. Mississippi State University may void enrollment if an original

transcript is not received; if a student is not eligible for readmission to any college formerly attended; or if any document is fraudu-

lent or altered.

4. Ofﬁ cial American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores.

5. The following documents to receive immigration documents:

a. Bank or employer letter documenting ﬁ nancial support

b. Required test scores (see below)

English Language Proﬁ ciency Requirement - International undergraduate students admitted to Mississippi State University must demonstrate

English language proﬁ ciency to register for academic courses offered through the colleges. Any of the following scores are acceptable to demonstrate

English language proﬁ ciency:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum band score of 6.0.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 525 for paper-based test; 197 for computer-based test, and 71 for Internet-based test.

• English portion of the ACT: minimum 19.

• Critical reading portion of the SAT: minimum 480.

Although applicants may meet general language requirements to the university, some departments have established higher English language proﬁ -

ciency requirements. For a complete listing, please visit the Web site at www.admissions.msstate.edu/international.

Exemption from English Language Proﬁ ciency Requirement

Completion of intensive English training or English composition courses at a U.S. college does not waive the English language proﬁ ciency require-

ment. Only students who are citizens of Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada,

Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Monteserrat. New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, St. Vincent and the

Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Wales are automatically exempt from this requirement. Citizens of Botswana, Lesotho,

South Africa, and Swaziland are only exempt if English is listed as the ﬁ rst language on the Senior Certiﬁ cate.

Admission with English Language Deﬁ ciency

International students who are admitted and wish to enroll in academic courses, but fail to demonstrate English language proﬁ ciency using one of

the approved methods will be required to enroll in English as a second language (ESL) courses. Students who successfully complete the English as a

Second Language program will be considered to have demonstrated English language proﬁ ciency and allowed to register in academic courses offered

through the colleges.

Freshman Admission Requirements - Diploma from secondary school or secondary leaving examination, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score

of 860 or higher or American College Test (ACT) score of 18 or higher, and appropriate TOEFL score.

Transfer Admission Requirements:

Option A: One year of successful study at a foreign university and appropriate TOEFL score.

Option B: Meet freshman admission requirements and maintain a quality point average of 2.00/4.00 or higher (as evaluated by Mississippi State

University) on all college level work attempted.

Option C: 24 semester hours of transferable credit from a regionally accredited U.S. college, with a quality point average of 2.00/4.00 or higher,

as evaluated by Mississippi State University, including all of the following credits:

6 semester hours of English Composition

3 semester hours of College Algebra (or a higher mathematics)

6 semester hours of laboratory science

9 semester hours of transferable electives

NOTE: Students who meet Option C requirements do not need to submit English language proﬁ ciency test scores.

English as a Second Language Course - Courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) are considered developmental and are not transferable.

They may not be used to satisfy any of the requirements for admission listed above. English courses taken at universities in non-English-speaking

countries are considered to be ESL courses unless speciﬁ c documentation is provided that literature, rather than language acquisition, was the primary

focus of the course.

Transfer Credit from Foreign Universities - The Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships certiﬁ es appropriate transfer credit from foreign univer-

sities. These courses are recorded on the Mississippi State University permanent record with the grade of S, rather than with letter grades. However,

these courses are treated as graded courses (rather than pass-fail courses) in satisfying degree requirements. The student’s dean has the discretion to

apply this transfer credit toward degree requirements or to reject any or all of it, just as with domestic students. Students may be asked to supply course

descriptions, syllabi, tests, or other documentation to the dean or department to justify the applicability of a transferred course toward a particular de-

gree requirement. No transfer credit will be awarded for English composition courses completed in colleges or universities outside the United States

of America.

Deadlines for Submission of Materials - International students who are already inside the United States should submit all required materials for

admission at least two months prior to the date of expected enrollment. Students who are outside the United States should apply

at least four months in

advance of enrollment. Undergraduate international application forms, required declaration of ﬁ nancial support forms, and additional information are

available from the following address: Director of Admissions and Scholarships, Box 6334, Mississippi State, MS 39762 USA

5. Admission to Teacher Education

The College of Education is responsible for all teacher education at Mississippi State University. All students who expect to qualify to teach must

be formally admitted to the teacher education program. For speciﬁ c information, see “Requirements for Teacher Education” in the College of Educa-

tion section of the catalog.

6. Graduate Admissions

Any person admitted to the Graduate School for any purpose must hold a bachelor’s degree; normally the undergraduate degree must be awarded

by an institution having regional accreditation. A prospective applicant who holds a bachelor’s degree from an educational institution that does not have

regional accreditation may request consideration from the Academic Dean of the College or School of interest. Such a request to the Academic Dean

should be made prior to making application for admission.

Each department or program, under the leadership of the Graduate Coordinator, reviews applications and makes admissions decisions. These deci-

sions may include speciﬁ c undergraduate-level courses or other requirements as prerequisites to admission. Each applicant should consult the current

Graduate School Bulletin for information regarding the admission process as well as the University and speciﬁ c program requirements.

Graduate applicants are encouraged to apply online and can access the application at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/grad. Graduate applicants

should consult the Graduate School Bulletin, http://www.msstate.edu/dept/grad/bulletin_current.pdf, or contact the Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School at E-

mail: [email protected], telephone: 662-325-7400, or write for information or application materials to this address: Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School,

Mississippi State University, P.O. Box G, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

While the Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School prefers for applicants to use the online application process, a self-managed application may be submitted.

All required materials must be submitted in one envelope. See the Graduate School Bulletin for additional information.

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

B. LEGAL RESIDENT STATUS

Students are classiﬁ ed as in-state or out-of-state for the purpose of paying University fees. The Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships will make

the initial classiﬁ cation at the time a student’s application for admission is processed. The burden of proof for establishing residency resides with the

applicant. If a student misrepresents his or her status, he or she shall be responsible for paying the fees he or she would have otherwise been required

to pay and will be subject to disciplinary action or dismissal from school. The University Registrar is authorized to change a student’s residence status

upon receipt of evidence that the student is improperly classiﬁ ed.

The following state laws, court decisions and Institutions of Higher Learning policies apply in determining the residential status of students for the

purpose of enrolling and paying fees at a state-supported institution of higher learning:

No student may be admitted to any institution of higher learning as a resident of Mississippi unless his residence has been in the State of Mis-

sissippi preceding his/her admission. Residence shall be as deﬁ ned in Mississippi Code Sections 37-103-7 and 37-103-13 unless excepted in this

chapter.

§ 37-103-3, Mississippi code of 1972. Residency requirement for purpose of being admitted as state resident; deﬁ nition of residence.

A person who has entered the State of Mississippi from another state and enters an educational institution is considered a nonresident. Even

though he/she may have been legally adopted by a resident of Mississippi, or may have been a qualiﬁ ed voter, or landowner, or may otherwise

have sought to establish legal residence, such a person will still be considered as being a nonresident of Mississippi if he/she has entered this state

for the purpose of enrolling in an educational institution.

§ 37-103-5, Mississippi Code of 1972. Residence of person entering state for purpose of attendance

at educational institution.

Legal Residence of a Minor. For purposes of determining whether a person pays out-of-state or in-state tuition for attendance at universi-

ties, community and junior colleges, the residence of a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age is that of the father, the mother or a general

guardian duly appointed by a proper court in Mississippi. If a court has granted custody of the minor to one (1) parent, the residence of the minor

is that of the parent who was granted custody by the court. If both parents are dead, the residence of the minor is that of the last surviving parent

at the time of that parent’s death, unless the minor lives with a general guardian duly appointed by a proper court of Mississippi, in which case

his residence becomes that of the guardian. A student who, upon registration at a Mississippi institution of higher learning or community college,

presents a transcript demonstrating graduation from a Mississippi secondary school and who has been a secondary school student in Mississippi

for not less than the ﬁ nal four (4) years of secondary school attendance shall not be required to pay out-of-state tuition. This section shall not

apply to the residence of a person as it relates to residency for voter registration or voting.

§ 37-103-7, Mississippi Code of 1972. Legal Residence of a

Minor. Effective July 1, 2005.

Legal Residence of an Adult. The residence of an adult is that place where he or she is domiciled; that is, the place where he or she actually

resides with the intent of remaining there indeﬁ nitely, or of returning there permanently when temporarily absent.

§ 37-103-13, Mississippi Code of

1972. Legal Residence of an Adult.

Removal of Parents from Mississippi. If the parents of a minor who is enrolled as a student in an institution of higher learning move their

legal residence from the State of Mississippi, the minor is immediately classiﬁ ed as a nonresident student.

§ 37-103-11, Mississippi Code of 1972.

Removal of Parents from Mississippi.

Residence Status of a Married Person. A married person may claim the residence of his or her spouse, or may claim independent resident

status as any other adult.

§ 37-103-15, Mississippi Code of 1972. Residence Status of a Married Person.

Children of Parents Who are Employed by Institutions of Higher Learning. Children of parents who are members of the faculty or staff

of any institution under the jurisdiction of the board of trustees may be classiﬁ ed as residents without regard to the residence requirement of

twelve (12) months, for the purpose of attendance at the institution where their parents are faculty or staff members. Full-time faculty and staff

are also considered residents. Children or spouses of full-time faculty and staff are not automatically considered residents for tuition purposes at

the College of Veterinary Medicine.

§ 37-103-9, Mississippi Code of 1972. Children of Parents Who Are Employed by Institutions of Higher Learning.

Military Personnel Assigned an Active Duty Station in Mississippi. Members of the armed forces and members of the Mississippi National

Guard on extended active duty and/or stationed within the State of Mississippi, except those military personnel whose active duty assignment

in the State of Mississippi is for educational purposes, may be classiﬁ ed as residents, without regard to the residence requirement of twelve (12)

months, for the purpose of attending state-supported institutions of higher learning and junior colleges of the State of Mississippi. Resident status

of such military personnel who are not legal residents of Mississippi, as deﬁ ned under “Legal residence of an adult” shall terminate upon their

reassignment for duty in the continental United States outside the State of Mississippi.

§37-103-17, Mississippi Code of 1972. Military Personnel Assigned

an Active Duty Station in Mississippi (amended).

Children and Spouses of Military Personnel. The resident status of a spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States

on extended active duty shall be that of the military spouse or parent for the purpose of attending state-supported institutions of higher learn-

ing and community/junior colleges of the State of Mississippi during the time that the military spouse or parent is stationed within the State of

Mississippi and shall be continued through the time that the military spouse or parent is stationed in an overseas area with last duty assignment

within the State of Mississippi, excepting temporary training assignments en route from Mississippi. Resident status of a minor child terminates

upon reassignment under Permanent Change of Station Orders of the military parent for duty in the continental United States outside the State of

Mississippi, excepting temporary training assignments en route from Mississippi, and except that children of members of the Armed Forces who

attain Mississippi residency in accordance with the above provisions, who begin and complete their senior year of high school in Mississippi,

and who enroll full time in a Mississippi institution of higher learning or community/junior college to begin studies in the fall after their gradua-

tion from high school, maintain their residency status so long as they remain enrolled as a student in good standing at a Mississippi institution of

higher learning or community/junior college. Enrollment during summer school is not required to maintain such resident status.

(2) The spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who dies or is killed is entitled to pay the resident tuition fee

if the spouse or child becomes a resident of Mississippi within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of death.

(3) If a member of the Armed Forces of the United States is stationed outside Mississippi and the member’s spouse or child establishes

residence in Mississippi and registers with the Mississippi institution of higher learning or community/junior college at which the spouse or child

plans to attend, the institution of higher education or community/junior college shall permit the spouse or child to pay the tuition, fees and other

charges provided for Mississippi residents without regard to length of time that the spouse or child has resided in Mississippi.

(4) A member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the child or spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is

entitled to pay tuition and fees at the rate provided for Mississippi residents under another provision of this section while enrolled in a degree or

certiﬁ cate program is entitled to pay tuition and fees at the rate provided for Mississippi residents in any subsequent term or semester while the

person is continuously enrolled in the same degree or certiﬁ cate program. A student may withdraw or may choose not to reenroll for no more than

one (1) semester or term while pursuing a degree or certiﬁ cate without losing resident status only if that student provides sufﬁ cient documenta-

tion by a physician that the student has a medical condition that requires withdrawal or non enrollment. For purposes of this subsection, a person

is not required to enroll in a summer term to remain continuously enrolled in a degree or certiﬁ cate program. The person’s eligibility to pay

tuition and fees at the rate provided for Mississippi residents under this subsection does not terminate because the person is no longer a member

of the Armed Forces of the United States or the child or spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.

§ 37-103-19, Mississippi Code

of 1972. Children of Military Personnel. Effective July 1, 2005.

Certiﬁ cation of Residence of Military Personnel. A military person on active duty stationed in Mississippi who wishes to avail himself

or herself or his or her dependents of these provisions must submit a certiﬁ cate from his or her military organization showing the name of the

military member; the name of the dependent (if for a dependent), the name of the organization of assignment and its address (may be in the let-

terhead); that the military member will be on active duty stationed in Mississippi on the date of registration at the state-supported institution of

higher learning or junior college of the State of Mississippi; that the military member is not on transfer orders; and the signature of the Command-

ing Ofﬁ cer, the Adjutant or the Personnel Ofﬁ cer of the unit of assignment with signer’s rank and title. A military certiﬁ cate must be presented

to the registrar of the state-supported institution of higher learning or junior college of the State of Mississippi each semester or trimester at (or

within ten (10) days prior to) registration each semester for the provisions hereof to be effective.

§ 37-103-21, Mississippi Code of 1972. Certiﬁ cation

of Residence of Military Personnel.

Non U.S. Citizens (Alien status). All aliens are classiﬁ ed as nonresidents except that lawfully admitted alien students with permanent resi-

dent status, temporary resident status, or refugee status can establish Mississippi residence by meeting the same residency requirements as any

U.S. Citizen.

§ 37-103-23, Mississippi Code of 1972. Aliens. U.S. District Court in the case of Jagnandan v. Giles, 379 F.Supp. 1178 (N.D. Miss. 1974).

Out-of-State Tuition for Non-residents. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and the boards of trustees of the

community/junior colleges are authorized to prescribe the amount of tuition and fees to be paid by students attending the several state-supported

institutions of higher learning and community/junior colleges of the State of Mississippi. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the

total tuition to be paid by residents of other states shall not be less than the average cost per student from appropriated funds. However, the tuition

to be paid by a resident of another state shall be equal to the tuition amount established in the above paragraph if:

1. The nonresident student was born in the State of Mississippi but subsequently relocated and resided outside the state as a minor under the

care of the minor’s father or mother, or both;

2. The nonresident student is a veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States; or

3. The nonresident student is domiciled in Mississippi no later than six months after the nonresident student’s separation from service, as

evidenced by a Report of Separation from Military Service or other military discharge document, for the purpose of enrolling in a state institution

of higher learning or a community/junior college.

§ 37-103-25, Mississippi Code of 1972. Effective August 28, 2005.

Petition for Change of Residency Classiﬁ cation. A person who enters the State of Mississippi from another state and enters an educational insti-

tution is considered a non-resident. Any person who has after attaining the age of twenty-one (21) and has since their twenty-ﬁ rst birthday established

residency and resided within the State of Mississippi for twelve (12) consecutive months may: (1) upon sworn afﬁ davit and other representation, and

(2) who can prove ﬁ nancial independence, petition for a change in residency classiﬁ cation for the purposes of fees and tuition assessment.

Residency changes are not retroactive, and the following conditions apply:

1. The institution may make reasonable inquiry into the validity of the petitioner’s claim.

2. A petition for change of residency must be received prior to the ﬁ rst day of class of the term for which the student is applying for residency.

Factors Regarding Residency. Although domicile and residency for educational purposes are largely matters of intention, this intention is deter-

mined objectively from the facts and circumstances surrounding a claim of in-state residency. Some of the factors relevant to determining residency

include:

- Actual physical residence of habitation

- Length of time at actual physical residence - Residence used for income tax, loan, banking and other purposes

- Voter registration

- Motor vehicle registration (Persons moving into the state on a permanent basis have 30 days to register vehicles.)

- Driver’s license held (Persons moving into the state on a permanent basis have 60 days to acquire driver’s licenses.)

- State to which personal income taxes or other taxes paid

- Status of income sources

- Location of bank, savings and other accounts

Responsibility for Reporting Change. It is the individual student’s responsibility to report immediately to the Registrar any change which will

affect his or her residence status under these regulations.

Institutions of Higher Learning (College Board) and University Policies Concerning Nonresident Tuition. In addition to state laws and

regulations, the University has established certain IHL Board approved regulations concerning the payment of non-resident tuition. Mississippi State

University (except the College of Veterinary Medicine) may waive a percentage of the non-resident tuition for the following groups of students:

1. Those who are currently awarded athletic scholarships.

2. Those who are currently awarded band scholarships.

3. Those who are currently awarded choral scholarships.

4. All graduate students holding assistantships. (Rules applicable to these awards may be found in the Graduate Studies Bulletin or in the Graduate

Assistant Handbook. Both publications are available on the MSU Web: www.msstate.edu/dept/grad/publications.

5. Children of Mississippi State University alumni. (Application deadline is April 1) (For this purpose, an alumnus or alumna is deﬁ ned as one who

has earned a minimum of 48 MSU undergraduate credit hours or 30 MSU graduate credit hours of course work or received a degree from

Mississippi State University. Graduate students must maintain a B (3.0) grade point average to continue eligibility for this award. STUDENT

AFFAIRS OP 91.178: Policy on Out-of-State Tuition Waivers is available on the MSU Web: www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/mainindex.

6. Non-resident students who are certiﬁ ed participants in The Academic Common Market.

Academic Common Market. Academic Common Market out-of-state tuition waivers are available for speciﬁ c academic programs for students

from certain states. Application must be made ﬁ rst with the awarding state. The student must be a legal resident of that state and approved for a speciﬁ c

major at MSU. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. A qualiﬁ ed student must maintain full time status. The waiver is 100

percent of out-of-state tuition and will remain at this level unless the student’s ﬁ eld of study changes, or a student no longer has full time status.

To be eligible for the non-resident waiver during the ﬁ rst semester of enrollment, applications and resident veriﬁ cation must be submitted to and

approved by the Ofﬁ ce of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to the ﬁ rst day of class. For more information about submission

and deadlines, please contact that ofﬁ ce at (662) 325-3742.

Students seeking information on the Academic Common Market waiver should write to the Academic Common Market at the Southern Regional

Education Board, 592 10th Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318-5790. The Web site may be accessed at www.sreb.org/programs/acm/acmindex.asp.

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

C. JUDY and BOBBY SHACKOULS HONORS COLLEGE

Director: Dr. Nancy McCarley

Associate Director: Dr. Kevin Knudson

Ofﬁ ce: 210C Grifﬁ s Hall

The Shackouls Honors College is a university-wide program that reports to the Provost. It equally serves all eight colleges/schools and cooperates

with all academic departments in tailoring programs for talented students. The Shackouls Honors College is a challenging variation of the standard

curriculum, through which many undergraduate students throughout the University enrich their academic experiences. For many courses, both required

and elective, Honors sections have been established. These are limited enrollment sections taught by selected senior faculty members. There are Honors

courses and seminars in addition to these sections of regular courses. To enroll in Honors courses, one must have been admitted to the College. Require-

ments for joining the College and a full explanation of its phases and offerings are explained below.

Students who complete Phase I and/or Phase II of the Shackouls Honors College are identiﬁ ed as participants in the College, and their achievement

is noted in all ofﬁ cial University records.

The Honors College exists primarily to offer outstanding academic experiences to highly qualiﬁ ed students. Courses applicable to every degree

program are available through the Honors College, and Honors students beneﬁ t from priority scheduling in pre-registration. The Honors sections differ

from regular sections because the smaller classes focus on individualized instruction that emphasizes each student’s training and experience. The most

outstanding members of the faculty teach Honors courses; therefore, Honors College sections are more challenging and interesting than the regular sec-

tions for which they substitute. Many students ﬁ nd the courses appealing because they are guided to inquire beyond what they have studied previously.

Freshmen and sophomores take courses applicable to basic curriculum requirements for all majors; juniors and seniors take seminars and advanced

courses. Seniors may intern in a governmental or research agency, or conduct research and write an Honors thesis.

In a conventional course for which there is not an honors counterpart, usually an upper division course, students may seek the opportunity to do a

special project for honors credit. Such initiative yields an agreement between the student and the professor and, ultimately, an internal notation of the

successful completion of the project on the student’s transcript.

Professors can design a project and offer multiple qualiﬁ ed honors students the opportunity to pursue the project for honors credit. Some have found

this medium a rewarding means to pursue an academic interest, draw on external resources (visiting scholars, ﬁ eld trips, etc., perhaps funded by the

Honors College), or simply to expand the focus of the course for selected students.

The Shackouls Honors College provides experiential study programs under the auspices of the University. The College supports several study-

travel programs in Europe, the Far East, Canada, and the Caribbean, as well the Honors Semester Program under the auspices of the National Colle-

giate Honors Council. The Honors College also offers diverse study opportunities in England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Barbados, Kenya, and

Australia through its membership in the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad.

The Shackouls Honors College has an important role in the cultural and social lives of hundreds of students and faculty members. The Honors

Forum and co-sponsored programs with every college and with the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, the Stennis Institute, the Women’s Studies Pro-

gram, the Institute for the Humanities, the Model United Nations, and the Center for International Security and Strategic Studies offer Honors students

unique opportunities.

Honors College-sponsored exhibitions and gallery talks have included the Roger Ogden collection that now forms the Museum of Southern Art

in New Orleans and the works of such artists as William Wegman, William Dunlap, Walter Anderson, Marie Hull, John Digby and Maude Gatewood.

The Honors College has provided performances and lecture-recitals by notables such as Sarah Johnson, violinist; John Paul, harpsichordist; the Vienna

Chamber Trio, The Martha Graham Company, Ballet Mississippi, the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, the National Shakespeare Company, and Malagro

Vargas and dramatic productions and workshops by playwrights and performers such as John Pielmeir (Agnes of God) and David Dallas (A Gentleman

from Mississippi).

Students’ achievements in every realm of university life conﬁ rm an advocacy that study and personal development are complementary in the un-

dergraduate experience. Shackouls Honors College students hold leadership roles in the Student Association, Housing and Residence Life, the Greek

system, the bands, and every major honorary society, including Phi Kappa Phi, The Society of Scholars, Who’s Who, Mortar Board, Golden Key, Car-

dinal Key, Omicron Delta Kappa, and college organizations. In recent years, the editors of The Reﬂ ector and The Reveille have been Honors College

students. The slate of elected ofﬁ cers of the Student Association has been dominated by Honors students in the past ﬁ ve years.

Students are central to the Honors College. They elect representatives to the Honors Council, which advises the Director and plans activities of the

program. The Honors College has earned national recognition for its participation in regional and national meetings of the National Collegiate Honors

Council, to which students have traveled with expenses paid to such cities as New Orleans, Chicago, and Miami. At the end of each academic year,

outstanding students are honored at an awards ceremony.

Outstanding faculty contribute signiﬁ

cantly to students’ opportunities to learn from teaching and research that have yielded numerous awards for

that faculty. Winners of the John Grisham Master Teacher Awards, and the MSU Alumni Association Awards routinely teach lower division honors

classes and serve as mentors for students; conducting independent research. Students conduct separate evaluations of all honors courses and make the

results available to all students selecting honors courses; students also select outstanding Honors faculty members for recognition each year.

Shackouls Honors College students have the opportunity to apply to live in one of two unique living-learning communities in Grifﬁ s and Hull

Halls. The Ofﬁ ce of Housing and Residence Life makes assignments on the basis of ﬁ rst come, ﬁ rst-served applications. Residents have access to both

academic and co-curricular programming intended to offer the most productive orientation to a total university experience.

To apply for the Honors College, an entering freshman should have a minimum composite ACT of 27 and at least a 3.75 high school core GPA. The

Honors College offers detailed information on admission requirements to more than 50 courses each semester stressing the importance of individual ad-

vising and access for all interested students at any class level. A transfer student should have a 3.40 QPA on at least 15 hours of course work. Transferred

Honors credits may be applied to Honors College certiﬁ cations. Anyone who enters the College must maintain a 3.40 average, but an individual may

enroll in a single course or selected courses, pursue certiﬁ cation in Phase I or Phase II or both, and earn recognition as a “University Honors Scholar”.

Inquiries regarding the Honors College should be directed to:

Director, Shackouls Honors College

P.O. Box EH; Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762

E-mail: Director, [email protected]

Admission, [email protected]

FAX (662) 325-0086

D. THE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Cooperative Education Program is a special way of going to college. Increasing numbers of students in various ﬁ elds are taking advantage of

the opportunity the program offers for combining practical experience with formal schooling in a ﬁ ve-year program of alternating semesters of study

and gainful work with a cooperating employer. For the qualiﬁ ed student, the program can provide an expanded college education and a direct avenue

to a career.

The work under this program is in, or closely related to, the student’s ﬁ eld of study. Upon completing three semesters of alternating work experi-

ence in the program and becoming academically eligible for graduation, a co-op student is designated a Cooperative Education Graduate. Permanent

job offers to graduates of the Cooperative Education Program often provide substantially higher starting salaries and more responsible positions than

for regular four-year graduates. The co-op student is not obligated for permanent employment with his or her employer, nor is the employer obligated

to hire him or her upon graduation.

A high school graduate becomes eligible to begin a work assignment after satisfactorily completing one year at Mississippi State University; during

this year he or she must establish at least a 2.50 average (on a 4.00 grading system). The student must be at least 18 years of age to begin the ﬁ rst work

semester. Co-op credit hours may not be used to satisfy University-wide degree requirements.

A junior-college or senior-college transfer student who has at least a 2.50 overall average (on a 4.00 grading system), is eligible for participation.

A student interested in the program who plans to transfer to Mississippi State University should communicate with the Cooperative Education ofﬁ ce

for application materials.

Qualiﬁ ed students majoring within the following colleges and schools are eligible to participate:

Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy College of Business and Industry

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences College of Education

College of Architecture, Art, and Design James Worth Bagley College of Engineering

College of Arts and Sciences College of Forest Resources

The program requires a semester-to-semester rotation. Once a student has accepted employment with one of the cooperating organizations, he or

she is expected to regularly rotate each semester from work—to school—to work, etc., for a minimum of three semesters. Approximate co-op work

semester dates begin on January 1, May 15, and August 15.

Co-op students are required to pay a $25 registration fee for applicable work semesters. Co-op students may optionally elect to pay part-time stu-

dent activity fees and/or a Sanderson Center usage fee during scheduled work semesters. Part-time student activity fees cover use of student facilities,

participation in intramural sports, admission to intercollegiate athletic events, the student newspaper (Reﬂ ector), student health services, and other

beneﬁ ts. Optional activity fees are calculated at the current hourly rate times three (3) hours. Assessment of optional activity fees may be requested

by the student. Co-op students are not required to purchase a yearbook (Reveille) and the yearbook fee is not included in the activity fee for part-time

students. Co-op students may purchase a yearbook, pending availability, from the Reveille ofﬁ ce. (All fees are subject to change by action of the Board

of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, State of Mississippi.)

Final approval of all students for the program, speciﬁ cally with respect to the University, rests solely with the University.

For more information, contact the Cooperative Education Program, 335 McCain Bldg., Box 6046, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762, call the

ofﬁ ce at (662) 325-3823, or visit the Co-op Web page at www.coop.msstate.edu.

E. APPALACHIAN LEADERSHIP HONORS PROGRAM

The Appalachian Leadership Honors Program – Sonny Montgomery Chapter was established in 2006 to provide a select group of students unparal-

leled access to activities and recognized leaders to help them develop leadership potential. Participants are chosen based on their recognized academic,

leadership, and character traits. Students have access to local and national leaders in a variety of ﬁ elds who visit campus for seminars that focus on

leadership qualities. Program activities encourage participants to grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually so that they can become leaders of

character in a rapidly changing world. The ALHP is a regional collaboration of colleges and universities sharing resources and a vision of preparing

leaders for the future.

F. DAY ONE

Part of the continuum of leadership programs being developed at the university, Day One is designed to help incoming freshmen make a meaning-

ful transition from home to college life and to develop leadership potential.

Day One students learn together in a special Leadership Forum, developed and taught by a team of John Grisham Master Teachers. Classes focus

on practical, applied, “how-to” leadership skills, along with character education and an understanding of social and civic responsibilities.

Day One students live in Cresswell Hall together, learn together, and lead together. Students divide into groups of about 25 who take a selected

ﬁ rst-year course together (such as English composition or public speaking or general psychology) that counts in their major. The students bond and

make friends through shared classes and study groups among 24 familiar faces from their residence hall.

G. NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE

The National Student Exchange program is a consortium of more than 190 colleges and universities in the United States and extends beyond the

borders of the United States to include some Canadian Provinces. Mississippi State University is a member of this program.

The NSE program provides the opportunity for the eligible student to attend a college or university in another state for up to one calendar year

without having to pay for the high cost of out-of-state tuition. Students register, pay tuition and fees at Mississippi State University as they usually do;

they do not pay tuition and fees at the host campus, but are responsible for room and board.

Mississippi State University students who participate in the National Student Exchange program remain as degree-seeking, registered students at

Mississippi State University. Any ﬁ nancial aid that is normally available can be applied to the exchange obligations. Because NSE is an ofﬁ cially ap-

proved program of the university, all courses with their respective credit hours and earned grades will be recorded on the Mississippi State University

transcript and will be calculated in the GPA.

For information, contact the NSE Coordinator in the Ofﬁ ce of Academic Affairs, 608 Allen Hall or (662) 325-3742 or visit www.nse.org.

H. INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMS

COOPERATIVE CENTER FOR STUDY ABROAD (CCSA)

Both undergraduate and graduate students may earn academic credit in courses identiﬁ ed to meet MSU degree requirements by the major depart-

ment. CCSA courses in diverse disciplines are offered in English-speaking countries abroad – England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia,

Kenya and Barbados. Consortium faculty members from the 22 American member institutions include outstanding MSU faculty members. Costs of

program participation vary according to location and time.

For more information: Cooperative Center for Study Abroad, 210C Grifﬁ s Hall, Shackouls Honors College, Mississippi State, MS 39762;

[email protected]; (662) 325-2522

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ART, and DESIGN

The College of Architecture, Art, and Design offers a six-week Italian Study Program open to all students in the college having completed their ﬁ rst

year of study. Students receive elective credit for a history course and a sketching/drawing class. The program is housed in Vicenza, Italy with travel

venues that include the cities of Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Verona, and Padova, as well as the villas and architecture of northern Italy.

The School of Architecture offers fourth-year students the opportunity to study abroad during the fall semester at either the University of Plym-

outh, England or the Delft University of Technology in Delft, The Netherlands where classes are taught in English. In addition to international study

programs, the School of Architecture also offers students an opportunity to study at the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center in Alexandria, Va.,

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

during the fall semester of their fourth-year. School of Architecture students must apply for these opportunities and are selected by March 1 based upon

GPA and faculty assessment of their overall academic performance. These students pay normal MSU tuition.

For more information contact, the College of Architecture, Art, and Design, Box AQ, Mississippi State, MS 39762 or (662) 325-2202.

The Department of Art offers students opportunities to study art history and have studio experiences in many different areas around the world.

Past locations have included Horn Island, Gulf of Mexico; Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina; Alaska; Australia; France; Italy; Scotland. These

programs occur during the summer and students enroll and pay tuition at Mississippi State University.

For more information, contact Kay DeMarsche, Box 5182, Mississippi State, MS 39762 or (662) 325-2970 or [email protected].

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Laval University Foreign Language Study Abroad

The Department of Foreign Languages offers a French language program in Quebec City, with the option of an internship in a Canadian business

ﬁ rm. Students will have the unique opportunity to attain ﬂ uency in French, while gaining experience in an international setting. The French language

program at Laval University is specially designed for non-native French speakers. Courses are taught every morning, Monday through Friday, for a

period of four hours by carefully selected native French speakers. A 3-day review session and introduction to Quebec City will precede the start of

classes. Students will be awarded six credit hours for the language component of the program. In addition, three credit hours may be earned from MSU

upon completion of a project agreed upon by the student and the director of the program. Honors credit may be arranged for this program.

For more information contact, Dr. Jack Jordan, Box FL, Mississippi State, MS 39762. (662) 325-3480 or [email protected].

Pueblo, Mexico Foreign Language Study Abroad

The Department of Foreign Languages offers FLS 2133 and FLS 2143 in Pueblo, Mexico. This unique opportunity helps students sharpen language

skills and satisfy the foreign language requirement with six hours of credit in Spanish. Classes held each morning provide a basic review of grammar,

readings at an intermediate level, and intensive oral-aural practice. Special assignments and afternoon activities with native “accompanantes” will help

to involve students linguistically, socially, and culturally in their Mexican history and folklore of Mayan, Aztec, and Toltec civilizations. The opportu-

nity to study the Spanish language in its natural setting is a unique and unforgettable experience.

For more information contact, Dr. Jack Jordan, Box FL, Mississippi State, MS 39762. (662) 325-3480 or [email protected].

Quebec, Canada Foreign Language Study Abroad

The Department of Foreign Languages offers FLF 2133 and FLF 2143 in Quebec City, Canada to help sharpen language skills in French and to

fulﬁ ll the foreign language requirement with six hours credit in French. Classes are designed for intermediate-level students, provide over 17 hours a

week of review of grammar, intensive oral-aural practice and readings, plus being a French-speaking area makes this a unique educational experience.

Classes are held in the morning, leaving the afternoon and evening to study, for extra-curricular activities, or to explore on your own the museums,

monuments and other places of interest of this city where you will ﬁ nd a rich blend of two cultures, North American and French. Organized excursions

take students through historic and modern Quebec City, the Beaupre Coast, the Island of Orleans, the beautiful Montmorency Falls, Parliament and

several museums.

For more information contact, Dr. Jack Jordan, Box FL, Mississippi State, MS 39762. (662) 325-3480 or [email protected].

San Jose, Costa Rica Foreign Language Study Abroad

Specially recommended for International Business double-degree majors. Limited to 15 students. Participants take two upper-division courses,

Advanced Spanish, and Business Spanish at the University of Costa Rica, taught speciﬁ cally for our students in the morning by faculty from UCR. Each

course will carry three credit hours. In the afternoon, participants have internships in businesses selected and supervised by the Chamber of Commerce

of Costa Rica. Three hours of credit in FLS will be given for a project on the internship. Total credit hours is nine.

For more information contact, Dr. Jack Jordan, Box FL, Mississippi State, MS 39762. (662) 325-3480 or [email protected].

Malaga, Spain Foreign Language Study Abroad

Specially recommended for Foreign Language majors, graduate students, double majors and minors. The program is designed for native

English speakers. Courses are taught 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Undergraduate students will be awarded six credit hours in Spanish

language from the language school which will be transferred to Mississippi State University and three MSU credits in Spanish culture and civilization.

Graduate students will receive six MSU credit hours. Undergraduate participants must have successfully completed at least eight hours of college-level

Spanish courses or the equivalent.

For more information contact, Dr. Jack Jordan, Box FL, Mississippi State, MS 39762. (662) 325-3480 or [email protected].

Bahamian Field Program

The Bahamian Field Program was developed at MSU, in cooperation with the Gerace Research Center (GRC) on San Salvador Island, Bahamas,

to present MSU undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to do ﬁ eld research in a cultural and physical environment unlike that found in

Mississippi. Faculty, in addition to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, have been able to develop additional research projects of their own.

The program is generally run over the winter break, after Christmas but prior to the start of the spring semester, and occasionally between the spring

semester and the start of summer school. The GRC is afﬁ liated with MSU, which grants MSU students and faculty reductions in costs and increased

access to ﬁ eld sites.

The ﬁ eld course begins with structured ﬁ eld trips to expose students to the environment of living and fossil reefs, caves, beaches, inland water

bodies, archaeological sites, lagoons, and other sites of natural history signiﬁ

cance. Evening lectures are given, and labs are used to analyze samples.

As students gain a greater familiarity with the island’s many environments, they make decisions about doing research projects with faculty, graduate

students, other students, or alone. The remainder of the time on the island is used to execute these research projects. Students are encouraged to schedule

free time to enjoy both the Bahamian culture and the scenic landscapes. All students are required to keep a journal and submit it at the end of the trip.

For more information contact, John Mylroie, Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762. (662) 325-8774 or [email protected].

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

International Business Academic Internship

The International Internship is an agreement among Mississippi State University, the International Business Academic Programs student and a

company in this area. The intern work experience builds skills in business application and provides cultural immersion while living abroad. A business

resume’, passport, and academic achievement are required to participate.

For details, see the Director of International Business, Box 9582, MSU, MS 39762. (662) 325-7005.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Engineering Summer Study Abroad

The Engineering Summer Study Abroad Program takes place during the time frame of MSU’s second summer session (July-August). It includes

four weeks of study at the University of Bristol, one of the top engineering universities in England. Students live with local families who provide

them two meals a day. The experience of living with a host family is one of the most rewarding experiences of the trip. After the four weeks of study

in Bristol, the students have two weeks for independent travel in Europe. The students receive six credit hours toward their engineering degree. Three

credit hours are for HI 4653, The History for Science and Technology. The other three hours are for either Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

or Digital Signal Processing, which can be used as a technical elective in engineering.

For information you may contact, Dr. Allen Greenwood, Box 9542, MSU, MS 39762. (662) 325-7216 or studyabroad@engr.msstate.edu.

Global Engineering Educational Exchange

The Global Engineering Education Exchange is a consortium of U.S. engineering institutions with counterpart institutions in Europe, Latin Amer-

ica, and Asia to provide reciprocal opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to receive academic and practical training in each other’s

countries with no net exchange of funds between participating universities. Students spend a complete term at the international institution. Courses are

selected with an academic advisor to apply toward MSU engineering degrees. Students pay tuition and fees at MSU. Scholarships and other ﬁ nancial

aid can still apply. Many institutions are available where English is the language of instruction.

For information you may contact, Dr. Allen Greenwood, Box 9542, MSU, MS 39762. (662) 325-7216 or studyabroad@engr.msstate.edu.

Intersession Study Abroad

The Bagley College of Engineering offers at least one study abroad course during the University’s intersession. The course involves approximately

three weeks of travel, typically with two faculty, to Europe or Asia. Topical coverage varies depending on the faculty members teaching the courses

-- some courses are more humanities or social science-focused, while others emphasize technology and engineering practice. All courses extensively

use ﬁ eld studies at sites of signiﬁ cant historic and cultural interest, educational institutions, production facilities and research labs.

For information you may contact, Dr. Allen Greenwood, Box 9542, MSU, MS 39762. (662) 325-7216 or studyabroad@engr.msstate.edu.

III. DEGREES, CORE REQUIREMENTS, ACADEMIC RECORDS, GRADUATION

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY DISCLAIMER

Each student is responsible for understanding and completing all requirements established for his or her degree by the University, college and

department. A student’s advisor or counselor may not assume that responsibility. Any substitution, waiver, or exemption from established degree

requirements may be accomplished only with the approval of the student’s dean. Exceptions to University requirements, including the University

Core requirements, will be authorized only with the approval of the student’s dean and the Ofﬁ ce of Academic Affairs.

A. DEGREES, DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, and SCHEDULING

1. Baccalaureate Degrees. MSU awards the following baccalaureate degrees: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Business Administration

(B.B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.), Bachelor of Music Education

(B.M.E.), Bachelor of Architecture (B.ARC.), Bachelor of Accountancy (BACC), and Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) (Master’s, Specialist, and

Doctor’s degrees are listed under Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School in this catalog, and in the Graduate Bulletin.)

2. University-Wide Requirements. In order to complete a baccalaureate degree, a student must (1) satisfactorily complete the curriculum require-

ments, (2) make an overall C average on all hours scheduled and rescheduled at all institutions attended, including Mississippi State University, (3)

complete in residence at Mississippi State University no less than 1/4 of his/her degree program in junior and senior subjects (courses numbered 3000

through 5000) approved by the dean of the college or school in which he or she is enrolled, and (4) complete the last 25 percent of course work taken to

fulﬁ ll degree requirements in residence at Mississippi State University. (Any exception to the 25 percent residence requirement must be made in writing

with the Dean prior to taking course work at another institution.)

a. Board of Trustees Core Curriculum. All students who enter Mississippi State University must meet the common core curriculum require-

ments approved by the Board of Trustees, Institutions of Higher Learning of the State of Mississippi, to qualify for any bachelor’s degree. This core

curriculum consists of:

English Composition .....................................................................................................................................................................6 semester hours

College Algebra ............................................................................................................................................................................3 semester hours

Laboratory Science ........................................................................................................................................................................6 semester hours

Humanities and Fine Arts .............................................................................................................................................................9 semester hours

Social Sciences ..............................................................................................................................................................................6 semester hours

Total: .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 semester hours

(Note: These requirements are included in the University Core Curriculum which follows.)

b. University Core Curriculum. All students graduating after January 1, 1990, in order to receive any bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State

University, must earn a minimum of 36 semester hours of credit (or equivalency) in courses making up the University Core Curriculum, as follows:

(Speciﬁ c courses to satisfy the Core Curriculum will vary by academic major.)

Students may obtain a list from their advisor or Dean’s ofﬁ ce of approved courses SELECTED from the following to meet individual degree

requirements.

Refer to Core Curriculum Requirements—Numbers and Course Titles for approved choices.

Mathematics and Natural Sciences ...............................................................................................................................................15 semester hours

Mathematics: 6-9 semester hours. Consult an advisor in your major for approved choices.

Natural Sciences: 6-9 semester hours. Consult an advisor in your major for approved choices.

Humanities/Fine Art ......................................................................................................................................................................9 semester hours

Six hours must be humanities and three hours must be ﬁ ne art.

Refer to Core Curriculum Requirements—Numbers and Course Titles for approved choices.

Social/Behavioral Sciences ...........................................................................................................................................................6 semester hours

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Refer to Core Curriculum Requirements—Numbers and Course Titles for approved choices.

In addition, students must show proﬁ ciency in public speaking, computer literacy, and advanced writing skills. Courses to meet these requirements

are determined by the academic departments.

Total .............................................................................................................................................................................................36 semester hours

Core Curriculum Requirements - Numbers and Course Titles

NOTE: Students must check course descriptions of core classes for prerequisites and/or grade requirements.

NOTE: Core requirements apply to all students enrolling Fall 2005. Honors sections may be available in selected courses. Consult advisor.

English Composition - Freshman level (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Composition I EN 1163 Accelerated Composition I

EN 1113 English Composition II EN 1173 Accelerated Composition II

Mathematics and Statistics (6-9 hours)

Students who place into a course higher than MA 1313 College Algebra on the mathematics Placement test may fulﬁ ll the University mathematics

requirement with either MA 1713 Calculus I, MA 1613 Business Calculus, or MA 1463 Finite Mathematics. By itself, MA 1323 Trigonometry does

not meet this requirement.

MA 1303 Quantitative Reasoning or MA 1313 MA 1463 Finite Mathematics and Introduction to Calculus

MA 1313 College Algebra or MA 1303 MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences I

MA 1323 Trigonometry (fulﬁ lls second mathematics only MA 1623 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences II

with credit for college algebra) MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1413 Structure of the Real Number System MA 1723 Calculus II

(Designed primarily for special and MA 2733 Calculus III

elementary education majors.) MA 2743 Calculus IV

MA 1423 Problem Solving with Real Numbers MA 2113 Introduction to Statistics

(Designed primarily for special and MA 3123 Introduction to Statistical Inference

elementary education majors.) ST 2113 Introduction to Statistics

MA 1433 Informal Geometry and Measurement ST 3123 Introduction to Statistical Inference

(Designed primarily for special and BQA 2113 Business Statistical Methods I

elementary education majors.)

MA 1453 Precalculus with Graphing Calculators

Natural Sciences (6-9 hours)

ARC 2713 Passive Building Systems I GG 1121 Earth Sciences II (Lab)

BIO 1004 Anatomy and Physiology* GG 1123 Survey of Earth Sciences II

BIO 1023 Plant and Humans* GNS 3103 Genetics I *

BIO 1001 Biology Lab* GR 1114 Elements of Physical Geography

BIO 1033 Biological Science* PH 1013 Physical Science Survey

BIO 1123 Animal Biology* PH 1011 Physical Science Lab I

BIO 1134 Biological Sciences I* PH 1023 Physical Science Survey

BIO 1144 Biological Sciences II* PH 1021 Physical Science Lab II

BIO 1203 Plant Biology* PH 1063 Descriptive Astronomy

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology* PH 1113 General Physics I

BIO 3103 Genetics I* PH 1123 General Physics II

BIO 3304 General Microbiology* PH 1133 General Physics III

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I PH 2213 Physics I

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II PH 2223 Physics II

CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry (Lab) PH 2233 Physics III

CH 1213 Chemistry I PO 3103 Genetics I*

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry (Lab) PSS 1313 Plant Science

CH 1223 Chemistry II PSS 3301 Soils Laboratory

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II (Lab) PSS 3303 Soils

EPP 2213 Introduction to Insects

GG 1111 Earth Sciences I (Lab)

* indicates Life Sciences; remaining Natural Sciences

GG 1113 Survey of Earth Sciences I are considered Physical Sciences

Humanities (at least 6 hours)

ARC 2313 History of Architecture I HI 1213 Early Western World

ARC 3313 History of Architecture II HI 1223 Modern Western World

ARC 3323 History of Architecture III HI 1313 East Asian Civilizations to 1300

EN 2203 Introduction to Literature HI 1323 East Asian Civilizations since 1300

EN 2213 English Literature HI 4683 Europe: The First World War to Hitler

EN 2223 English Literature PHI 1103 Introduction to Philosophy

EN 2243 American Literature PHI 1113 Introduction to Logic

EN 2253 American Literature PHI 1123 Introduction to Ethics

EN 2273 World Literature PHI 3023 History of Western Philosophy: Part I

EN 2283 World Literature PHI 3033 History of Western Philosophy: Part II

FL* 1113 Elementary Foreign Language PHI 3153 Aesthetics

FL* 1123 Elementary Foreign Language REL 1103 Introduction to Religion

FL* 2133;2143 Intermediate Foreign Language REL 3213 World Religions: Part I

HI 1063 Early U.S. History REL 3223 World Religions: Part II

HI 1073 Modern U.S. History

HI 1163 World History Before 1500 * French, German, Greek, Japanese, Latin, Russian, and Spanish

HI 1173 World History Since 1500

Fine Arts (3 hours)

ARC 1013 Architectural Appreciation MU 1113 History and Appreciation of Music

ART 1013 Art History I MU 2213 History and Literature of Music I

ART 1023 Art History II MU 2323 History and Literature of Music II

ART 1113 Art Appreciation PE 1123 History and Appreciation of Dance

CO 1503 Introduction to Theater PSS 2343 Floral Design

ID 3643 History of Interiors TKI 2413 History and Appreciation of Artcrafts

LA 1803 Landscape Appreciation

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

AEC 2713 Introduction to Agricultural Economics FO 4113 Forest Resource Economics

AN 1103 Introduction to Anthropology GR 1123 Introduction to World Geography

AN 1143 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology GR 2013 Cultural Geography

AN 1343 Introduction to Biological Anthropology PS 1113 American Government

AN 1543 Introduction to Archaeology PS 1313 Introduction to International Relations

CO 1223 Introduction to Communication Theory PS 1513 Comparative Government

CO 1403 Introduction to Mass Media PSY 1013 General Psychology

EC 1033 Economics of Social Issues PSY 3073 Psychology of Interpersonal Relations

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics SO 1003 Introduction to Sociology

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics SO 1103 Contemporary Social Problems

EPY 2513 Human Growth and Development SO 1203 Marriage and Family

EPY 3503 Prin. of Educational Psychology

EPY 3543 Psychology of Adolescence

3. Other Degree Requirements. The announcements of the various colleges and schools specify the additional requirements for the bachelor’s

degree in the various departments and programs.

4. Second Baccalaureate Degree Requirements. In order for a student to qualify for a second baccalaureate degree, requirements for the second

degree must be certiﬁ ed by the appropriate dean as having been met and must include University Core and 30 hours in courses numbered 3000 or above,

in residence beyond the requirements for the ﬁ rst degree.

5. Advisement and Registration. Every student in the University is provided with an academic advisor. A student who has selected a speciﬁ c

major will ﬁ nd the names of the advisors for that major listed under the name of the department or the major subject in the appropriate college or school

section of this catalog. A student who is uncertain of his or her choice of major may register as Undeclared. In addition, advisors are assigned in the

appropriate colleges for students wishing to pursue degrees in General Business, General Liberal Arts, General Science and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Before registering for any semester, each student is responsible for consulting his or her advisor to work out and secure approval for a speciﬁ c

schedule of courses. With the signed schedule, the student then enters his/her schedule in the computer by using the Student/Faculty Web System,

resolves conﬂ icts, and the student is ofﬁ cially enrolled in each class on the perfected schedule.

A period for schedule planning and registration for the following semester is provided near the end of each regular term; registration for the sum-

mer school terms may also be accomplished in the spring registration period. Prospective new students may be advised and registered during Summer

Orientation. Late registration, as always, is conducted immediately prior to the beginning of classes.

A student who for any reason has been unable to register during these scheduled registration periods may still do so up to the last day for registration

and adding courses as listed in the Academic Calendar on the Web but may ﬁ nd the choices of courses and sections limited.

6. Readmission. Undergraduate students who have previously attended Mississippi State University and who wish to re-enter must apply for read-

mission online or in the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce and secure a registration access code from the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce. Former students who have attended another

college for at least one quarter or semester must be eligible to re-enter that institution, if they desire to return to Mississippi State University. Students

who have attended another institution are required to provide the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce ofﬁ cial transcripts from all other institutions attended prior to re-

ceiving a registration permit. Registration access codes may be issued to former MSU students whose MSU and cumulative GPA’s are 2.0 or higher.

All readmission students must meet the academic standing guidelines outlined in section 3-Academic Standing. If their GPA is less than the re-

quired average, they may be readmitted only on the recommendation of their dean and with the approval of the provost.

Students readmitted with an MSU or cumulative average less than 2.0 will be readmitted on academic probation.

7. Student Course Load. The normal load for an undergraduate student in a regular semester is 15-18 credit hours. Courseload limits at Mississippi

State University are based on Grade Point Averages (GPA). These limits are based on MSU cumulative averages as noted below.

a. Students on academic probation are limited to an enrollment of 14 credit hours (including ensemble and academic support/developmental classes.)

b. Students between 2.0 and 2.99 are limited to 19 hours excluding ensemble classes. (Any student without a cumulative GPA such as a freshman

or a transfer student will be limited to 19 hours.)

c. Students between a 3.0 and 4.0 GPA may elect to take up to 24 semester hours. Students in this category must secure permission of their advisor

and academic department head to schedule more than 19 semester hours.

d. A student in a ﬁ ve week summer session may take one course in addition to the normal load (two courses), provided his or her dean approves,

and provided his or her MSU cumulative average is between 3.0 and 4.0.

e. Exceptions to the above courseloads require the approval of the Advisor, Department Head, Dean and Associate Provost.

Independent study or extension courses will be included in determining the maximum number of hours a student may take on campus, if registra-

tion therein overlaps any period of regular enrollment at the University. Such credits earned by either independent study or extension, in excess of the

loads speciﬁ ed above must be approved by the student’s dean; these hours will count in certifying a student’s full time or part time enrollment status

for ﬁ nancial aid or other purposes.

For purposes of reporting a student as full-time to the Board of Trustees, Veterans Administration, Social Security or other si

milar agencies, an un-

dergraduate student must be enrolled in at least twelve (12) semester hours and a graduate student must be enrolled in at least nine (9) or more semester

hours at the time the report or certiﬁ cation is submitted. This applies to fall and spring semesters only.

(1) A student’s enrollment status is classiﬁ ed according to the following chart:

Regular Fall-Spring Semesters Summer School term

Undergraduate Graduate Undergraduate Graduate

Full-time 12 + sem. hrs. 9 + sem. hrs. 6 + sem. hrs. 6 + sem. hrs.

Half-time 6 to 11 sem. hrs. 5 to 8 sem. hrs. 3 to 5 sem. hrs. 3 to 5 sem. hrs.

Less than Half-time less than 6 sem. hrs. less than 5 sem.hrs. less than 3 sem.hrs. less than 3 sem.hrs.

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

“Regular” Load 15-18 sem. hrs. 12-15 sem. hrs. 6 sem. hrs. 6 sem. hrs.

(2) Concurrent enrollment in independent study, off-campus centers and other institutions will be considered as part of a student’s load, and must

be approved by his or her dean before it may apply toward meeting degree requirements. All MSU course hours will count in certifying a student’s full

time or part time enrollment status for ﬁ nancial aid or other purposes.

8. College/School/Campus Changes. A student changing from one college, school or campus to another must complete all arrangements for the

transfer prior to beginning the new course of study. Before making the change, the student must initiate a change form in the college or school in which

the student is currently, or was last, enrolled. Transfer to a new college, school or campus is subject to approval by the new dean.

9. Schedule Changes - Fall and Spring Semesters. A student has through the ﬁ fth class day into the semester to drop a course and through the

sixth class day to add a course without being assessed a fee or academic penalty. From the ﬁ fth class day through the 30th class day, a student who elects

to drop a course must receive the approval of his/her advisor, will be assigned a “W” on his/her academic record, and be assessed a fee. After the 30th

class day, a student cannot drop courses except in documented cases of serious illness, extreme hardship, or failure of the instructor to provide signiﬁ -

cant assessment of his/her performance. A request to drop a course after the 30th class period must be approved by the student’s advisor and academic

dean. A student receiving permission to drop will receive a “W” on his/her academic record and be assessed a fee after the last day to drop a course.

Summer Terms. A student has through the ﬁ rst class day into a 5-week summer term and through the second class day into a 10-week summer term

to drop a course without being assessed a fee or an academic penalty. A student may not add a course after the second class day into a 5-week summer

session or after the third class day into a 10-week summer session. After the ﬁ rst class day through the 14th class day in a 5-week summer term and

the second class day through the 28th class day in a 10-week summer term, a student who elects to drop a course must receive the approval of his/her

advisor, will be assigned a “W” on his/her academic record, and be assessed a fee. After the 14th class day into a 5-week summer term and after the

28th class day into a 10-week summer term, a student cannot drop a course except in documented cases of serious illness, extreme hardship, or failure of

the instructor to provide signiﬁ cant assessment of his/her performance. A request to drop a course during this period must be approved by the student’s

advisor and academic dean. A student receiving permission to drop will receive a “W” on his/her academic record and be assessed a fee.

Shortened Format Classes (Intercessions). A student has through the ﬁ rst class day to drop a course and through the second class day to add a

course without being assessed a fee or an academic penalty. To drop a course after the ﬁ rst day through the ﬁ fth class day of a term with 10-15 class

days, a student must receive approval from his advisor, will be assigned a “W” on the academic record, and will be assessed a fee. For a term with 16-

24 class days, students may drop through the ninth day but must receive approval from his advisor and will be assigned a “W” on the academic record

and be assessed a fee. After this period, a student cannot drop a course except in documented cases of serious illness, extreme hardship, or failure of

the instructor to provide signiﬁ cant assessment of his/her performance. A request to drop a course after this period must be approved by the student’s

advisor and academic dean. A student receiving permission to drop will receive a “W” on his/her academic record and be assessed a fee after the last

day to drop a course.

Undergraduate/Graduate Policy. Regardless of these and/or other University policies, a student’s dean may remove a course (or courses) from a

student’s schedule at any time during a period of enrollment in case of special circumstances such as accident, illness or scheduling errors. Requests for

such changes should be directed to the student’s dean. A student will not be permitted to drop a course after the 30th day of classes because of a heavy

course load, a change of major, or the likelihood of poor grades. All requests must be documented in writing.

10. Auditing. During registration and the ﬁ rst 10 days of class in the semester, students are not permitted to enter classes as auditors unless

authorized by the Dean of the College or School and by the Registrar, upon recommendation of the instructor concerned. A student may not change

from credit to audit or audit to credit status after the tenth day of class. A course being audited counts as part of the regular load on the same basis as if

taken for credit. Auditors are not required to take tests and/or examinations or to prepare other written assignments. Otherwise, conformity to regular

classroom decorum is the same as that required for all students. At the time the request for audit is approved, the professor will inform the auditor of

attendance expectations.

11. Pass-Fail Option. An undergraduate student who has successfully passed ﬁ fteen (15) semester hours may elect, with the approval of his or her

academic dean, to schedule courses under the pass-fail option. This program is open to undergraduate students only and is limited to a maximum of

four (4) courses, no more than two (2) of which may have the same course symbol.

A student may register under the pass-fail option for only one course per semester and must meet the prerequisites for the cour

se or have permission

of the instructor teaching it. A change from pass-fail enrollment to enrollment for a regular grade, or vice-versa, must be made by the deadline date for

adding courses published in the University calendar.

Courses taken to satisfy University core requirements may not be scheduled under the pass-fail option, nor may courses that are speciﬁ ed by course

title in the curriculum in which a student is currently enrolled. In the event that a student changes majors, credit for any courses passed and required in

the new major may be allowed with the approval of the student’s dean. The instructor shall be informed which students are enrolled in his or her course

under the pass-fail option, and he or she shall report a regular grade at the time progress grades are submitted and either S for satisfactory or U for

unsatisfactory at the end of a term or semester. A grade of A, B, or C will be considered as satisfactory and a grade of I (incomplete) will be allowed.

Other than a grade of I, only a grade of S, U, or W will be recorded on a student’s permanent record.

The number of hours passed will be applied toward the hours required for graduation; however, neither a passing nor a failing grade will be con-

sidered in the computation of the grade point average.

12. Assessment. Students may be required to undergo testing for the purpose of assessing institutional effectiveness.

13. ROTC Course Credit Toward Academic Degrees. All ROTC courses are bona ﬁ de University courses. The total number of ROTC hours

allowed as elective credit toward a speciﬁ c degree varies. Most schools and colleges at the University accept six (6) or more hours of ROTC courses

offered toward degrees conferred. A student should contact the appropriate college, school, or department to determine allowable ROTC course credit

toward a particular degree.

14. Military Credit. Mississippi State University offers credit for training and experience in the Armed Services for currently enrolled under-

graduate students. Army, Navy, and Marine veterans, National Guard and Reservists wishing to receive military credit must have an ofﬁ cial transcript

sent to the University Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce, Registration & Records, P. O. Box 5268, Mississippi State, MS 39762. The student’s dean will determine

applicable credit toward a degree. Army veterans, Army National Guard, and Army Reservists may request an AARTS (Army/American Council on

Education Registry Transcript) transcript by mailing the request to AARTS Operations Center, 415 McPherson Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-

1373. Sailor/Marine veterans, and members of Navy and Marine National Guard, and Reserve units may request a SMART (Sailor/Marine American

Council on Education Registry Transcript) transcript by mailing the request to NETPDTC, Navy College Center, Code N27, 6490 Sauﬂ ey Field Road,

Pensacola, FL 32509-5204. Also, transcript request forms are available in the Veteran’s Assistance Ofﬁ ce, 176 Garner Hall.

Air Force veterans, National Guard and Reservists may request a Community College of the Air Force transcript by mailing the request to CCAF/

RRRA, Simler Hall, Suite 128, 130 Maxwell Blvd., Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6613. CCAF transcripts are mailed directly to the Ofﬁ ce of Admissions,

P.O. Box 6305, Mississippi State, MS 39762

B. ACADEMIC RECORDS

1. Conﬁ dentiality and Disposal of Student Records

The University recognizes that the maintenance of student information and educational records is necessary and vital to assist the student’s educa-

tion and development and to provide opportunities for University research and policy formulation. The University recognizes its obligation to exercise

discretion in recording and disseminating information about students to insure that their rights of privacy are maintained.

The University will furnish annual notiﬁ cation to students of their right to inspect and review their educational records/ the right to request amend-

ment of educational records considered by them to be inaccurate or misleading or that violate privacy or other rights; and of their right to a hearing

should the University decline to amend such records. The University utilizes The Guide for Retention and Disposal of Records as published by Ameri-

can Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Ofﬁ cers as the policy for disposal of student records.

The following guidelines have been developed to insure the privacy rights of students. For the purposes of this policy statement a student is deﬁ ned

as an individual who has been admitted and has been in attendance in a component unit of the University. Classiﬁ cation as a student in one component

unit of the University (e.g., an undergraduate program) does not infer that the person has been accorded the rights outlined below in other component

units (i.e., graduate school, professional schools, branch campus).

2. Student Access to Records

Students have the right to be provided a list of the type of educational records maintained by the University which are directly related to the student;

the right to inspect and review the contents of these records; the right to obtain copies of these records; the right to a response from the University to

reasonable requests for explanation and interpretation of these records; the right to an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of these records;

and if any material or document in the educational record of a student includes information on more than one student, the right to inspect and review

only the part of such material or document as relates to the student.

Students do not have access to: ﬁ nancial records of their parents; conﬁ dential letters and statements of recommendation which were placed in the

educational record prior to January 1, 1975, provided such letters or statements were solicited or designated as conﬁ dential and are not used for pur-

poses other than those for which they were speciﬁ cally intended; conﬁ dential recommendations, if the student signed a waiver of the right of access,

respecting admission, application for employment, and the receipt of an honor or honorary recognition.

Students do not have access to: instructional, supervisory, and administrative personnel records which are not accessible or revealed to any other

individual except a substitute; Campus Security records which are maintained apart from educational records, which are used solely for law enforce-

ment purposes, and which are not disclosed to individuals other than law enforcement ofﬁ cials of the same jurisdiction; employment records except

when such employment requires that the person be a student; and the Alumni Ofﬁ ce records.

Students do not have access to physical or mental health records created by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or other recognized professional

acting in his or her capacity or to records created in connection with the treatment of the student under these conditions which are not disclosed to

anyone other than individuals providing treatment. These records may be reviewed by a physician or appropriate professional of the student’s choice.

3. Procedures for Access

Students should contact the appropriate ofﬁ ce to inspect and review their records. An ofﬁ ce may require that a University ofﬁ cial be present when

a student inspects and reviews his educational records. Any questions concerning a student’s access to records should be directed to the Registrar.

4. Release of Directory Information

Directory information may be released by the University without the student’s written consent. Directory information is identiﬁ ed in Academic

Operating Policy and Procedure 12.13 Academic Record. It also includes email addresses. Participation in recognized activities and sports, weight and

height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution at-

tended, and other similar information is considered directory information.

A student may deny the release of directory information by requesting that the information not be released. The student who is in attendance must

notify the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce in writing to deny the release of this information. To deny the release of participation in recognized activities the student

must notify the Provost and the Academic Dean in writing. To deny the release of athletic information the student must notify the Director of Athletics

in writing. To deny the release of directory information a student must give the above notiﬁ cation prior to registration. A former student, one who is not

in attendance, must contact the appropriate ofﬁ ces above to deny the release of directory information.

Student Directory Information will be made available to private businesses, religious organizations, and other non-university organizations in the

following manner: (1) the Campus Directory for the current school year is available for purchase in the MSU Bookstore. While the Campus Directory

is believed to be accurate (some students may have requested their names not be listed), the University is not responsible for inaccuracies in the data;

(2) a list or computer labels will not be available to any non-university group; (3) appeals will be handled by a subcommittee composed of the Registrar,

the Director of Admissions, and the Dean of Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School.

5. Release of Educational Records

The University will release a student’s educational record(s) upon the student’s written request. The student must:

1. Specify the records to be disclosed.

2. Include the purpose or purposes of the disclosure.

3. State the party or parties and the address to whom the information is to be disclosed.

The student shall, upon request, receive a copy of the record that is to be disclosed. It is University policy to furnish single copies of a student’s

record at no charge except for the standard transcript fee, if applicable.

The University may release students’ educational records to the following without prior written consent:

1. University ofﬁ cials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records. University ofﬁ cials are deﬁ ned as teachers, administrative person-

nel and other employees except personnel of the security or law enforcement unit of Mississippi State University who in the performance

of their normal duties require access to student records. If University ofﬁ cials are required in the performance of their duties to review the

educational records of a student, this will be considered to be a legitimate educational interest.

2. Ofﬁ cials of another school in which the student intends to enroll upon request of the transfer school.

3. Government representatives of the Comptroller general of the United States, the Secretary of Education, the U.S. Commissioner of Education,

the Director of the National Institute of Education, the Assistant Secretary for Education, State educational authorities, and State ofﬁ cials to

whom such information is speciﬁ cally required to be reported or disclosed by State law adopted prior to November 19, 1974.

4. Appropriate authorities in connection with ﬁ nancial aid with the understanding that only the necessary records will be released.

5. Organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the University or its agencies for the purpose of developing, validating, or administering

predictive tests, administering student aid programs, and improving instruction and student life provided that the studies will not permit the

personal identiﬁ cation of students and their parents by individuals other than representatives of the organization and provided that the per-

sonally identiﬁ able information furnished will be destroyed when no longer needed for the purposes for which the study was conducted.

6. Accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions.

7. Parents of a dependent student as deﬁ ned in section 152 of the Internal Revenue code of 1986. University ofﬁ cials may release educational

records to parents on the basis of written certiﬁ cation from the parent that the student is a dependent as deﬁ ned under the Code.

8. Comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena with the understanding that the student will be notiﬁ ed in advance if possible.

9. Appropriate parties to protect the health and safety of the student or other individuals in emergencies with the understanding that only informa-

tion essential to the emergency situation will be released, that information will only be released to a party who would be in a position to deal

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with the emergency, and that the student will be notiﬁ ed insofar as possible of the information released, the purpose for the release, and to

whom the information was released.

No personal information on a student will be released without a statement from the University to the party receiving the information that no third

party is to have access to such information without the written consent of the student.

This policy is adopted pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (20U.S.C. #8 1232g), and is not intended

to impose any restrictions or grant any rights not speciﬁ cally required by this Act.

6. Disciplinary Suspension and Expulsion

The following information will be recorded on a student’s academic record:

1. Permanent Expulsion - a “W” grade will be recorded on the permanent record for each course on the student’s schedule at the time of expulsion.

“Permanent Expulsion” and the effective date will also be placed on the permanent record. This will remain on the permanent record indeﬁ nitely or

until an appeal is held by the Dean of Students and the expulsion is approved for removal. In a case of appeal and approval by the Dean of Students to

remove the expulsion, the words “Permanent Expulsion” will be replaced by the word “Withdrew.”

2. Disciplinary Suspension - a “W” grade will be recorded on the permanent record for each course on the student’s schedule at the time of suspen-

sion. “Disciplinary Suspension” and the effective date will also be recorded on the permanent record. Students may petition the Dean of Students to

have “Disciplinary Suspension” removed from the permanent record. If the Dean of Students approves the request, the words “Disciplinary Suspen-

sion” will be replaced by the word “Withdrew.”

3. Credits earned at another institution while on disciplinary suspension or dismissal may never be transferred or posted to the Mississippi State

University record.

C. CREDITS, GRADES, and STANDING

All credits earned at Mississippi State University are in semester hours. In most curricula, taking an average load of 16-18 hours for a regular

semester will enable a student to make normal progress toward graduation.

Year or quarter hours transferred from another institution are converted into semester hours for purposes of uniformity in determining graduation

requirements.

Transfer credits are accepted only from institutions accredited by or in candidate status with a regional accrediting body, such as the Southern As-

sociation of Colleges and Schools.

Not more than 25 percent of any curriculum may be earned by advanced standing examinations, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP),

evaluated military service credits, tutorial, extension courses, and correspondence courses (a maximum of 20% of the total degree hours can be cor-

respondence courses). Evaluated military service credits are classiﬁ ed as extension work. Not more than 20 percent of any curriculum may be earned

through correspondence courses. Correspondence courses must be approved by the dean before being taken by students in residence. USAFI credits

are classiﬁ ed as correspondence work.

1. Credit by Examination

a. Advanced Placement Examinations. Students entering Mississippi State University for the ﬁ rst time are allowed credit on the advanced place-

ment examination administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Grades of Satisfactory (S) appear on the transcript for courses in which

advanced placement credit is earned. These courses do not affect grade-point averages. Applicability of such credit to a speciﬁ c degree is to be deter-

mined by the appropriate dean. The following table provides the details on how credit is presently assigned in the various subject areas by the deans.

AP EXAMINATION SCORE HOURS CREDIT RELATED COURSE

1. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 4 3 BIO 1123

5 6 BIO 1123 and BIO 1023

2. CHEMISTRY 3 3 CH 1213

4 or 5 6 CH 1213 and CH 1223

3. COMPUTER SCIENCE

A Exam 4 or 5 3 CSE 1233

AB Exam 3 3 CSE 1233

4 or 5 3 CSE 1233

4. ECONOMICS

Macroeconomics 4 or 5 3 EC 2113

Microeconomics 4 or 5 3 EC 2123

5. ENGLISH

Language & Comp. 3 3 EN 1103

Language & Comp. 4 or 5 6 EN 1103 and 1113

Literature & Comp. 3 3 EN 1103

Literature & Comp. 4 or 5 6 EN 1103 and 1113

6. FRENCH

Language Level 3 3 9 FLF 1113,1123, 2133

Language Level 3 4 or 5 12 FLF 1113,1123, 2133, 2143

Literature Level 3 3 9 FLF 1113,1123, 2133

Literature Level 3 4 or 5 12 FLF 1113,1123, 2133, 2143

7. GERMAN

Language Level 3 3 9 FLG 1113,1123, 2133

Language Level 3 4 or 5 12 FLG 1113,1123, 2133, 2143

8. GOVERNMENT and POLITICS

Comparative 4 or 5 3 PS 1513

United States 4 or 5 3 PS 1113

9. HISTORY

American 3 3 HI 1063

4 or 5 6 HI 1063 and HI 1073

European 3 3 HI 1213

4 or 5 6 HI 1213 and HI 1223

10. LATIN

Vergil 3 9 FLL 1113,1123, 2133

Vergil 4 or 5 12 FLL 1113,1123, 2133, 2143

Catullus-Horace 3 9 FLL 1113,1123, 2133

Catullus-Horace 4 or 5 12 FLL 1113,1123, 2133, 2143

11. MATHEMATICS

AB Exam 3,4 or 5 3 MA 1713

BC Exam 3 3 MA 1713

4 or 5 6 MA 1713 and MA 1723

Statistics 4 or 5 3 ST 2113

12. PHYSICS (no lab credit)

B Exam 3 or 4 3 PH 1113

5 6 PH 1113 and PH 1123 or PH 2213

CI Exam 3 3 PH 1113

4 or 5 3 PH 1113 or 2213

CII Exam 4 or 5 3 PH 2223

13. PSYCHOLOGY 4 or 5 3 PSY 1013

14. SPANISH

Language Level 3 3 9 FLS 1113,1123, 2133

Language Level 3 4 or 5 12 FLS 1113,1123, 2133, 2143

Literature Level 3 3 9 FLS 1113,1123, 2133

Literature Level 3 4 or 5 12 FLS 1113,1123, 2133, 2143

As more high schools develop Advanced Placement courses, Mississippi State University will consider their inclusion in this listing for credit.

Advanced Placement credit earned by approved testing may be applied to Honors College credentials if the student successfully completes an

MSU honors course in the same subject matter, i.e., both credits for testing and for graded courses may apply to Honors College Phases I and II. (For

example: AP credit for Composition I and Honors Composition II or AP credit for Calculus I and Honors Calculus II would yield six hours for each

subject area.)

b. Advanced Standing Examinations. Applications for advanced standing examinations must be submitted to the Provost and Vice President

for Academic Affairs; application forms are available in that ofﬁ ce and must be ﬁ lled out in quintuplicate. Contact the Ofﬁ ce of Academic Affairs for

information on deadlines, etc. The applicant must be a regularly enrolled student in residence on the campus, when he or she ﬁ les the application and

takes the examination.

Advanced standing examinations must be taken within two weeks from the date of approval by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Af-

fairs and the grade card (signed by the instructor who graded the examination, the head of the department, and the student’s dean), fee slip, a copy of

the examination questions, and the examination paper must likewise be ﬁ led in the ofﬁ ce of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs within

the same two-week period; otherwise, the student’s application becomes null and void.

After an application is approved, the instructor whose name appears on the application form, and the student, will be notiﬁ ed. It is the responsibil-

ity of the student to make arrangements with the instructor as to the time and place of the examination. The student must appear for the examination

on the date agreed upon.

Grades of C or better are passing grades and will be recorded on the student’s permanent record. No student is permitted to take more than one

advanced standing examination during any semester or summer term, and only 15 hours of credit so earned will count toward graduation.

Credits earned through an advanced standing examination in any course considered prerequisite for an advanced course will be applied toward

graduation hours and the grade-point average only if the examination is passed before the advanced class has been completed. Under no circum-

stances will any credit earned by advanced standing examinations count toward graduation if the student already has credit for the course or

its equivalent on his or her high school record.

c. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A total of not more than 25 percent of any curriculum may be earned by advanced stand-

ing examinations, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), evaluated military service credits, correspondence, tutorial, extension, and USAFI

courses. Evaluated military service credits are classiﬁ ed as extension work, and USAFI credits are classiﬁ ed as correspondence work. Mississippi State

University serves as an open testing center for both the General and Subject Examinations. Academic credit on the Subject Examinations is awarded to

students who are enrolled at the University and who make a scaled score of 50 or above (see exceptions below). Credit is neither awarded nor accepted

for transfer credit for the General Examinations. Credit is considered the same as extension credit and is subject to the same limitations. The applicabil-

ity of credit toward degree requirements is determined by the dean and/or department head concerned. At present, the only courses for which credit may

be obtained through the CLEP Program are these:

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics BIS 1012 Business Computer Systems

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics FLF 1113 French I

HI 1213 Early Western World FLF 1123 French II

HI 1223 Modern Western World FLF 2133 French III (requires score of 62)

HI 1063 Early U.S. History FLF 2143 French IV (requires score of 62)

HI 1073 Modern U.S. History FLG 1113 German I

MA 1313 College Algebra FLG 1123 German II

MA 1453 Precalculus FLG 2133 German III (requires score of 63)

MA 1713, 1723 Calculus I, II FLG 2143 German IV (requires score of 63)

EPY 2513 Human Growth and Development FLS 1113 Spanish I

EPY 3503 Principles of Educational Psychology FLS 1123 Spanish II

CH 1213 Fundamentals of Chemistry FLS 2133 Spanish III (requires score of 63)

CH 1223 Fundamentals of Chemistry FLS 2143 Spanish IV (requires score of 63)

PS 1113 American Government

SO 1003 Introduction to Sociology

For further information about CLEP and a form for application to take the tests, please write to: Computer Based Testing, P.O. Box 9747, Missis-

sippi State, MS 39762, or call (662) 325-6610.

d. The International Baccalaureate (IB). The International Baccalaureate program is a comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum, leading

to examinations, for students between sixteen and nineteen years of age. To accommodate differences among cultures regarding academic standards,

it is a deliberate compromise between the specialization required in some national systems and the breadth preferred in others. The general objectives

of the IB are to provide students with a balanced education; to facilitate geographic and cultural mobility; and to promote international understanding

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through a shared academic experience. The student who satisﬁ es its demands demonstrates a strong commitment to learning, both in terms of the mas-

tery of subject content and in the development of the skills and discipline necessary for success in a competitive world.

The IB curriculum consists of six subject groups:

Language A (best language) including the study of selections from World Literature

Language B (second language) or another Language A

Individuals and Societies History, Geography, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Anthropology, Business and Organization

Experimental Sciences Biology, Chemistry, General Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems, Design Technology,

Physical and Chemical Systems

Mathematics Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Studies, Advanced Mathematics

Electives Art/Design, Music, Latin, Classical Greek, Computing Studies, History and Culture of the Islamic World, Advanced

Mathematics, a second subject from the humanities or the sciences, a third modern language, a school-based syllabus

approved by the IB

All IB Diplomas candidates are required to offer one subject from each of the groups. At least three and not more than four of the six subjects are

taken at the Higher level, the others at the Subsidiary level. Each examined subject is graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). The award

of the Diploma requires a minimum total of 24 points and the satisfactory completion of three additional requirements: the Extended Essay of some

4000 words, which provides the ﬁ rst experience of the independent research paper; a course entitled Theory of Knowledge (ToK), which explores the

relationships among the various disciplines and ensures that students engage in critical reﬂ ection and analysis of the knowledge acquired within and

beyond the classroom; the compulsory participation in Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) extracurricular and community-service activities. Bonus

points may be awarded for the exceptional essay or performance in Theory of Knowledge.

Mississippi State University recognizes the IB Program. Advance standing credit will be considered for the Higher level subject examinations with

scores of 5, 6 or 7 pending approval of the various colleges, schools and major departments of the university.

A ﬁ nal ofﬁ cial IB transcript will be sent by the International Baccalaureate North America (IBNA) regional ofﬁ ce following the grade awarding and

upon the request of the student. The document will indicate the level of the subjects, the grade awarded in each, the total point score and the completion

of the additional Diploma requirements. Results are available in late July for May session candidates.

2. Grades and Quality Points

The class work of the student will be rated according to the following pattern of values:

Quality Points

Grade Per Credit Hour

A Excellent 4

B Good 3

C Satisfactory 2

D Poor 1

F Failure 0

I Incomplete 0

S Satisfactory —

U Unsatisfactory —

W Withdrawn Without Penalty —

The quality-point average shall be determined on the basis of semester hours scheduled and rescheduled in which grades of A, B, C, D, and F are re-

corded. However, a student may not earn credits or quality points for a course or its equivalent in which he/she has already earned a grade of A or B.

A grade of I (incomplete) may be submitted in lieu of a ﬁ nal grade when the student, because of illness, death in his or her immediate family, or

similar circumstances beyond his or her control, is unable to complete the course requirements or to take ﬁ nal examinations. A grade of I will not be

submitted for reasons other than previously described. Except for circumstances noted above, an I grade will not be given to extend the semester so that

a student may complete a required assignment(s).

Undergraduate students who receive an I grade must complete all work within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the student’s next enroll-

ment. A student who receives an I grade may make up only that part of course work not completed because of an emergency. If a grade of I is not

resolved into a passing grade within the allotted time, the grade becomes an F. Once a grade of I has been converted to an F because of the student’s

failure to complete the necessary coursework or a lapse of the allowable time, no additional grade change will be allowed except under extreme

circumstance(s) as recommended by the deans and approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

If an undergraduate student has not enrolled in the university within a year of receiving a grade of I, the I will be converted to a permanent grade

of WI and the student will not have the opportunity to change that grade.

Graduate students who receive a grade of I must complete all work no later than the last day of class of the next semester (excluding summer)

whether the student is enrolled or not. Failure of graduate students to remove an I grade during the speciﬁ ed time will result in an automatic grade of

“F.” Once a grade of I has been converted to an F because of the student’s failure to complete the necessary coursework or a lapse of the allowable time,

no additional grade change will be allowed except under extreme circumstance(s) as recommended by the deans and approved by the Vice President of

Academic Affairs. I grades are not permitted for thesis and dissertation credits.

3. Academic Standing

a. Undergraduate. The University prescribes minimum standards of scholarship for determining whether a student is to be continued or discon-

tinued. This determination is made at the end of the fall and spring semesters, at the end of the summer session, or any part of a semester in which the

student has been enrolled. While the academic standing of a student is determined by the MSU Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), students must

earn a 2.0 GPA on both the MSU and overall cumulative GPA’s to earn a degree.

1. Students with a semester GPA of less than 2.0 who have at least 24 hours of GPA coursework at Mississippi State University AND who fail

to meet the following MSU Cumulative GPA requirements will be suspended.

Classiﬁ cation Earned Hours MSU Cumulative GPA

Seniors 90 or more semester hours 2.0

Juniors 60-89 semester hours 2.0

Sophomores 30-59 semester hours 1.8

Freshmen 29 or fewer semester hours 1.6*

2. This policy is effective Fall Semester 2004 for all ﬁ rst-time entering students (i.e. students who have not established a Mississippi State

University GPA prior to Fall 2004) and to all students who enroll thereafter. By Fall Semester 2008, this will apply to all students at Mississippi

State University regardless of the semester they enrolled.

3. Up to Fall Semester 2008, all students with a GPA established at Mississippi State University prior to fall 2004 will be placed on suspension

with the following GPA cutoffs: Seniors 1.9, Juniors 1.7, Sophomores 1.3, and Freshmen 1.0.

4. No student will be suspended for failing to achieve the required grade point average without ﬁ rst having had at least one semester of pro-

bationary notice (not necessarily the immediately preceding semester).

5. Students whose cumulative MSU GPA is less than 2.00 at the end of any term will enter the next term on academic probation and will

remain on probation until the GPA reaches 2.00 or higher. The course load for students on academic probation is restricted to a total of 14 credit

hours; a student on academic probation who enrolls concurrently in excess of this limit in correspondence courses or at another institution will

not receive credit at Mississippi State University for such courses. (AOP 12.15 applies)

After being notiﬁ ed of probationary status, a student must schedule an appointment with his/her academic advisor or with the departmental

probationary advisor (if the department has a probationary advisor) to devise a plan to improve their academic performance.

6. Academic suspension shall be for at least one regular (fall or spring) semester. For students suspended at the end of a spring semester, the

suspension precludes enrollment in any summer school session as well as the following fall semester. The student will be readmitted on aca-

demic probation following the expiration of the ﬁ rst suspension. A student who attends another university during a suspension from MSU must

maintain a 2.0 GPA (calculated by MSU standards) on any transfer work. Students who fail to meet these criteria may be readmitted only on the

recommendation of their dean and with the approval of the Provost. A student may continue in school during the second term of summer session,

irrespective of his or her record during the ﬁ rst term.

7. A student who has already received an academic suspension who fails to earn a current GPA of 2.0 or higher, and who has less than the

required MSU Cumulative GPA, will be placed on academic dismissal. A student who receives an academic dismissal will not be automati-

cally or routinely readmitted. In addition, readmission will not normally be considered until the student has been absent from the University for

one calendar year. The Vice President for Academic Affairs may approve the readmission of an academically dismissed student only upon the

recommendation of the student’s academic dean based on a written petition by the student. Application for readmission should be ﬁ led with the

student’s Department Head no later than ﬁ fteen days prior to the ﬁ rst day of classes.

8. Appeal for a waiver of suspension or dismissal, because of unusual circumstances, should be made through the student’s academic dean to

the Vice President for Academic Affairs. No additional appeal beyond the Vice President for Academic Affairs is possible.

* A level of 1.5 was applied for the Fall 2004, Spring 2005 and Summer 2005 semesters.

b. Veterans’ Academic Status. The following regulations, in addition to those above, apply to all students receiving U.S. Dept. Veterans Affairs

beneﬁ ts:

1. A student must maintain an acceptable cumulative GPA to be in good standing. If the cumulative average falls below the acceptable level,

the student will be placed on “ﬁ rst probation.” During the probation semester, the student must improve his cumulative GPA or beneﬁ ts will be

suspended at the end of the semester. However, if the cumulative GPA improves but, an acceptable level is still not achieved a “second proba-

tion” semester will be allowed. Should the standards of progress not be achieved at the end of the second probation semester, beneﬁ ts will be

suspended and students will not receive further beneﬁ ts until approved by the VA.

ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS of PROGRESS

Semester Cumulative GPA

1 1.00

2 1.50

3 1.75

4 2.00

A student must maintain at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA after the fourth semester or he/she will be placed on ﬁ rst probation and follow the

order of procedure as outlined above.

2. Based on VA rules and regulations, students receiving VA educational beneﬁ ts will receive beneﬁ ts for courses that apply toward a degree

program only. NOTE: Any change in student status, such as drops/adds, major changes or withdrawals from the University, must be reported to

the VA Supervisor located in the Center for America’s Veterans.

c. Academic Amnesty. Students who have not been enrolled in any post-secondary institution for ﬁ ve years may apply for admission or readmis-

sion under the academic amnesty policy through their academic dean’s ofﬁ ces. Academic Amnesty may be applied to a student’s record only once.

Students admitted under this policy must complete current curriculum requirements in residence to earn a degree. (AOP 12.19 applies.)

d. Academic Fresh Start. Students who have not been enrolled in any post-secondary institution at any time for at least 24 consecutive months

may petition for admission or readmission through their academic dean’s ofﬁ ces under the academic fresh-start policy. All college credits earned prior

to being granted academic fresh start will be eliminated from the computation of the student’s grade point average and may never be used toward gradu-

ation at Mississippi State University. (AOP 12.17 applies.)

e. Academic Forgiveness (Course Retake) Policy. Effective Fall semester 2007, for courses taken during or after fall semester 2003, an under-

graduate student will be permitted to retake up to two courses, not to exceed eight hours, in which he or she made a B, C, D or F. The original grade

will remain on the transcript but will not count toward the GPA. This policy will be applied only to courses taken at Mississippi State University. For

speciﬁ c regulations and instructions on this policy, students should contact the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce or refer to Academic Operating Policy 12.20.

D. CLASS ATTENDANCE

Upon registration the student accepts the responsibility of attending all classes and doing any work the instructor may prescribe. When absence

from class is essential, it is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements satisfactory to the instructor with regard to work missed. These ar-

rangements should be made prior to the absence when possible.

Instructors shall record and report the absences of all students at any time using the myBanner Internet system. The same procedure will be fol-

lowed by the instructor when at any time, in the opinion of the instructor, the student is not making satisfactory progress. All absences and last dates

of attendance (where applicable) will become a part of the student’s ﬁ le in the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce. Instructors may report absences to the Division of

Student Affairs at any time they feel it appropriate to do so and are expected to report students with continued, consecutive absences.

E. WITHDRAWAL

Any student leaving the University prior to the end of the period of enrollment, except for temporary absences, should initiate withdrawal proce-

dures at his/her Academic Dean’s ofﬁ ce. By completing this procedure, the student may prevent future difﬁ culties in obtaining transcripts, or in reenter-

ing the University, and will avoid having F’s automatically recorded for all courses taken during the semester.

A student who withdraws after the 10th day of classes will receive a grade of W for each course scheduled. No withdrawals will be allowed dur-

ing the last two weeks before the beginning of ﬁ nal examinations for the fall and spring semesters, and during the last week prior to the beginning of

examinations for each ﬁ ve week/ten week summer term.

The withdrawal of any student shall not be effective on a date prior to the last day of class attendance.

In highly unusual circumstances resulting from extreme hardship, a student may petition to withdraw retroactively from a semester within one

calendar year. The request for withdrawal will be considered only when accompanied by appropriate documentation of the situation (e.g. medical

DEGREES, CORE REQUIREMENTS, ACADEMIC RECORDS, GRADUATION

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

emergency or administrative error) which was related to the student’s recorded academic performance for the semester in question. Such requests must

be approved by the student’s advisor, department head, dean, and the Provost. For cases other than administrative error in which ﬁ nal grades were

recorded, the students’s instructors should be consulted before a ﬁ nal decision is rendered and should be notiﬁ ed after the decision is made. In no case

will more than one semester’s work be retroactively withdrawn during a student’s matriculation at Mississippi State University.

F. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS

Students are classiﬁ ed according to the total hours earned:

Freshman 29 or fewer semester hours

Sophomore 30-59 semester hours

Junior 60-89 semester hours

Senior 90 or more semester hours

G. RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Recognition for outstanding academic achievement is accorded to full-time students each regular semester (does not apply to students in College

of Veterinary Medicine). For these purposes, a student must complete at least twelve (12) semester hours of course work toward graduation, with no

incomplete grades nor grades lower than C. The levels of recognition are as follows:

President’s Scholars. Students who achieve a 3.80 average or above.

Dean’s Scholars. Students who achieve a 3.5 to a 3.79 average.

H. GRADUATION and COMMENCEMENT

1. Commencement. Candidates should submit formal application for degrees during registration for the period of enrollment in which they expect

to complete their degree requirements, but not later than the last day to apply, as published in the Academic Calendar. Candidates will not be allowed

to participate in the commencement ceremony until requirements have been met for a degree. Payment of debts to the University is a requirement for

the granting of degrees and awarding of diplomas. All University holds must be cleared before a student can graduate.

2. Graduation with Honors. Students completing the requirements for baccalaureate degrees with exceptional scholastic averages and with a

minimum of one-half the total hours required for their degrees at Mississippi State University may be graduated with honors. The levels of recognition

will be recorded on the students’ diplomas and permanent records.

In determining eligibility for recognition, the grade point average will be ﬁ gured on the basis of all hours attempted. If a student’s last period

of enrollment raises his or her average to the level required for honors, or to a higher level of honors, this notation will be made on the diploma and

transcript. The hours may include, not only residence credit, but also correspondence and extension credit to the extent permitted by the University

regulations for graduation.

Transfer students must achieve the speciﬁ ed grade point average in two senses: (1) on all hours attempted at all institutions attended and (2) on all

hours attempted at Mississippi State University. The level of attainment will be determined by either the overall average or the Mississippi State Uni-

versity average, whichever is lower. The grade-point values currently in use at Mississippi State University will be used to calculate the quality-point

average on all transfer credits.

The levels of recognition and the grade point averages required for each are as follows: Summa Cum Laude—3.80, Magna Cum Laude—3.60,

and Cum Laude—3.40.

IV. STUDENT HOUSING

Mississippi State University is committed to providing its students with a comprehensive educational experience. The University has determined

that for most four-year students, living on-campus, as compared to off-campus living, has numerous educational and social beneﬁ ts. In recognition of

the value of the living-learning experience associated with on-campus living, effective the 2008 Fall Semester, Mississippi State University will require

ﬁ rst-year students to live on campus in residence halls. First-year and new transfer students must ﬁ rst apply and be admitted to the university. Once

admitted, students will be able to submit housing and roommate preferences for the Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 academic year. A nonrefundable $50 res-

ervation fee must be submitted to the Department of Housing and Residence Life. A nine-month housing contract must be signed and returned to the

Department of Housing and Residence Life once an assignment is offered and accepted.

Students wishing to request one another as roommates should request each other on the housing application. Students wishing to request to room

together AFTER submitting housing preferences MUST request each other in writing. Requests may be submitted via mail, fax, e-mail or in person.

Mutual requests received by April 1 have priority.

Assignment of transfer students and currently enrolled off-campus students will not be made until after assignment of returning residence hall

students has been completed at the end of spring semester, and into summer, as space is available. Freshman and transfer students will receive their

assignments in late Spring 2008. Priority is given to those preferences submitted by April 1, 2008.

MSU students cannot cancel their housing contract and room assignment after July 15, 2008 for Fall 2008. The residence hall contract is for both

semesters (nine months) if the student is enrolled in school. The residence halls open several days before the ﬁ rst day of classes.

Requests for private rooms will be accepted and honored as space for assignments is available. First priority will be given to double occupancy as-

signments. The rate for a private assignment will be higher than for a double room. Contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life for rates.

All room changes must be approved by the residence director. A student who makes an unauthorized change must pay a $25 penalty and move back

to the assigned space. The assigned occupants are ﬁ nancially responsible for all property in the room, including doors and windows.

The University reserves the right to inspect rooms and to move any student to another assignment for reasons of space management or for the

maintenance of order. At the beginning of each school term, students without roommates may choose one of three options: 1) move together voluntarily

with another student who is without a roommate, 2) be reassigned with another student who is without a roommate, or 3) pay the private room rate if

private rooms are an option. Whatever the option chosen, the student must coordinate his/her actions with his/her residence director.

Please contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life for more information: Box 9502, Mississippi State, MS 39762; Phone: (662) 325-

3555; FAX: (662) 325-HOME (4663); email: [email protected]; Web site: www.housing.msstate.edu. The Web site is the best source for

submitting an application, exploring speciﬁ cs about facilities, policies, and options for students, especially those with families.

V. SERVICES

A. LIBRARIES

The Mississippi State University Library System is composed of the Main Library (Mitchell Memorial Library) and its library branches which

include Architecture, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Jackson Center Library and the Meridian Campus.

The University Libraries include a collection of over 2,000,000 volumes and over 18,000 journal/serial titles, including 6,945 electronic subscrip-

tions. The Libraries regularly receive many of the publications of leading universities and scholarly societies. The Library, already a 95 percent Govern-

ment Documents Depository, is also a United Nations Depository. The Libraries have signiﬁ cantly increased electronic access to bibliographic and full

text information held locally as well as at remote sites. Through Galaxy and/or the Libraries’ Web page, patrons have access to a wide variety of over

148 databases, many of which provide full-text articles from journals not owned by the Libraries.

The resources of the Special Collections Department include materials of research value on the local, state, regional and national levels. Among the

valuable documentation in the Archives of the University are papers of the university’s presidents and other ofﬁ cers, college, division and departmental

records, faculty papers, records of committees and university related organizations. The Manuscripts Division includes many signiﬁ cant collections,

especially in the areas of journalism, civil rights, agricultural, and political history. Among the most important are the Turner Catledge Papers, Hodding

and Betty Werlein Carter Papers, Mississippi Republican Party Papers, and the Delta and Pine Land Papers. The Mississippiana Collection contains sig-

niﬁ cant works about Mississippi and by Mississippi authors and a large rare book collection. The Congressional and Political Research Center houses

the papers of Senator John C. Stennis, Congressmen G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery, David Bowen, Charles Grifﬁ n, Mike Espy, and Chip Pickering.

The Templeton Music Collection, a unique collection of ragtime, blues, show tunes and war song sheet music is highly recognized and used by

musicians, scholars and researchers throughout the region and nation. Digitized portions of this collection are available on the web.

The Library computer lab contains approximately eighty-ﬁ ve Pentium IV 1.6 gigahertz PC’s with 17-inch color monitors, and ﬁ ve G4 IMac com-

puters. Students who want to use the sound capabilities of the Internet may plug their own headphones into headphone jacks on the PC’s and Macs. The

lab also offers two laser printers and a color laser printer. As the University’s newest and largest computer lab, the Computer Commons is open until

2:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday and closes at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

The Instructional Media Center (IMC) provides an environment for educational technology activities and a learning center to utilize techniques

related to digital multimedia. The staff provides assistance in identifying, digitizing, and organizing content materials including resources from the

Libraries’ collections for use in Web page design or presentation. IMC houses eight computers with CD-ROM players, four computers with ﬂ atbed

scanners that can be used for scanning documents, pictures, photographs, etc., two typewriters, ﬁ ve TV/VCR stations for students to listen to music

as required for various courses. Two of these stations also have record players. Music composition stations consist of electronic keyboards attached to

Macintosh computers. The IMC also provides small listening areas with TVs and VCRs for groups to view videos for classes.

The Libraries, a charter member of the Southern Library Network (SOLINET), hold memberships in the American Library Association, Associa-

tion of College and Research Libraries, the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD), EDUCAUSE, EPSCOR/ESIG libraries,

CNI and CLR, and was a founding member of SPARC. The Libraries are one of ﬁ ve supporting regional libraries within the National Agricultural

Library Aquaculture Library Network, established to link the research and extension activities of the Regional Research Centers with the Network.

The Main Library plays a major role in Mississippi’s statewide consortium MAGNOLIA (Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities through

Library Information).

B. BOOKS and SUPPLIES

The MSU Bookstore is operated on behalf of the University by Barnes & Noble. The store’s primary function is to provide students, faculty and

staff with textbooks, general reading and reference books, related supplies, and MSU clothing and gifts. It also has parking available for community

and visitor use.

Barnes & Noble at MSU is a 30,000 sq. ft. academic superstore located in the Cullis Wade Depot. The ﬁ rst ﬂ oor features MSU clothing and

gifts, a large selection of general reading books, and a full service Starbucks Café. The second ﬂ oor stocks all course-required textbooks, trade and

Reference books, and a complete stock of school supplies. The bookstore also carries computer hardware and accessories and software packages are

available at substantial educational discounts.

Students can visit the bookstore web site at msstate.bncollege.com to purchase textbooks and imprinted merchandise for delivery or take advantage

of our convenient in-store pickup. The bookstore also offers cash back for books all year long.

The bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bookstore

extends its hours of operation concurrent with campus activities such as home football games. Please call (662) 325-1576 or visit msstate.bncollege.

com for more information.

C. UNIVERSITY DINING SERVICES

The campus dining is an important aspect of the college experience. Studies show that students who eat a well-balanced meal have a better chance

of succeeding in the classroom. In addition to this, campus dining provides great social centers and convenience at a great value. ARAMARK operates

a variety of campus dining facilities which provide the student with a wide range of menu choices, atmospheres, and prices. The campus community

may choose from a variety of locales on campus. These include the newly renovated Marketplace at Perry, the Pegasus Dining Room in the Wise Center,

the State Fountain Bakery, Burger King, Einstein’s Brother Bagels and the newly remodeled Union Food Court. The Food Court will be comprised of

Bleecker Street Deli and Bistro, Chick-Fil-A, Miso Noodle and Sushi Bar, Zoca Southwestern Grill, Sbarro Pizzeria, Starbucks, and a C

Convenience

Store.

MSU’s historic Perry Cafeteria is located in the heart of campus and offers a varied menu, from omelets and pancakes to hearty southern-style fare.

For lunch, students will ﬁ nd hot food lines serving home-style meals, a salad bar, a deli bar, and a pizza bar. Char-grilled entrees, a pasta line, and a

veggie line are featured daily. Satisfy that craving for something sweet with MSU ice cream or baked pies, cakes, or cobblers. Throughout the entire

day students may feast on an “all you can eat” buffet.

The Meal Plan choices beginning MSU fall 2008 are:

Meal Plan Meals per Semester Flex Dollars per Semester

Unlimited Unlimited $100

Gold 220 $150

Silver 160 $20

Contact Dining Services at 662-325-0923 with any questions you may have about MSU Dining, meal plans, or dining locations.

SERVICES

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

D. JOHN C. LONGEST STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

The Longest Student Health Center is designed to provide comprehensive, accessible, high-quality and economic healthcare to students during

college years. The Center is open during regular school sessions to all Mississippi State University students who are assessed the student health fee.

It is recommended that all students use the Longest Student Health Center as their preferred provider of care while at Mississippi State. The Center

is staffed with well-qualiﬁ ed family practice physicians and registered nurses to provide primary medical care for students. Ancillary services include

pharmacy, laboratory, x-ray, and physical therapy. Other services offered include nutrition counseling and health education. The health fee covers the

physician’s professional charge for an unlimited number of clinic visits. Ancillary services are provided on a fee-for-service basis. Ambulance service

is available through Oktibbeha County Hospital.

Those who need more specialized care than the Center can provide will be referred to the appropriate resource.

Clinic hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday. The Center is closed on Saturday and Sunday and

during regularly scheduled student holidays.

Health records are to be sent directly to the Longest Student Health Center, where they are kept conﬁ dential. Health records are not a part of the

school records and will be kept indeﬁ nitely for future reference.

The Student Health Center does accept insurance assignments from health insurance companies recognizing the Center as an authorized provider of

health care. A Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan has been developed speciﬁ cally for Mississippi State University students and is intended

as a supplement to the care provided by the Student Health Center. Sponsored by the Student Association, it is a voluntary plan for students and their

dependents. International students are required by the University to subscribe to this policy unless they provide proof of equal coverage.

Information on student health services and student health insurance is available by writing to Director, John C. Longest Student Health Center,

P.O. Box 6338, Mississippi State, MS 39762; telephoning (662) 325-5895; or emailing [email protected]. Visit www.health.msstate.edu.

E. INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

International Services, a unit of the Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships, is charged with the responsibility of international undergraduate recruit-

ment. This includes marketing MSU to prospective undergraduates worldwide, developing effective and efﬁ cient admissions policies and practices and

coordinating scholarship opportunities for qualiﬁ ed candidates.

This unit is also mandated to serve both undergraduate and graduate students, professors, research scholars, short term scholars and specialists

holding F and J visa status. This service is primarily implemented through USCIS and Department of State regulatory advising, beneﬁ t issuance, and

document processing. The unit works closely with a wide variety of other university administrative and academic ofﬁ ces to best serve the international

community in such matters as semi-annual immigration orientation sessions, Fulbright summer Preacademic programs, and yearly international tax

workshops.

Lastly, the International Services unit assists the academic departments in formulating international student and faculty exchanges through articula-

tion agreements, arranging logistics, hosting visitors, coordinating academic and administrative units, facilitating meetings, etc. with the overall goal

of campus internationalization. International Services is located in Montgomery Hall.

For information on International Services, contact Dr. Stephen Cottrell, Assistant Director – International Services or visit www.admissions.ms-

state.edu/international/services/.

F. STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES

Student Counseling Services, located in 101 Lee Hall, offers a variety of clinical and outreach services free to all full-time and part time

students Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Appointments may be made in person or by calling 662-325-2091.

Student Counseling Services staff is composed of well versed professionals with extensive training in clinical psychology and counseling who are

experienced in facilitating personal growth and development. Staff members respect the ability of each individual to make actualizing choices. They

offer services in career, personal, couples, family, and group counseling. Student Counseling Services also offer psycho-educational outreach programs

to groups, clubs, organizations, departments, and classes on a variety of topics. Consultation services and student concerns are available to faculty,

staff, and family members. For more information please visit our web site at http://www.health.msstate.edu/scs/

Sexual Assault Services

Sexual Assault Services is a service to the university community. It is comprised of two components: a crisis response team and outreach/ pro-

gramming and education. The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) handles sexual assault cases, crisis intervention, assessment, direct support, and

provides consultation, referral for the victim and the accused. SART is available to help anyone who reports a violation of the sexual assault policy.

The team includes a coordinator and designated individuals from the University Police Department, the Longest Student Health Center, Residence Life

Association, the Dean of Students ofﬁ ce, and Student Counseling Services. For information or to report a sexual assault case, students and members of

the university community may contact the SART Coordinator at Student Counseling Services at (662) 325-2091.

Sexual Assault Services coordinate prevention education, outreach programming, and prevention education for the campus. For more information

or to request programming call Sexual Assault Services at (662)325-9101 or visit our web site at http://www.health.msstate.edu/sas/

G. ASSESSMENT & TESTING SERVICES

The Ofﬁ ce of Assessment and Testing Services, located at 195 Magruder Street, serves as the University’s testing center for national standardized

computer-based and paper/pencil tests such as ACT, CLEP, GRE, Praxis, LSAT, MCAT, MAT, NBTS, PCAT, TOEFL and VCAT. Registration infor-

mation can be obtained from test program web sites listed on our web site at www.ats.msstate.edu. Please come by or call (662) 325-6610 for more

information.

H. THE LEARNING CENTER

The major purpose of The Learning Center (TLC) is to help Mississippi State University students improve their academic performance. TLC offers

both credit courses and non-credit services to graduate and undergraduate students. For more information, contact the TLC ofﬁ ce at (662) 325-2957 or

come to 267 Allen Hall.

Credit Classes. The primary focus of the credit classes of The Learning Center is to assist in retention of students by strengthening their reading

and study efﬁ ciency. LSK 1023 College Reading and Study Skills emphasizes development of time management, vocabulary, note taking, test prepara-

tion and other study skills. TLC offers a speed reading course, LSK 2013, as well as a one-hour study skills course, LSK 1011. In addition, the center

offers LSK 1001 Freshman Seminar, a one hour course designed to orient incoming freshmen and transfer students to the university.

Non-credit Laboratory Services. TLC offers tutoring in major subject areas. Assistance is available in all areas of English, mathematics and

statistics, chemistry, physics, and preparation for professional examinations. These services are free to all MSU students. In addition, The Learning

Center provides equipment for checkout, photocopying, and instructional resource materials for a nominal fee. The Learning Center houses a general

computer lab available to students and faculty.

I. THE CAREER CENTER

The MSU Career Center, through quality programs, events and services, empowers individuals to develop skills that will enhance professional

preparation oriented toward careers. The Career Center also serves as a catalyst between employers, students and alumni by offering on-campus

interviewing and networking opportunities as well as relevant work experiences prior to graduation. Assistance is provided that compliments the

career decision/preparation process in the form of personality and interest inventories, career counseling, resume writing, resume critiques and mock

interviewing. In addition, special events are hosted by the Career Center that provide students and alumni with enhancements related to the job search

process. Major events held on a regular basis each semester include Career Day, Education Interview Day and Cooperative Education Interview Days.

Special emphasis workshops including dining etiquette, dressing for success, evaluating job offer, etc., are held regularly.

Types of employment available for job seekers through the Career Center include:

• Full-time employment for graduating seniors and alumni

• Cooperative Education (see section on Cooperative Education Program)

• Internship and Professional Practice Internships

• Summer Employment

• Part-time employment during school semesters

Details on all events, programs and services of the Career Center may be found at http://www.career.msstate.edu or by contacting Director, Career

Center, PO Box P, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

J. THE HOLMES CULTURAL DIVERSITY CENTER

The Holmes Cultural Diversity Center primarily serves minority and international students, including African American, Native American, Asian

American, Hispanic, and students from 70 countries. By providing a forum for all cultures, traditions and backgrounds, the Center strives to equip

students with the ability to cope with current and future challenges, opportunities and alternate global points of view. It is, however, committed to

providing programs and services sensitive to all students’ needs. The Center serves as a resource for faculty and staff. The Holmes Cultural Diversity

Center supports the missions of the Division of Student Affairs and the University. For information or services, visit the Center at 27 President’s Circle

or call (662) 325-2033.

K. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

The Division of Information Technology Services (ITS) manages computing, networking, system development and telecommunications services

for students and university departments. The mission of ITS is “to enhance learning, service and research through an advanced information technology

environment.”

www.its.msstate.edu

User Services. 117 Allen Hall. (662) 325-9311. User Services operates the Help Desk, which serves as the primary point of contact for students,

faculty, and staff when requesting services or reporting problems to Information Technology Services. Additionally, User Training and Support pro-

vides Web development and maintenance services, conducts training sessions, short courses, and provides consulting services to campus information

technology users while Desktop Services provides computer support to faculty and staff. This unit also operates the Campus Card Ofﬁ ce and the

University’s declining-balance spending account system, MoneyMate.

Information Technology Infrastructure. 117 Allen Hall. 662-325-9311. Information Technology Infrastructure (ITI) is responsible for the plan-

ning, deployment, support, and operation of the University’s information technology infrastructure. This infrastructure is comprised of the campus

telephone system, card access system, ﬁ ber optic backbone, departmental and building networks, wireless data network, wide area network connections

(including Internet, Internet2, NLR, and other research networks), and large scale computer, server, and information resources. The primary datacenter

in Allen hall is the focal point for oversight of the campus network, which encompasses over 175 campus buildings, numerous off-campus locations,

and several thousand PC, Macintosh, and UNIX workstations. This facility also houses the Internet and Internet2/NLR gateways and several large-

scale UNIX, Novell, and Windows servers used by academic, research, and administrative units of the University. Further, ITI maintains the classroom

technology infrastructure in over 60 campus classrooms, as well as general-use Computer Labs in Butler Hall, Mitchell Memorial Library, and several

of the Residence Halls. The Butler Hall and Mitchell Memorial Library facilities are open to all faculty, students, and staff; the Residence Hall facilities

are open only to students living in campus housing. All residence hall rooms are equipped high-speed wired and wireless data network connections.

Enterprise Information Systems. 117 Allen Hall. (662) 325-9311. Enterprise Information Systems is responsible for application development,

maintenance, and support of a broad array of systems that are utilized throughout the University by students, faculty and staff. Systems supported range

from small departmental applications to the comprehensive, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system (Banner) for ﬁ nancial, human resources,

student, ﬁ nancial aid, and advancement administration. In addition, EIS supports the onCampus portal, the WebCT course management system, and the

Xtender document management system. Primary database platforms include Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. EIS is composed of the following units:

Application Administration, Web Services, Business Systems, and Student Systems. General responsibilities include software design and development,

software testing, system implementation, database administration and on-going maintenance and support.

L. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The department of Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally-funded program through the U.S. Department of Education. It is a TRIO program

designed to assist eligible low income college students, ﬁ rst generation college students, and college students with disabilities to succeed in complet-

ing their college education. A limited number of students can be served under the federal grant program. The primary mission of SSS is to enhance

educational opportunities for eligible students to improve their academic and social skills, increase their retention toward graduation and as appropriate,

facilitate their entrance into graduate and/or professional schools. For information or services, visit Student Support Services in Montgomery Hall, call

(662) 325-3335, or visit www.msstate.edu/dept/sss.

M. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Disability Support Services veriﬁ es legitimacy of students who identify themselves as having disabilities. Students with disabilities who need aca-

demic accommodations must identify themselves to DSS, provide appropriate documentation of their disability, and make their requests known to the

department. Documentation guidelines can be obtained from DSS. Disability Support Services staff reviews the documentation, assesses the needs of

students with disabilities, and makes recommendations to the faculty and the University regarding the needs. The department serves as a resource and

clearing house for dissemination of information related to disabilities and compliance with section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Ameri-

cans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For additional information or services visit Disability Support Services, Montgomery Hall, call (662) 325-3335, or

visit www.msstate.edu/dept/sss.

SERVICES

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

VI. STUDENT and CAMPUS LIFE

A. COLVARD STUDENT UNION

The Colvard Student Union, named for former President Dean W. Colvard, serves as the center of the Mississippi State University community life.

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Music Maker Productions, student programming groups advised by the Union staff, annually plan and present

a variety of programs, including ﬁ lms, speakers, concerts, holiday festivals, and College Bowl.

The Colvard Student Union, which originally opened in 1964, has recently reopened after having undergone a major renovation and expansion.

The Union has eight large meeting rooms, four conference/board rooms, a ballroom, a small auditorium/theater, and an art gallery. Also located in

the Union are a food court, coffee house, copy center, and convenience store. The Holmes Cultural Diversity Center is located in the Colvard Student

Union, as are administrative ofﬁ ces for the Colvard Student Union staff, CAB, Music Makers, Student Association, Interfraternity Council (IFC), Na-

tional Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) undergraduate council, Panhellenic Council. Shared ofﬁ ce space and a limited number of lockers are available

for registered student organizations.

Rooms in the Union, as well as Lee Hall Auditorium and the Amphitheatre, may be reserved by contacting the Union’s Reservations Ofﬁ ce.

B. THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The Student Association exists to serve all Mississippi State University students. The ﬁ ve ofﬁ cers, who are elected during the spring semester, are

the leaders of the SA. These ofﬁ cers include the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and attorney general. They not only work to ensure that

established policies and programs are successfully continued, but also initiate improvements in MSU’s student government.

The president and the SA cabinet comprise the executive branch of the Mississippi State Student Association. These cabinet members are selected

to work with their student committees to implement programs and services which will beneﬁ t the entire student body.

The vice president heads the legislative branch and presides over the SA Senate. There are 50 senators elected to represent the various colleges and

schools, as well as areas of student residence.

The judicial branch of the SA includes members appointed by the SA President and approved by the SA Senate. The Judicial Board assists the Dean

of Students ofﬁ ce in cases involving violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

All students are automatically members of the SA when they enroll at MSU. Students who want to learn more about the SA and become involved

should visit the SA ofﬁ ce located in the Center for Student Involvement in the Colvard Student Union, call (662) 325-3917, or visit the Web site at

www.sa.msstate.edu.

C. STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

The Reﬂ ector, the campus newspaper, appears twice weekly during the regular term. Edited and managed by students, it provides a wide range of

news, features, and commentary of interest to the campus community. Its editorial ofﬁ ces are in the Student Media Center.

The Reveille, the annual yearbook, is published each year by a selected student staff to provide for students a lasting record of a year in the life of

the University. The Reveille ofﬁ ces are in the Student Media Center.

D. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Mississippi State University has more than 300 registered organizations, grouped as follows: Departmental/Academic (98), Fraternities (18),

Sororities (11), Honoraries (42), International/Ethnic (17), Fine/Performing Arts (13), Political (4), Recreation/Hobby (40), Religious (31), Residence

Life (17), Service (39), and Publications (4).

Organizations which represent the interests of a large segment of or the entire campus include: The Student Association (SA), the Residence Hall

Association (RHA), the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC), the National Pan- Hellenic Council (NPHC) Undergraduate Council, the Black Student Alliance

(BSA), the Panhellenic Council (PH), the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Music Makers Productions, The Reﬂ ector (newspaper), and The Reveille

(yearbook). The name and phone number of the advisor of each organization on campus are listed on the MSU Web site.

E. SOCIAL SORORITIES and FRATERNITIES

Eighteen national social fraternities have established chapters at the University; 12 have chapter houses on the campus, and one resides off campus.

Self-governance of the fraternities is provided by the Interfraternity Council, composed of the president and one delegate from each of the national fra-

ternities. The national fraternities at Mississippi State University are: Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Chi, FarmHouse,

Iota Phi Theta, Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Pi Kappa

Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Eleven national women’s social sororities have established chapters at Mississippi State University; six have built chapter houses on the campus.

Panhellenic Council is the self-governing body for sororities and is composed of two delegates from each sorority. State’s sororities include: Alpha

Kappa Alpha, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Xi Phi, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi

Beta, and Zeta Tau Alpha.

Included among the 28 Greek organizations at MSU are eight historically African-American chapters: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta,

Sigma Gamma Rho, and Zeta Phi Beta sororities, and Alpha Phi Alpha, lota Phi Theta, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma fraternities. These organiza-

tions belong nationally to the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and they are represented on campus by the NPHC Undergraduate Council, their

self-governance body.

F. LYCEUM, SPEAKERS FORUM, BLACKFRIARS

Numerous groups and agencies enrich the cultural life of the campus. Important among these are the Lyceum series, the Speakers Forum program,

and Blackfriars Drama Society, which utilize the excellent theater and gallery in McComas Hall.

For many years, the Lyceum series has brought the community a select and varied program of musical, dramatic, dance, and other artistic offerings,

including symphony orchestras, ballet companies, traveling theatrical companies, and noted individual artists and performers. The Lyceum is supported

by student fees, season ticket sales, an allocation from the University, and private contributions and managed by the student-faculty Performing Arts

Committee.

The Speakers Forum series, managed by a committee of the Campus Activities Board, brings to the campus speakers of current interest to students

and faculty. The Speakers Forum Committee is made up entirely of students. Admission to the lectures is typically free to students.

The Blackfriars Drama Society, supported by the Department of Communication, usually presents at least two major plays each semester, as well

as student-directed one-act plays. In addition, in the fall of each year Blackfriars plays host to the MSU Drama Festival.

G. MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS

All MSU students, regardless of academic major, are enthusiastically invited to participate in one or more of the musical ensembles offered through

the University Band and Choir programs and the Department of Music Education. These ensembles offer diverse performance opportunities both on

and off-campus. Membership is available through audition. Scholarships and tuition waivers are available in the band and choir programs based on

talent and experiences as demonstrated through audition.

Founded in 1902, the Maroon Band Program is one of the oldest and best-known bands in the Southeast. The Famous Maroon Band is at the center

of game-day spirit, is one of the most visible groups on campus, and serves as musical ambassador for the university. The band appears at all home

football games and travels to championship and bowl games. Interested members of the Maroon Band audition for placement in two Basketball Pep

Bands to continue supporting the Bulldogs in the basketball season.

The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Concert Bands offer opportunities for students of all ability levels to pursue the study of the instruments

through the performance of advanced ensemble literature, with the Wind Ensemble serving as the premiere instrumental concert ensemble. The Jazz

Band is offered for those with an interest in jazz, and numerous chamber ensembles for winds and percussion are offered through the Music Education

Department.

The Chamber Singers are the premiere, touring ensemble on the MSU campus. Comprised of students from various disciplines, each member is com-

mitted to singing choral music at the highest level. A signiﬁ cant amount of previous experience in vocal and choral music is usually expected for mem-

bership. Repertoire is chosen from a cappella and accompanied choral traditions, and the group tours either nationally or internationally every year.

The Concert Choir is the largest ensemble on the MSU campus. The Choir is open to any MSU student with prior choral experience who enjoys

participating and singing in a choral ensemble. Repertoire consists of music from all genres of choral music. The ensemble performs at least two con-

certs on campus each year and with the Famous Maroon Band during the annual patriotic halftime show.

The Women’s Chorale is devoted to rehearsing and performing music for women’s voices. This choir is an excellent opportunity for women seeking

to improve their vocal and choral skills. Members of the ensemble are drawn from various disciplines at MSU.

All musical ensembles are offered for academic credit and do not constitute an overload fee.

Contact information: Band - (662) 325-2713 Choir - (662) 325-7801

H. RELIGION

Since Mississippi State University is a non-sectarian institution, it seeks to provide a climate of freedom in which the private and corporate reli-

gious life of the students can be expressed. Students and others within the campus community are free to worship or not to worship, in accord with

their convictions and beliefs.

The Chapel of Memories, with its George D. Perry Carillon Tower, in the center of the campus, is open to individual students for meditation and

prayer throughout the day and evening. It may also be reserved through the Director of Facilities Use for weddings, funerals, initiations, and group

religious activities. Student religious groups are registered through the Colvard Student Union to provide the co-curricular involvement of students

in programs of study, worship, fellowship and service. Four of these groups, the Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, and Church of Christ, have off-campus

facilities. In those cases where a minister or faculty advisor is not provided by the preferred group, every effort will be made to put the student in touch

with someone of his or her faith in the area.

The University Common Ministry, composed of ministers engaged in campus ministry at the University, has been serving the needs of students

since December 20, 1978. In addition, more than 25 active student religious groups are registered with the Colvard Student Union.

In addition to the practice of religion within the student religious groups, an opportunity to learn about religions of the world is provided through

credit courses in the Department of Philosophy and Religion, as well as non-credit courses offered through the church-related groups.

I. RECREATIONAL SPORTS

The Department of Recreational Sports conducts a comprehensive program of leisure services. The program consists of men’s, women’s, and

co-recreational sports; ﬁ tness programs and activities; tennis and racquetball court reservations, equipment check-out services; informal recreation

programming; outdoor adventures; sport club opportunities; and special events.

The Joe Frank Sanderson Center opened in 1998 and offers a wide range of recreational opportunities for Mississippi State students, faculty, and

staff. The state-of-the-art facility includes six basketball/volleyball courts; eight racquetball courts; a ﬁ tness room complete with weight and cardiovas-

cular work-out equipment; jogging track; and an indoor swimming pool. The department also operates the RecPlex, a sports ﬁ eld complex with playing

areas for softball, ﬂ ag football, and soccer.

The Intramural Sports program offers competition for men and women in a variety of activities including badminton, basketball, ﬂ ag football,

racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, table tennis, and volleyball.

I. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Mississippi State University is a member of the Southeastern Conference, which includes in its membership 12 of the leading universities of the

South. Regulations regarding participation in athletics are subject to the action of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Southeastern Con-

ference. Intercollegiate sports for men include football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis and golf. Intercollegiate sports for women include basketball,

volleyball, tennis, golf, cross-country, track, soccer and softball. Overall supervision of intercollegiate athletics is provided by Director of Athletics.

VII. TUITION and REQUIRED FEES FOR 2007-2008

Except for tuition and required fees for the College of Veterinary Medicine stated hereafter, the following fees apply to students enrolled full time

during the fall or spring term.

Tuition and required fees are assessed on a per credit hour basis at the prevailing rates as determined by The Institution of Higher Learning, the

governing board of the University. These rates are subject to change without notice.

Fall Spring

Semester Semester Total

A. Tuition & Required Fees $2,489.00 $2,489.00 $4,978.00

B. On-Campus Housing (rates vary) $1,813.00 $1,813.00 $3,626.00

C. Non Resident Tuition:

Additional fee for out-of-state students: $3,245.50 $3,245.50 $6,491.00

Note: Final registration includes payment of fees. Enrollment is not completed until fees are paid.

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Tuition and required fees (Hourly, Rounded)

Undergraduate (for 1-11 hours)

Resident $207.55 per hour

Non-resident fee $270.50 per hour

Graduate (for 1-8 hours)

Resident $276.75 per hour

Non-resident fee $360.75 per hour

A student will be considered full-time for tuition and fee purposes when registered for 12 or more hours undergraduate and 9 or more hours gradu-

ate. Part-time (on-campus) students registered for 1 to 11 hours undergraduate and 1 to 8 hours graduate will be charged at the per-credit-hour rate for

tuition and required fees.

Audit Charges - There are no extra fees for auditing a course; tuition is the same whether a course is taken as an audit or for credit.

International Student Charges

All international students are assessed an Administrative Programming fee of $100 each fall, spring, and summer term. Sponsored international

students whose programs of study are administered through the International Services Ofﬁ ce are assessed an additional Administrative Service Fee

of $200 each fall, spring, and summer term. Health insurance for international students will be assessed at the prevailing rate for the fall semester and

for the spring/summer semester. All international students are required to pay the International Health Insurance Fee unless an acceptable, alternative

policy can be proven and accepted by the International Services Ofﬁ ce, preferably prior to registration. Health insurance charges will not be removed

after the 10th class day.

Sponsored Student Programs 325-8017

Telecommunications 325-2212

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VIII. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

General Information

Many Mississippi State University students receive various types of ﬁ nancial aid to help pay the costs associated with attending college. The fol-

lowing information is provided to inform students and their families of the estimated costs of attending MSU, the types of ﬁ nancial aid available to

help pay these costs, some of the general aid eligibility requirements, and the aid application procedures. The information contained in this section is

accurate as this document went to print. Please visit our Web site at www.sfa.msstate.edu for further information and updates.

I. Student Expenses - The Cost of Attending MSU - 2007-2008

The following list of basic university expenses covers those for a full-time, undergraduate student living in a residence hall on campus for a nine

month academic year. Note: These costs are average costs.

Tuition and Fees $4,978.00

Books and Supplies $1,000.00

Room and Board $6,951.00

Personal And Transportation $3,108.00

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Total (Mississippi Resident) $16,037.00

Non-Resident Total $22,528.00 (Additional fees - $6,491)

II. Sources of Financial Aid

Federal Sources of Financial Aid Programs are “need based” or “non need based” as determined by the federally mandated needs analysis for-

mula.

A. Federal Sources of Financial Aid

1. Pell Grants - A federal student aid program designed to provide a foundation of gift aid to students who demonstrate ﬁ nancial need. All under-

graduate students enrolled for their ﬁ rst undergraduate degree are eligible to apply for Pell Grants. Pell Grants awards for the 2007-2008 year

ranged from $400 to a maximum of $4,310. Depending on Congressional allocations, Pell Grant amounts may change each year.

2. Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) - Basic eligibility includes, but is not limited to the following: For ﬁ rst and second year undergradu-

ates, Pell Grant Recipients, U.S. citizens, enrolled in a degree program, enrolled full-time, demonstrated ﬁ nancial need and completed what

the federal government deﬁ nes as a Rigorous High School Program of Study. Second year students must also have a 3.0 or better college

GPA on a 4.0 scale.

3. Science and Math Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant - Basic eligibility includes, but is not limited to the following: For third and fourth

year undergraduate students, Pell Grant recipients, U.S. citizens, enrolled in a degree program, enrolled full-time, demonstrated ﬁ nancial

need and majoring in one of the eligible science, math or foreign language academic majors as deﬁ ned by the federal government. Recipients

must have a 3.0 or better college GPA on a 4.0 scale.

4. Federal Work-Study - A program of part-time employment for students who demonstrate ﬁ nancial need. Eligible students may work up to 18

hours per week during regular school sessions.

5. Stafford (subsidized and unsubsidized) Student Loans - Long-term loans may be provided by participating banks and/or other lending institu-

tions for students who need assistance in meeting educational expenses. Subsidized loans are based upon ﬁ nancial need. Unsubsidized loans

are not based upon ﬁ nancial need.

6. Perkins Student Loans - A program of long-term, low-interest loans to students who demonstrate ﬁ nancial need to meet college expenses. No

interest accrues, nor does payment begin, until after the borrower ceases to be at least a half-time student.

7. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants - A federally sponsored program to provide gift aid for undergraduate students with exceptional

ﬁ nancial need. Funds are limited. Apply early each year.

8. Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) - PLUS Loans are for the parents of dependent students. Parents may borrow on behalf of their

eligible dependent student. PLUS Loans are non-need based in that parents are eligible to be certiﬁ ed by the school if other funds have not

covered the student’s cost of attendance.

9. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP) - A federal and state sponsored program to provide gift aid for undergraduate

students with exceptional ﬁ nancial need. Funds are limited. Apply early each year.

B. Institutional Sources of Financial Aid

1. Mississippi State Promise - Mississippi State University now offers the Mississippi State Promise and Medallion Grant programs that provides

institutional ﬁ nancial assistance for entering freshmen and community college transfer students from Mississippi who are from families with

low incomes. Please refer to the Student Financial Aid Web site at www.sfa.msstate.edu for details.

2. Undergraduate Tuition Remission Policy for Children of Faculty and Staff - The partial tuition remission policy applies to all single dependent

children of full time faculty and staff. See tuition remission policy for any restrictions that may apply.

3. Emergency Short-Term Loans - The University has available for students a means of borrowing small sums of money to meet emergency

expenses during the academic year. Such loans are repayable during the same semester in which the loan is made. Application is made to

the Dept. of Student Financial Aid.

C. Institutional Sources of Scholarships

1. Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarships - Mississippi State University has a variety of academic scholarships for National Merit and

National Achievement ﬁ nalists and semi-ﬁ

nalists, National Hispanic Scholars, valedictorians, salutatorians, and overall academic excel-

lence. In addition to earned outstanding honors and awards, these scholarships require an above average ACT/SAT score, a competitive high

school GPA, and excellent leadership and service activities. Scholarship amounts are competitive and awarded on a funds available basis.

Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to renew academic scholarships.

2. Out-of State Scholarships and Waivers

a. Child of Alumni Waiver - This scholarship waives 50 percent of the non-resident tuition for sons and daughters of alumni. The minimum

qualiﬁ cation for alum status is 48 semester hours of work completed at MSU. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to continue the

Alumni Waiver.

b. Non-resident Freshman Scholarship – Non-resident freshmen who have an ACT composite score of 24 or above or a combined SAT score

of 1090 or above, a 3.0 core high school grade point average, who have completed the online scholarship resume, and who are admitted by

February 1, will receive a scholarship for the non-resident portion of tuition.

c. Community College Transfer Non-resident Scholarship - This is a scholarship for the non-resident portion of tuition for community col-

lege transfer students with 48 transferable community college hours, a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average, and who are admitted

and have completed the online scholarship resume by May 1.

4. Departmental Scholarships - Colleges and Departments within the University offer scholarships designed to assist students majoring in a speciﬁ c

discipline. Most are competitively awarded and renewable. Students who have a chosen major are encouraged to contact the department in

their major areas of study regarding scholarship opportunities.

5. Sumners Scholarships are available to permanent residents of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery and Webster counties in Mississippi. A

Sumners Scholarship application is available online at www.admissions.msstate.edu and must be submitted annually. The supplemental

Sumners Academic Excellence Scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement in current full time undergraduate and graduate students

with an MSU grade point average of 3.5 or greater; all eligible applicants will be considered for the supplement.

6. A portion of student tuition and fee charges is used for scholarships, tuition waivers and other operating costs.

D. State and Other Sources of Financial Aid

1. Army/Air Force ROTC Four-Year Scholarships - Scholarships available to students interested in commissions as ofﬁ cers in either the Army or

the Air Force. Scholarships are based on ACT scores and high school grades, not ﬁ nancial need. Visit the following Web pages for further

information. Army ROTC: http://armyrotc.msstate.edu. Air Force: www.msstate.edu/dept/afrotc.

2. The state of Mississippi provides several student aid programs for students who are residents of the state of Mississippi. These include, but

are not limited to: Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG), Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG), William Winter

Teacher Scholar (WWTS), Critical Needs Teacher Program (CNTP), Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP) and Summer Developmen-

tal Program Grant (SDPG).

Information about these and other aid programs is available from the Mississippi Ofﬁ ce of Student Financial Aid, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson,

MS 39211. Web: www.ihl.state.ms.us, Jackson-area phone 601-432-6647; toll free 1-800-327-2980.

III. To Apply for Financial Aid at MSU

The following forms MUST be completed by the student each year:

A. Federal Student Aid - (Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, LEAP, ACG. SMART, Federal Work Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford

Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans and the Federal PLUS Loan). Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Stu-

dent Aid(FAFSA) each year. The FAFSA can be submitted in paper form or over the web at www.FAFSA.ed.gov and should be submitted

as soon as possible after January 1st each year for the coming school year. Any required veriﬁ cation or tax documents should be delivered to

the Department of Student Financial Aid at MSU by April 1. Late applicants will be considered on a funds available basis. Mississippi State

University’s Federal School Code Number is 002423.

B. State Student Aid - Applications for student aid programs offered by the state of Mississippi should be submitted or updated as soon as possible

after January 1 each year for the coming school year. Information and online applications are available at www.ihl.state.ms.us

C. Academic and/or Regional Scholarships - Submit an Application for Admission and General Scholarships and an online resume. Please refer

to www.admissions.msstate.edu for additional information and applicable priority dates.

D. Sumners Scholarships - Students should submit the Sumners Scholarship application to MSU via the Web at www.admissions.msstate.edu by

the April 1 priority deadline.

IV. Scholarship and Financial Aid Policies

A. Scholarship Criteria:

1. All academic scholarships are made in accordance with guidelines established by the MSU Scholarship Committee.

2. Students currently enrolled at MSU are evaluated primarily on the basis of a submitted online scholarship resume and cumulative grade-point averages.

3. Transfer students are evaluated on the basis of a submitted on-line scholarship resume, cumulative grade point average, transferable community

college hours and admission by the May 1 priority date.

4. Entering freshmen are evaluated on the basis of their ACT/SAT composite score, core high school grade point average, high school class standing,

leadership attributes and admission and scholarship resume by the February 1 priority date.

5. Students from Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery and Webster counties in Mississippi may be eligible to apply for the Sumners Scholarship.

Permanent residency in one of these ﬁ ve counties for 12 continuous months prior to the award period is the primary basis of eligibility. Recipi-

ents of the Sumners Scholarship must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (Section C). Application must be submitted each year.

6. All students have the right to appeal their Scholarship status. Exceptions may be made in cases of mitigating circumstances such as: Death in the

immediate family, personal injury, illness, etc, as determined by the Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships and the University Scholarship

Appeals Committee.

Students may appeal by writing: University Scholarship Appeals Committee, Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships, Box 6334, Miss. State, MS

39762.

All appeals must be in writing and include the student’s name, MSU ID, telephone number and all the facts and documentation upon which the

appeal is based. The appeal must be received by Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships at least ﬁ ve (5) days prior to the last day to register during the

spring and fall semester and prior to registration day for each summer session. The University Scholarship Appeals Committee has authority over all

appeals and its decisions are ﬁ nal.

B. Federal and State Programs of Financial Aid

1. All Federal student-aid funds are awarded on the basis of criteria established by the United States Congress and the Department of Education,

as required by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

2. Priority in the awarding of some need-based aid is given to students with the greatest

ﬁ nancial need ﬁ rst, within the availability of funds. Funds

that are limited are awarded until depleted. Applicants are encouraged to apply early each year.

3. The family of a student is expected to make a maximum effort to assist the student with college expenses. Financial assistance from the Univer-

sity and other sources should be viewed only as supplementary to the efforts of the family. In determining the extent of a student’s ﬁ nancial

need, the University will take into account the ﬁ nancial support which may be expected from income, assets, and other resources of the

parents and of the students as required by Federal Regulations.

4. Students themselves are also expected to use all available resources for their college expenses. This includes savings accounts, trust funds, etc.

5. The total amount of ﬁ nancial assistance offered by the University and other sources must not exceed the amount of ﬁ nancial need as determined

of the student’s cost of attendance as speciﬁ ed in federal regulations. If need-based ﬁ nancial aid is awarded, the total need-based award and

educational resources cannot exceed the amount of ﬁ nancial need as determined by the federal need formula. The student is responsible for

notifying the Department of Student Financial Aid at Mississippi State University upon learning that additional educational resources/ben-

eﬁ ts (scholarships, tuition waivers, etc.) have been awarded or received.

6. Because the amount of ﬁ nancial assistance awarded usually reﬂ ects the ﬁ nancial situation of the student’s family, the University does not make

a public announcement of the amount of ﬁ nancial aid awarded.

7. The University will clearly state the total yearly cost of attendance. (See costs listed under “Students Expenses” or visit our Web site at www.

sfa.msstate.edu.)

8. All ﬁ nancial assistance is awarded on an annual basis and no award implies automatic renewal from year to year. A new FAFSA and MTAG/

MESG application must be submitted each year. Other applications may also be required. Always check with the granting agency to deter-

mine application procedures and deadline dates.

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C. Satisfactory Academic Progress for Purposes of Student Financial Aid

Purpose

To deﬁ ne reasonable standards for measuring academic progress in order for students to remain eligible for ﬁ nancial aid under Title IV.

Policy

Mississippi State University, as required by federal law, deﬁ nes and enforces minimum standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students

receiving federal ﬁ nancial aid and Sumners funds must conform to these minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students receiving

federal ﬁ nancial assistance and Sumners funds must enroll in courses leading to, and earning credit toward, a degree. These satisfactory academic prog-

ress standards will include an evaluation of each student’s progress in terms of quality and quantity of progress toward the degree. Students who are

not successfully completing appropriate courses will not be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress and will not be eligible for further

federal ﬁ nancial aid. These satisfactory academic progress standards supersede any award letter that the student might have received. This policy ap-

plies to all Title IV federal Financial Aid programs at Mississippi State University and the Sumners Scholarship Program

For details regarding this satisfactory academic progress policy, including the appeals process, and other consumer information, visit our Web site

at www.sfa.msstate.edu.

D. Withdrawal from School

Treatment of Student Aid Funds when a Student Withdraws from School:

Students who choose to withdraw from the University prior to the end of an enrollment period (semester) should follow the University’s

guidelines for withdrawing from school. An Ofﬁ cial Withdrawal Form must be completed and submitted to the proper ofﬁ ce before a student

can be considered ofﬁ cially withdrawn. Information concerning the details of withdrawal procedures can be found in the MSU Bulletin or by

contacting the University Registrar.

Federal student aid recipients who begin attending classes during a semester and who cease attending or performing academic activities

prior to the end of the semester, and never complete an Ofﬁ cial Withdrawal Form are considered by the federal government to have unofﬁ cially

withdrawn. If University records indicate that a student did begin attending classes but subsequently unofﬁ cially withdrew, the University will

consider the Unofﬁ cial Withdrawal date to be the midpoint of the semester (unless documentation exists of an earlier or later date of academic

activity by the student).

When a federal student aid recipient withdraws, ofﬁ cially or unofﬁ cially, after attending at least the ﬁ rst class day, the University will return,

and the student aid recipient will be required to repay, a prorated portion of funds received based upon a federally required calculation.

If University records show a federal student aid recipient never attended a class and/or never performed an academically related activity for

a semester or term, then the recipient never established eligibility for any aid funds that may have been disbursed for that semester or term. In

addition, any student aid recipient who withdraws, drops all classes, or voids his/her schedule, etc., with an effective date prior to the ﬁ rst day of

class for a semester or term did not establish eligibility for any aid funds that may have been disbursed for that semester or term. In either case,

the student aid recipient must repay the entire amount of aid disbursed for that semester or term.

If a student did not receive any federal student aid but did receive other types of aid funds, and subsequently ofﬁ cially withdraws, refunds and

repayments will be based upon the University’s refund schedule.

For more information regarding return and repayment of Title IV (federal) funds, see the Return of Title IV Funds section of “withdrawal

from school” on the Web site at www.sfa.msstate.edu under Policies/Consumer Right to Know.

**Note: The information contained in this section is accurate as of the date of publication but is subject to change, without notice, in order to com-

ply with federal, state, or university requirements. Updates are posted on the MSU Web site.

IX. SCHOLARSHIPS, MEMORIALS, and LOANS

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND MEMORIALS

Mississippi State University is committed to the recognition of outstanding students whose academic credentials conﬁ rm their potential for success

as university students. Outstanding students may be eligible for various scholarships and honors.

Numerous privately funded scholarships support the University Scholarship Program to recognize continued academic success. Information re-

garding eligibility criteria and the online resume may be obtained from the Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships at www.admissions.msstate.edu/

scholarships or (662) 325-3076. In addition to general university scholarships, most colleges and departments also have numerous scholarships avail-

able to qualiﬁ ed students. Colleges and departments can provide detailed information.

OFFICE of DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIPS

Mississippi State University provides the Ofﬁ ce of Distinguished Scholarships to identify and assist well-qualiﬁ ed undergraduate students in

becoming candidates for national and international awards such as the Rhodes Scholarship, the Goldwater Scholarship, the Marshall Scholarship, and

the Truman Scholarship. The unit also assists students who are nominated for recognition in programs such as those sponsored by USA TODAY and

the Rotary International.

Prospective students are encouraged to investigate the Web sites of the major scholarship programs. For information on the opportunities:

Nancy McCarley, Director e-mail: [email protected]

Ofﬁ ce of Distinguished Scholarships Web: www.msstate.edu/dept/Honors College

P.O. Box EH

Mississippi State, MS 39762

(662) 325-2522

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

Graduate assistants are vital to MSU as they function in the dual capacity of student and employee. This dual status requires a clear understanding

of the responsibilities and privileges enabling the education experience as well the work assignments.

Research, teaching, and service assistantships are available on an annual or nine-month basis. Individual academic and nonacademic departments/

units are responsible for award decisions, duties and responsibilities, stipend rate and work schedule. Department heads are responsible for assuring

that GAs receive adequate opportunities to make continuing progress toward their degree. The minimum stipend rate is $600.00 per month.

Application for an assistantship appointment should be submitted to the college, school, department, support unit, etc., where employment is

preferred. Most areas with work opportunities available will provide an applicant with an application form speciﬁ c to that area; however, a generic

form is available online at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/grad/assistantships.htm. The academic or nonacademic unit offering the graduate assistantship

establishes application deadlines and review procedures.

Students with “provisional” or “unclassiﬁ ed” admission status are not eligible for an assistantship appointment. To be eligible for an appointment,

a student must have “regular” or “contingent” admission status to a speciﬁ c graduate degree program. However, a student with “contingent” status

must, within the ﬁ rst award enrollment period, satisfy “regular” admission requirements. An assistantship award will be terminated when these or other

requirements are not met.

Some special funds usually exist to assist individuals who represent groups traditionally under-represented in a ﬁ eld of graduate study. An indi-

vidual who represents such a group may make inquiry to the Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School, 116 Allen Hall, P.O. Box G, Mississippi State, MS 39762;

(662) 325-7400.

Individuals interested in any other form of ﬁ nancial aid (grant, loan, or scholarship) should contact the Department of Student Financial Aid, Garner

Hall, P.O. Box 6035, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Financial aid information is available online at http://www.sfa.msstate.edu.

The Graduate Assistant Handbook, detailing requirements and procedures applicable to these awards, is available in the Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate

School, 116 Allen Hall, or electronically at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/grad/publications.htm.

Required Course Load. Graduate assistants must be full-time students (registered in at least nine (9) graduate credit hours) and not more than

thirteen (13) graduate credit hours). The required full-time status must be maintained throughout the entire semester. Therefore, no course may be

dropped if the resulting course load would be less than the required nine graduate credit hours, nor may any courses constituting the nine-hour load

consist of or be converted to an audit status. The nine-hour course load may not be composed of undergraduate courses, unless the course is a program

prerequisite. In such case, the minimum graduate load required will be six (6) credit hours and a maximum of three (3) undergraduate credit hours will

be permitted as part of the nine-hour load.

Academic Performance. To retain an assistantship, students must demonstrate satisfactory progress in their speciﬁ ed program. Failure to do so may

result in termination of the assistantship. Unsatisfactory progress may be deﬁ ned as the failure to maintain a “B” average in graduate courses attempted

after admission to a speciﬁ c program, a grade of “U,” “D,” or “F” in any course, more than two grades below a “B,” failure of the comprehensive/pre-

liminary examination, an unsatisfactory evaluation of a thesis or dissertation, failure of a research defense, or any other failure of a required component

of one’s program of study. Any of these, or combination of these, may constitute the basis for the termination of a student’s graduate study in a degree

program. Individual programs have the right to establish their own criteria; however, the preceding deﬁ nition should be considered the minimum.

Matriculation Fee. A graduate assistant will receive a student account credit of approximately 71 percent of assessed tuition and required fees

plus 100 percent of assessed nonresident tuition fees when required course load requirements are met. Student account charges in excess of the applied

tuition exemption are the student’s personal responsibility.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA). GRAs are employed by many of the University’s academic, research, and administrative ofﬁ ces and

provide important services in the many University research activities. This is an excellent opportunity to learn new techniques and methods as well as

expand knowledge by association with the research-oriented responsibilities. Some GRAs are appointed by units other than their academic discipline;

however, the GRA will bring knowledge and skills of value to the project wherever employed within the University. Duties and stipends vary from

program to program and are usually dependent upon the nature of assigned duties and the time required for performance.

Graduate Service Assistantship (GSA). GSAs are employed to aid faculty and staff members with administrative functions within a unit. Many

academic and nonacademic units have service assistantships available. Duties vary depending on administrative needs of the ofﬁ ce making the award.

Stipends vary according to the nature of duties and work-time required for performance.

Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA). GTAs normally serve in an instructional capacity and are selected on the basis of past teaching experi-

ence or academic promise as effective instructors in their ﬁ eld of study. GTAs may lecture, assist in laboratory, grade papers, or perform other tasks

associated with the academic program. Most academic areas offer teaching assistantships. GTAs who have the primary responsibility of teaching a

course for credit and/or for assigning ﬁ nal grades for such a course must have earned at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, be

under the direct supervision of a faculty member experienced in the teaching discipline, receive regular in-service training, and be regularly evaluated.

All ﬁ rst time teaching assistants are required to attend the Teaching Assistant Workshop that is held annually prior to the beginning of the fall semester.

Stipends vary by assigned responsibilities and between units.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshops. All ﬁ rst-time graduate teaching assistants are required to attend and successfully complete the Teach-

ing Assistant Workshop to be certiﬁ ed to teach at MSU. The Workshop consists of two (2) segments:

Segment 1: General Teaching Assistant (GTA) Workshop – Required of all teaching assistants. This segment, held semiannually prior to the

beginning of the fall and spring semesters, focuses on the role of a classroom instructor. Content may include topics such as the role of a GTA, syl-

labus development, effective teaching techniques, understanding sexual harassment, the impact of cultural diversity, ethics in the classroom, assessing

academic achievement, and academic support services. In order to successfully complete the General Teaching Assistant (GTA) Workshop, the student

must pass the classroom simulation/mini-lesson evaluation, the WebCT course and attend all sessions. Failure to pass one of these segments will render

a student ineligible for a teaching assistantship.

Segment 2: International Teaching Assistant (ITA) Workshop – Required of all teaching assistants whose native language is not English. This seg-

ment, held annually prior to the beginning of the fall semester, focuses on communication skills, cultural adjustment, and University orientation and

concludes with an English language proﬁ ciency test. The test consists of a ﬁ ve-minute student presentation to a panel of three judges. After each pre-

sentation, the judges engage the student in a dialog related to some aspect of their presentation in order to evaluate the student’s language proﬁ ciency.

Students who are not successful in the language proﬁ ciency examination are expected to attend a special semester-long class offered through the

English as a Second Language Center (ESL). This class further assists the students with their language deﬁ ciencies as diagnosed in the fall workshop.

At the end of the semester, the students are again tested on their language skills. Students may also take the ESL course during the spring semester in

conjunction with the GTA Workshop offered in January for certiﬁ cation.

Failure to complete segment one will render a student, international or domestic, ineligible for a teaching assistantship. Students whose native

language is not English must satisfactorily complete both segments to be eligible for classroom instruction.

X. CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

A. STUDENT CONDUCT

Two objectives of higher education are to develop self-reliance and to form desirable and acceptable habits of conduct among students.

Instead of designing numerous regulations to cover in detail matters of student conduct, Mississippi State University recognizes students as adults

who are expected to obey the law, rules and regulations of the University, to take personal responsibility for their conduct, to respect the rights of oth-

ers, and to have regard for the preservation of State and University property as well as the private property of others. Mississippi State University will

not police the personal lives of students on or off campus or invade their privacy by spying or intrusive searches; however, students whose conduct

threatens to cause disorder, public disturbances, danger to themselves and others, or property damage will be disciplined.

A listing of acts of misconduct which are unacceptable and may require disciplinary action is provided online at http://www.msstate.edu/web/secu-

rity.htm/ together with a detailed explanation of disciplinary processes for students in the University. Those apprehended and proven guilty of violating

the law or rules and regulations of the University may receive a maximum penalty of expulsion from the University.

SCHOLARSHIPS, MEMORIALS and LOANS

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

B. MSU Honor Code

Academic dishonesty is a corrosive force in the academic life of a university. It jeopardizes the quality of education and depreciates the genuine

achievements of others. It is, without reservation, a responsibility of all members of the Mississippi State University community to actively deter it.

All students who are admitted to MSU agree to abide by the Honor Code which states, “As a Mississippi State University student I will conduct

myself with honor and integrity at all times. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do.”

Those individuals who are reported for MSU Honor code violations will be subject to the procedures and sanctions as found at: www.students.

msstate.edu/honorcode

XI. ASSOCIATED AGENCIES

THE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC.

The Mississippi State University Alumni Association was founded June 17, 1885. The mission of the Alumni Association is to generate support for

Mississippi State University through the development and implementation of programs, activities and events for its alumni and friends.

The alumni of Mississippi State University have their permanent headquarters in the Hunter Henry Center on the campus. Housed there are over

130,000 address records of alumni and friends of Mississippi State University. In addition, the Center is used frequently by faculty, students and alumni

for meetings, conferences and other events.

Some of the services rendered by the Association annually in the promotion of the University are: maintaining and updating biographic and demo-

graphic information of all alumni; mailing over 350,000 pieces of mail, including the Alumnus magazine; planning and organizing numerous alumni

meetings and special events; supporting various fundraising programs for the University through the MSU Foundation’s Annual Fund and the Bulldog

Club; providing support for alumni chapter scholarship programs; supporting the University’s appropriation requests from the Mississippi Legislature;

assisting in the recruitment of prospective students to Mississippi State University; sponsoring the Alumni Delegates, student leaders preparing to be

alumni leaders; partnering with the University’s Career Center to assist students and alumni with employment opportunities; supporting excellence in

teaching, research, and service through the annual Faculty Recognition Program; and assisting in the annual Staff Appreciation Day.

Currently, the Association has 88 chartered local alumni chapters, including 64 in Mississippi, 23 in states throughout the nation, and one in South

Korea. In addition to a 43-member National Board of Directors and two standing committees, most chapters and societies have ofﬁ cers, committees,

and boards of directors. This totals more than 2,500 volunteer workers on all levels and provides for wide participation of former students and friends

in the promotion of their alma mater each year.

For more information, visit the Association’s Web page at www.alumni.msstate.edu.

THE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.

Since 1962, the Mississippi State University Foundation, Inc., has served as a nonproﬁ t corporation offering a comprehensive program of giving

opportunities for alumni and friends of Mississippi State University. The foundation’s purpose is fourfold:

• to provide the university a way to recruit and draw on the expertise of a network of dedicated volunteers who can assist in soliciting gifts from

alumni and friends;

• to provide a mechanism to keep private gifts clearly separate from public funds and to provide ﬂ exibility in the use of private funds;

• to assist the university in the investment of endowed funds (the foundation has greater ﬂ exibility than the public university to seek the most favor-

able return on investments); and

• to ensure that funds designated for a particular purpose are used in the manner intended by the donors, and to ensure that funds unrestricted by

the donors as to their use are appropriately distributed.

Since the incorporation of the Foundation, alumni and friends have invested nearly $700 million in Mississippi State University through the Foun-

dation. In the past ﬁ ve years, more than $275 million has been contributed. Also during the same period, the endowment has grown from $154 million

to over $280 million.

XII. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or group afﬁ liation,

age, disability, or veteran status. This nondiscriminational policy applies to all programs administered by the University. However, this policy should

not be construed to infringe upon the free exchange of ideas essential to the academic environment.

To the extent allowed by law, all employment decisions, including those affecting hiring, promotion, demotion or transfer; advertisement of vacan-

cies; layoff and termination; compensation and beneﬁ ts; or selection for training will be made consistent with the policy articulated above.

Responsibility for communicating, interpreting and monitoring the University’s equal opportunity policy has been assigned to the Ofﬁ ce of Diver-

sity and Equity Programs, 106 McArthur Hall, P.O. Box 6199, Mississippi State, MS 39762. (662) 325-2493. Campus mailstop 9609.

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

VANCE WATSON, Dean

Lynn L. Reinschmiedt, Associate Dean

Ofﬁ ce: 201 Bost Extension Building

Telephone: (662) 325-2110

Fax: 325-8580

Mailing Address: Box 9760, Mississippi State, MS 39762

E-mail: [email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Mississippi

State University is one of the leading colleges of agriculture, life sci-

ences, and human ecology in the southeast. Student enrollment, degree

offerings, and student placement have increased steadily each year.

As a land-grant institution, Mississippi State’s College of Agricul-

ture and Life Sciences offers excellent academic programs related to ba-

sic life sciences, environmental issues, agricultural production, food and

ﬁ ber processing, agribusiness, agricultural information science, and the

conservative and sustainable use of natural resources. With the establish-

ment of MSU’s Life Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, the College

will continue to enhance the study of the life sciences, including biotech-

nological applications that will have a tremendous impact on education,

agriculture production, food, ﬁ bers, human and animal health, the envi-

ronment and bio-based industrial products.

Students may choose from 14 undergraduate curricula in the Col-

lege of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Each degree program will prepare

students for career opportunities in the multi-billion dollar agricultural

and life sciences’ industry. These programs will also prepare students for

graduate and/or professional school study.

Organization: The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one

of ﬁ ve major units of the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veteri-

nary Medicine. The others are the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry

Experiment Station (MAFES), Mississippi State University Extension

Service (MSU-ES), the College of Forest Resources (CFR), the Forest

and Wildlife Research Center (FWRC), and the College of Veterinary

Medicine (CVM).

Faculty and Facilities: The level of education of the faculty of the

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as measured by advanced de-

grees and by the diversity of the institutions from which these degrees

were earned, is exceptionally high. The teaching faculty includes resi-

dent staff of the MAFES and MSU-ES, which offer valuable opportuni-

ties for students on the undergraduate and graduate (See MSU Graduate

Bulletin) levels. The sharing of faculty and facilities between the College

of Agriculture and Life Sciences, MAFES, and MSU-ES keeps the in-

structional program current and meaningful to students.

POLICIES

Graduation Requirements: The minimum requirements for gradu-

ation with a Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Agriculture and

Life Sciences include the following:

1. Fulﬁ llment of all university academic requirements as published

in this Bulletin.

2. Completion of the University Core Curriculum as published in

this Bulletin. (See Listing of Approved Core Courses)

3. Completion of all program requirements in the major of choice

with an average of “C” or better (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).

4. Completion of sufﬁ cient upper level credit hours to satisfy the

university requirement of twenty-ﬁ ve percent of degree hours in upper

level courses.

All students should consult with their assigned departmental advisor

who will review and approve course schedules and provide information

and answer questions regarding progress toward degree, career opportu-

nities, and campus resources.

Computer Requirements: The College of Agriculture & Life Sci-

ences requires all entering freshmen and transfer students to own or lease

a personal computer. This college-wide requirement is a proactive mea-

sure to insure that students will develop the computer skills necessary for

success in agriculture and life sciences professions. The CALS will iden-

tify the minimum computer speciﬁ cations, which is vital to the overall

university computing system, the university’s Information Technology

Services, and classroom and laboratory computer accommodations. This

information will be posted on the College of Agriculture and Life Sci-

ences Web site (http://www.cals.msstate.edu) by July 1 of each year. Ad-

ditional information on computer speciﬁ cations, software, and purchas-

ing and/or lease information (if available), and additional departmental

requirements, will also be included on the CALS web site.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS: The College of Agricul-

ture and Life Sciences offers a number of programs of study that lead to

Professional and graduate degree programs including:

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Pre-Law

Pre-Medicine

Pre-MBA

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-professional programs of study within CALS enable students to

have completed all requirements necessary for admission to the gradu-

ate and professional programs of their choice. See listed majors for the

speciﬁ c requirements for each of these areas and contact departmental

representatives for additional information.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Students may choose from the following degree programs and con-

centrations in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences:

Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business

Aquacultural Systems

Enterprise Management

Gin Management and Technology

Land Surveying

Natural Resource and Environmental Management

Precision Agriculture/Ag Systems

Agribusiness

Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics

Food and Fiber Production Management

Food Marketing

Agricultural Policy and Law

Environmental and Resource Economics

Agricultural Information Science

Agricultural Science

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Forensic Science

Pre-Medicine

Pre-MBA

Pre-Pharmacy

Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion

Food/Nutrition

Food Safety/Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Food Processing/Business

Food Science

Human Sciences

Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising

Human Development and Family Studies

Gerontology Certiﬁ cate

Integrated Pest Management

Agricultural Resources

Agricultural Business

Applied Precision Agriculture

Environmental Resources

Urban Resources

Landscape Architecture

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Landscape Contracting and Management

Agronomy

Golf and Sports Turf Management

Integrated Crop Management

Agricultural and Environmental Soil Science

Horticulture

Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture

Floral Management

Poultry Science

Business

Management

Manufacturing

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Minors are available in a number of these programs. See the appro-

priate degree program in this Bulletin for additional information or call

departmental representatives.

Emphasis in INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE

An emphasis in International Agriculture is available to students ma-

joring in any curriculum in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

This emphasis is intended to prepare students for possible careers in ag-

ricultural production or marketing on an international scale.

Students interested in this emphasis will take the following in addi-

tion to requirements for their majors. The speciﬁ c courses included will

be determined by the department involved and the student’s interest, but

will include the following minimums.

SUBJECT MATTER REQUIRED SEMESTER HOURS

Production Agriculture

(outside student’s major) 6-9

Agricultural Economics 6-9

WorldGeography/PoliticalScience

and/or Sociology 3-6

Foreign Language 6-9

FIVE-YEAR, TWO-DEGREE CURRICULA in

AGRICULTURE and BUSINESS

and in AGRICULTURE and LIBERAL ARTS

Five-year, two-degree curricula leading to Bachelor of Science de-

grees in both Agriculture and Business and Agriculture and Liberal Arts

are available. Such curricula may be designed with a major in any ﬁ eld

of agriculture or human sciences combined with a major in any ﬁ eld of

business or liberal arts. These programs must meet the minimum require-

ments of 124 semester hours with a C average or better for a degree

in Agriculture including (1) a minimum of 54 semester hours with a C

average or better in business approved by the College of Business and

Industry, or (2) a minimum of 48 hours with a C average or better in the

liberal arts ﬁ eld approved by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Students desiring to follow a ﬁ ve-year, two-degree curriculum will

develop a detailed program by consultation with advisors in the College

of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Business and Indus-

try or the College of Arts and Sciences. The two degrees are conferred

simultaneously at the end of the ﬁ fth year. Students should declare their

intentions of pursuing the two-degree program as early as possible, gen-

erally not later than the end of the sophomore year.

SHORT COURSES in

AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

Short courses ranging from three days to two weeks in duration are

given when the need arises. The nature of the educational program and

its length are determined by the needs of the particular groups served.

Information regarding short-course programs may be secured from the

dean or the head of the department offering the course.

PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences does not offer a degree

in Pre-Veterinary Medicine; therefore, students should select a major that

includes Pre-Veterinary courses. These requirements are included in the

following degree programs: Animal and Dairy Sciences, Poultry Sci-

ence, Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion, Biochemistry and

Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biological Sciences (the latter two

degree programs are located in the College of Arts and Sciences). Each

of the four degree programs within the College of Agriculture and Life

Sciences (CALS) allows the student to complete the necessary require-

ments for entry to the College of Veterinary Medicine and a Bachelor of

Science simultaneously. To receive a Bachelor of Science degree, each

student must meet the curriculum requirements set forth by the respective

department provided through the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration

(Example: See Animal and Dairy Sciences). Upon the successful comple-

tion of the undergraduate degree program through the junior year and the

pre-veterinary medicine course requirements, a student may apply to the

College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Upon the successful completion

of the ﬁ rst year of CVM courses (approximately 28-32 hrs.), a student

may apply these hours toward the bachelor’s degree. This course work

can serve as the senior year of the undergraduate curriculum. This “three

plus one” program is offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sci-

ences for Pre-veterinary students.

Address inquiries concerning the Pre-Veterinary medicine concen-

trations available to desired degree program and advisor listed below:

Animal and Dairy Sciences Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program

Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences

Carolyn Buff, Pre-Veterinary Advisor

4017 Wise Center

Box 9815

Mississippi State, MS 39762

Phone: (662) 325-2802

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Dr. Scott Willard, Pre-Veterinary Advisor

402 Dorman Hall

Box 9540

Mississippi State, MS 39762

Phone: (662) 325-2640

Food Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program

Department of Food Science and Technology

Dr. Wes Schilling, Pre-Veterinary Advisor

105 Herzer Dairy Science Building

Box 9805

Mississippi State, MS 39762

Phone: (662) 325-3200

Poultry Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program

Department of Poultry Science

Dr. Tim Chamblee, Pre-Veterinary Advisor

114 Hill Poultry Science Building

Box 9665

Mississippi State, MS 39762

Phone: (662) 325-3416

Pre-Veterinary Requirements for entry into

The College of Veterinary Medicine

Writing/Composition (6 hrs)

Public Speaking or Technical Writing (3 hrs)

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

GE 3513 Technical Writing

Mathematics (6 hrs)

Microbiology with lab (4 hrs)

Biological Science with lab (8 hrs)

BIO 1134 Biology I

BIO 1144 Biology II

General/Inorganic Chemistry with lab (8 hrs)

Organic Chemistry with lab (8 hrs)

CH 4521 Organic Chemistry Lab

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

Biochemistry (3 hrs)

Physics with lab (6 hrs) (can be trig-based)

PH 1123 General Physics

Advanced Science Electives (12 hrs)

Fine Arts (3 hrs)

Humanities (6 hrs)

Social/Behavioral Science (6 hrs)

Total Credit Hours: 79

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

Electives will be needed from requirements toward the student’s al-

ternate major to complete the minimum 124 hour degree. Those students

with an alternate major in agriculture will choose electives from the fol-

lowing courses:

ADS 1114 Animal Science

AEC 2713 Intro to Food and Resource Econ

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

PSS 1313 Plant Science

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

GA 1111 Survey of Agriculture

BIO 4103 Experimental Genetics

ADS 4613 Physiology of Reproduction

PO 4824 Poultry Physiology

VS 2014 Anatomy & Physiology of Farm Animals*

VS 1012 Intro to Veterinary Medical Careers

* Strongly recommended.

Department of AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS (AEC)

Major Advisor: Dr. Randy Little

Ofﬁ ce: 325-2750

Agriculture and related businesses create more employment than

does any other industry. The agribusiness industry accounts for nearly

one-ﬁ fth of the U.S. gross national product and employs close to one-

fourth of the U.S. labor force. To formulate successful business policies,

farm managers and agribusiness ﬁ rm managers must fully comprehend

the nature and inﬂ uence of economic forces on prices, costs, product

demand and production plans. The entire business complex surrounding

the food and ﬁ ber sector must be managed in a manner consistent with

reasonable returns to the factors of production and respond to consumer

demands. Two majors, Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics and

Agribusiness, are offered to provide an understanding of economic forces

and business management principles as well as general knowledge of

technical agriculture and related sciences. Students completing either

curriculum would also be prepared to pursue additional training at the

graduate level.

Students who plan to attend a community college before transferring

to Mississippi State are strongly encouraged to contact the Department’s

major advisor regarding their proposed community college course sched-

ule and transfer requirements.

Students in both majors are required to earn a “C” or better in all

required (non-elective) agricultural economics (AEC), economics (EC),

English (EN), and mathematics (MA) courses.

AGRICULTURAL, FOOD AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS

The Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE) major

is designed to provide students ﬂ exibility in preparing for a wide vari-

ety of careers in the agricultural and natural resource-based industries.

The major provides all students excellent functional training in applied

economics and business while offering the ﬂ exibility for a student to

specialize in speciﬁ c areas. Potential career ﬁ elds include, but are not

limited to, agricultural and environmental law; natural resource and envi-

ronmental policy analysis; economic consulting; agricultural production

management; commodity and equities marketing; and food chain supply

management to include processing, sales, and distribution. Also, students

desiring postgraduate training will have a solid academic foundation for

pursuing graduate degrees.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (9 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra or higher level Mathematics

MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences I OR

an equivalent or higher level calculus

ST 2113 Introduction to Statistics or an equivalent statistics

course taught as a mathematics or statistics course

Science (7 hours)

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I with CH 1051 lab OR

a higher level chemistry course with lab

BIO 1123 Animal Biology OR

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

Humanities (6 hours)

PHI 3013 Business Ethics OR

another introductory Philosophy (PHI) course OR

Foreign Language Course

3 hours Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

AEC 2713 Intro to Food & Resource Econ or

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

Major Core*

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

ACC 2023 Principles of Managerial Accounting

AEC 2611 Seminar I

AEC 3113 Introduction to Quantitative Economics

AEC 3133 Introduction to Agribusiness Management

AEC 3213 International Trade in Agriculture

AEC 3233 Intro to Environmental Econ & Policy

AEC 3413 Intro to Food Marketing

AEC 3513 Economics of Food and Fiber Production

AEC 4133 Analysis of Food Markets & Prices

AEC 4413 Public Problems of Agriculture

AEC 4523 Farm Financial Management

EC 3113 Intermediate Macroeconomics

EC 3123 Intermediate Microeconomics

3 hours Restricted CALS Elective**

6 hours Free Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Introduction to Technical Writing

* Courses are listed in alphanumeric order. Students should contact an advisor, refer to the ap-

propriate departmental curriculum sheet or refer to the course description section of this bulletin to

determine the prerequisites for each course.

** Restricted CALS electives include: ABE 1863, Eng Tech in Ag; ADS 1114 Animal Science; AIS

3803 Leadership Development in Ag; PSS 1313 Plant Science; PSS 3303 Soils; EPP 3113 Intro to Plant

Pathology; EPP 4154 Gen. Entomology; FNH 1103 Intro to Food Science; HS 4193 Social & Cultural

Aspects of Food; PO 3313 Comm. Poultry Prod; PSS 3313 Intro Weed Science; and WF 1213 Wildlife

and Fish Conservation

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Food and Fiber Production Management Concentration

AEC 4123 Financial & Commodity Futures Marketing

AEC 4343 Advanced Farm Management

26 hours Restricted Electives*

* Students must select, with advisor approval, appropriate electives from departments within the

Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine. At least 21 hours must be 3000-level or

above.

Total hours needed for major: 124

Food Marketing Concentration

AEC 4123 Financial & Commodity Futures Marketing

AEC 4113 Agribusiness Firm Management

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

23 hours Restricted Electives*

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Choose from: AEC 4333 Econ of Aquaculture, AEC 4530 Agribusiness Mgt Intern, AEC 4713

Quant. Econ, AEC 4723 Model for Ag Econ, AEC 4733 Econometric Analysis in Ag Econ, CO 1223

Intro to Comm Theory, CO 1403 Intro to Mass Media, CO 3803 Prin of PR, EC 4223 Labor Law &

Employ Policy, FNH 4164 Quality Assurance of Food Products, FNH 4173 Food Packaging, FNH 4593

New Food Devel., HS 3303 Consumer Econ, HS 4193 Social & Cultural Aspects of Food, MKT 3213

Retailing, MKT 4123 Advertising

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Agricultural Policy and Law Concentration

AEC 4233 Adv Topics in Environmental Economics

EC 4423 Intro to Public Finance

PS 1113 American Government

PS 2703 Intro to Public Policy

20 hours Restricted Electives*

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Choose from: AEC 4123 Fin. & Commodity Futures Mktg, AEC 4333 Econ of Aquaculture,

AEC 4530 Agribusiness Mgt Intern, AEC 4713 Quant. Econ, AEC 4723 Model for Ag Econ, AEC 4733

Econometric Analysis in Ag Econ, AIS 3803 L’ship Devel in Ag & Life Sci, BL 2413 Legal Envir., BL

3223 Law of Comm. Transactions, BL 4233 Legal Theories of Risk Dist & Loss Alloc., BL 4243 Legal

Aspects of Entrepreneurship, BL 4253 Real Estate Law, BL 4263 Envir. Law, BL 4273 Internat’l Bus

Law, EC 3223 Intro to Indust. Org., EC 3513 Econ Systems of World, EC 4183 US Econ History, EC

4223 Labor Law & Employ Policy, EC 4323 Internat’l Econ Rel., EC 4433 Problems in State and Local

Finance, EN 4223 Prin of Legal Writing, PS 4283 Public Opinion, PS 4703 Prin of Public Admin, PS

4743 Envir. Policy

Environmental and Resource Economics Concentration

AEC 4233 Advanced Topics in Environmental Econ

AEC 4343 Advanced Farm Management

BL 4263 Environmental Law

EC 4423 Intro to Public Finance

20 hours Restricted Electives

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Choose from: ABE 2263 Ag Survey & Drainage, ABE 2873 Land Surveying, ABE 3513 GPS

& GIS in Ag and Eng., AEC 4333 Econ of Aquaculture, AEC 4530 Agribusiness Mgt Intern, AEC 4713

Quant. Econ, AEC 4723 Model for Ag Econ, AEC 4733 Econometric Analysis in Ag Econ, BIO 2503

Envir. Quality, EC 3423 Gov’t & Business, FO 3123 Forest Ecology and Global Envir., FO 4113 Forest

Resource Econ, FO 4413 Nat. Resource Policy, PS 4743 Envir. Policy, SO 4173 Envir and Society, WF

1213 Intro to Wildlife & Fish Conserv., WF 4383 Wetlands Ecology & Mgt., WF 4463 Human Dimen-

sion of Fish & WL Mgt, WF 4473 Wildlife & Fisheries Practices

AGRIBUSINESS

The Agribusiness (AGB) major provides training in business includ-

ing accounting, management, marketing, ﬁ nance and economics, along

with training in the agricultural sciences. A student who plans to work in

an off-farm agricultural profession can greatly enhance his/her training

for a particular specialty by carefully choosing the courses in his/her area

of interest. The program of study is designed to give the student consid-

erable ﬂ exibility in his/her chosen ﬁ eld of study and to prepare him or

her for career positions with all types of ﬁ rms involved in getting food

and ﬁ ber to the consumer.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (9 hours)*

MA 1313 College Algebra or higher level Mathematics

MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences I OR

an equivalent or higher level calculus

ST 2113 Introduction to Statistics or an equivalent

statistics course taught as a mathematics

or statistics course

Science (7 hours)

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I with CH 1051 lab OR

a higher level chemistry course w/ lab

BIO 1123 Animal Biology OR

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

Humanities (6 hours)

PHI 3013 Business Ethics OR

introductory Philosophy (PHI) course OR

Foreign Language course

3 hours Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

AEC 2713 Intro to Food & Resource Econ OR

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

Major Core***

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

ACC 2023 Principles of Managerial Accounting

AEC 2611 Seminar I

AEC 3113 Introduction to Quantitative Economics

AEC 3133 Introduction to Agribusiness Management

AEC 3213 International Trade in Agriculture

AEC 3233 Introduction to Environmental Econ & Policy

AEC 3413 Intro to Food Marketing

AEC 4133 Analysis of Food Markets & Prices

AEC 4413 Public Problems of Agriculture

AEC 4113 Agribusiness Firm Management

BL 2413 Legal Environment of Business

EC 3113 Intermediate Macroeconomics

EC 3123 Intermediate Microeconomics

FIN 3123 Financial Management

MGT 3114 Principles of Management and Production

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

9 hours Ag Econ Electives

3 hours Ag Econ/College of Business Electives**++

6 hours College of Business Electives**+

6 hours Restricted CALS Electives**

3 hours Communication or Computer Elective

4 hours Free Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Introduction to Technical Writing

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Students should contact an advisor to verify the equivalency of a course.

** Restricted CALS electives include: ABE 1863, Eng Tech in Ag; ADS 1114 Animal Science; AIS

3803 Leadership Development in Ag; PSS 1313 Plant Science; PSS 3303 Soils; EPP 3113 Intro to Plant

Pathology; EPP 4154 Gen. Entomology; FNH 1103 Intro to Food Science; HS 4193 Social & Cultural

Aspects of Food; PO 3313 Comm. Poultry Prod; PSS 3313 Intro Weed Science; and WF 1213 Wildlife

and Fish Conservation

*** Courses are listed in alphanumeric order. Students should contact an advisor, refer to the ap-

propriate departmental curriculum sheet or refer to the course description section of this bulletin to

determine the prerequisites for each course.

**+ Choose any 3000 level or above courses from the College of Business and Industry. Up to two

courses in any foreign language can count toward COBI electives. A foreign language course cannot

simultaneously satisfy both COBI and humanities elective requirements.

**++ Choose any course from the Dept of Ag Econ. Choose any 3000 level or above courses from the

College of Business and Industry. Up to two courses in any foreign language can count toward COBI

electives. A foreign language course cannot simultaneously satisfy both COBI and humanities elective

requirements.

Department of AGRICULTURAL

and BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (ABE)

Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business (AETB)

Department Head: Dr. William Batchelor

Ofﬁ ce: 150 Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building

The AETB program provides an educational opportunity for stu-

dents interested in applying technical, business, and management skills

to problems in agricultural production, processing, commodity related

business and ﬁ nance, and natural resources utilization. A Bachelor of

Science degree is offered by the Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Department through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

The AETB program provides the industry with men and women

possessing excellent skills in the engineering technologies, as well as

a thorough background in business and management. This combination

allows the AETB graduate to excel in virtually any business enterprise.

The AETB Base Curriculum prepares the graduate for the many diverse

opportunities afforded by the industrial and agricultural industries. In

addition to the broad background in agricultural technologies and busi-

ness, students may concentrate on a particular career-path by complet-

ing an AETB concentration. The AETB Base Curriculum provides ﬁ ve

concentrations: (1) Aquacultural Systems, (2) Enterprise Management,

(3) Precision Agriculture, (4) Gin Management & Technology, and (5)

Natural Resources & Environment Management. These concentrations

are achieved by completing 18 hours of speciﬁ ed emphasis electives as

approved by an AETB advisor. In addition, a Land Surveying concentra-

tion is supported through a unique AETB curriculum.

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

The Aquacultural Systems concentration provides an enhanced

background in ﬁ shery management, ﬁ sh disease, and water quality. The

Enterprise Management concentration is designed to provide skills for

agricultural and business enterprise management. The curriculum pro-

vides a broad background including both animal and plant sciences,

agricultural technology, economics, business and management. The Gin

Management and Technology concentration provides graduates with

a thorough education in cotton gin management and ﬁ ber processing.

Courses emphasize technologies that are speciﬁ c to the ﬁ ber process-

ing industry including: hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial controls, seed

technologies, biological materials handling, industrial safety and human

relations. The Natural Resources and Environmental Management con-

centration provides an enhanced background in geology, hydrogeology,

resource conservation, and water quality for students pursuing careers

that require environmental training. The Precision Agriculture concen-

tration provides courses in remote sensing, GPS, GIS, and surveying to

enhance the student’s abilities for careers involving spatial technologies.

The Gin Management and Land Surveying concentrations include an

intern program allowing students to apply educational concepts in real-

world settings.

All new students in AETB are required to have a laptop computer.

Students should check with the ABE Department for equipment speciﬁ -

cations prior to purchasing. Transfer credits with a grade of C or higher

will be considered toward fulﬁ llment of the degree requirement in the

AETB curriculum. A maximum of seven transfer hours of technical cred-

it can be applied toward degree requirements.

Employment for AETB graduates includes the following agricul-

tural industries/government agencies: food/ﬁ ber production (farming),

agri-chemical, agricultural lending, aquaculture, banking, cotton gin-

ning, seed & grain processing, crop consulting, agricultural equipment

manufacturers and sales, farm management, land surveying and food

processing.

Land Surveying. Individuals can become registered as a Land Sur-

veyor in Mississippi by either (a) seven years combined surveying ex-

perience and testing or (b) academic training, three years of surveying

experience (supervised by a registered land surveyor) and testing. The

state board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors requires that

an individual complete 62 hours of speciﬁ c course work in order to meet

the academic requirements for registration. These 62 hours include nine

hours of Surveying, nine hours of Mathematics, six hours of Physics,

nine hours of Graphics, Maps and CAD, nine hours of English Compo-

sition/Writing and 18 hours of recommended electives. The following

courses are needed to become a registered Land Surveyor in Mississippi

and obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering

Technology and Business. In order to become a registered Land Surveyor

in the state of Mississippi through academic training (see “b” above), one

must: (1) complete the required course work (62 hrs.), (2) pass the Land

Surveyor Intern examination (administered by the National Council of

Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES)), (3) successfully

complete a three year internship, and (4) pass the Land Surveyor ex-

amination (administered by the NCEES). Requirements for registration

in other states can vary. Employment opportunities for registered land

surveyors in Mississippi include self-employment, an extensive number

of land surveying or engineering ﬁ rms, as well as local, state, and federal

government agencies. Junior college transfer students are encouraged to

call the ABE department and ask for a 2+2 proposal that was written for

their junior college.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry

Science (9 hours)

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Select from University Core

3 hours Select from University Core (contact advisor)

Fine Arts (3 hrs)

3 hours Select from University Core

Social Science (6 hours)

AEC 2713 Intro to Food and Resource Econ

3 hours Select from University Core

Major Core

ABE 1073 Agricultural Mechanics

ABE 2063 Intro to Ag Engineering Tech

ABE 2873 Land Surveying

ABE 3513 GPS and GIS

ABE 4263 Soil and Water Management

ABE 4383 Building Construction

ABE 4473 Elec Applications

ABE 4961 Seminar

EG 1143 Graphic Communications

AETB Elective - choose one of the following:

ABE 2173 Internal Combustion Engines

ABE 4163 Machinery Mgt for Agro-Ecosystems

Science Courses

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II

CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry

Business Courses

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

ACC 2023 Principles of Managerial Accounting

BL 2413 Legal Environment of Business

MGT 3513 Intro Human Resources Mgt

Financial Elective - choose one of the following:

INS 3413 Intro to Personal Finance Planning

FIN 2003 Personal Money Management

FIN 3113 Financial Systems

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Tech Writing

Computer Literacy Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of EG 1143, ABE 3513

and ABE 4473.

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Aquaculture Systems - choose 18 hours*

ABE 1863 Engineering Tech in Ag

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

ADS 1114 Animal Science OR

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

PSS 1313 Plant Science OR

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

AEC 3133 Ag Business Management

Electives: choose 18 hours*

BIO 3524 Biology of Vertebrates

CVM 4134 Aquatic Animal Health Mgt

WF 4183 Principles and Practices of Aquaculture

WF 4372 Water Quality Management

WF 4371 Water Quality Mgt Lab

FNH 2664 Food Processing OR

FNH 4613 Seafood Processing

3 hours Aquatic Science Elective - consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

Enterprise Management

ABE 1863 Engineering Tech in Ag

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

ADS 1114 Animal Science OR

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

PSS 1313 Plant Science OR

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

AEC 3133 Ag Business Management

Electives: choose 18 hours*

MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics

AEC 3213 International Trade in Ag

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

AEC 3233 Intro to Environmental Economics

3 hours Enterprise Mgt Elective - consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

Precision Agriculture

ABE 1863 Engineering Tech in Ag

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

ADS 1114 Animal Science OR

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

PSS 1313 Plant Science OR

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

AEC 3133 Ag Business Management

Electives: choose 18 hours*

FO 4312 Forest Photogrammetry

FO 4311 Forest Photogrammetry Lab

FO 4452 Remote Sensing Applications

FO 4451 Remote Sensing Applications Lab

FO 4472 GIS for Natural Resource Mgt

FO 4471 GIS for Natural Resource Mgt Lab

GR 2313 Maps & Remote Sensing

PSS 4373 Geospatial Agronomic Management

3 hours Precision Ag Elective - consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

Gin Management and Technology - choose 18 hours*

ABE 1863 Engineering Tech in Ag

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

ADS 1114 Animal Science OR

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

PSS 1313 Plant Science OR

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

AEC 3133 Ag Business Management

Electives: choose 18 hours*

ABE 4453 Cotton Ginning Systems & Mgt

PSS 4133 Fiber and Oil Seed Crops

PSS 4253 Seed and Grain Conditioning and Storage

TKI 3043 Industrial Safety

TKI 4113 Industrial Fluid Power

TKI 4103 Industrial Control Systems

ABE 3700 Internship in Gin Management & Tech

Total hours needed for major: 124

Land Surveying Concentration

CE 2213 Surveying

CE 4233 Control Survey

CE 4243 Land Surveys

MA 1713 Calculus I

MGT 3323 Entrepreneurship OR

BL 4243 Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

Emphasis Electives - 9 hours**

Restricted Electives - 5 hours***

Computer Applications - choose 6 hours from the following:

AIS 2613 Intro to Decision Science

AIS 4203 Applications of Computer Tech in AIS

AIS 4303 Information Tech in Ag Learning Systems

BIS 1012 Intro to Business Information Systems

TKT 1273 Computer Applications

FO 3102 & 3101 Computer Apps for Forest Resources

Natural Resource & Environmental Management

ABE 1863 Engineering Tech in Ag

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

ADS 1114 Animal Science OR

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

PSS 1313 Plant Science OR

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

AEC 3133 Ag Business Management

Electives: choose 18 hours*

BIO 2503 Environmental Quality

PSS 4373 Geospatial Agronomic Management

GG 1153 Geology for Scientists and Engineers

GG 3133 Intro to Environmental Geology

GG 3613 Water Resources

GG 4613 Physical Hydrogeology

Total hours needed for major: 124

* The ABE Department will offer ABE 4990 Special Topics courses periodically. Depending on

the subject matter of the course, ABE 4990 may be an approved concentration elective.

** For approved Emphasis Electives, consult advisor.

*** Any geology, CAD or statistics course, PSS 3303, TKB 3133, TKI 3043, WF 4253 or any 3000-

4000 level course from FO, MGT, MKT or REM; One course must be a 3000-4000 level course.

Department of ANIMAL and DAIRY SCIENCES

Major Advisor: Instructor Carolyn Huntington; Ofﬁ ce: 4019 Wise Ctr

The Animal and Dairy Sciences Curriculum is designed to give stu-

dents essential instruction and practical experience in the science and

business of animal agriculture. Courses provide training in the areas of

breeding, nutrition, growth, reproductive and lactational physiology,

marketing, management, evaluation, product processing as related to

farm animals. A student may pursue one of the two general concentra-

tions within the curriculum. Students interested in a career in animal

production and/or allied industries would choose the Production/Man-

agement concentration. Within the Production/Management concentra-

tion, a student may choose to emphasize in one of three species: Meat

Animal, Dairy or Equine. Students pursuing admission to the College of

Veterinary Medicine or the Graduate School would choose the Science

concentration. The Science concentration allows students to take support

courses in the sciences that will prepare the veterinary and graduate stu-

dent for the professional programs in the CVM or Graduate School.

The department’s Bearden Dairy Research Center and the animal re-

search units in the Leveck Animal Research Center provide students con-

tact with modern techniques and practical experience to give insight to

the technical problems associated with the Animal and Dairy industries.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

Select from University Core

Science (9 hours)

See Major Core

Humanities (6 hours)

Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Select from University Core

Major Core

7-8 hours Chemistry Sequence

(CH 1043, 1053 & 1051 or CH 1211, 1213, 1221 & 1223)

4 hours Organic Chemistry & Lab

(CH 2503 & 2501 or CH 4513 & 4511)

3 hours Biochemistry - BCH 4013 or BCH 4603

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

ADS 1114 Animal Science

ADS 4115 Nutrition

ADS 4123 Animal Breeding

ADS 4613 Physiology of Reproduction

ADS 4611 Practices in Phy of Reproduction

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

ADS 4423 Animal Science Internship OR

ADS 3312 Livestock Management Practices

ADS 4221 Animal and Dairy Sciences Seminar

3 hours Capstone Elective Course

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Tech Writing

Computer Literacy

TKT 1273 Computer Applications or equivalent

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Production/Business Management Concentration

(select species emphasis below)

Meat Animal Emphasis (25-28 hours)

ADS 4213 Nutrient Requirements & Form of Rations

ADS 4412 Livestock Sales I

PSS 4103 Forage & Pasture Crops

ADS 4323 Beef Cattle Science

ADS 4113 Swine Science

ADS 3213 Perf Analysis of Meat Animals

ADS 4314 Meats Processing

2-4 hours 1 Production Elective*

2-3 hours 1 Evaluation Elective **

Dairy Emphasis (29-31 hours)

FNH 4164 Quality Assurance of Food Products

ADS 4213 Nutrient Requirements & Form of Rations

ADS 4412 Livestock Sales I

PSS 4103 Forage & Pasture Crops

ADS 4814 Dairy Farm Management

ADS 3813 Dairy Cattle Appraisal

ADS 4623 Physiology of Lactation

4-7 hours 2 Production Electives*

2-3 hours 1 Evaluation Elective**

Equine Emphasis (28-33 hours)

ADS 2102 Equine Conf & Performance Eval

ADS 3223 Horse Management

ADS 4314 Meats Process OR

FNH 4164 Quality Assur of Food Prod

ADS 4213 Nutrient Requirements & Form of Rations

ADS 4412 Livestock Sales I

PSS 4103 Forage & Pasture Crops

ADS 4333 Equine Exercise Physiology

2-3 hours Horsemanship Elective: choose one

ADS 1132 Intro to Horsemanship

ADS 2212 Equine Behavior

ADS 2312 Advanced Horsemanship

ADS 3233 Equine Assisted Therapy

4-7 hours 2 Production Electives*

2-3 hours 1 Evaluation Elective**

In addition, for all Prod/Bus Concentrations, students must select:

Business electives***

12-13 hours Approved courses listed below+

Free electives

0-7 hours Free electives

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Production Electives: ADS 3232 Horse Science; ADS 4113 Swine Science; ADS 4222 Small

Rum. & Diver. L’stock Prod; ADS 4323 Beef Cattle Science; ADS 4814 Dairy Farm Mgt;

** Evaluation Electives: ADS 2102 Equine Conformation, ADS 3142 Meats Judging I, ADS 3213

Perf Anal of Meat Animals, ADS 3813 Dairy Cattle Appraisal, ADS 4212 Livestock Eval, FNH 2112

Food Products Eval.

*** These courses also count towards a Minor in Agribusiness.

+ Choose from: AEC 2713, AEC 3133, AEC 3213, AEC 3233, AEC 3413, AEC 4123, ACC 2013,

EC 2113, EC 2123 OR MGT 3114.

Science Concentration

ADS 4314 Meats Processing OR

FNH 4164 Quality Assur of Food Prod

PO 3103 Genetics I

BIO 4413 Immunology

VS 3014 Anatomy & Physiology

PH 1113 General Physics I

ADS 4623 Physiology of Lactation

4-7 hours 2 Production Electives *

2-3 hours 1 Evaluation Elective **

Science Electives - choose two courses

BIO 4503 Vertebrate Histology

BIO 4504 Comparative Vertebrate Embryology

BIO 4514 Animal Physiology

BIO 4613 General Biochemistry

BIO 2102 Cell Biology

Free electives

4-12 hours

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Production Electives: ADS 3232 Horse Science; ADS 4113 Swine Science; ADS 4222 Sheep

Science; ADS 4323 Beef Cattle Science; ADS 4814 Dairy Farm Mgt;

** Evaluation Electives: ADS 2102 Equine Conformation, ADS 3142 Meats Judging I, ADS 3213

Perf Anal of Meat Animals, ADS 3813 Dairy Cattle Appraisal, ADS 4212 Livestock Eval, FNH 2112

Food Products Eval.

Course requirements for Pre-Veterinary students (3 + 1 program)

to obtain a B.S. degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences

Because (1) the entrance requirements for the College of Veterinary

Medicine satisfy a portion of the course requirements for the Animal

and Dairy Sciences curriculum (2) a number of students are enrolled in

Animal and Dairy Sciences while satisfying their pre-veterinary require-

ments and (3) an Animal and Dairy Sciences degree will be especially

helpful to a practicing veterinarian, the following requirements for those

electing to apply for a B.S. degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences after

successfully completing the ﬁ rst year of Veterinary Medicine are listed.

University Core 27 hours

Dept Core (eliminate Capstone & Seminar) 50-51 hours

Science Concentration - excl. Science & Free Elective 27-30 hours

To qualify for the B.S. degree in ADS, a student in the 3+1 program

must complete the 3 years of above listed undergraduate course work

(105-108 hours) and also successfully complete the ﬁ rst year of the Vet-

erinary Medicine curriculum.

A minor is available in Animal and Dairy Sciences by completing a

minimum of 17 hours of speciﬁ ed ADS courses. Requirements include

an introductory course, an evaluation course, a physiology course, 5 to

7 hours of production courses and either a breeding course or a nutrition

course. See an ADS advisor for a complete list of approved courses.

Department of BIOCHEMISTRY

and MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (BCH)

Interim Head/Major Advisor: Scott T. Willard

Ofﬁ ce: 402 Dorman

Biochemistry and molecular biology are disciplines involved at the

cutting edge of a revolution in biology. Molecular methods and the use of

genetic engineering have given scientists unprecedented power to begin

to understand the chemistry of life processes. The Department of Bio-

chemistry and Molecular Biology aims to prepare students at Mississippi

State in this exciting area.

The curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in biochem-

istry and molecular biology. The objective of this curriculum is to pro-

vide the student with a strong background in science as part of a liberal

education and also to prepare the student for professional work and/or

graduate study.

There are sufﬁ cient individual choices in the curriculum to allow

students to tailor their programs to any of several areas of specialization

by appropriate use of elective hours.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1723 Calculus II

Science (9 hours)

See major core

Humanities (6 hours)

Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Select from University Core

Major Core

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 2313 Intro to Analytical Chemistry

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4511 Organic Chemistry Lab

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

CH 4521 Organic Chemistry Lab

BCH 1001 Intro to Biochemistry

BCH 4603 General Biochemistry I

BCH 4414 Protein Methods

BCH 4613 General Biochemistry II

BCH 4623 Biochemistry of Special Tissues

BCH 4713 Molecular Biology

BCH 3901 Senior Seminar

BCH 4804 Molecular Biology Methods

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 4114 Cell Physiology

PH 2213 Physics I*

PH 2223 Physics II*

18 hours Technical Electives **

10 hours General Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of BCH 4414 and BCH 4804

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of BCH 4414, BCH 4713

and BCH 4804

Total hours needed for major: 120

* PREMED, PREVET, and PREDENT majors are given the option of scheduling PH 1113 and

PH 1123. In addition, PREMED majors must schedule a third semester of physics, either PH 1133 or

PH 2233.

** Students desiring a B.S. degree without a concentration will be required to take 18 hours of

technical electives to be selected in collaboration with an advisor. Technical electives serve to prepare

students for different areas of specialization. In addition, these students will need 10 hours of general

electives.

PRE-MEDICINE CONCENTRATION

Biochemistry is an excellent preparation for medical school. In order

to be better prepared for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT),

medical school classes, and to meet medical school entrance require-

ments, the following courses are required in lieu of technical or general

electives. These courses are also appropriate for students interested in

dental school.

BIO 2103 Cell Biology

BIO 3103 Genetics OR

BIO 4133 Human Genetics

BIO 4413 Immunology

PH 1133 General Physics III OR

PH 2233 Physics III

6 hours Technical electives

10 hours General electives

PRE-PHARMACY CONCENTRATION

Pharmacy school typically requires only two years of college work.

However, four-year undergraduate programs can be of beneﬁ t to students

and Biochemistry graduates have been very successful in Pharmacy

School. The following courses are required as either Social Science core

courses or in lieu of technical or general electives.

PSY 1013 General Psychology OR

SO 1003 Introduction to Sociology

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

ST 2113 Introduction to Statistics

BIO 2014 Human Physiology

8 hours Technical electives

10 hours General electives

BIOINFORMATICS CONCENTRATION

This concentration provides the student with a B.S. in Biochemistry

and Molecular Biology incorporating a strong background in the bio-

chemical sciences along with a rigorous preparation in the ﬁ eld of com-

puter science. The graduate will be able to either enter graduate school or

directly enter a job requiring knowledge of bioinformatics. This exciting

ﬁ eld applies computational and database skills to molecular biological

problems. Practitioners routinely mine genomic databases for informa-

tion relating to basic understanding of life processes as well as informa-

tion providing clues for medical and agricultural advances. This program

also constitutes a minor in computer science. Students MUST take the

following courses in lieu of technical and general electives.

CSE 1284 Introduction to Computer Programming

CSE 1384 Intermediate Computer Programming

CSE 2383 Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms

CSE 2813 Discrete Structures

CSE 3833 Introduction to Analysis of Algorithms

CSE 3813 Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata

CSE 4633 Artiﬁ cial Intelligence

CSE 4623 Computational Biology

ST 3123 Introduction to Statistical Inference

PRE-MBA CONCENTRATION

This concentration provides the student with a B.S. in Biochemistry

incorporating a strong background in science and prepares the student for

immediate entry into a graduate program leading to an advanced busi-

ness degree (either the Master of Business Administration or the Mas-

ter of Agribusiness Management). Either program can be completed in

a minimum of three semesters. Students thus educated may enter into

management level positions in the biotech or agribusiness industry. The

following courses are required as either Social Science core courses or in

lieu of technical or general electives.

ACC 2013 Financial Accounting

ACC 2023 Managerial Accounting

EC 2113 Macroeconomics

EC 2123 Microeconomics

BQA 2113 Business Statistics I

BQA 3123 Business Statistics II

MGT 3114 Principles of Management and Production

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

FIN 3123 Financial Management

FORENSIC SCIENCES CONCENTRATION

This concentration provides the student with a B.S. in Biochemis-

try incorporating a strong background in the biochemical sciences along

with a rigorous preparation in the general area of criminology and foren-

sics. Because of the ever increasing use of molecular sciences in foren-

sics, graduates with this specialization should be employable by crime

labs or by industry using DNA proﬁ ling or other biometric techniques.

Internships are encouraged. The following courses are required as either

Social Science core courses or in lieu of technical or general electives.

PSY 1013 General Psychology

SO 1003 Introduction to Sociology

ST 2113 Introduction to Statistics

SO 3313 Deviant Behavior

SO 3603 Criminology

COR 3103 Criminal Justice System

PSY 4373 Forensic Psychology

3 hours Technical electives

10 hours General electives

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE CONCENTRATION

Biochemistry is an excellent preparation for veterinary medical

school. In order to be better prepared for the Graduate Record Examina-

tion (GRE), veterinary medical school classes, and to meet veterinary

medical school entrance requirements, the following courses are required

as either Social Science core courses or in lieu of technical or general

electives.

BIO 3103 Genetics

BIO 4413 Immunology

VS 3014 Anatomy and Physiology

8 hours Technical electives

10 hours General electives

Three year program (3+1) for early admission into the

COLLEGE of VETERINARY MEDICINE

The aim of this curriculum is to allow a student to matriculate through

the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for three years

and then proceed into the College of Veterinary Medicine under their

early admissions policy. Successful completion of the courses taken dur-

ing the ﬁ rst year in Veterinary Medicine will satisfy the Department’s

requirements for technical electives and allow the University to grant the

student a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology after this period.

30 hours University Core

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry

CH 2313 Intro to Analytical Chemistry

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry

CH 4511 Organic Chemistry Lab

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry

CH 4521 Organic Chemistry Lab

BCH 1001 Intro to Biochemistry

BCH 4603 General Biochemistry I

BCH 4414 Protein Methods

BCH 4613 General Biochemistry II

BCH 4623 Biochemistry Special Tissues

BCH 4713 Molecular Biology

BCH 3901 Senior Seminar

BCH 4804 Biochemical Methods

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 4413 Immunology

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II

VS 3014 Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 3103 Genetics

95 hours required plus successful completion of the ﬁ rst

year curriculum of the College of Veterinary Medicine

Mississippi State requires a minimum of 120 hours for the under-

graduate degree. Therefore, the ﬁ rst year in the College of Veterinary

Medicine will contribute 25 hours of technical electives to this program.

GRADUATE STUDIES TRACK

Students aiming for a career requiring graduate education should

take Genetics and Cell Biology as technical electives. Since many gradu-

ate programs require some form of physical chemistry, it is strongly sug-

gested that students take CH 4413/4423 Physical Chemistry or CH 4404

Biophysical Chemistry as technical electives.

PREPARATION FOR ENTRY INTO AN ACCELERATED

MASTER’S PROGRAM (THESIS) IN BIOCHEMISTRY

and MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

This program requires careful planning by the student in order to

complete the requirements for the B.S. while beginning a research pro-

gram that should result in successful completion of a Master’s thesis

at the end of the second summer after the B.S. Only exceptional and

motivated students should attempt this program. It is critical that BCH

4603 General Biochemistry I be scheduled in the Spring of the Sopho-

more year. The student will be expected to begin a research project in

the senior year by taking up to nine hours of Directed Individual Study

courses (BCH 4000). Research will continue during the summer after

completion of the B.S. degree. The student must register for BCH 8000

(3 hours), Thesis Research during the summer. In addition, the student

should schedule a graduate level BCH course and ST 8114 in the Spring

of the senior year.

The student interested in the ﬁ ve year program should apply early

in the undergraduate program to facilitate the scheduling of courses to

conform to time constraints. In addition to applying for admission to the

graduate program, the student must also take the Graduate Record Exam-

ination early enough so that the results are available by the beginning of

the semester in which the student expects to graduate. The student must

complete the courses required for completion of the BS degree with no

more than 10 hours remaining in the semester of expected graduation.

PREPARATION FOR ENTRY INTO AN ACCELERATED

MASTER’S PROGRAM (NON-THESIS)

IN BIOCHEMISTRY and MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

This program requires careful planning by the student in order to

complete the requirements for the B.S. while initiating graduate work

that should result in completion of courses leading to a Master’s De-

gree, non-thesis concentration. This curriculum allows completion of the

two degrees in a minimum of ﬁ ve years. Required courses and electives

must be scheduled so that the student has only eight hours of undergradu-

ate course work remaining in the Spring of the senior year. The student

should then schedule ST 8114 Statistical Methods and an 8000 level BCH

course in that same semester. Graduate work must include BCH 8654 In-

termediary Metabolism and BCH 7000 (3 hrs) Directed Individual Study

(to allow completion of an independent research paper).

The student interested in the ﬁ ve year program should apply early

in the undergraduate program to facilitate the scheduling of courses to

conform to time constraints. In addition to applying for admission to the

graduate program, the student must also take the Graduate Record Exam-

ination early enough so that the results are available by the beginning of

the semester in which the student expects to graduate. The student must

complete the courses required for completion of the B.S. Degree with no

more than 10 hours remaining in the semester of expected graduation.

PREPARATION FOR ENTRY INTO AN ACCELERATED

Ph.D. PROGRAM IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

This program requires careful planning by the student in order to

complete the requirements for the B.S. while beginning a research pro-

gram that should meaningfully accelerate progress towards early com-

pletion of the Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology. By initiating a research

program in the senior year, a student should reduce the time to comple-

tion of the Ph.D. by a year. Only exceptional and motivated students

should attempt this program. It is critical that BCH 4603 General Bio-

chemistry I be scheduled in the Spring of the Sophomore year.

The student will be expected to begin a research project in the senior

year by taking the Directed Individual Study Courses. Research will con-

tinue during the summer after completion of the B.S. degree. The student

must register for BCH 8003, Thesis Research during the summer.

The student should plan his/her complete graduate program of study

in conjunction with research Director and Graduate Committee. Since

the Ph.D. is primarily a research degree, ultimate time to completion will

be dependent upon the period necessary to satisfy the research require-

ments of the Graduate Committee. This concentration allows the student

to begin that research substantially earlier than usual.

Department of ENTOMOLOGY

and PLANT PATHOLOGY (EPP)

Department Head: Clarence H. Collison

Ofﬁ ce: 106 Clay Lyle Entomology Complex

ENTOMOLOGY

Ofﬁ ce: 103 Clay Lyle Entomology Complex

Entomology is the study of insects and the impact of insects on the

health and economic well-being of mankind. The Clay Lyle Entomology

Complex houses the staff and administrative ofﬁ ces of the department,

and the laboratory and classroom facilities support a broad range of ex-

tension, research and teaching functions. Students have access to a wide

range of entomological expertise. Most faculty have joint appointments

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Mississippi

Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and/or the Mississippi Co-

operative Extension Service. The breadth of the department is also inﬂ u-

enced by several USDA/ARS research laboratories located on campus

and at Stoneville, Mississippi. A Master of Science in Agricultural Life

Sciences with a concentration in Entomology and Plant Pathology and

a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Life Sciences with a concentration in

Entomology and Plant Pathology are offered (See the Graduate Bulletin

for description of programs and requirements for advanced degrees.) En-

tomology jointly participates in the Integrated Pest Management degree

program with Plant Pathology and Weed Science (see Integrated Pest

Management).

PLANT PATHOLOGY

Ofﬁ ce: 206 Dorman Hall

Plant pathology is the study of plant diseases, their causal agents and

methods of control. Emphasis is placed on protection of environmental

quality. A Master of Science in Agricultural Life Sciences with a concen-

tration in Entomology and Plant Pathology and a Doctor of Philosophy

degree in Life Sciences with a concentration in Entomology and Plant

Pathology are offered (See the Graduate Bulletin for description of pro-

grams and requirements for advanced degrees.) Plant Pathology jointly

participates in the Integrated Pest Management degree program with En-

tomology and Weed Science (See Integrated Pest Management).

Department of FOOD SCIENCE, NUTRITION

and HEALTH PROMOTION (FNH)

Department Head: Professor William Benjy Mikel

Ofﬁ ce: 109 Herzer Building

The Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion (FNH) major

offers the opportunity to gain a broad education in food science, nutrition,

and health, as well as the speciﬁ c academic background to pursue careers

as food scientists and dietitians/nutritionists. It involves the integration of

new knowledge and advances in technology and the physical and biologi-

cal sciences with psychological, sociological, and behavioral sciences in

the provision of a safe, nutritious food supply. Research, teaching, and

outreach extend the continuum from the processing of food to its market-

ing, consumption, and impact on public health and community.

Food scientists integrate knowledge from engineering, biological,

and physical sciences to study the nature of foods, the causes of dete-

rioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improve-

ment of foods for the consuming public (www.ift.org/cms, 2001). Food

technology is the application of food science to the selection, preserva-

tion, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe, nutritious, and

wholesome foods (www.ift.org/cms, 2001).

Nutritionists research ways to improve health through a better un-

derstanding of nutrition. Nutritionists focus on “the science of foods, the

nutrients and other substances therein; their action, interaction, and bal-

ance in relationship to health and disease; the processes by which the

organism ingests, digests, absorbs, transports and utilizes nutrients and

disposes of their end products. In addition, nutrition must be concerned

with social, economic, cultural and psychological implications of food

and eating.”

~Council on Food and Nutrition. 1963. Journal of the American Medical Association 183:955

The Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion

(FNH) is proud to offer undergraduate education in Food Science (ap-

proved by the Institute of Food Technologists) and Nutrition (currently

granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics

Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Pla-

za, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606, (800) 877-1600, ext. 5400). Students in

Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion have many exciting and

diverse career opportunities.

Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion careers include

Research Scientist (Industrial, Government, Academic); Food Engineer;

Food Microbiologist; Research and Development; Product Development

Technologist; Research Chef; Food Manufacturing Operations Man-

ager; Quality Control Technician; Regulatory Affairs; Food Packaging

Specialist; Processing Engineer; Technical Sales in the Food Industry;

Technical Services; Community Nutritionist; Public Health Nutritionist;

Clinical Dietitian; Pediatric Dietitian; Cardiovascular Dietitian; Health-

care/School Food Service Director; Private Practice Dietitian; Sports/

Wellness Dietitian; Pharmaceutical Sales Representative; Dietitian in

Business and Industry; Journalism and Communications; Public Rela-

tions and Marketing; and Researchers in universities and hospitals.

A major in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion is also

an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing pre-professional

career paths like Veterinary School, Medical School, Pharmacy, Physical

Therapy, etc.

The following concentrations are offered in the Department of Food

Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion:

• Food Processing/Business

• Food Science

• Food Safety

• Nutrition

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 to 9 hours)

Refer to concentration

Science (6 to 9 hours)

Refer to concentration

Humanities (6 hours)

Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social Sciences (6 hours)

FPB/FS/PV Select from University Core (w/ advisor approval)

NTR Refer to concentration

Major Core (7 hours)

Oral Communication Requirement

FNH 1103 Intro to Food Sci, Nutrition and Health Promotion

FNH 3111 Food Sci, Nutrition and Health Promotion Seminar

Writing Requirement

FNH 4373 Career Success Skills in Food Science, Nutrition

and Health Promotion

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Food Processing/Business Concentration (FPB)

Major Advisor: Assistant Professor Wes Schilling

- Combines food science and business courses to prepare students

for careers in the food industry, government, or private business.

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 2503 Elementary Organic Chemistry

CH 2501 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory

PH 1113 General Physics I

MA 1313 College Algebra

ST 3123 Introduction to Stat. Inference

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

MGT 3513 Introduction to Human Resource Management

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

AIS 4203 Applications of Computer Technology*

FNH 2112 Food Products Evaluation

FNH 2293 Individual and Family Nutrition

FNH 4114 Analysis of Food Products

FNH 4164 Quality Assurance of Food Products

FNH 4333 Food Law

FNH 4153 Food Plant Management

FNH 4173 Food Packaging

FNH 4583 Food Preservation Technology OR

FNH 4573 Food Engineering Fundamentals

FNH 4593 New Food Product Development

FNH 4243 Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

FNH 4241 Applied Food Chemistry

FNH 4414 Microbiology of Foods

6-7 hours Food Processing Electives**

6 hours FNH Electives ***

6-8 hours Electives

Total needed for major: 124

* Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy requirement.

** Choose two courses (6-7 hours) from the Food Processing Electives: FNH 4314 Meat Processing;

FNH 4613 Seafood Processing; FNH 4513 Poultry Processing; FNH 4123 Fermented Food Processing;

FNH 4143 Dairy Foods Processing; or FNH 4583 Food Preservation Technology.

*** Choose two additional FNH 3-4000 level courses from the FNH electives, FNH 4573 Food Engi-

neering, FNH 4583 Food Preservation Technology, or FNH 4393 Control and Prevention of Disease.

Food Science Concentration (FS)

Major Advisor: Assistant Professor Wes Schilling

- Is designed for students who wish to explore a career in research,

pursue graduate studies, work for the government, or the food industry.

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 2503 Elementary Organic Chemistry

CH 2501 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory

BCH 4013 Principles of Biochemistry

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II

MA 1713 Calculus

MA 1723 Calculus II

ST 3123 Introduction to Stat. Inference

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BIO 1123 Animal Biology

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

MGT 3513 Introduction to Human Resource Management

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting OR

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

AIS 4203 Applications of Computer Technology*

FNH 2112 Food Products Evaluation

FNH 2293 Individual and Family Nutrition

FNH 4114 Analysis of Food Products

FNH 4164 Quality Assurance of Food Products

FNH 4153 Food Plant Management

FNH 4573 Food Engineering Fundamentals

FNH 4593 New Food Product Development

FNH 4243 Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods

FNH 4241 Applied Food Chemistry

FNH 4414 Microbiology of Foods

3-4 hours Food Processing Electives**

9 hours FNH Electives***

4-5 hours Electives

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy requirement.

** Choose one course (3-4 hours) from the Food Processing Electives: FNH 4314 Meat Processing;

FNH 4613 Seafood Processing; FNH 4513 Poultry Processing; FNH 4123 Fermented Food Processing;

FNH 4143 Dairy Foods Processing; or FNH 4583 Food Preservation Technology.

*** Choose three additional FNH 3-4000 level courses from the FNH electives: FNH 4573 Food Engi-

neering Fundamentals, FNH 4583 Food Preservation Technology, or FNH 4393 Control and Prevention

of Disease.

Food Safety Concentration (PV)

Major Advisor: Assistant Professor Wes Schilling

- Is designed as a Pre-Veterinary option that focuses on factors af-

fecting food safety and all coursework essential for acceptance in the

College of Veterinary Medicine.

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry or

MA 1713 Calculus I

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Invest in Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Invest in Chemistry II

CH 4511 Organic Chemistry Lab I

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 2103 Cell Biology

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 4413 Immunology

BCH 4013 Principles of Biochemistry

PH 1113 General Physics I

PO 3103 Genetics

ACC 2013 Principals of Financial Accounting

FNH 3142 Meats Judging

FNH 4153 Food Plant Management OR

FNH 4173 Food Packaging

NTR 4115 Nutrition

FNH 4314 Meat Processing

FNH 2112 Food Products Evaluation

FNH 4114 Analysis of Food Products

FNH 4164 Quality Assurance of Food Products

FNH 4243 Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods

FNH 4414 Microbiology of Foods

FNH 4241 Applied Food Chemistry

FNH 4593 New Food Product Development

Total hours needed through Junior year: 107

Students will receive a B.S. in Food Science, Nutrition and Health

Promotion upon completion of their ﬁ rst year of school in Veterinary

Medicine.

If students do not obtain admittance into the College of Veterinary

Medicine after their junior year, an optional fourth year that is listed be-

low will allow these students to graduate with a B.S. in Food Science,

Nutrition and Health Promotion (Food Safety Concentration) after their

fourth year of studies as well as allow these students another year to at-

tempt to earn admittance into the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Optional Fourth Year

• FNH 4333 Food Law

• 6 hours of electives for 3000-4000 level FNH classes

• ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference

• 5 hours electives

Nutrition Concentration (NTR)

Major Advisors: Dietetics Education Director Michelle Lee,

Associate Professors Sylvia Byrd and Diane Tidwell

Assistant Professor Chiquita Briley,

and Assistant Extension Professor Brent Fountain

- Prepares students for a wide variety of careers. For students inter-

ested in becoming a Registered Dietitian, the Didactic Program in Di-

etetics (DPD) at Mississippi State University is currently accredited by

the Commission of Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the

American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000,

Chicago, IL 60606; telephone 800-877-1600, ext. 5400. Upon comple-

tion of the DPD program, graduates may pursue participation in a super-

vised practice program. Successful completion of the supervised practice

program, followed by the Registration Exam, fulﬁ lls the requirements to

become a Registered Dietitian. All students in Nutrition are required to

have a computer that meets speciﬁ cations established by the Department

of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion.

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 2503 Elementary Organic Chemistry

CH 2501 Elementary Organic Chemistry Lab

BCH 4013 Principles of Biochemistry

MA 1313 College Algebra

ST 2113 Intro to Stats

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 2014 Human Physiology

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 4133 Human Genetics

PSY 1013 Gen Psychology

SO 1003 Intro to Sociology OR

SO 1103 Contemp Social Problems

CO 2213 Small Group Communication

MGT 3114 Prin of Management and Prod

MGT 3513 Intro Human Resources Mgt

FNH 2203 Science of Food Preparation

FNH 2293 Individual and Family Nutrition

FNH 3003 Nutrition Field Experience

FNH 3263 Research Methods in Food & Nutrition*

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

FNH 3274 Quantity Food Production & Service

FNH 3283 The Foodservice System

FNH 4213 Nutrition Public Policy & Promotion

FNH 4233 Medical Nutrition Therapy

FNH 4253 Nutritional Biochemistry of Foods

FNH 4353 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

FNH 4273 Nutritional Assessment

FNH 4283 Purch Food & Equip for Food Service Systems

FNH 4293 Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

FNH 3701 Nutrition Professional Development

9 hours Electives

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy requirement.

Food Science Minor (18 hours)

Students will be required to complete the following courses to re-

ceive a minor in Food Science:

FNH 4241 Applied Food Chemistry

FNH 4243 Food Composition and Reactions

FNH 4414 Microbiology of Foods

FNH 4513 Food Preservation Technology

Choose 7 or more credits from the following electives:

FNH 4593 New Food Product Development

FNH 1103 Intro to Food Science, Nutrition & Health Promo.

FNH 4164 Quality Assurance of Food Products

FNH 4143 Dairy Processing

FNH 4314 Meats Processing

FNH 4513 Poultry Processing

FNH 4114 Analysis of Food Products

SCHOOL of HUMAN SCIENCES

Director: Professor Gary B. Jackson

Ofﬁ ce: (662) 325-2950

The mission of the School of Human Sciences is to improve the

well-being of individuals, families, communities and related businesses

and industries through teaching, research and outreach. An integrative

approach is carried out in these program areas:

• Agricultural Information Science and Education (AISE)

• Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising (ATM)

• Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)

The School of Human Sciences currently has the following ac-

creditations: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

(AAFCS) and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

(NCATE) in Vocational Home Economics and Agriculture.

The commitment of Human Sciences’ faculty and staff to excellence

is evident in teaching, especially considering the growth, demand for

the programs offered in the School, and the number of teaching and ad-

vising awards received by the faculty. The School of Human Sciences

has more Grisham Master Teachers and CALS Excellence in Teaching

Awards than any other unit within the Division and College. The School

remains committed to this path of excellence, striving to provide students

with contemporary programs and outstanding learning opportunities at

the undergraduate and graduate levels. The School provides strong cur-

ricula and excellent teaching and advising.

The School’s programs are strong components of the land grant in-

stitution, which is designed to provide outreach to the community and

state. The School’s commitment to this process is evident in several out-

reach programs, such as its early childhood development work. Human

Sciences faculty and graduates work with people in and across a variety

of settings, including homes; schools; clinical settings; community agen-

cies and institutions; and business, industry, and government. Graduates

are prepared to address the social and economic challenges that face the

state and its communities.

Agricultural Information Science (AIS) Curriculum

Major Advisor: Associate Professor Kirk Swortzel

Ofﬁ ce: (662) 325-2950

Agricultural Information Science is the science of assisting others

to learn how to access, analyze, apply, and amend information to solve

problems in agriculture. The curriculum is designed to prepare students

to enter professions requiring extensive knowledge and skill in solving

agricultural and agriculturally related problems. Students are prepared to

meet agriculture industry’s needs for individuals who can create, access,

disseminate, apply, amend, and integrate information to solve problems

in agriculture. Agricultural Information Science graduates may become

involved in a variety of occupations in agricultural business and indus-

try, education, production, extension, public relations, and others. A

minimum of 124 semester hours is required for this major. Students may

choose to complete an emphasis in either Agricultural Science or Human

Resource Management. These emphases are achieved by completing 16

hours of speciﬁ ed courses and ﬁ ve hours of electives as approved by

an AIS advisor. Those students who elect to minor in communication

instead of selecting one of the two concentrations can do so by taking 21

hours of speciﬁ ed courses through the Department of Communication.

The Agricultural Science emphasis is designed to provide skills for

individuals seeking careers in production agriculture or secondary school

education. The Human Resource Management emphasis is designed to

provide skills for individuals seeking careers in business and industry

and extension.

All students in Agricultural Information Science are required to have

their own personal computer. Students should consult with the depart-

ment for equipment speciﬁ cations prior to purchasing.

Students desiring to receive certiﬁ cation to teach in secondary agri-

culture programs will need to complete certiﬁ cation requirements. This

can be accomplished by completing a Master of Science Degree in Ag-

ricultural and Extension Education, Teacher Certiﬁ cation Concentration.

To enroll in this program, individuals must possess a bachelor’s degree

in an agriculture area and meet requirements for regular admission to the

Master of Science degree program. The minimum GPA requirement is

2.75 on a 4.0 scale during the last two years (approximately 60 hours) of

undergraduate academic work or a 3.0 minimum on 24 hours of graduate

level courses. Individuals must apply to Teacher Education. Individu-

als must present an ACT score of 21 (SAT equivalent of 860) with no

sub score below 18 or minimum score on the Pre-Professional Skills

Test (PPST) to meet teacher certiﬁ cation standards in Mississippi. The

minimum scores are 170 on Reaching, 172 on Writing, and 169 on Math-

ematics; or on the Computer Based Test (CBT), 316 on Reading, 318 on

Writing, and 314 on Mathematics. Applicants to teacher education must

complete the “Veriﬁ cation of Work Experience with Children and Youth”

and provide two letters of recommendation.

Exit requirements include a 3.0 GPA, mastery on an oral comprehen-

sive examination administered by the Graduate Committee and submis-

sion of the required score on the Praxis II – Principles of Learning and

Teaching (PLT) - to the Mississippi State University College of Educa-

tion and to the Mississippi Department of Education to obtain licensure.

Graduates will have knowledge of (1) agricultural and ecological

information sciences; (2) principles of teaching and learning; (3) basic

agricultural sciences; (4) theories and principles of human communica-

tion; and (5) agricultural business principles.

Graduates will be able to (1) plan and conduct education programs

in classroom and community settings; (2) assess and prioritize the needs

and goals of various audiences; (3) develop strategies to meet constitu-

ents’ needs and accomplish goals; (4) assess the appropriateness of strat-

egies and revise the strategies as needed; (5) communicate effectively

orally and in writing to various audiences; and (6) access and analyze

information.

In capstone courses, students produce and present reports that dem-

onstrate the performance learning objectives. In addition to faculty as-

sessment, external assessors from other departments and from typical

clientele audiences observe presentations and provide feedback.

Field experience supervisors and co-curricular sponsors, along with

student participants, provide feedback about the ﬁ eld experience using a

form based on the learning objectives.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics

Science (9 hours)

BIO 1123 Animal Biology

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I

Humanities (6 hours)

PHI 1103 Introduction to Philosophy OR

PHI 1113 Intro to Logic

HI elective Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social Sciences (6 hours)

AEC 2713 Intro to Food and Resource Econ

PSY 1013 General Psychology

Major Core

AIS 2613 Intro to Info and Dec Science in Agrisci

AIS 3003 Information Interpretation

AIS 3333 Professional Presentations

AIS 3500 Internship

AIS 3803 Leadership Development

AIS 4103 Programs in AIS

AIS 4303 Info Tech Ag Learning Systems

AIS 4403 Development of Youth Programs

AIS 4424 Teaching Methods in Ag & Human Sciences

ADS 1114 Animal Science

CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry Lab

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II

EPP 2213 Intro to Insects

FNH 1103 Intro to Food Sci, Nutrition and Health

PSS 1313 Plant Science

7 hours Agriculture Electives (see advisor)

6 hours Free Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fund of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Technical Writing in Agricomm

Computer Literacy

AIS 4203 App of Computer Info Systems

Agricultural Science Emphasis

ABE 1863 Eng. Technology in Ag

PO 3103 Genetics I

PSS 2423 Plant Materials I OR

PSS 4343 Greenhouse Management

PSS 3301 Soils Laboratory

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3133 Weed Science

5 hours Agriculture Science Electives

Human Resources Management Emphasis

AEC 3133 Intro Agribusiness Management

AEC 3233 Intro Environmental Economics Policy

MGT 3114 Principles of Management Production

MGT 3513 Intro Human Resource Management

MGT 4533 Adv Human Resource Management

6 hours Agriculture or Management Electives

Total hours needed for major: 124

Agricultural Science (AGS) Curriculum

Major Advisor: Associate Professor Kirk Swortzel

Ofﬁ ce: (662) 325-2950

The Agricultural Science degree prepares individuals for a variety of

agricultural related careers. Many agricultural businesses and organiza-

tions are seeking graduates who have a diversiﬁ ed knowledge of agricul-

ture and life sciences, which includes production agriculture, business,

leadership and management. Many graduates become involved in agri-

culture business and industry, production agriculture operations, interna-

tional agriculture development or pursue advanced study in areas such as

nutrition and agricultural education.

Agricultural Science allows students to develop a high concentration

of science and specialized agricultural study. Through the Agricultural

Science degree program, a student can pursue a bachelor of science in

agriculture and develop specialization areas that will serve his/her indi-

vidual needs and interests. For the degree requirements, students must

complete 124 hours, which includes 33 hours of science and 58 hours of

agricultural science. Thirty hours will be agricultural science electives,

which must be taken from two academic departments within the College

of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The student must select agricultural

science electives that are closely related and compliment each other. By

selecting electives from two academic departments, a student can de-

velop two specialization areas, such as integrated pest management and

agronomy or agricultural economics and animal science. A minimum of

16 agricultural science electives must be 4000 level courses or above,

and a maximum of 4 hours may be selected from 1000 level courses.

Graduates will have knowledge of (1) the diversiﬁ ed ﬁ eld of agri-

culture; (2) basic agricultural sciences; (3) leadership principles; (4) the

basic principles of production; and (5) the application of basic science

principles to production agriculture and agricultural business manage-

ment.

Graduates will be able to (1) plan and conduct basic agricultural re-

search; (2) manage an agricultural enterprise (business or production);

(3) provide leadership in a variety of employment settings; and (4) com-

municate effectively orally and in writing to various audiences.

In various courses, students produce and present reports that dem-

onstrate the performance learning objectives. In addition to faculty as-

sessment, external assessors from other departments and from typical

clientele audiences observe presentations and provide feedback.

Internship supervisors and co-curricular sponsors, along with student

participants, provide feedback about the internship using a form based on

the learning objectives.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

3 hours Select from University Core

Science (9 hours)

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BIO 1123 Animal Biology

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I

Humanities (6 hours)

HI elective Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social Science (6 hours)

AEC 2713 Intro to Food and Resource Econ

PS 1113 American Government

Major Core

ABE 1863 Eng Tech Agriculture

ADS 1114 Animal Science

BIO 2213 Survey Plant Kingdom

CH 1051 Exp Chemistry Lab

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II

CH 2501 Elem Organic Chemistry Lab

CH 2503 Elem Organic Chemistry

EPP 2213 Intro to Insects

EPP 3113 Plant Pathology

PO 3103 Genetics

PSS 1313 Plant Science

PSS 3133 Weed Science

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

PSS 3303 Soils

3 hours Physics Elective - see advisor

33 hours Ag Science Elect. in two CALS depts - see advisor

6 hours Free electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Technical Writing in Agricomm

Computer Literacy

AIS 4203 App of Computer Info Systems

Total hours needed for major: 124

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Human Sciences (HS) Curriculum

The Human Sciences degree provides educational, research, and

outreach programs related to the interaction of people with their envi-

ronment. More importantly, the multidisciplinary areas within Human

Sciences focus on the basic human needs, such as food, shelter, clothing,

human interaction and relationships, commerce and family life. In light

of the current trends and anticipated changes, the mission of the Hu-

man Sciences degree is to prepare students and to conduct research and

outreach activities to impact the social, health, and economic concerns

facing individuals, families and communities.

Transfer credits with grade of C or higher will be considered toward

fulﬁ llment of degree requirements in Human Sciences.

The following concentrations are offered in the School of Human

Sciences: Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising (ATM); and Human De-

velopment & Family Studies (HDFS).

A minor in Human Sciences is available. Required are HS 2293, HS

2593, HS 3303, HS 3673, HS 4853. In addition, six credits are to be se-

lected from HS 1533, HS 2203, HS 2283, HS 2603, HS 2613, HS 2813,

HS 4193, HS 4313, HS 4333, HS 4403, and HS 4513.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

ATM MA 1313 College Algebra

ATM BQA 2113 Business Stats OR

ST 2113 Intro to Stats

HDFS Select from University Core

Science (9 hours)

HDFS See Concentration Requirements

ATM CH 1043 + 6 hrs from University Core

Humanities (6 hours)

ATM 3 hours Foreign Lang + 3 hours from Univ. Core

HDFS Select from University Core

Fine Arts

Select from University Core

Social Sciences (6 hours)

PSY 1013 General Psychology

3 hrs See Concentration

Major Core

HS 1701 Survey of Human Sciences

HS 2293 Individual and Family Nutrition

HS 3303 Consumer Economics

HS 4702 Human Sciences Senior Seminar

HS 4853 The Family: A Transactional Approach

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising (ATM) Concentration

Associate Professors Wanda Cheek and Phyllis Bell Miller;

Instructors Jane Caston and Beth Duncan

This concentration is designed to provide students with an under-

standing of the fashion and textile industries, consumer behavior, prod-

uct quality, and business principles. Students concentrate in one of two

areas: Merchandising or Apparel Production and Design. Merchandising

combines an overview of the fashion industry, consumer behavior, and

product knowledge with an understanding of business principles. Ap-

parel Production and Design emphasizes the total design and production

process from inception to ﬁ nished product and its ultimate sale to the

consumer. Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising students are required to

have a laptop computer during the freshman year, selected from a range

of models recommended by the School of Human Sciences.

HS 1533 Apparel Design I

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

ACC 2023 Principles of Managerial Accounting

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics*

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

HS 1523 Visual Design in Dress

HS 2553 Fashion Merchandising

HS 3593 Merchandising & Promotion Strategies

HS 2593 Apparel/Sewn Prod Analysis & Evaluation

HS 3553 Fashion Retailing

HS 2524 Textiles for Apparel

HS 3573 Historic Costume

HS 3563 Visual Merchandising

BL 2413 The Legal Environment of Business

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

MGT 3114 Principles of Management and Prod

HS 4513 Social-Psych Aspects of Clothing

HS 4701 Internship Placement Seminar

HS 1711 Professional Protocol

HS 4763 Apparel, Textiles & Merch. Internship

HS 4533 Merch. Planning and Buying OR

HS 4343 Apparel Design II

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

See advisor for approved courses

Computer Literacy

HS 4733 Computer-Aided Design for Human Sciences

Restricted Electives - choose 9 credit hours from one area

Apparel Production and Design Area

HS 4583 Entrepreneurship for Human Sciences

HS 4710 Study Tour

ART 1123 Design I

ART 1133 Design II

ART 1213 Drawing I

ART 1223 Drawing II

ART 3103 Photography I

ART 2213 Life Drawing I

HS 4424 Teach Methods in Ag & Human Sciences

Merchandising Area

HS 4583 Entrepreneurship for Human Sciences

HS 4710 Study Tour

FIN 3123 Financial Management

IB 3913 Prin of International Business

MKT 3933 International Marketing

MGT 3513 Intro to Human Resource Mgt

MKT 3213 Retailing

MKT 4113 Personal Selling

MKT 4123 Advertising

MKT 4413 Consumer Analysis & Behavior

MKT 4213 Internet Marketing

MKT 4613 Services Marketing

MKT 4533 Marketing Research

PHI 3013 Business Ethics

HS 4424 Teach Methods in Ag & Human Sciences

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Satisﬁ es University Core.

MINOR: A minor in Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising is avail-

able, requiring: HS 2593, HS 2524, HS 2553, HS 4513. In addition, nine

credits are to be elected from HS 1523, HS 1711, HS 4563, HS 3563, HS

3573, HS 3553, HS 4583, HS 1533, HS 3593, HS 4733, HS 4710.

Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS)

Concentration

Professor Jan Cooper Taylor; Associate Professors Sheri Worthy

and Wanda Cheek; Assistant Professors Joe Wilmoth and Erin Sharp

This program offers an interdisciplinary lifespan approach to the

study of children, youth and families. It encompasses specialty areas

in child studies (preschool teaching or child life), youth studies, family

studies, and family and consumer sciences teacher education. Students

develop an awareness of trends, issues and public policy affecting fami-

lies; analyze factors that inﬂ uence cognitive, emotional, social and physi-

cal development in the contexts of culture and family. Graduates enter

diverse public and private sectors which focus on enabling children and

families to function effectively in today’s complex society.

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

Speciﬁ c course work is required to specialize in each area or to meet

class A teacher licensure requirement for family and consumer sciences

in the state of Mississippi. Speciﬁ c course work is also required to spe-

cialize in child life, preschool education, youth studies or family ser-

vices.

All teacher education programs at Mississippi State University are

NCATE accredited. Students must conform to the policies on teacher

education, as explained under “Teacher Licensure” elsewhere in this

catalog. Additional endorsement is available in these occupational areas:

clothing, apparel and textiles; child care guidance; and institutional food

and administration. Approved work experience is required to obtain this

special endorsement.

Individual and Family Development Emphasis

SO 1003 Introduction to Sociology*

BIO 1004 Anatomy & Physiology*

6 hrs Science with Laboratory*

EDX 3213 Psych & Ed Exceptional Children & Youth

COE 4013 Facilitative Skills Development

EPY 3543 Psychology of Adolescence*

PSY 3413 Human Sexual Behavior

HS 1802 Professional Seminar

HS 2803 Pre-natal and Infant Development

HS 2813 Child Development I

HS 3813 Child Development II

PE 3213 Emergency Health Care OR

PE 1223 Personal Health

HS 2603 Interior Design Fundamentals

HS 4403 Intro to Gerontology

HS 4424 Teach Methods in Ag & Human Sciences

HS 4313 Family Resource Management

HS 4803 Art of Parenting

HS 4823 Dev & Adm of Child Svc Programs

HS 4333 Families, Legislation, & Public Policy

HS 4750 Internship

12 hrs Restricted Electives (see below - consult advisor)

5-8 hrs Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of HS 4424

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Tech Writing OR

EDF 3413 Writing for Thinking

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of HS 3303

Restricted Electives - choose 12 hours from one area

Child Studies (Preschool/Child Life)

EDE 3233 Teach Literature at Elem & Mid. Levels

HS 3803 Child Care Procedures

HS 3823 Designing Child Care Programs

HS 4834 The Hospitalized Child (Child Life)

HS 2283 Child Health and Nutrition

Youth Studies

COE 4023 Intro to Counseling

EDE 3223 Middle Grade Education

EDX 4423 Teaching the Disadvantaged Child

HS 3673 Environments for Special Needs

AIS 4403 Development of Youth Programs

SW 4613 Child Welfare Services

Family Studies

HS 3673 Environments for Special Needs

HS 4813 Adult Development: The Middle Years

HS 4843 Family Interaction

HS 4863 Consumer Aspects of Aging

Total hours needed for major: 121-124

* Satisﬁ es University Core.

Family & Consumer Sciences Education Emphasis

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I*

6 hrs Science with laboratory*

EDF 3333 Social Foundations of Education

EDF 4243 Planning for Diversity of Learners

EDX 3213 Psych & Ed of Excep Child & Youth

EPY 3143 Human Dev & Learning Strategies in Ed

EPY 3253 Evaluating Learning

EPY 3543 Psychology of Adolescence*

EDS 3411 Practicum in Secondary Ed

EDS 4873 Seminar in Managing Secondary Class

PE 1223 Personal Health

PSY 3413 Human Sexual Behavior

HS 2593 Apparel/Sewn Product Analysis & Evaluation

HS 1533 Apparel Design I

HS 2203 Science of Food Preparation

HS 2524 Textiles for Apparel

HS 2813 Child Development I

HS 2283 Child Health and Nutrition

HS 4424 Teaching Methods in Ag & Human Sciences

HS 4803 Art of Parenting

HS 2603 Interior Design Fundamentals

HS 4333 Families, Legislation & Policy

HS 4313 Family Resource Management

HS 4462 Curriculum in Human Sciences

HS 4886 Teaching Internship in Vocat. Human Sci.

HS 4896 Teaching Internship in Vocat. Human Sci

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of HS 4424

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Tech Writing OR

EDF 3413 Writing for Thinking

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of HS 3303

Total hours needed for major: 122

* Satisﬁ es University Core

A minor in Human Development and Family Studies is available.

Requirements are: HS 2803, HS 2813, HS 3803, HS 4803, HS 4853. In

addition, six credits are to be elected from HS 4403, HS 4843, HS 3813,

HS 3823, HS 4863, HS 2283, and HS 4333.

Gerontology Certiﬁ cate

Associate Professor Sheri Lokken Worthy

The Gerontology Certiﬁ cate provides the student with current fac-

tual and theoretical data along with practicum experience relating to the

process of aging. It is a multidisciplinary effort with contributions from a

variety of departments cutting across several colleges. Students complet-

ing the requirements will earn a certiﬁ cate in gerontology.

This area of study is open to students from all colleges within the

University. The Gerontology Certiﬁ cate was developed to supplement

the student’s chosen major. Undergraduate students wishing to complete

the Gerontology requirements will select a major in addition to electing

15 hours of gerontology course work. Graduate students are required to

complete a readings or independent study course in addition to the 15

hours of gerontology course work.

Undergraduate Certiﬁ cate Requirements: (minimum 15 hours)

Select at least three of the following:

ABE 4513 Dynamics of Aging

COE 4713 Issues in Aging

HS 4403 Intro to Gerontology

HS 4813 Adult Development

HS 4863 Consumer Aspects of Aging

PSY 4983 Psychology of Aging

SO 4413 Aging and Retirement in American Society

SO 4433 Sociology of Death and Dying

SW 4623 Social Work with the Aged

Select up to two of the following: (may include courses from above)

SW 2323 Social Welfare Policy II

SO 4423 Health and Society

HS 3673 Environments for Special Needs

HS/FNH4353 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

HS 4333 Families, Legislation, and Public Policy

Graduate Certiﬁ cate Requirements (minimum 18 hours)

Select at least three of the following:

ABE 6513 Dynamics of Aging

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

PSY 6983 Psychology of Aging

SO 6413 Aging & Retirement in American Society

SO 6433 Sociology of Death and Dying

HS 6403 Intro to Gerontology

HS 6863 Consumer Aspects of Aging

HS 6813 Adult Development

PE 8153 Wellness and Aging

COE 8813 Counseling the Elderly

COE 6713 Issues in Aging

Take up to two of the following-may include courses from above:

SO 6423 Health & Society

HS/FNH6353 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

HS/FNH8243 Community Nutrition

HS 6333 Families, Legislation, and Public Policy

PSY 8313 Developmental Psychology

3 hrs Required: Independent study/readings course

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)

An Interdisciplinary Curriculum Including Entomology,

Plant Pathology and Weed Science

Major Advisor: Assistant Professor Fred R. Musser

Ofﬁ ce: 123 Clay Lyle Bldg

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an interdisciplinary program of

study in Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science jointly admin-

istered by the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology and the

Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree

in Integrated Pest Management is offered with concentrations in agricul-

tural resources, environmental resources, urban resources, applied preci-

sion agriculture and agricultural business. Effective management of pest

problems requires a broad base of knowledge in the pest disciplines and

practical ﬁ eld experience. The undergraduate Integrated Pest Manage-

ment major features a strong core of courses in the three pest disciplines

(entomology, plant pathology, and weed science); a strong background

in biological and physical sciences; and practical training through co-op

work experiences. Curricula are designed to meet the needs of students

who wish to pursue advanced degrees (M.A., M.S., Ph.D.) and of stu-

dents who wish to terminate their higher education with a baccalaureate

degree. A range of restricted and non-restricted electives allows students

to personalize their degree program for careers in crop production, agri-

business, natural resource management and/or graduate studies prepara-

tion. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses with the IPM, EPP,

PSS, CH, or BIO preﬁ x prior to completion of the degree. No course may

be transferred for credit from another college or university in which a

grade of “D” was made. A student may transfer up to nine hours of “T”

level technical courses from community colleges as unrestricted lower-

level electives. “T” level technical courses may not be transferred for

credit on any course listed speciﬁ cally in the IPM curriculum.

Graduates are well prepared for employment with industries such

as agricultural chemical, seed or biotechnology companies; state and

federal research, extension and regulatory agencies; private agricultural

consulting ﬁ rms; farmer’s cooperatives; nurseries, home and garden cen-

ters; greenhouse plant production; and corporate farms.

Co-op Work: IPM students must complete a minimum 12 months

or three semesters of co-op work with approved co-op sponsors in in-

dustry, private consulting ﬁ rms/individuals, or governmental agencies.

Typically the three co-op semesters include at least two different orga-

nizations with different job responsibilities. One of the three co-op se-

mesters enrolled by the student must be a non-summer semester. A 2.50

cumulative GPA on all MSU work is required to participate in the IPM

Co-op Program.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

ST 3123 Introduction to Statistical Inference

Sciences (9 hours)

See major courses

Humanities (6 hours)

Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social Sciences

AEC 2713 Intro to Food and Resource Econ

3 hours Select from University Core

Major Core

IPM 4021 Senior Seminar

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 4213 General Plant Ecology

BIO 4214 General Plant Physiology

CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II

CH 2503 Elementary Organic Chemistry

CO 2213 Small Group Communication

EPP 4113 Principles of Plant Pathology

EPP 4154 General Entomology

EPP 4163 Plant Disease Management

EPP 4263 Principles of Insect Pest Management

PO 3103 Genetics I

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3133 Intro to Weed Science

PSS 4313 Soil Fertility & Fertilizers

PSS 4633 Weed Biology and Ecology

PSS 4813 Herbicide Technology

11 hours Unrestricted Electives (See advisor)

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Technical Writing

Computer Literacy - choose one

AIS 4203 Applications of Computer Tech to AIS and Ed

AEC 1223 Comp Applications for Ag & Life Scientists

Co-op Experience

CP 2103 First Work Semester

CP 2203 Second Work Semester

CP 3303 Third Work Semester

Choose 17 hours from one of the following concentrations:

Agricultural Resources Concentration

AEC 3133 Intro to Agribusiness Management

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

EPP 4214 Diseases of Crops

EPP 4234 Field Crop Insects

EPP 4543 Tox. And Ins. Chemistry

PSS 4103 Forage and Pasture Crops

PSS 4123 Grain Crops

PSS 4133 Fiber and Oilseed Crops

PSS 4314 Soil Microbiology

PSS 4323 Soil Classiﬁ cation

PSS 4333 Soil Conservation

PSS 4343 Greenhouse Management

PSS 4373 Geospatial Agronomic Mgt.

PSS 4453 Vegetable Production

Agricultural Business Concentration

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

AEC 3113 Intro to Quantitative Economics

AEC 3133 Intro to Agribusiness Management

AEC 3213 International Trade in Agriculture

AEC 3413 Principles of Agricultural Marketing

AEC 3513 Economics of Food/Fiber Production

AEC 4123 Commodity Futures Marketing

EPP 4214 Diseases of Crops

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

EPP 4234 Field Crop Insects

MGT 3513 Intro to Human Resource Management

PSS 4123 Grain Crops

PSS 4133 Fiber and Oilseed Crops

PSS 4333 Soil Conservation

PSS 4343 Greenhouse Management

PSS 4363 Nursery Management

PSS 4373 Geospatial Agronomic Mgt.

PSS 4414 Turf Management

PSS 4453 Vegetable Production

Applied Precision Agriculture Concentration

EPP 4214 Diseases of Crops

EPP 4234 Field Crop Insects

FO 4311/4313 Spatial Technology in Nat. Res. Mgt.

FO 4451/4452 Remote Sensing Applications

GR 2313 Maps and Remote Sensing

GR 3303 Survey of Geospatial Technologies

GR 3311 Geospatial Applications

GR 3313 Intro to Geodatabases

GR 4303 Principles of GIS

GR 4323 Cartographic Sciences

PSS 4123 Grain Crops

PSS 4133 Fiber and Oilseed Crops

PSS 4323 Soil Classiﬁ cation

PSS 4333 Soil Conservation

PSS 4373 Geospatial Agronomic Mgt.

PSS 4411 Remote Sensing Seminar

WF 4253 GIS & GPS in Wildlife/Fisheries Mgt.

Environmental Resources Concentration

AEC 3233 Intro to Environmental Econ. & Policy

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 4203 Taxonomy of Spermatophytes

ENS 2102 Intro to Environmental Sciences

EPP 3124 Forest Pest Management

EPP 4244 Aquatic Entomology

EPP 4543 Tox. And Insecticide Chemistry

FO 4311/4313 Spatial Technology in Nat. Res. Mgt.

PSS 2423 Plant Materials I

PSS 4103 Forage and Pasture Crops

PSS 4314 Soil Microbiology

PSS 4323 Soil Classiﬁ cation

PSS 4333 Soil Conservation

WF 4153 Prin. of Wildlife Conservation and Mgt.

WF 4253 GIS & GPS in Wildlife/Fisheries Mgt.

WF 4371/4372 Water Quality Management

Urban Resources Concentration

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 4203 Taxonomy of Spermatophytes

EPP 3423 Ornamental and Turfgrass Insects

EPP 3522 Turfgrass Diseases

EPP 4223 Pest Control

EPP 4543 Tox. And Insecticide Chemistry

LA 2433 Landscape Systems & Plant Communities

PSS 2423 Plant Materials I

PSS 3473 Plant Materials II

PSS 4314 Soil Microbiology

PSS 4333 Soil Conservation

PSS 4343 Greenhouse Management

PSS 4353 Arboriculture & Landscape Maintenance

PSS 4363 Nursery Management

PSS 4414 Turf Management

PSS 4453 Vegetable Production

Total hours needed for major: 124

Department of LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (LA)

Department Head: Professor Sadik Artunc

Ofﬁ ce: Landscape Architecture Facility C103

Landscape Architecture Curriculum

Landscape Architecture is a design profession, concerned with the

harmonious relationship of man and his environment.

Thus, a student of this discipline learns how to apply the design pro-

cess to discover how physical installations or activities of man can be

placed upon the land in a fashion that accommodates man, functionally

and aesthetically, and compliments the environment.

The Landscape Architecture program at Mississippi State University

is accredited by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Upon

completing curriculum requirements, a student receives a Bachelor of

Landscape Architecture (B.L.A) degree. A Master’s degree in Landscape

Architecture (M.L.A.) is also available. For more information, refer to

the Graduate Bulletin.

There are career opportunities for landscape architects with private

ﬁ rms and in governmental agencies. The scope of this profession in-

cludes, but is not limited to: site planning for housing developments,

shopping centers, malls, civic centers, industrial parks, campuses, mo-

tels, resort areas, country clubs, golf courses, and municipal, state, re-

gional and national parks.

In addition to completing the speciﬁ ed courses of the curriculum,

all students are required to participate in at least one major department-

sponsored ﬁ eld trip. A ﬁ eld trip fee will be assessed to speciﬁ c courses.

Students are expected to consult with their academic advisor in choosing

electives.

All students in Landscape Architecture are required to have their

own personal computer. Students should check with the department for

equipment speciﬁ cations prior to purchasing.

Landscape Architecture requires that a grade of “C” or better is re-

quired to fulﬁ ll a curriculum requirement.*

The department reserves the right to retain student work for the pur-

pose of records, exhibition, instruction, industry review, etc. In addition

to University policies, all students enrolled in this curriculum shall be

required to abide by all approved departmental policies.

* As published in the Department of Landscape Architecture policy manual.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 to 9 hours)

Select from University Core

Science (6 to 9 hours)

Select from University Core

Humanities (6 hours)

Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

ART 1113 Art Appreciation OR

ARC 1013 Arch Appreciation

Social Sciences (6 hours)

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

3 hours Select from University Core

Major Core

ART 1123 Art Design I

LA 1153 Intro to Landscape Architecture

LA 2253 Plant Design Fund in Landscape Arch

LA 2323 Presentation Methods and Media

PSS 2423 Plant Materials I

LA 2423 History of Landscape Arch

LA 2453 Site Inventory and Analysis

LA 2433 Landscape Systems

LA 3555 Design Studio I

LA 3544 Construction I

PSS 3303 Soils OR Geology (GG) Course

LA 3655 Design Studio II

LA 3644 Construction II

LA 3623 Urban Planning Theory

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

LA 3652 Case Studies

LA 4244 Construction III

LA 4344 Construction IV

LA 4523 Appl of GIS in LA

LA 4755 Design Studio III

LA 4855 Capstone Studio

LA 4844 Design Sustainable Comm

4 hours Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

LA 4723 Professional Practice

Computer Literacy

LA 1223 Use of Computer in Landscape Arch

Total hours needed for major: 124

Landscape Contracting and Management Curriculum

A landscape contractor is a specialty contractor who provides the

materials and services needed to make the landscape architect’s project

become a reality; and/or to provide the management and maintenance

needed to keep the project in prime condition after implementation.

All students in Landscape Contracting and Management are required

to have their own personal computer. Students should check with the

department for equipment speciﬁ cations prior to purchasing.

The Landscape Contracting and Management degree program at

Mississippi State University, accredited by the Associated Landscape

Contractors of America, requires three internships which involve three

semesters of experiential learning and ﬁ eld experience with an approved

landscape contracting company or agency; and, under supervision of a

qualiﬁ ed supervisor and oversight of Mississippi State University fac-

ulty. In addition, two departmental ﬁ eld trips are speciﬁ c curriculum re-

quirements for this degree. A ﬁ eld trip fee will be assessed to speciﬁ c

courses. Upon successful completion of curriculum requirements, a stu-

dent receives a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Contracting

and Management.

In as much as the published Bulletin of Mississippi State deﬁ nes a

letter grade of “D” as poor, The Department of Landscape Architecture

requires that a grade of “C” or better is required to fulﬁ ll a curriculum

requirement.*

The department reserves the right to retain student work for the

purpose of records, exhibition, instruction, industry review, etc. In ad-

dition to Mississippi State University policies, all students enrolled in

this curriculum shall be required to abide by all approved departmental

policies.

* As published in the Department of Landscape Architecture policy manual.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I* OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II* OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference***

3 hrs Select from University Core

Science (10 hours)**

BIO 1203 Plant Biology with Lab

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

Humanities (6 hours)

FLS 1113 Spanish I

FLS 1123 Spanish II

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social Sciences (6 hours)

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

Major Core

LA 1701 Intro to Landscape Contracting

LA 1711 Landscape Contracting Internship I

LA 2323 Presentation Methods & Media

LA 1153 Intro to Landscape Arch

LA 2701 Landscape Contracting Seminar I

PSS 2423 Plant Materials I

PSS 3473 Plant Materials II

PSS 4353 Arboriculture & Landscape Maintenance

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

LA 2711 Landscape Contracting Internship II

LA 3713 Landscape Contracting I

LA 3544 Landscape Construction I with Lab

LA 3701 Landscape Contracting Seminar II

PSS 3133 Intro to Weed Science

ACC 2023 Prin of Managerial Accounting

LA 2334 Plant Specs for Small Properties

LA 4724 Landscape Contracting II

LA 3721 Landscape Contracting Field Trip I

EPP 3423 Ornamental & Turfgrass Insects

MGT 3114 Prin of Management & Prod

LA 3711 Landscape Contracting Internship III

LA 4701 Landscape Contracting Seminar III

PSS 4414 Turfgrass Management

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

LA 4744 Landscape Contracting IV

LA 4721 Landscape Contracting Field Trip II

BL 3223 Law of Commercial Transactions

MGT 3513 Intro Human Resource Management

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

LA 4733 Landscape Contracting III

Computer Literacy

LA 1223 Use of Computer in Landscape Arch

Total hours needed for major: 124

* If a student makes below “B” in English Comp I or II, MGT 3213 Organization of Communica-

tions I will be required.

** at least two science courses must include a lab to comply with University Core.

*** MA 1313 College Algebra is a prerequisite for ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference.

Department of PLANT and SOIL SCIENCES (PSS)

Department Head: Dr. Michael Collins

Ofﬁ ce: 117 Dorman Hall

Plant and Soil Sciences curricula focus on the application of sciences

to the integrated management of plants, soil, and climate for high-quality

production of food, ﬁ ber, and ornamental plants. Central to this course of

study is the dedication to conserve, maintain and enhance our environ-

ment. An undergraduate student may major in either Agronomy (AGN)

or Horticulture (HO) and specialize in various concentration areas such

as Agricultural and Environmental Soil Sciences (AGN), Golf and Sports

Turf Management (AGN), Integrated Crop Management (AGN), Flori-

culture and Ornamental Horticulture (HO), and Floral Management

(HO).

Graduate programs (M.S. and Ph.D.) are also offered in the Depart-

ment of Plant and Soil Sciences in Agronomy, Horticulture, and Weed

Science. Consult the Graduate Bulletin for additional details.

Agronomy (AGN)

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 to 9 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

3 hours Select from University Core or see Concentrations

Science (6 to 9 hours)

See major core/concentration

Humanities (6 hours)

See major core/concentration or University Core list

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See major core/concentration or University Core list

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

Social Science (6 hours)

See major core/concentration or University Core list

Major Core

BIO 1203 Plant Biology*

BIO 4214 General Plant Physiology

PSS 3301 Soils Laboratory

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 4313 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

* Satisﬁ es University Core

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Agricultural and Environmental Soil Sciences Concentration

Professors Michael Cox, William Kingery, and Jac Varco

The Agricultural and Environmental Soil Science curriculum pro-

vides an educational foundation in soil processes involving physical,

chemical, and biological interrelationships. The soil resource is an inte-

gral component of our environment and is subject to loss and degrada-

tion through human activities. Humanity’s dependence on soil for food

and ﬁ ber production and the need for ensuring environmental quality

require individuals trained in the management of this resource. Career

opportunities exist both nationally and internationally in agricultural and

environmental consulting, agribusiness, government agencies, teaching,

and research. Required courses provide soil science training, while elec-

tive courses can be selected to meet speciﬁ c needs.

Cooperative Education: Agricultural and Environmental Soil Sci-

ence students are encouraged to participate in the cooperative education

program.

GR 1123 Intro to World Geography

MA 1323 Trigonometry*

MA 1713 Calculus I

ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference

AEC 2713 Intro to Food & Resource Econ*

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I*

CH 1213 Chemistry I*

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II*

CH 1223 Chemistry II*

CH 2314 Analytical Chemistry I

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

GG 1111 Earth Science Lab

GG 1113 Survey of Earth Science I

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II

PSS 4314 Soil Microbiology

PSS 4603 Soil Chemistry

PSS 4323 Soil Classiﬁ cations

PSS 4333 Soil Conservation and Land Use

19 hours Restricted Electives**

Computer Science Requirement

AIS 4203 Applications of Computer Tech of AIS & Ed OR

AEC 1223 Computer Applications for Ag and Life Scientists

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Tech Writing in Agricomm

Total hours needed for major: 123

* Satisﬁ es University Core

** See advisor or department ofﬁ ce for a list of approved courses.

Golf and Sports Turf Management Concentration

Major Advisor: Associate Professor Barry Stewart

Assistant Professor Gregg Munshaw

The Golf and Sports Turf Management (GSTM) is the study of plant

and soil sciences for the culture of turfgrass on golf and sports facilities.

The GSTM curriculum prepares individuals for careers as golf course

superintendents at private, daily fee, and resort courses or as sports turf

managers at city, school, and professional sports turf facilities (i.e. foot-

ball, baseball, soccer ﬁ elds.) New construction of golf courses and sports

facilities has led to a heightened demand for trained golf and sports turf

management professionals. Three semesters of Cooperative Education

work experience will be required of all students enrolled in the GSTM

concentration.

Cooperative Education Requirements: GSTM students must com-

plete a minimum 12 months or three semesters of Coop work at a golf

course with an individual who is certiﬁ ed or progressing toward certi-

ﬁ cation with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

or at a sports stadium with a recognized sports turf manager. One of

the three Coop semesters enrolled by the student must be a non-summer

semester period. A 2.50 cumulative QPA on all MSU work is required to

participate in the GSTM program. All new students must register with

their coop advisor early in their initial semester of enrollment.

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

ABE 2873 Land Surveying

ABE 4163 Machinery Mgt for Agro-Ecosystems

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I*

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II*

CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry (lab for CH 1053)*

CH 2503 Elementary Organic Chemistry

CH 2501 Elementary Organic Chemistry Lab

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics*

EPP 4113 Principles of Plant Pathology

EPP 3423 Ornamental & Turfgrass Insects

EPP 4523 Turfgrass Diseases

FLS 1113 Spanish I*

FLS 1123 Spanish II*

LA 3603 Design of Golf Environment

LA 4344 Landscape Arch Construction IV

MGT 3513 Intro to Human Resource Mgt

PE 3213 Emergency Health Care

PSS 1313 Plant Science

PSS 2423 Plant Materials I

PSS 3133 Intro Weed Science

PSS 3411 Turf Seminar I

PSS 3421 Turf Seminar II

PSS 4353 Arboriculture & Landscape Maint

PSS 4414 Turfgrass Management

PSS 4423 Golf Course Operations

PSS 4443 Athletic Field Management

PSS 4823 Turfgrass Weed Management

CP 2103 First Work Semester

CP 2203 Second Work Semester

CP 3303 Third Work Semester

9 hours Restricted Electives**

Computer Science Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PSS 4423 and 4443

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PSS 3411 and 3421

Total hours needed for major: 122

* Satisﬁ es University Core

** See advisor or department ofﬁ ce for a list of approved courses.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Integrated Crop Management Concentration

Major Advisors: Professor Frank B. Matta

Associate Professors Brian Baldwin, David J. Lang, and Ted Wallace

Integrated Crop Management (ICM) is the study of food and ﬁ ber

production utilizing ecologically sound and technologically advanced

methods. Areas covered include basic concepts of plant science and spe-

ciﬁ c practices in crop initiation, culture, harvesting, processing, distri-

bution and marketing. Methods of germplasm enhancement are taught.

Speciﬁ c program areas of study include agronomic crop production,

crop science, fruit science, seed science, seed technology, and vegetable

crop production. Students completing the Integrated Crop Management

curriculum are prepared for careers as producers, consultants, technical

representative plant breeders, extension agents, or inspectors with USDA

and state agencies. This curriculum also provides a good background of

basic sciences for those who wish to pursue graduate studies.

AEC 2713 Intro to Food & Resource Econ*

AEC 3133 Intro to Agribusiness Mgt

AEC 3413 Intro to Food Marketing

BCH 3613 Principles of Biochemistry

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I*

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II*

CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry (CH 1053)

CH 2503 Elementary Organic Chemistry

CH 2501 Elementary Organic Chemistry Lab

EPP 2213 Introduction to Insects

EPP 4113 Principles of Plant Pathology

PO 3103 Genetics I

PSS 1313 Plant Science

PSS 3133 Intro Weed Science

24 hours Restricted Electives**

9 hours Unrestricted Electives

Computer Science Requirement

AIS 4203 Applications of Computer Tech of AIS & Ed OR

AEC 1223 Computer Applications for Ag and Life Scientists

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Tech Writing in Agricomm

Total hours needed for major: 122

* Satisﬁ es University Core

** See advisor or department ofﬁ ce for a list of approved courses. Consult with the appropriate

faculty advisor for restricted course selection emphasizing the following program areas: Crop Sci-

ence, Agronomic Crop Production, Vegetable Crop Production, Fruit Science, and Golf and Sports Turf

Mgt..

HORTICULTURE (HO)

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

3 hours See concentration

Science (9 hours)

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I

CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II

Humanities (6 hours)

Floriculture - See concentration

Floral Management - Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

PSS 2343 Floral Design

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Floriculture

AEC 2713 Intro to Food & Resource Economics

3 hours Select from University Core

Floral Management

AEC 2713 Intro to Food & Resource Econ OR

EC 2123 Microeconomics

PSY 1013 General Psychology

EC 2113 Macroeconomics

Major Core

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

PSS 1313 Plant Science

PSS 2423 Plant Materials I

PSS 3313 Interior Plant Design & Maint

PSS 3473 Plant Materials II

PSS 3923 Plant Propagation

PSS 3511 Seminar

Writing Requirement

AIS 3203 Intro to Tech Writing Agricomm

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Floral Management Concentration

Major Advisors: Assoc. Professor James DelPrince

and Instructor Lynette McDougald

Floral Management involves sourcing, purchasing, distributing,

marketing, designing with, and selling ﬂ oricultural products. Students

enrolled in this concentration are provided with courses in design and

horticulture, balanced with business and sciences. Career opportunities

for graduates include retailing, wholesaling, special event designing, and

display gardening. The University Florist, a professional ﬂ ower shop

owned and operated by the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences on the

MSU campus, provides students with work and management opportuni-

ties.

Internship Requirements (PSS 3413): FM majors must complete a

12 week, 480 clock hour work experience in a ﬂ oral industry enterprise.

The internship requirement may be completed any semester after suc-

cessful completion of PSS 2343, Floral Design.

ACC 2023 Principles of Managerial Accounting

ART 1113 Art Appreciation

ART 1123 Design I

BL 2413 The Legal Environment of Business

EPP 2213 Intro to Insects*

FIN 3113 Financial Systems

HS 2603 Interior Design Fundamentals

LA 2423 History of Landscape Architecture

PS 1113 American Government

PSS 2351 Techniques in Flower Shop Mgt

PSS 3023 Retail Floristry Operation and Mgt

PSS 3343 Advanced Floral Design I

PSS 3413 Retail Floristry Internship

PSS 3443 Advanced Floral Design II

3 hours Math course from University Core

6 hours Select from Art Electives list**

6 hours Select from Restricted Electives list**

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fund of Public Speaking

Computer Literacy Requirement - choose one

AEC 1223 Comp Applications for Ag & Life Sci

AIS 4203 Appl Computer Tech AIS and Ed

BIS 1012 Intro to Business Information Systems

TKT 1273 Computer Applications

Total hours needed for major: 123

* Satisﬁ es University Core

** See advisor or department ofﬁ ce for a list of approved courses.

A minor in Floral Management is available. To obtain a minor, stu-

dents are required to complete the following 15 hours: PSS 2343, PSS

3023, PSS 3313, PSS 3343 and PSS 3443.

COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and LIFE SCIENCES

Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture Concentration

Major Advisors: Associate Professor Richard L. Harkess;

Assistant Professor Brian Trader

Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture offers diversiﬁ ed opportu-

nities that are challenging, intellectually stimulating, and economically

rewarding. Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture is the science and

art of producing, distributing, marketing, and utilizing ﬂ owers, ﬂ owering

and foliage plants, and woody ornamental landscape plants. It offers a

wide variety of employment opportunities and competitive salaries. Stu-

dents completing this curriculum are prepared for many different careers

including greenhouse or nursery management, landscape management,

public service, and technical product research and sales.

BIO 2213 Survey of Plant and Fungi Kingdom

BIO 4203 Taxonomy of Spermatophytes

BIO 4214 General Plant Physiology

CH 2501 Elementary Organic Chemistry Lab

CH 2503 Elementary Organic Chemistry

EPP 4113 Principles of Plant Pathology

EPP 3423 Ornamental and Turfgrass Insects

FLS 1113 Spanish I*

FLS 1123 Spanish II*

MA 2113 Intro to Statistics* OR

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics*

PO 3103 Genetics

PSS 3301 Soils Laboratory

PSS 3303 Soils

PSS 3433 Horticulture Internship

PSS 4343 Greenhouse Management

PSS 4363 Nursery Management

PSS 4444 Plant Tissue Culture

PSS 4613 Floriculture Crop Programming

15 hours Restricted Electives**

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PSS 4363 and PSS 3511

Computer Literacy Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PSS 4613

Total hours needed for major: 120

* Satisﬁ es University Core

** See advisor or department ofﬁ ce for a list of approved courses.

A minor in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture is available. To

obtain a minor, students are required to complete PSS 2423, PSS 3473

and PSS 3923, and choose two of the following courses: PSS 3313, PSS

4343, PSS 4353, PSS 4363, or PSS 4613.

Department of POULTRY SCIENCE (PO)

Major Advisor: Associate Professor Timothy N. Chamblee

Ofﬁ ce: 103 Hill Poultry Science

The U.S. poultry industry is a $21 billion+ business employing hun-

dreds of thousands of people in the United States. Mississippi ranks 4th

in broiler production and is continuing to expand. This dynamic industry

employs about 20,000 Mississippians and has approximately 3,000 poul-

try farming operations throughout the state. Poultry is the number one

farm revenue commodity in Mississippi.

The Poultry curriculum provides for in-depth study of scientiﬁ c prin-

ciples important in the production, processing and marketing of poultry

and poultry products. The curriculum is designed with academic and

experiential components to ensure that graduates are prepared to man-

age people and resources vital to this important food industry. Poultry

students should also expect to develop creative thinking skills that will

allow them to develop solutions for complex real world problems as they

develop their careers as managers. The strong science content of the cur-

riculum also makes it an excellent ﬁ t for pre-vet students and students

interested in graduate studies. The department provides one-on-one ad-

vising for all Poultry Science students. Concentrations available are:

-Business

-Management

-Manufacturing

-Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Only grades of C or higher will be accepted for PO and VS courses.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA/ST 3 hours (see major/concentration)

Science (9 hours)

See major/concentration

Humanities (6 hours)

Select from University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Select from University Core

Social Sciences (6 hours)

AEC 2713 Intro to Food & Resource Econ

PS 1113 American Government

Major Core

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

AEC 3133 Intro to Agribusiness Management

MGT 3513 Intro to Human Resource Mgt

PO 3011 Seminar

PO 3021 Seminar

PO 3103 Genetics

PO 3313 Commercial Poultry Production

PO 3323 Poultry Judging

PO 3834 Microbiology of Food Animal Production

PO 4031 Seminar

PO 4041 Seminar

PO 4313 Management of Commercial Layers

PO 4324 Avian Reproduction

PO 4333 Broiler Production

PO 4413 Poultry Nutrition

PO 4423 Feed Manufacturing

PO 4513 Poultry Processing

PO 4523 Commercial Broiler Processing Tech

PO 4833 Avian Anatomy

PO 4843 Avian Physiology

VS 2033 Diseases of Poultry

PO 3353 Poultry Production Internship

PO 3363 Poultry Processing Internship

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PO 3021, 4031, and 4041

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PO 4324 and 3834

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PO 4324 and 3834

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Management Concentration

The management concentration is appropriate for students inter-

ested in entering into a personal poultry operation, in service and sales

work with large poultry enterprises, in federal, state or local government

employment, and in many employment opportunities in the allied ﬁ elds

relating to poultry.

ACC 2023 Principles of Managerial Accounting

AEC 3233 Intro to Envir. Econ and Policy

AEC 3413 Intro to Food Marketing

BIO 1123 Animal Biology

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BL 2413 Legal Environment of Business

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II

PO 3333 Advanced Poultry Judging

PSS 3303 Soils

ST 2113 Introduction to Statistics

Total hours needed for major: 120

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Business Concentration

The rapid growth in poultry production in Mississippi has created a

large demand for graduates with good backgrounds in poultry and strong

supporting work in business. The business concentration satisﬁ es all the

requirements for a minor in Agribusiness. Thus, this concentration offers

lucrative employment opportunities to the poultry science major.

ACC 2023 Principles of Managerial Accounting

AEC 3413 Principles of Ag Marketing

AEC 3113 Intro to Quantitative Econ.

AEC 3213 International Trade in Ag

AEC 4113 Agribusiness Firm Mgt

BL 2413 Legal Environment of Business

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I

CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry Lab

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences

PO 3333 Advanced Poultry Judging

Total hours needed for major: 121

Manufacturing Concentration

The future growth of the poultry industry is closely associated with

advancements in manufacturing technology. There is a large demand for

well trained poultry scientists with this capability. This concentration

elective offers rapid career advancement for the poultry science major

and prepares the student for future graduate work.

BCH 4013 Principles of Biochemistry

BIO 1123 Animal Biology

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

FNH 4164 Quality Assurance of Food Products

FNH 4243 Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods

FNH 4414 Microbiology of Foods

ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference

Total hours needed for major: 121

Pre-Veterinary Concentration

The Pre-Veterinary concentration allows a student to satisfy the pre-

veterinary requirements while completing a B.S. in Poultry Science. The

Poultry Science department offers a 3 + 1 program for admission to the

College of Veterinary Medicine. Contact the Poultry Science department

for these requirements.

AEC 3413 Principles of Ag. Marketing

BCH 4013 Principles of Biochemistry

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 4413 Immunology

BL 2413 Legal Environment of Business

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 4511 Organic Chemistry I Lab

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

PH 1113 General Physics I

ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference

Total hours needed for major: 121

Poultry Minor

The need for people who have specialized knowledge outside of

classic poultry science is growing rapidly. Currently the industry recruits

and employs personnel trained in areas such as accounting, biological

sciences, computer science, human nutrition, nursing, microbiology, en-

gineering, food technology, advertising and marketing, veterinary medi-

cine, human resource management and law. A minor in Poultry Science

provides these individuals with enhanced employment opportunities in

the poultry industry.

Students will be required to complete the following courses to

receive a minor in Poultry Science.

PO 3313 Commercial Poultry Production

PO 4313 Management of Commercial Layers

PO 4333 Broiler Production

PO 4413 Poultry Nutrition

PO 4513 Poultry Processing

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ART, and DESIGN

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

GENERAL INFORMATION

The profession of architecture offers the student the opportunity to

participate in improving the physical world, in solving problems of our

society, and in giving form to the needs of modern culture. To meet these

demands requires a highly trained profession composed of sensitive,

dedicated men and women. The School of Architecture is the educational

foundation of the profession in the State of Mississippi and provides for

the development of the individual skills and understanding to prepare the

student for his or her role in the practice of architecture.

The School of Architecture offers an intense, carefully structured,

and rich array of courses which constitute a solid foundation for architec-

tural practice. While course work is comprehensive in scope, providing

the students with an awareness of the diversity and complexity of today’s

professional world, each course has its own important role in developing

the unique knowledge and abilities required of architects in a modern

world.

The School of Architecture at Mississippi State University is the pro-

fessional program for the State of Mississippi and is the only program in

the state which leads to a professional degree in architecture. To meet the

needs of the state and region, the School was established in 1973 with

the support of an Advisory Committee of the Mississippi Chapter of the

American Institute of Architects.

In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree

from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for

licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which

is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree pro-

grams in architecture, recognizes two types of degrees: the Bachelor of

Architecture and the Masters of Architecture. A program may be granted

a six-year, a three-year, or a two-year term of accreditation, depending

on its degree of conformance with established educational standards. The

ﬁ ve-year Bachelor of Architecture program at Mississippi State has been

continuously accredited since its inception and in 2004 was reaccredited

for another six-year term.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum is divided into three parts: the ﬁ rst year is deﬁ ned as

the pre-professional program; the second, third, and fourth years compose

the professional core; the ﬁ fth year provides the transition to professional

practice. The curriculum is composed of four areas of study representing:

(1) History/Theory, (2) Management, (3) Design, (4) Technology:

1. History/Theory - composed of architectural history and philoso-

phy, current architectural ideas and directions.

2. Management - representing the tools necessary to direct the pro-

cesses of architecture, areas of economics, real estate, ﬁ nance, promo-

tion, land development, law, and ofﬁ ce practice.

3. Design - concerned with the understanding of form, shape, and

space responsive to human needs and programs, together with develop-

ment of architectural communication skills.

4. Technology - providing basic knowledge in physical systems of

structures, materials, construction and service systems of plumbing, elec-

trical, heating and air conditioning.

The ﬁ fth year is a unique experience and is located in downtown

Jackson, Miss. It offers the student an opportunity to develop depth and

expertise. The city provides a major resource for design activities and

acts as a laboratory for continued study. Professionals involved in all

areas of the built environment contribute to teaching, and weekly ﬁ eld

trips are scheduled to building and manufacturing sites. Research and

design projects are focused on the city. This unique experience provides

a transition from the academic foundation to the professional realities of

architecture.

At the completion of the ﬁ fth year, students receive the professional

degree of Bachelor of Architecture.

ADMISSIONS

Admission to the School of Architecture is limited and highly com-

petitive. Prospective students should communicate with the School of

Architecture to request current information, and if possible, arrange for a

building tour and admissions advisement.

The School of Architecture admits applicants under one of three cate-

gories of admission. All three require completing a general application to

the University; followed by the submission of a separate Supplementary

Application Form and other supporting materials required by the School

of Architecture. The three categories of admissions are as follows:

1. Full Admission with the opportunity to begin freshman architec-

tural design studio in the fall term. This category is only open to new

freshman with very strong abilities. Since selection of the majority of this

group will be announced by March, initial application should be made by

January 15th. A limited number of places will be held for late applicants

with exceptional abilities.

2. Pre-Architecture admission is generally granted to students ac-

ceptable to the University but who applied late or have not qualiﬁ ed for

“full admission” to the School of Architecture. Pre-architecture students

are enrolled in the School of Architecture and complete all required fresh-

man courses except freshman architectural design studios. At such time

as all required freshman courses are completed, and if the overall MSU

GPA is a minimum 2.5, pre-architecture students may apply to take fresh-

man design studios in the summer term. Entrance to design studios is

highly competitive, on a space available basis, and is not automatic. All

transfer students from other disciplines or other colleges or universities

are considered “pre-architecture” students. Admission to summer design

studios requires a special application process which must be initiated

prior to February 15 and requires submission of a portfolio. Admission

to the summer studio is highly selective.

3. Accelerated Studies admission is a special category for incom-

ing students who hold four-year undergraduate degrees in other ﬁ elds.

Application must be made prior to February 15 and is similar to the pre-

architecture application process for summer design studios. The “accel-

erated studies” program begins with admission to summer design studios

and requires 35 consecutive months to complete the professional degree.

Demonstrated abilities in mathematics, physics, and freehand drawing

are required, and admission is highly selective.

Students may receive transfer credit for non-professional courses

completed at other universities, colleges, and community colleges, pro-

vided a grade of C or better is received for each course. Transfers from

other architecture schools are not encouraged. No transfer credit will be

given for courses listed as technical, vocational, or architectural. A stu-

dent may receive six hours of Reserve Ofﬁ cers’ Training Corps (ROTC)

credit.

4. International Undergraduate Students must submit an accept-

able score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The

Mississippi State University minimum is 525, and the School of Archi-

tecture minimum is 550. TOEFL scores must be no more than two years

old and must be ofﬁ cial and veriﬁ able. Completion of intensive English

training or English Composition courses at a U.S. college does not waive

the TOEFL requirement. Only students who are citizens of Australia, Ba-

hamas, Belize, Canada, England, Guyana, New Zealand, Trinidad and

Tobago, and Ghana and The Gambia are automatically exempt from this

requirement. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, and Swazi-

land are only exempt if English is listed as the ﬁ rst language on the Se-

nior Certiﬁ cate. For further information regarding both international ad-

missions and TOEFL requirements, please contact the Mississippi State

University Ofﬁ ce of Admissions and Scholarships at (662) 325-2224.

Prospective students are urged to contact the Director of Undergrad-

uate Admissions of the School of Architecture to discuss individual pro-

gram development through the curriculum. Students intending to spend

one year at a community college should seek academic advice from the

School of Architecture prior to beginning the community college.

College of Architecture, Art, and Design

JAMES L. WEST, Dean

Jane Britt Greenwood, Associate Dean

Ofﬁ ce: 240 Giles Hall

Telephone: (662) 325-2202; Fax Number: (662) 325-8872

Mailing Address: Box AQ, Mississippi State, MS 39762

Web site: www.caad.msstate.edu

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

The School of Architecture also offers a Master of Science in Archi-

tecture degree with a specialization in computer graphics visualization.

The degree program is appropriate for 1) students from various design

ﬁ elds who can demonstrate a high level of creative accomplishment, ex-

perience with digital media, and an ability to master computer program-

ming; or 2) students with a mastery of computer programming, includ-

ing such languages as C++, Autolisp, and Java, and substantial course

work or experience in a design ﬁ eld; or 3) students with specialized

backgrounds in such ﬁ elds as archaeology and anthropology who wish

to use design visualization as a means of scientiﬁ c inquiry. The Master’s

program is not a professional degree and does not lead to Architectural

registration. Interested students should consult the Director of the Gradu-

ate Program.

FINANCES

Costs for an architectural education are somewhat higher than in oth-

er disciplines. In addition to standard costs of fees, tuition, room, board,

books, etc, an architecture student must buy required drawing equipment

and materials for drawings and models during the school year. This can

add $600 or so per semester. Additionally, at least one major ﬁ eld trip

is required each year. Charges for ﬁ eld trip expenses are collected with

tuition and currently range from $350 in ﬁ rst year to $550 in fourth year.

These charges are intended to cover transportation and lodging during

ﬁ eld trips. These fees are not refundable after the ﬁ rst day of classes. Stu-

dents can expect to purchase a laptop computer in their second year and

must adhere to and follow hardware and software speciﬁ cations identi-

ﬁ ed by the School at that time.

A number of small scholarship opportunities as well as design com-

petitions and awards are available to students within the School of Ar-

chitecture’s design programs. Normal MSU Scholarships are available to

in-state and out-of-state students. Inquiries for ﬁ nancial aid or assistance

should be sent directly to the MSU Ofﬁ ce of Student Financial Aid and

Scholarships.

COUNSELING

Once accepted into the Design Studio courses, students are required

to maintain at least an MSU 2.00 cumulative quality point average to

remain in design courses. At the end of the ﬁ rst year, a student must have

completed all required courses in order to enter the second year, and at

the end of the fourth year, a student must have completed all required

courses in order to advance to the ﬁ fth year. Any student who receives a

grade of D or lower for two sequential design courses must repeat both of

these courses and receive a grade of C or higher in both courses in order

to advance in the program, or receive the Bachelor of Architecture de-

gree. If a studio course is failed, a grade of C must be received to advance

in the program, or receive the Bachelor of Architecture degree.

ACCELERATED STUDIES

A special program is available for graduates of other disciplines. The

Accelerated Studies candidate must apply to the School of Architecture

prior to February 15 and, if accepted, may expect to begin studies in the

summer term and to complete the program in three years, including work

during the summer terms (see admissions, paragraph #3).

CARL SMALL TOWN CENTER

From its inception the School has made small town problems and the

solutions to these problems one of its foremost concerns. The Carl Small

Town Center was created in 1979 to formalize this commitment. The

Center seeks to initiate theoretical and applied research and to serve as a

national focus for the collection, storage, dissemination, and application

of information pertinent to small town issues.

For further information, contact the Director of the Carl Small Town

Center at (662) 325-2207.

JACKSON COMMUNITY DESIGN CENTER

The Jackson Community Design Center is a laboratory professional

design ofﬁ ce whose mission is to support the revitalization of Jackson’s

urban living and working environments. The Design Center provides

research, design, planning, and technical assistance to individuals and

associations working to make a viable, safe and healthy urban environ-

ment. The Design Center undertakes large and small scale projects that

serve the community at large and beneﬁ t individuals who are socially,

economically, or physically disadvantaged. The Design Center conducts

public educational programs and sponsors visiting lectures and other

Continuing Education Programs.

For further information, contact the Director of the Jackson Com-

munity Design Center at 601-354-6480.

GULF COAST COMMUNITY DESIGN CENTER

The Gulf Coast Community Design Studio (GCCDS) was estab-

lished after Hurricane Katrina as an arm of the College or Architecture,

Art & Design. GCCDS main studio is located in Biloxi and is providing

community planning and architectural design services to communities

and rebuilding organizations. GCCDS has provided design and construc-

tion assistance for hundreds of new and existing houses and produced

survey and GIS mapping for Biloxi and planning work for a collabora-

tion of housing organizations.

For further information, contact the Director of the GCCDS at (228)

435-7180.

Curriculum in Architecture

Major Advisor: Jane Britt Greenwood

Ofﬁ ce: 240 Giles Hall

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I or

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II or

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 to 9 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra*

MA 1323 Trigonometry*

MA 1463 Finite Mathematics and Intro to Calculus OR

MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences I

Science (9 hours)

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II

ARC 2713 Passive Building Systems

Humanities (6 hours)

ARC 2313 History of Architecture I

ARC 3313 History of Architecture II

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See University Core

Social Sciences (6 hours)

See University Core

Major Core

ART 1213 Drawing I

ART 1223 Drawing II***

ARC 1003 Concept and Form

ARC 1536 Architecture Design I-A**

ARC 1546 Architectural Design I-B**

ARC 2536 Architectural Design II-A

ARC 2546 Architectural Design II-B

ARC 2723 Materials

ARC 3323 History of Architecture III

ARC 3536 Architectural Design III-A

ARC 3546 Architectural Design III-B

ARC 3713 Assemblages

ARC 3723 Active Building Systems

ARC 3904 Architectural Structures I

ARC 3914 Structures II with lab

ARC 4313 Architectural Theory

ARC 4536 Architectural Design IV-A

ARC 4546 Architectural Design IV-B

ARC 4733 Site Planning for Architects

ARC 5353 Philosophy of Architecture

ARC 5383 Legal Aspects of Architecture

ARC 5443 Thesis Programming

ARC 5493 Architectural Practice

ARC 5576 Architectural Design V-A

ARC 5589 Architectural Thesis V-B

ARC 5623 Theory of Urban Design

9 hours Approved Electives****

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of Architectural Design courses.

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of ARC 4313

Total hours needed for major: 152

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ART, and DESIGN

* Prospective students with composite ACT of 24 in Mathematics are excused from College Alge-

bra. Those with a “B” or better in a full semester high school trigonometry course may be excused from

College Trigonometry. Others should take these courses at MSU or a community college in the summer

prior to beginning studies in Architecture. Math placement tests are available from the Computer Based

Testing Center at (662) 325-6610.

** Pre-architecture, transfer students, and accelerated-studies students take ARC 1536 and ARC

1546 in the summer following completion of all freshman required courses. Special application must

be made by February 15 prior to summer design. Admission is highly selective and on a space available

basis.

*** This course is required if a student receives a grade of C or lower in ART 1213 Drawing I.

**** The new curriculum requires a student to take three (3) electives between his/her second and

fourth year. At least one must be an architectural elective. The remaining electives must be selected

from the current School of Architecture Approved Electives List.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE

Major Advisor: Jim West

Ofﬁ ce 240 Giles Hall

The Building Construction Science degree program is a four year

Bachelor of Science degree designed to prepare graduates for careers

in construction or construction-related ﬁ elds. The 124 credit hour pro-

gram is an interdisciplinary curriculum that builds upon expertise exist-

ing within the School of Architecture and the Colleges of Engineering

and Business and Industry to provide a knowledge base in business,

engineering, and construction sciences. The curriculum’s foundational

areas are based on a problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy adopted

from the architectural studio. The studio-based teaching puts a focus on

the use of case studies, precedents, and integration of multiple subject

areas. This integration of a broader scope of architectural, engineering,

construction, and business practices is a different approach than a tradi-

tional construction technology pedagogy that separates subject areas into

distinct courses.

The Building Construction Science curriculum includes a general

education foundation of mathematics, science, and business. Course de-

velopment is built upon the strengths of the three colleges that are col-

laborating in the effort. The Building Construction Science degree has

construction-speciﬁ c courses including construction systems, building

technology, structures, materials and methods of construction, estimat-

ing, scheduling, safety, project management, and construction law. Both

the engineering and the architecture curriculums at Mississippi State in-

volve hands-on making using both materials and material constructions.

The Building Construction Science curriculum is designed to continue in

that vein, and to meet the criteria for American Council for Construction

Education (ACCE) accreditation.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I or

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II or

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra*

MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences I

Science (9 hours)

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II

ARC 2713 Passive Building Systems

Humanities (6 hours)

See University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

ARC 1013 Architecture Appreciation

Social Sciences (6 hours)

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

Major Core

ARC 1003 Concept and Form

ARC 2723 Materials

ARC 3713 Assemblages

ARC 3723 Active Building Systems

ARC 3904 Structures I

ARC 3914 Structures II

BCS 2116 Construction Design Studio I-A

BCS 2126 Construction Design Studio I-B

BCS 3116 Construction Design Studio II-A

BCS 3126 Construction Design Studio II-B

BCS 4116 Construction Design Studio III-A

BCS 4126 Construction Design Studio III-B

BCS 3213 Electrical Systems

BCS 3323 Future Systems

BCS 4223 Professional Practice

PHI 3013 Business Ethics

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

BQA 2113 Business Statistical Methods I

9 hours Electives

Computer Literacy Requirement

BIS 1012 Intro to Business Computer

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of the BCS design courses

Writing Requirement

GE 3513 Technical Writing

Total hours needed for major: 124

Department of ART (ART)

Major Advisors: Kay DeMarsche

Ofﬁ ce: 102 Freeman

Mission

The Department of Art’s primary undergraduate responsibilities

include educating professional artists with concentrations in Ceramics,

Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and

Sculpture; preparing students for a career or advanced study; offering

courses that fulﬁ ll University requirements; and providing an active art

gallery to serve the University, the community, and region.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree is a professional studio

degree. The B.F.A. degree is earned after successful completion of an

intensive, 4 year program that provides the student with a series of in-

depth studio experiences leading to thesis/senior presentation balanced

by studies in humanities, communication, mathematics, and sciences.

The B.F.A. degree may also serve as a preparation for graduate stud-

ies-usually the Master of Fine Arts degree in studio art or design.

Concentrations

In the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, a student may choose a concen-

tration from the following: Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Paint-

ing, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture.

Art major students must earn a grade of C or higher in each studio

and art history course in the B.F.A. program. (A grade of D or F would

require a repeat of the course until a C or higher is attained.) Art ma-

jor students must earn a grade of B or higher in each studio concentra-

tion course, or retake the course until a grade of B or higher is attained.

(These requirements also apply to all transfer courses submitted for con-

sideration.)

Transfer Requirements

After successful admission to the University, and before application

to the Foundation Portfolio Review, transfer students must submit work

to the Transfer Portfolio Review in order to articulate art studio and his-

tory credits. This review requires the presentation of a comprehensive

portfolio of artwork completed in studio courses, as well as course de-

scriptions (and in some cases, syllabi) from classes completed for credit

at other institutions. This review takes place before the preregistration

advising period each semester. The MSU Department of Art reserves the

right to deny or accept transfer courses as applicable to the B.F.A. degree

based on portfolio evaluation.

Foundation Portfolio Review Requirements

Only Art majors who are interested in the Graphic Design concentra-

tion are required to participate in the Foundation Portfolio Review. The re-

view is a faculty evaluation of student work from a minimum of 18 credit

hours completed in the following courses: Drawing I, Drawing II, Design

I, Design II, 3-D Design, and Introduction to Computing for Art and possi-

bly additional art courses. A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in each

of these courses before students are allowed to participate in the review.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

The Foundation Portfolio Review will result in an “accept” or “deny”

into the Graphic Design concentration. The student who is accepted (by

faculty evaluation) may begin the concentration sequence of courses. A

student who is denied may remain in the art program and may resubmit

a portfolio in the next Foundation Portfolio Review offered the follow-

ing year. Students who are denied cannot take concentration courses in

Graphic Design until they resubmit a portfolio and are accepted into the

program. A student who is denied twice cannot pursue a Graphic Design

concentration. He or she will have to choose another Fine Arts concentra-

tion in order to pursue a B.F.A. degree in Art at MSU.

The Foundation Portfolio Review is held in December of each year.

Only the top students will be selected into the Graphic Design concen-

tration due to enrollment demand and limits in resources and classroom

space. The usual acceptance rate is 60-70 percent of those applying.

Senior Presentation Requirements

Senior Graphic Design students are required to present a portfolio

and senior students in the other concentration areas are required to pres-

ent an exhibition as degree requirements. These ﬁ nal presentation re-

quirements are fulﬁ lled in capstone courses; ART 4640 Advanced Graph-

ics for students in the Graphic Design concentration; and ART 4083

Senior Honors Research/ART 4093 Senior Honors Thesis for students in

the other concentration areas.

Computer and Equipment Requirements in the Graphic Design

and Photography Concentrations

The Department of Art requires incoming (post review) B.F.A. Art

majors with a concentration in Graphic Design or Photography to pur-

chase certain tools and equipment.

The Graphic Design concentration student is required to purchase

a computer after successfully passing the Foundation Portfolio Review,

usually in the sophomore year, and before enrolling in ART 3313 Graph-

ic Design I. Art faculty prepare an approved list of current software and

minimum computer speciﬁ cations each year.

The Photography concentration student is required to purchase a

camera and, in the digital photography option, a computer, usually in

the sophomore year, and before enrolling in ART 3203 Photography II.

Art faculty prepare an approved list of speciﬁ c cameras and minimum

computer speciﬁ cations each year.

Financial aid that includes this requirement may be available by con-

tacting the MSU Student Financial Aid and Scholarship ofﬁ ce.

Student Materials Fee

Additional fees associated with class materials, technology and labo-

ratory materials are required of students. These range from $10 to $100

per course and are automatically included in tuition.

Art Minor

The Department of Art offers a minor in Art. The minor consists of

18 credit hours of courses with an ART preﬁ x. One or more 1000-level

courses and one 2000-level course must be completed in addition to at

least three 3000- or 4000-level courses. For an Art minor, a student may

take all Art studio courses or a combination of Studio and Art History.

Art History Minor

A minor in Art History consists of 18 credit hours. A student must

take ART 1013 Art History I and ART 1023 Art History II as well as four

other courses selected from the following list: ART 3143, ART 3603,

ART 3613, ART 3623, ART 3653, ART 3663, ART 3673, ART 3683,

ART 4573, ART 4673 or other approved Art History courses.

Accreditation

Mississippi State University is an accredited institutional member of

the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I or

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II or

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours See University Core

Math (6-9 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

3 hours See University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See Art History and Theory Program

Social Sciences (6 hours)

See University Core

Natural Sciences (6-9 hours)

See University Core

Writing Requirement

3 hours Art History elective

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of ART 4640, 4083 or 4093

Graphic Design Concentration

Foundation Program (21 hours)

ARC 1003 Concept and Form

ART 1123 Design I

ART 1133 Design II

ART 1153 3-D Design

ART 1213 Drawing I

ART 1223 Drawing II

Computer Literacy Requirement

ART 2803 Intro to Computing for Art

The Foundation Portfolio Review is required after successful com-

pletion of the Foundation Program.

Survey Program (18 hours)

ART 2013 Painting Survey

ART 2213 Life Drawing I

ART 2303 Printmaking Survey

ART 2403 Sculpture Survey

ART 2103 Photography Survey

ART 2813 Intermediate Computing for Designers

Art History and Theory Program (15 hours)

ART 1013 Art History I - may be used for Fine Arts Req.

ART 1023 Art History II - may be used for Fine Arts Req.

ART 3163 History of Graphic Design

Art History Elective - may be used for Writing Req

Art History Elective - may be used for Writing Req.

Art Studio Program (18 hours)

ART 3313 Graphic Design I

ART 3323 Graphic Design II

ART 4103 Typography I

ART 4403 Advertising Design I

ART 4640 Advanced Studio - Graphic Design

ART 4883 Graphic Design for the Internet

Concentration Studio Electives (12 hours)

Must be selected from list or by consent of Concentration Director.

ART 3443 Illustration

ART 3873 Digital Photography

ART 3913 Intro to Print Production

ART 4113 Typography II

ART 4413 Advertising Design II

ART 4523 Internship in Graphic Design

ART 4713 Advanced Print Production

ART 4813 Multimedia I

ART 4823 Multimedia II

ART 4863 Advanced Studio- Computer Art

Art Studio Electives (6 hours)

Total hours needed for major: 123

All Other Concentrations

(Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculp-

ture) Student should check prerequisites for courses. Consult advisor.

Foundation Program (21 hours)

ARC 1003 Concept and Form

ART 1123 Design I

ART 1133 Design II

ART 1153 3-D Design

ART 1213 Drawing I

ART 1223 Drawing II

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ART, and DESIGN

Computer Literacy Requirement

ART 2803 Intro to Computing for Art

Survey Program (18 hours)

ART 2503 Ceramic Art Survey

ART 2013 Painting Survey

ART 2213 Life Drawing I

ART 2303 Printmaking Survey

ART 2403 Sculpture Survey

ART 2103 Photography Survey

Art History and Theory Program (15 hours)

ART 1013 Art History I - may be used for Fine Arts Req

ART 1023 Art History II - may be used for Fine Arts Req

Art History Elective - may be used for Writing Req.

Concentration Program (30 hours)

Seven approved Art studio courses in concentration area plus the

following:

ART 3803 Gallery Management

ART 4083 Senior Honors Research

ART 4093 Senior Honors Thesis

(Senior exhibit required.)

Art Studio Electives (6 hours)

Total hours needed for major: 123

Interior Design (ID)

Director: Beth Miller

Major Advisors: Associate Professor Margaret S. Bateman, Assistant

Professor Amy Crumpton, and Instructor Robin Carroll

Ofﬁ ce: 125 Etheredge Hall

The Interior Design Program offers students the opportunity to de-

velop an ability to identify, analyze, and create solutions using critical

thinking and spatial comprehension in solving design problems in the

built environment. The program prepares future professional designers

to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces for the purpose of

improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the

health, safety, and welfare of the public as well as protecting the environ-

ment. Practical studio experience builds competency in design theory;

the speciﬁ cation of interior materials and ﬁ nishes; lighting, barrier-free,

and computer-aided design; building and life safety codes; historical in-

teriors; professional practices; interior construction and furniture design;

space planning and programming; and graphic and verbal communica-

tion skills.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design degree program is fully

accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly

FIDER).

Portfolio Review

Each student is required to participate in two portfolio reviews.

The ﬁ rst will occur between the second and third year in order to

determine a student’s admission to upper level courses. The Sophomore

portfolio review will consist of original work (a minimum of two proj-

ects per class) from the ﬁ rst two years of ID foundation courses.

A grade of C or higher must be made in these courses in order to

request a review. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

and a 2.5 in the courses. Students failing to pass the review will not be

allowed to enter ID 3614 Interior Design Studio III.

The second required review occurs during the spring semester of the

senior year. Prior to graduation, all seniors must have their most current

portfolios reviewed and approved by the faculty.

Internships

All Interior Design majors are required to complete an internship

the summer following either their Junior or Senior year. The internship

offers employment experiences through a wide range of projects in the

design ﬁ eld. Many ID students are placed in Fortune 100 Interior Design

Firms across the United States.

Financial Requirements

Costs for an interior design education are somewhat higher than

in other disciplines. In addition to standard costs of fees, tuition, room

board, books, ﬁ eld trips, etc., an interior design student must buy re-

quired drawing equipment and materials for drawings and models during

the school year. A student should budget for at least $300 per semester

for these extra costs.

Due to the technological aspect of the profession, each student is

required to purchase a personal laptop computer by the spring of the ﬁ rst

year. Speciﬁ cations for minimum hardware and software requirements

can be found on the college web site at www.caad.msstate.edu.

Field Trips

Field trips are an important part of the curriculum. The observations

and experiences from ﬁ eld trips cannot be replaced by library research or

reports. Because ﬁ eld trips are a vital part of the design education experi-

ence, the cost is added to tuition to ensure that all students are able to take

part in these essential learning opportunities.

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Math (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry OR

MA 1463 Finite Mathematics

Natural Sciences (9 hours, 6 hours with lab)

CH 1043 General Chemistry I

6 hours See University Core

Humanities (6 hours)

See University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

ID 3643 History of Interiors I

Social Sciences (6 hours)

PSY 1013 General Psychology

EC 1033 Economics of Social Issues OR

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics OR

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

Major Core

ARC 1003 Concept and Form

ART 1123 Design I

ART 1133 Design II

ART 1213 Drawing I

ART 2103 Photography I OR

CO 3403 Intro to Photography as Communication

HS 2664 Textiles for Interiors

ID 1683 Interior Design Graphics

ID 1694 ID Studio I

ID 2203 Rendering

ID 2615 ID Studio II

ID 2633 Int Materials, Treatments & Resources

ID 3363 3D CAD Modeling in Interior Design

ID 3603 Digital Design for Interiors

ID 3611 Portfolio Presentation

ID 3614 ID Studio III

ID 3624 ID Studio IV

ID 3633 ID Detailing & Construction Documents

ID 3653 History of Interiors II

ID 3663 Color and Lighting for Interiors

ID 3673 Environments for Special Needs

ID 4644 ID Studio V

ID 4651 Internship Placement

ID 4654 ID Studio VI

ID 4663 Prof Procedures & Practices for Interior Des

ID 4693 Furniture Design

ID 4753 Interior Design Internship

ID 2103 CAD for Interiors

3 hours Free Elective

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of ID 3653

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of ID 3673

Computer Literacy Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of HS 4733

Total hours needed for major: 124

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Arts and Sciences

GARY L. MYERS, Interim Dean

Gregory Dunaway, Interim Associate Dean

Elaine Reed, Academic Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Ofﬁ ce: 208 Allen Hall; Telephone: (662) 325-2646

Mailing Address: Box AS, Mississippi State, MS 39762

GENERAL INFORMATION

The College of Arts and Sciences provides the fundamental training

needed by all persons who wish to become college graduates. Students

in all undergraduate schools and colleges in the University take more

than half their courses during the ﬁ rst two years in the College of Arts

and Sciences. In addition, the College provides pre-professional curri-

cula for students who take their professional training elsewhere. Thus,

pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-law, pre-ministerial, pre-

optometry, medical records administration, pre-nursing, and physical

therapy training are available within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Medical and dental students completing required courses are eligible for

consideration of a B.S. degree from Mississippi State after one year in

the professional school.

Majors are offered in the following: anthropology, biological scienc-

es, chemistry, communication, economics, English, foreign languages,

general liberal arts, general science, geoscience, history, interdisciplin-

ary studies, international business, mathematics, medical technology,

microbiology, music, physics, political science, philosophy, psychology,

sociology, and social work.

Students who are undecided about a speciﬁ c curriculum should select

the Undeclared category. Advisors are available to assist these students

in developing their educational and career goals. A student is permitted to

delay a decision as to a ﬁ eld of concentration for one year.

Minors are available in the following: aerospace studies, anthropol-

ogy, biological sciences, chemistry, communication, English, foreign

languages, geography, geology, geoscience, history, interdisciplinary

studies, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology,

religion, sociology and statistics.

In addition to these majors and minors, courses are offered in Air

Force ROTC, archaeology, Army ROTC, corrections, gerontology, and

women’s studies. Information concerning these offerings can be found in

this section of the catalog.

MISSION

The educational mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is two-

fold: to provide students with a liberal education which will facilitate

intellectual development and stimulate a life-long pursuit of knowledge,

and to give students an in-depth education in at least one specialized area

necessary to prepare them for a career or for advanced study.

The College offers curricula in the ﬁ ne arts, the humanities, the sci-

ences and the social sciences. These curricula are designed to introduce

students to the basic methods of inquiry in diverse disciplines, to develop

their analytical abilities, to improve their skills in writing and speaking,

and to broaden their perspectives on humanity and culture in the natural

and technological worlds. Additionally, they provide intensive prepara-

tion in one or more academic disciplines.

A liberal education attained in this context should ensure that gradu-

ates of the College have gained an understanding and appreciation of

human culture. They should have examined the social, historical, politi-

cal, philosophical and economic dimensions of the human condition and

mankind’s perception of the world as it is expressed through the ﬁ ne arts,

language, and literature. They should have learned the use of quantita-

tive and scientiﬁ c methods and should have participated in the universal

quest to comprehend natural phenomena and to utilize this knowledge

beneﬁ cially and ethically.

ADVISING

The student is assigned an advisor as soon as he or she enters the

College of Arts and Sciences and should maintain contact with that advi-

sor throughout the university afﬁ liation. The advisor will assist the stu-

dent in developing a course of study and will serve as a resource person

to deal with academic problems and student needs.

DEGREES

The College of Arts and Sciences offers three degrees: the Bach-

elor of Arts, the Bachelor of Social Work, and the Bachelor of Science.

All B.A., B.S., and B.S.W. students take a common set of requirements

consisting of 25-29 semester credit hours in basic skills, 9-10 semester

credit hours in natural sciences, 6 semester credit hours each in humani-

ties and social sciences, and 3 semester credit hours in ﬁ ne arts, computer

literacy, and a junior/senior level writing course. The B.A. and B.S.W.

curriculum requires 12 additional semester credit hours each in humani-

ties and social sciences. The requirements for all four degrees as well as

the curricula for speciﬁ c areas of study are described below. Details for

B.S.W. degree requirements are listed under Social Work.

In order to qualify for a second bachelor’s degree at Mississippi State

University, the candidate must meet the following requirements: (1) The

student must satisfy all course requirements for the degree sought; and

(2) The student must satisfy residency requirements at Mississippi State

University after the ﬁ rst degree has been conferred. The major depart-

ment from which the second degree is sought shall determine completion

of requirements.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS for ALL A&S DEGREES

The College of Arts and Sciences has identiﬁ ed graduation require-

ments which must be satisﬁ ed by all students pursuing degrees conferred

by the College. Furthermore, these requirements (listed immediately be-

low) must be satisﬁ ed from a list of courses approved by the College.

These approved courses are taken from a longer list of courses satisfy-

ing University Core requirements which can be found in the front pages

of this Bulletin. However, majors in the College of Arts and Sciences

must be aware that there are numerous courses on the University Core

list which are not on the College approved list. Copies of the College

courses approved list are available both from the Dean’s Ofﬁ ce and from

advisors.

BACHELOR of ARTS DEGREES and REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in the following areas: anthro-

pology, chemistry, communication, economics, English, foreign lan-

guages, general liberal arts, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, po-

litical science, psychology, and sociology. The Bachelor of Social Work

is offered in Social Work and follows the same basic regulations as the

B.A. degree except that courses must be taken in proper sequence and a

minimum of 124 hours is required.

The liberal arts include certain basic academic disciplines that con-

tribute to the development of intelligent, moral beings. Over the cen-

turies various subjects have at one time or another been spoken of as

“liberal arts,” but the objective of liberal-arts training has remained un-

changed. Whether students major in liberal arts or whether they merely

take a few basic courses in that ﬁ eld, the liberal arts will enable them to

develop those fundamental habits of good citizenship and cultural aware-

ness which are expected of all members of our society.

The curriculum in liberal arts at Mississippi State University is in-

tended to provide:

1. a broad educational experience in the liberal arts, regardless of

professional objectives;

2. adequate preparation for admission to professional schools and

graduate schools in the liberal arts disciplines;

3. specialized training of a professional or pre-professional nature, as

offered by the several liberal-arts departments.

BACHELOR of ARTS CURRICULA

A minimum of 120-124 credit hours is required in all B.A. programs,

31 of which must be upper-division ( 3000-level or higher) Arts and Sci-

ences credits.

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

In most departmental majors, the curricular requirements are suf-

ﬁ ciently ﬂ exible to allow a student in liberal arts to select his or her

departmental major at any time during the freshman or sophomore year.

Whenever a student has made a decision as to a departmental major,

whether it be at the beginning of the freshman year or later, he or she

will be assigned to a major advisor in that department. If a student has

not decided upon a major ﬁ eld, he or she should register as an Undecided

student and take courses in the common curriculum which will prepare

him or her for a subsequent shift into a departmental major.

BACHELOR of SCIENCE DEGREES and REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor of Science degree is offered in the following areas: bio-

logical sciences, chemistry, general science, geoscience, mathematics,

medical technology, microbiology, physics and psychology.

The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded:

(1) on the completion of not fewer than 124 semester credit hours of

study including 31 upper-division Arts & Sciences approved credits and

the common curricula for Arts & Sciences (carrying 248 quality points)

approved by the dean and an ofﬁ cial advisor.

(2) on the completion of at least 98 semester credit hours (carrying

two quality points for each credit hour) of approved study (not fewer

than 31 semester hours of upper-division courses in residence at Missis-

sippi State University) and on presentation through the dean or registrar

of an approved school of medicine, dentistry, or medical technology of

a certiﬁ cate of the satisfactory completion of all courses in the ﬁ rst year

of professional study.

(3) on the transfer of satisfactory credits from other institutions, pro-

vided the candidate, during at least one academic year in actual resi-

dence, receives 31 credits in upper-division courses in the College of

Arts and Sciences.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS in the COLLEGE

Arts and Sciences majors are responsible both for knowing the

graduation requirements associated with their degree program and for

keeping track of their own progress toward graduation. Faculty advisors

are available to offer students informed answers to their questions and,

during registration, to review and approve their course schedules. In ad-

dition to the graduation requirements outlined above, students pursuing

majors in the College of Arts and Sciences need to be aware of a number

of special requirements having to do with graduation.

(1) Senior Check sheets: College seniors who have completed 75 or

more semester hours (including ‘S’ hours) must meet with their advisors

and complete a 75-hour Check sheet or they will be unable to register for

courses. A completed 75-hour Check sheet allows a student to determine

which graduation requirements are not completed at the time the Check

sheet is ﬁ lled out; this then allows the student to identify those remaining

courses he/she still needs to pass in order to graduate. A 75-hour Check

sheet cannot be completed until all transfer course work and/or indepen-

dent study is on record with the Ofﬁ ce of the Registrar.

(2) Independent Study: Arts and Sciences majors are expected to

take courses on the Mississippi State University campus when possible.

If the desired courses are not offered, or if special circumstances exist,

students may receive permission from the Dean to take courses through

independent study.

(3) CLEP Credit: The College does not allow graduation require-

ments in English Composition, literature, or Public Speaking to be satis-

ﬁ ed by the awarding of CLEP credit.

ENGLISH and FOREIGN LANGUAGES REQUIREMENTS

The English and foreign language requirements apply to all Arts and

Sciences students. Since departments have the authority to require spe-

ciﬁ c foreign languages for their majors, students must become familiar

with the language required by their individual major. The foreign lan-

guage requirement is ordinarily satisﬁ ed:

The B.A. degree requires a 3rd semester proﬁ ciency in a foreign lan-

guage. Students may fulﬁ ll the requirement through placement tests ad-

ministered by the Department of Foreign Languages or by passing nine

hours of a foreign language. One year of a foreign language taken at the

high school level allows a student to bypass one semester of foreign lan-

guage. Students are encouraged to take the foreign language placement

test before enrolling in a foreign language course.

The B.S. degree requires a 2nd semester proﬁ ciency in a foreign

language. Students may fulﬁ ll the requirement through placement tests

administered by the Department of Foreign Languages or by passing six

hours of a foreign language. Students are encouraged to take the foreign

language placement test before enrolling in a foreign language course.

Students For Whom English is a Second Language. Students for

whom English is a second language must fulﬁ ll the English and foreign

language requirements as stated in this bulletin. Most majors allow these

students to use their native languages to fulﬁ ll the foreign language re-

quirement. But students planning to use their native languages in order

to satisfy the foreign language requirement are urged to check with their

major department to determine if that language is acceptable to the de-

partment. As far as the College of Arts and Sciences is concerned, stu-

dents may use their native language to satisfy the foreign language re-

quirement provided that:

(1) the language is a recognized mode of communication in conduct-

ing ofﬁ cial business in a given country and taught in the primary and

secondary schools of the country (regional languages and dialects do not

qualify as ofﬁ cial languages);

(2) the Department of Foreign Languages has the expertise to ad-

minister a test in the language, or, where such expertise is not available,

the student takes the initiative to take a test in the language from those

administered through the National Testing Service, or by another certiﬁ -

able agency;

(3) the language meets speciﬁ c departmental requirements.

In English, a maximum of 12 semester hours total of English as a

Second Language (ESL) and freshman composition courses (including

the required EN 1103 and EN 1113) may be counted for graduation.

Proper placement of international students from ESL courses into Eng-

lish composition courses is important to students’ academic success.

International students with a TOEFL score of 525 or higher should

be placed in EN 1103. If their TOEFL score is 475-500, they should be

placed in EN 1133; if their TOEFL score is 501-524, they should be

placed in EN 1143. Once EN 1143 is passed, such students should be

placed in EN 1103.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL CURRICULA

The College offers appropriate curricula for students who plan to

enter schools of dentistry, law, medicine, theology, nursing, optometry,

pharmacy, and physical therapy. These are described with the departmen-

tal entries in the following pages.

TEACHER EDUCATION

Please see the appropriate departmental entry or advisor for informa-

tion on major programs which can incorporate courses for certiﬁ cation. It

is especially important for students desiring certiﬁ cation to consult with

their advisors before choosing options in required categories, like the

natural sciences, or electives.

Students seeking secondary school teaching certiﬁ cation must com-

plete phases II-IV of the Teacher Education program. (See “Admission

Procedures in the College of Education”)

The Mississippi State Department of Education provides an alternate

route to certiﬁ cation to individuals who hold a baccalaureate or higher

degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and

have achieved a score at or above the 51st percentile, based on the 1983

norms, on each part of the core battery and the specialty area of the NTE.

An individual who meets the two above requirements may, upon proper

application, receive a provisional certiﬁ cate for one year. The provisional

certiﬁ cate will allow the holder to seek a teaching job. Additional in-

formation is available from the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Dean of

Education, and the Mississippi State Department of Education.

ARTS & SCIENCES CORE

In order to satisfy College graduation requirements, students seeking

B.A., B.S., or B.S.W. degrees must take the number of courses indicated

in each of the areas below. By satisfying these College requirements,

students will also satisfy all analogous University Core requirements.

B.A. and B.S.W. students must complete 12 hours in Humanities and

12 hours in Social Sciences in addition to the two courses in the Humani-

ties and Social Sciences required of all majors. Hence, a student must

complete a total of 18 hours in the Humanities (EN, HI, PHI, REL), AND

18 hours in the Social Sciences (AN, GR, PS, PSY, SO).

These additional 24 hours are not limited to the courses listed below;

they may be satisﬁ ed by others in EN, HI, PHI, and REL or in AN, EC,

GR, PS, PSY, SO as long as they satisfy the distribution requirements

for the major.

While all of the courses below satisfy college-wide requirements,

individual departments may require that particular courses in each area

be taken to satisfy requirements for their majors.

NOTE: Courses listed on the same line, separated by “or” cannot be

taken in combination. Students will not receive credit in Arts & Sciences

for two courses which are listed on the same line.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Also, Honors classes satisfy requirements and students who qualify

are encouraged to take the Honors sections.

Basic Skills

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

(Air Force ROTC students may substitute AS 3013 and AS 3023.)

Foreign Language

3 sem. for B.A. One Foreign Language (1113, 1123, 2133)

2 sem. for B.S. One Foreign Language (1113, 1123)

Fine Arts (one course required)

ARC 1013 Architectural Appreciation

ARC 2313 History of Architecture I

ARC 3313 History of Architecture II

ARC 3323 History of Architecture III

ART 1013 Art History I

ART 1023 Art History II

ART 1113 Art Appreciation OR

ART 3143 Italian Renaissance in Art History

CO 1503 Intro to Theatre

MU 2213 History and Literature of Music I

MU 2323 History and Literature of Music II

MU 1113 Music Appreciation

PE 1123 History and Appreciation of Dance

Humanities (EN, HI, REL, PHI)

B.S. degree requires one EN and one HI from the core listing.

B.A. and B.S.W. require one EN, one HI, and one PHI course plus

3 other humanities (not necessarily on the following list). These three

courses should cover at least two areas.)

EN 2203 Intro to Literature

(Not applicable if Honors sections are taken)

EN 2213 English Literature I

EN 2223 English Literature II

EN 2243 American Literature I

EN 2253 American Literature II

EN 2273 World Literature I

EN 2283 World Literature II

HI 1063 Early U.S. History

HI 1073 Modern U.S. History

HI 1163 World History Before 1500

HI 1173 World History Since 1500

HI 1183 Problems in Modern World Civilization

HI 1213 Early Western World

HI 1223 Modern Western World

HI 1313 East Asian Civilization to 1300

HI 1323 East Asian Civilization Since 1300

B.A. and B.S.W. majors must take at least 1 PHI course.

PHI 1103 Intro to Philosophy

PHI 1113 Intro to Logic

PHI 1123 Intro to Ethics

PHI 3023 History of Western Philosophy: Part I

PHI 3033 History of Western Philosophy: Part II

PHI 3013 Business Ethics

PHI 3153 Aesthetics

Social and Behavioral Sciences

B.S. - two courses in different disciplines.

B.A. and B.S.W. - courses spread over at least four disciplines, max

of two in each discipline. Of the six, only two are required to be from this

list. Only one of the CO and one of the EC courses listed may count.

AN 1103 Intro to Anthropology OR

AN 1343 Intro To Biological Anthropology

AN 1143 Intro Cultural Anthropology

AN 1543 Intro Archaeology

CO 1223 Intro to Communication Theory OR

CO 1403 Intro to Mass Media

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics OR

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

GR 1123 Intro to World Geography

GR 2013 Cultural Geography

GR 3113 Conservation of Natural Resources

GR 4123 Urban Geography

GR 4203 Geography of North America

PS 1113 American Government

PS 1313 Intro to International Relations

PS 1513 Comparative Government

PS 2713 Politics of the American Bureaucracy

PSY 1013 General Psychology

PSY 2513 Psychology of Adjustment

PSY 3073 Psychology of Interpersonal Relations

SO 1003 Intro to Sociology

SO 1103 Contemporary Social Problems

SO 1203 Marriage and Family

Computer Literacy

One 3 hour course required. Consult advisor.

Mathematics & Statistics

Either 2 courses required or one MA course at the level of MA

1463 or higher.

MA 1313 College Algebra OR

MA 1303 Quantitative Reasoning

MA 1323 Trigonometry

MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences I

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1623 Calculus for Business and Life Science II

MA 1723 Calculus II

MA 2733 Calculus III

MA 2743 Calculus IV

MA 3113 Introduction to Linear Algebra

ST 2113 Introduction to Statistics

ST 3123 Introduction to Statistical Inference

Natural Sciences

3 courses required, 2 with labs. B.A. and B.S.W. Majors must take

one lab course in the Life Sciences BIO or EPP and one in the Physical

Sciences CH, GG, GR, PH.

BIO 1004 Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 1033 Biological Sciences OR

BIO 1023 Plants and Humans OR

BIO 1123 Animal Biology

BIO 1203 Plant Biology OR

BIO 1023 Plants and Humans

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology OR

BIO 1123 Animal Biology

BIO 3103 Genetics I or equivalent

BIO 3304 Parasitology

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I OR

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II OR

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

EPP 2213 Intro to Insects

GG 1111 Earth Science I Lab

GG 1113 Survey of Earth Science I

GG 1121 Earth Science II Lab

GG 1123 Survey of Earth Science II

GR 1114 Elements of Physical Geography

PH 1041 Physics Laboratory

PH 1042 Physics of Sound and Music

PH 1011 Physical Laboratory I

PH 1063 Descriptive Astronomy

PH 1021 Physical Science Lab 2

PH 1013 Physical Science Survey I

PH 1023 Physical Science Survey II

PH 1113 General Physics I OR

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II

PH 2223 Physics II

PH 1133 General Physics III

PH 2233 Physics III

PSS 3301 Soils Lab

PSS 3303 Soils

Junior/Senior Writing

3 hours Consult advisor for selections.

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR (AAS)

The interdisciplinary minor in African-American Studies consists

of 18 credit hours offered through several departments throughout the

University. The courses included in the minor focus on aspects of the Af-

rican-American experience. To earn the minor, a student must take three

credit hours in at least ﬁ ve of the following categories with a minimum

of 12 credit hours in African-American courses.

Anthropology

AN 2203 Cultural and Racial Minorities*

AN 3153 African Art and Culture

English

EN 4343 African American Literature

History

HI 4363 African American History and Culture

HI 4373 History of Modern Civil Rights Movement

HI 4783 African Civilization to 1880

HI 4793 Modern Africa

Music

MU 1103 African American Music

Political Science

PS 4273 African American Politics

PS 4543 African Politics

Sociology

SO 2203 Cultural and Racial Minorities*

A maximum of six hours is allowed for other approved courses.

* - Cross-listed course may be taken only once.

ANTHROPOLOGY (AN)

Program Director: Dr. Janet Rafferty

Ofﬁ ce: 106 Cobb Institute of Archaeology

Anthropology is the study of humans as biological and cultural be-

ings. Its subﬁ elds include archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural

anthropology, and linguistics. Students majoring in anthropology may

undertake course work in all four subﬁ elds, with concentrations offered

in archaeology and cultural and biological anthropology.

Anthropology is a particularly broad major, designed for students

who are preparing for employment with research organizations, or mu-

seums, for administrative and research positions with state or federal

governments (such as state highway departments and the National Park

Service), and with human service agencies or organizations that involve

work in foreign countries. The undergraduate major in anthropology

also prepares students for graduate training in professional ﬁ elds such as

planning, law, and public administration, as well as for further graduate

training in anthropology leading to college and university teaching and

research positions.

A student wishing to pursue a program leading to a Bachelor of Arts

with a major in anthropology is required to complete the program of

study outlined on this page. Students are encouraged to take elective

courses in related ﬁ elds which will strengthen their academic training

and job skills. These may include courses in human anatomy, soils, geol-

ogy, and land surveying.

Students are eligible for membership in the Alpha chapter of Lambda

Alpha, the national anthropology honorary. In order to be considered, a

student must have at least a 2.50 overall GPA, with a 3.00 GPA in anthro-

pology courses, and have earned a minimum of 12 semester hours credit

in anthropology or sociology, with at least six of these in anthropology.

Part-time jobs are available for anthropology majors through the Depart-

ment of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work and through the Cobb

Institute of Archaeology.

The Anthropology faculty and staff are housed in the Cobb Institute

of Archaeology. The Institute includes archaeologists specializing in the

Middle East and Southeastern U.S. Facilities include archaeology labo-

ratories, darkroom, drafting room, and museum. The museum houses ar-

tifacts from Mississippi and the Middle East, including replicas of large-

scale relief sculptures and statues from Assyria and Egypt.

Anthropology may be used as a minor ﬁ eld of study at both the

undergraduate and graduate levels. Twelve hours, (nine hours must be

3000 level or above) in addition to AN 1103, constitute an undergradu-

ate minor. Requirements for an anthropology minor at the graduate level

will be established in consultation with the anthropology major advisors.

Courses taken for an undergraduate or graduate minor must be taught by

anthropology faculty.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

3 hours Philosophy - See A&S requirements

9 hours Humanities Elective - Consult Advisor

Must be from 2 different areas - see A&S Core

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA/ST 2113 Introduction to Statistics

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Core List

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Sciences w/lab (CH, GG, PH)*

3-4 hours Life Science w/ lab (BIO)

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective**

Social Sciences (18 hours)

6 hours See University Core

12 hours Social Sciences Electives *+

Major Core

AN 1143 Intro to Cultural Anthropology

AN 1343 Intro to Biological Anthropology

AN 1543 Intro to Archaeology

18 hours Anthropology Upper Div Electives - see advisor

6 hours Anthropology lower or upper division Elective

Oral Communication Requirement

AN 4123 Anthropological Theory

Writing Requirement

AN 4123 Anthropological Theory

Computer Literacy

AN 4143 Ethnographic Methods OR

AN 3513 Artifact Analysis

General Electives (12-15 hours) Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 123

31 hours must be 3000/4000 A&S work

* See University Core.

** Consult advisor.

*+ Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics allowed. Consult advisor.

Department of BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

(BIO) (MDT) (MIC)

The biological sciences encompass the three basic sub-disciplines of

biology: botany, microbiology and zoology. The curricula of the major

areas of concentration are designed to provide the student with a broad

academic base while offering valuable practical experiences in labora-

tory and ﬁ eld situations.

The biology curriculum contains a nucleus of basic courses that

present unifying principles, and advanced courses in either botany or

zoology. Botany may be deﬁ ned as a scientiﬁ c study of plants. It is the

basic science of all applied ﬁ elds of work having to do with plants, such

as agronomy, forestry, horticulture, plant breeding and plant pathology.

Zoology is a basic science of all work having to do with animals such as

taxonomy, ecology, physiology.

Microbiology is the study of living microscopic and submicroscopic

organisms which are of importance to mankind. Majors in microbiology

are prepared to work in food processing plants, plant or animal disease

control agencies, pharmaceutical companies, quality control positions,

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

the industrial fermentation industry, and basic research in cell and mo-

lecular biology.

Majors offered in the department are the B.S. in Biological Sciences,

B.S. in Medical Technology, B.S. in Microbiology, M.S. in Biological

Sciences, and the Ph.D. in Biological Sciences.

A senior research thesis in the biological sciences is available to out-

standing students. A description of the program and application materials

may be obtained from the department ofﬁ ce.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIO)

Major Advisors: Professor Walter Diehl; Ofﬁ ce: 104 Harned Hall

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature

3 hours History

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

See Major Core - Consult advisor for speciﬁ cs

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Must be from 2 different areas - see A&S requirements

Major Core - Biological Sciences (24 hours)

BIO 1134 Biological Sciences I

BIO 1144 Biological Sciences II

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 4133 Human Genetics

BIO 2103 Cell Biology

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

BIO 3013 Writing for Biologists

Computer Literacy Requirement

BIO 3013 Writing for Biologists

BIO 4133 Human Genetics

Biological Sciences Area Courses - minimum 6 hours in each area

(Three Biological Sciences area courses must include a laboratory.

A minimum of one animal course and one plant course is required from

Areas 2, 3 or 4.)

Area 1: Molecules and Cells*

BIO 4114 Cellular Physiology

BIO 4413 Immunology

BIO 4433 Prin Virology

BIO 4504 Embryology

BIO 4503 Histology

BCH 4603 General Biochemistry

BCH 4613 General Biochemistry

Area 2: Anatomy and Physiology*

BIO 4204 Plant Anatomy

BIO 4214 General Plant Physiology

BIO 3504 Comparative Anatomy

BIO 4514 Animal Physiology

Area 3: Organisms*

BIO 2213 Survey of Plants & Fungi

BIO 3303 Parasitology

BIO 4203 Taxonomy of Spermatophytes

BIO 4223 Freshwater Algae

BIO 3524 Biology of Vertebrates

WF 4513 Ichthyology

WF 4523 Mammalogy

WF 4543 Ornithology

Area 4: Ecology and Evolution*

BIO 3104 Ecology

BIO 4113 Evolutionary Biology

BIO 4213 Plant Ecology

Life Science Elective (10 hours)* consult advisor

Physical Science Core (20 hours)

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II OR

PH 1133 General Physics III

General Electives (13 hours)

Total hours need for major: 124

* Hours in excess of 24 hours from area courses may be deducted from elective hours. Life Sci-

ence electives may be taken in other Departments but must be courses for respective “majors”. See

advisor.

NOTE: University, College and Department restrictions - the fol-

lowing courses may not be used to meet the above science requirements:

BIO 1004, BIO 1023, BIO 1033/1001, BIO 1043, BIO 1123, BIO 2004,

BIO 2014, BIO 4713/6713

Minor in Biological Sciences (28 hours)

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

17 hours Biology Core (less BIO 3013 and CO 1003)

4 hours One course from Area 4 above

MICROBIOLOGY (MIC)

Major Advisor: Associate Professor Karen Coats

Ofﬁ ce: 113 Harned Hall

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see A&S requirements

3 hours History - see A&S requirements

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1713 Calculus I

ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences

See Major Core - Consult advisor for speciﬁ cs

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Must be from 2 different areas and from A&S Core.

Consult advisor for acceptable areas.

Major Core

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 4405 Pathogenic Microbiology

BIO 4413 Immunology

BIO 4433 Virology

BIO 4443 Bacterial Genetics

BIO 4442 Bacterial Genetics Lab

BIO 4463 Bacterial Physiology

8 hours Microbiology Electives

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

BIO 3013 Writing for Biologists

Computer Literacy Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by Successful completion of BIO 3013.

Departmental Core

BIO 1134 Biological Sciences I

BIO 1144 Biological Sciences II

BIO 2103 Cell Biology

Additional department requirements

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

CH 4511 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

CH 4521 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II OR

PH 1133 General Physics III

BCH 4013 Principles of Biochemistry OR

BCH 4603 General Biochemistry AND

BCH 4613 General Biochemistry

General Electives

15 to 18 hours

Total hours needed for major: 124

Applied microbiology courses are strongly recommended, regardless

of the department in which they are offered (for example, Food Micro,

Environmental Micro, or Soil Micro). Upper division courses in Medi-

cal Technology or Biochemistry are also acceptable. Students should see

their advisor for assistance in selecting courses for microbiology elective

credit. Hours in excess of 8 will reduce the general electives requirement

by an equal number.

Students planning to attend professional schools should check with

the faculty advisor for that program to identify additional courses that

may be needed. Such courses can be taken for general elective credit.

For the pre-professional/graduate track, BCH 4603/4613 and 15

hours of general electives are required. For career track, BCH 4013 may

be substituted for BCH 4603/4613, and 18 hours of general electives are

required.

Students desiring a minor must take General Micro, Bacterial Culti-

vation, Pathogenic Micro, and elective microbiology courses to total no

less than 19 total hours of microbiology course work.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (MEDT)**

Major Advisor: Associate Professor Carol Williams

Ofﬁ ce: 102 Harned Biology Building

Medical technologists are prepared for positions in hospital labora-

tories, clinics, research laboratories, the Public Health Service industry,

and in various local, state and federal health organizations.

The medical technology curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Sci-

ence degree from Mississippi State University includes three years of

study at Mississippi State University and one year of study in a hospi-

tal School of Medical Technology accredited by the National Accredit-

ing Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Admission to the hospital

school is competitive. A student who has satisfactorily completed the

three years on the campus and has gained admission to a hospital school

will register for the hospital phase and will be considered to be enrolled

at Mississippi State during the ﬁ nal year of study. Graduates are prepared

for certiﬁ cation by several national agencies.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see A&S requirements

3 hours History - see A&S requirements

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry OR

ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

See Major Core - Consult Advisor for speciﬁ cs

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Must be from 2 different areas - See University/A&S Core

Major Core

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 1301 Perspectives in Med Tech

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 3303 Parasitology

BIO 4304 Quantitative Methods I

BIO 4405 Pathogenic Microbiology

BIO 4303 Bioinstrumentation

BIO 4314 Quantitative Methods II

BIO 4413 Immunology

BIO 4636 Clinical Chemistry

BIO 4614 Serology/Immunology

BIO 4626 Hematology

BIO 4602 Urinalysis

BIO 4612 Special Topics

BIO 4624 Immunohematology

BIO 4606 Clinical Microbiology

BCH 4013 Principles of Biochemistry

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Chemistry Lab

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Chemistry Lab

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

7 hours General and Science Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Computer Literacy Requirement

BIO 3013 Writing for Biologists

Writing Requirement

BIO 3013 Writing for Biologists

Total hours need for major: 124

** (In afﬁ liated hospital schools of Medical Technology, admission is on a competitive basis.)

Program Consultants in Cooperating Hospitals

Mississippi State University maintains close contact with the teach-

ing personnel in medical technology at a number of hospitals in the area.

The following act as program consultants.

Gary Benson, MD, Director, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center,

Jackson, MS

Jennifer Knight, MHS, CLS, MT, Program Director, Mississippi

Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Ishak Enggano, MD, Director, North Mississippi Medical Center,

Tupelo, MS

Lee Montgomery, MT(ASCP), Program Director, North Mississippi

Medical Center, Tupelo, MS

David Head, MD, Director, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Maralie G. Exton, MT(ASCP), PhD, Program Coordinator,

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

James Williams, MD, Director, University of Southern Miss.,

Hattiesburg, MS

Jane Hudson, MT (ASCP), Ph.D., Program Director, University of

Southern Miss., Hattiesburg, MS.

John Slaven, MD, Medical Director, Baptist Hospital, Little Rock, AR

Sandy Ackerman, MEd, MT(ASCP)SH, Program Director, Baptist

Hospital, Little Rock, AR

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

BROADCASTING

See Department of COMMUNICATION

Department of CHEMISTRY (CH)

Major Advisors: Professors Svein Saebo, Bill Wilson and David Wipf

Assistant Professor John Young

1115 Hand Chemical Laboratory

Chemistry is concerned with the properties and compositions of sub-

stances and the transformations which they undergo. Because chemistry

is a basic science to many careers, three undergraduate degree programs

are offered to provide the needed ﬂ exibility for majors. These degrees

are the B.S. (ACS), B.S., and the B.A. degrees. A minimum of 124 hours

is required for the B.S. degree and the B.A. degree. The department also

offers the M.S. and the Ph.D. graduate degrees. Students in other majors

may earn a minor in Chemistry by achieving at least a 2.00 average in

a total of 22 hours of chemistry with 14 of the hours in upper-division

courses and a minimum of 11 of the total hours completed at MSU.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) has continually approved

the department and its curriculum since 1941, and awards a certiﬁ cate

to students who complete the B.S. (ACS) program. The B.S. (ACS) pro-

gram is primarily intended as preparatory for graduate study in chemistry

leading to a career in basic research. Graduates could also go directly

into research and development positions in industry.

The B.S. (non ACS) program has more ﬂ exibility than the B.S.

(ACS) program and the choices of electives are based upon the career

choice. Chemistry advisors can help students choose the proper electives

for different careers.

The B.A. degree program has a stronger liberal arts emphasis and

could serve as a preparation for a secondary teaching career, chemical

sales, or further study in a professional school.

B.S. in Chemistry (A.C.S. Certiﬁ cation)

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see A&S requirements

3 hours History - see A&S requirements

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1723 Calculus II

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

See Major Core - Consult Advisor for speciﬁ cs

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Must be from 2 different areas and must be selected from

University/A&S Core

Major Core

Student should check for prerequisites for all courses. See advisor.

CH 1141 Professional Chemistry: Paths

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in CH I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in CH II

CH 2141 Professional Chemistry: Tools

CH 2314 Analytical Chemistry I

CH 3141 Professional Chemistry: Literature

CH 3213 Inorganic Chemistry

CH 4141 Professional Chemistry: Research

CH 4212 Advanced Inorganic Lab

CH 4213 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

CH 4351 Analytical Chemistry Lab II

CH 4353 Analytical Chemistry II

CH 4413 Physical Chemistry I

CH 4411 Physical Chem Lab I

CH 4423 Physical Chemistry II

CH 4421 Physical Chem Lab II

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4511 Organic Chemistry Lab I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

CH 4521 Organic Chemistry Lab II

CH 4603 Undergraduate Research

CH 4711 Senior Seminar

BCH 4603 General Biochemistry I

3 hours Chemistry Electives*

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II

PH 2233 Physics III

MA 2733 Calculus III

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 3141, 4141

and 4711.

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 3141, 4141 and 4711.

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 2314, 3141,

4141, 4351 and 4711.

Technical Electives (12 hours)

Advisor approved courses

General Electives

Number of credit hours needed to bring the total number of credit

hours to 124. Consult advisor.

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Advisor approved chemistry courses 3000-level and above.

B.S. in Chemistry (without A.C.S. Certiﬁ cation)

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see A&S requirements

3 hours History - see A&S requirements

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1713 Calculus I

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

See Major Core - Consult Advisor for speciﬁ cs

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Must be from 2 different areas and must be selected from

University/ A&S Core

Major Core

Student should check for prerequisites for all courses. See advisor.

CH 1141 Professional Chemistry: Paths

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in CH I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in CH II

CH 2141 Professional Chemistry: Tools

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

CH 2314 Analytical Chemistry I

CH 3141 Professional Chemistry: Literature

CH 4141 Professional Chemistry: Research

CH 4213 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

CH 4351 Analytical Chemistry Lab II

CH 4353 Analytical Chemistry II

CH 4413 Physical Chemistry I

CH 4411 Physical Chemistry Lab I

CH 4423 Physical Chemistry II

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4511 Organic Chem Lab I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

CH 4521 Organic Chem Lab II

CH 4603 Undergraduate Research

CH 4711 Senior Seminar

3 hours Chemistry Elective*

MA 1723 Calculus II

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II

PH 2233 Physics III

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 3141, 4141

and 4711.

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 3141, 4141 and 4711.

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 2314, 3141,

4141, 4351 and 4711.

Technical Electives (20 hours)

Advisor approved courses

General Electives

Number of credit hours needed to bring the total number of

credit hours to 124. Consult advisor.

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Advisor approved chemistry courses 3000-level and above.

B.S. in Chemistry ( Pre-Medical)

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours English Literature - see A&S requirements

3 hours History - see A&S requirements

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1713 Calculus I

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

See Major Core - Consult Advisor for speciﬁ cs

Social Sciences (6 hours)

PSY 1013 General Psychology

3 hours chosen from A&S requirements

Major Core

Student should check for prerequisites for all courses. See advisor.

CH 1141 Professional Chemistry: Paths

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in CH I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in CH II

CH 2141 Professional Chemistry: Tools

CH 2314 Analytical Chemistry I

CH 3141 Professional Chemistry: Literature

CH 4141 Professional Chemistry: Research

CH 4213 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

CH 4353 Analytical Chemistry II

CH 4351 Analytical Chem Lab II

CH 4413 Physical Chemistry I

CH 4411 Physical Chem Lab I

CH 4423 Physical Chemistry II

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4511 Organic Chem Lab I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

CH 4521 Organic Chem Lab II

CH 4603 Undergraduate Research

CH 4711 Senior Seminar

3 hours Chemistry Elective*

BCH 4603 General Biochemistry I

BCH 4613 General Biochemistry II

MA 1723 Calculus II

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II

PH 2233 Physics III

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by completion of CH 1141, 2141, 3141, 4141 and 4711.

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 3141, 4141 and 4711.

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 2314, 3141,

4141, 4351 and 4711.

Technical Elective (21 hours)

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 3103 Genetics I

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 3504 Comparative Anatomy

3-4 hours BIO elective

Advisor approved course

General Electives

Number of credit hours needed to bring the total of credit hours to

124. Consult advisor. (BIO 4514 & BIO 4413 are recommended)

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Advisor approved chemistry courses 3000-level and above.

B.A. in Chemistry

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

3 hours Philosophy - see A&S Core

9 hours Electives (Must be from 2 different areas)

See A&S Core

Math (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1713 Calculus I

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

See Major Core - Consult advisor for speciﬁ cs

Social Sciences (18 hours)

6 hours See A&S requirements

12 hours Social Sciences Electives - See advisor*

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Major Core

Student should check for prerequisites for all courses. See advisor.

CH 1141 Professional Chemistry: Paths

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 2141 Professional Chemistry: Tools

CH 2314 Analytical Chemistry I

CH 3141 Professional Chemistry: Literature

CH 3213 Inorganic Chemistry OR

CH 4213 Adv Inorganic Chemistry

CH 4141 Professional Chemistry: Research

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4511 Organic Chem Lab I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

CH 4521 Organic Chem Lab II

CH 4711 Senior Seminar

7 hours Chemistry Electives - See advisor**

MA 1723 Calculus II

PH 1113 General Physics I OR

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II OR

PH 2223 Physics II

PH 1133 General Physics III OR

PH 2233 Physics III

Oral Communication Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 3141, 4141

and 4711.

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 3141, 4141 and 4711.

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 2314, 3141,

4141, and 4711.

Technical Electives

8 hours Advisor approved courses

General Electives

Number of credit hours needed to bring the total number of credit

hours to 124. Consult advisor.

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics allowed.

** Advisor approved chemistry courses 3000-level and above

Department of COMMUNICATION (CO)

Major Advisor: Kelli Anthony

Ofﬁ ce: 130 McComas Hall

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication is offered. The de-

partment offers concentrations in Broadcasting, Communication Studies,

Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre. Minors are available in all

areas. Contact speciﬁ c advisors for additional information.

BROADCASTING

The Broadcasting concentration prepares students for work in radio,

television, multi-media and other areas. Graduates work in front of and

behind the camera, from anchorperson to camera technician. Broadcast-

ing graduates also ﬁ nd positions in extension service, university rela-

tions, government and industry.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

The career track for this area is aimed at positions in corporate and

public communication ofﬁ ces. Students preparing for graduate school in

Communication and other areas often choose the Communication Stud-

ies curriculum.

JOURNALISM

In addition to ﬁ lling positions for newspapers, magazines, and Web

publications in the state and around the country, graduates of the Journal-

ism concentration obtain news-related jobs in universities, business, and

industrial relations.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Public Relations concentration prepares students for a variety

of professional positions. In addition to work with public relations and

advertising agencies, graduates are employed by newspapers and broad-

casting organizations, banks, churches, hospitals, insurance companies,

charitable and political groups, and state and federal governments.

THEATRE

Students choosing the Theatre concentration ﬁ nd positions with re-

gional and repertory companies, community theatres (both on stage and

off stage), and professional theatres in educational institutions, broad-

casting, and ﬁ lm.

COMMUNICATION MINORS

Minors in each of the concentration areas (Broadcasting, Commu-

nication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre) are avail-

able. Because of the differences between and among the disciplines in

the department, students considering a minor are advised to meet with

the department advisor, Kelli Anthony, prior to making a decision re-

garding a minor. The Department of Communication endeavors to work

with individual students so that the minor ﬁ eld combines appropriately

with his/her major ﬁ eld of study. Students with majors in business, agri-

culture, social sciences and the humanities are especially encouraged to

consider a minor in one of the related areas.

Awards and Professional Societies

Students in any of the departmental concentration areas with superi-

or averages after completing certain courses may qualify for membership

in the Theta Alpha Chapter of Lambda Pe Eta, the ofﬁ cial honor society

of the National Communication Association. Students in Theatre may be

tapped for Alpha Psi Omega honorary after completing certain work in

theatrical productions.

Numerous scholarships are available in the Department of Commu-

nication. The Turner Catledge Scholarships, the Hank Flick Outstanding

Service Scholarships, the Helen and Joe Phillips Scholarship, the Earl

Love Guyton Scholarships, the Founders Scholarships, the Marian Hut-

tenstine Freshman Scholarship, and the Outstanding Transfer Student

Scholarship are offered annually to outstanding majors. In addition, The-

atre students may apply for the Blackfriars Scholarships or the Paula

Mabry Scholarship. The Aggie G. Weems Scholarship in Journalism is

also provided for Journalism concentration students. Applicants may pick

up necessary forms in the department ofﬁ ce or by contacting the Scholar-

ship Committee Chair, P.O. Box PF, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

Professional societies are available for students in most of the con-

centration areas. The Public Relations Student Society of America and

the Public Relations Association of Mississippi provide pre-professional

experience and contacts for students of public relations. Blackfriars is

available to students of Theatre. The Society of Professional Journalists

services students of Journalism and Broadcasting. The Student Broad-

casting Association services students in the Broadcasting concentration;

this group is directly involved in the production of several television pro-

grams. The Communication Student Council, comprised of one ofﬁ cer

and one representative of each student group, provides coordination and

leadership within the departmental student body.

Programs of Study

Students who major in Communication select from several areas of

emphasis: Broadcasting, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public

Relations, or Theatre. The total major consists of 45 semester hours in

Communication courses: 12 hours of the departmental core; 15 hours

of the professional core (which must be completed at Mississippi State

University); and 18 hours of additional speciﬁ ed work in the area of em-

phasis. In addition, students complete the Arts & Sciences core curricu-

lum and electives for a total of 124 semester hours leading to the B. A.

Degree.

1. A minimum grade of C in all Communication courses (or ap-

proved substitutes) is required. Students earning a grade lower than C in

a Communication course must retake that course.

2. Incoming freshmen must earn a score of 20 or higher on the ACT

Enhanced English sub-scale before entering the major. Students who be-

lieve that ACT does not accurately assess their language ability and who

can present evidence of above average language skills (excellent English

grades, extensive writing samples, etc.) will be given the opportunity to

satisfactorily complete a screening test and gain admission to the major.

3. No transfer student, either from another college or within the uni-

versity, will be accepted who has not earned a minimum 2.0 GPA on all

college work attempted prior to entering the major.

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

Prospective students are reminded that Communication is a language

intensive discipline. Students with only minimal oral and written lan-

guage competency should expect to be at a competitive disadvantage in

classes as well as in careers after graduation. Transfer students with less

than a C in English composition courses may have difﬁ culty with the

advanced writing courses required in this major.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours English Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

3 hours Philosophy Elective - see University Core

9 hours Humanities Elective*

Math (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry OR

ST 2113 Statistics

Fine Arts (3 hours)

CO 1503 Intro to Theatre (required unless student has

completed acceptable Fine Arts other than Theatre course prior

to declaring CO major )

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Science w/Lab**

3-4 hours Life Science w/Lab***

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective****

Social Sciences (18 hours)*+

PSY 1013 General Psychology

SO 1003 Intro. to Sociology

GR 1123 World Geography

CO 1223 Intro. to Communication Theory

CO 1403 Intro. to Mass Media*++

6 hours Electives

Major Core

Student should check for prerequisites for all courses. Consult advi-

sor or course descriptions in catalog.

CO 1003 Fund. of Public Speaking

CO 1223 Intro. to Communication Theory OR

CO 1403 Intro. to Mass Media

* Must be selected from 2 different areas. Not required to be selected from core listing; may have

to be taken at Upper Division level to meet 32 hours A&S UD requirement.

** CH, GG, or PH; see University Core.

*** BIO, EPP, or PO; see University Core.

**** Not required to be selected from core listing.

*+ Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Not required to

be selected from core listing; may have to be taken at Upper Division level to meet 32 hours A&S UD

requirement. Only one Economics allowed.

*++ CO 1223 or CO 1403 will count as 3 additional Social Science hours to reach 12 hour elective

total. The course not counted as a Social Science will be required additionally in the major.

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Broadcasting Concentration

CO 2413 Intro. to Newswriting and Reporting

CO 2333 TV Production

CO 3313 News Writing for Electronic Media

CO 3833 Interviewing

CO 3333 Advanced Television Production

CO 4373 TV Practicum

CO 4313 Mass Media Law

CO 4323 Mass Media and Society

3 hours CO Elective - Upper Division suggested

6 hours Upper Division CO electives - see advisor

13-16 hours General Electives*

Total hours needed for major: 124

* May need to be taken at Upper Division level to meet A&S UD requirement.

Communication Studies Concentration

CO 2253 Interpersonal Communication

CO 2213 Small Group Communication

CO 4203 Nonverbal Communication

CO 4223 Advanced Communication Theory

CO 4253 Elements of Persuasion

CO 4243 Rhetorical Theory

CO 4323 Mass Media and Society OR

CO 4313 Mass Media Law

CO 4213 Political Communication

12 hours Upper Division CO Electives - see advisor

10-13 hours General Electives*

Total hours needed for major: 124

* May need to be taken at Upper Division level to meet A&S UD requirement.

Journalism Concentration

CO 2413 Intro. to Newswriting and Reporting

CO 2423 News Editing, Typography and Makeup

CO 3403 Intro. to Photography as Communication

CO 3423 Feature Writing

CO 4313 Mass Media Law

CO 3443 Advanced Newswriting

CO 4403 Journalism Ethics

3 hours CO Elective - Upper Division suggested

9 hours Upper Division CO Electives - see advisor

13-16 hours General Electives*

Total hours needed for major: 124

* May need to be taken at Upper Division level to meet A&S UD requirement.

Public Relations Concentration

CO 3803 Principles of Public Relations

CO 2413 Intro. to Newswriting and Reporting

CO 2213 Small Group Communication

CO 2333 TV Production OR

CO 3403 Intro. to Photography as Communication

CO 2343 Writing for Radio, TV and Film OR

CO 3423 Feature Writing OR

CO 3313 News Writing for Electronic Media

CO 3833 Interviewing

CO 3813 Public Relations Case Problems

CO 3823 Public Relations Copy and Layout

CO 4813 Public Relations in Organizations

CO 4253 Elements of Persuasion

CO 4313 Mass Media Law OR

CO 4323 Mass Media and Society

10-13 hours General Electives*

Total hours needed for major: 124

* May need to be taken at Upper Division level to meet A&S UD requirement.

Theatre Concentration

CO 2013 Voice and Articulation

CO 2613 Intro. to Oral Interpretation

CO 2503 Acting

CO 2524 Stagecraft & Lighting

CO 4504 History of Theatre

CO 2544 Makeup and Costuming

CO 4524 Directing

CO 4573 Theatre Management

CO 4533 Advanced Acting

CO 4583 Playwriting

CO 1523 Practicum

9-12 hours General Electives*

Total hours needed for major: 124

* May need to be taken at Upper Division level to meet A&S UD requirement.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

See Department of COMMUNICATION

CRIMINAL JUSTICE and CORRECTIONS (COR)

See Department of SOCIOLOGY,

ANTHROPOLOGY, and SOCIAL WORK

ECONOMICS (EC)

Major Advisor: Charles Campbell; Ofﬁ ce: 312 McCool Hall

Minor Advisor: Rebecca Campbell; Ofﬁ ce: 312 McCool Hall

Economics is the scientiﬁ c study of how people and institutions

make choices concerning the use of society’s scarce resources. It is a

broad social science that shares common interests with both the behav-

ioral sciences (e.g. sociology and psychology) and the decision sciences

(e.g. ﬁ nance and management). The importance of economic analysis is

recognized by being the only social science in which a Nobel Prize is

awarded. Economics students receive training in the methods and uses

of economic analysis as applied to households, businesses, and govern-

ments.

The study of economics offers students many career options. Eco-

nomics majors are found pursuing careers in industry, trade, ﬁ nance, law,

government, and education. An economics major or minor also helps

prepare the student for graduate professional training in business, public

administration, and law. The ﬂ exibility of the economics major is re-

ﬂ ected in relatively high starting salaries and lifetime earnings of econo-

mists. Undergraduates at Mississippi State may pursue an economics

major through either the College of Arts and Sciences (B.A. degree) as

described below or through the College of Business and Industry (B.B.A.

degree). The business program in economics is described later in this

Bulletin.

Economics Major

Students seeking the B.A. with a major in economics are required

to complete all College of Arts and Sciences and University common

and core requirements. Majors must also complete the program of study

on this page, including 12 hours of advanced electives. Elective courses

should be chosen with the advisor’s approval and used to enhance the

student’s overall program. Although not required, economics majors

may elect to pursue a minor in another discipline with the advisor’s ap-

proval.

Economics Minor

A minor in economics is attained by selecting, in consultation with

the economics minor advisor, at least 15 hours of economics course

work. Three hours of courses from ﬁ nance (FIN) or agricultural econom-

ics (AEC) may be applied to the economics minor with approval from the

advisor. All economics minors must register with the economics minor

advisor in the Department of Finance and Economics, 312 McCool Hall.

Students with majors in business, engineering, agriculture, the social sci-

ences, mathematics, and pre-law are especially encouraged to consider

the economics minor.

Advising and Honors Organization

Academic advising and career counseling are available from the eco-

nomics faculty for both majors and minors. Students interested in the

study of economics should contact the Department of Finance and Eco-

nomics, 312 McCool Hall. Any student who completes 12 credit hours

of economics with at least a 3.0 GPA and has an overall GPA of 3.0 or

higher is eligible for membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, the interna-

tional honor society in economics.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

9 hours Humanities Elective*

3 hours Philosophy Elective - see University Core

Math (6 hours)

MA 1613 Calculus for Business & Life Science I

ST 2113 Stats for Behavioral Sciences

Fine Arts (3 hours)

3 hours See A&S Core Requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Science w/Lab**

3-4 hours Biological Science w/Lab***

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective****

Social Sciences (18 hours)#

3 hours Met in major requirement

PS 1113 American Government

AN 1103 Intro to Anthropology

PSY 1013 General Psychology

PS 1513 Comparative Government

SO 1003 Intro to Sociology

Major Core

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

EC 3113 Intermediate Macroeconomics

EC 3123 Intermediate Microeconomics

EC 4643 Economic Forecasting & Analysis

12 hours EC Upper Division Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of EC 3113 and EC 4643

Computer Literacy

BIS 1012 Intro to Business Information Systems OR

TKT 1273 Computer Applications

General Electives (20 hours) See advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be 3000/4000 from A&S)

* Must be selected from 2 different areas. Not required to be selected from core listing; may have

to be taken at Upper Division level to meet 32 hours A&S UD requirement.

** CH, GG, or PH; see University Core.

*** BIO, EPP, or PO; see University Core.

**** Consult advisor.

# Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics allowed. See advisor.

Department of ENGLISH (EN)

Major Advisors: Professor Richard Raymond (Head)

Professor Richard Patteson (M.A. program)

Assistant Professor Thomas Anderson (B.A. program)

Ofﬁ ce: 316 Lee Hall

The study of English not only gives students knowledge of language

and literature but also helps to develop their ability to read perceptively,

think critically, analyze problems, and write correctly and persuasively.

For this reason, a major in English has traditionally been viewed as good

training for careers in law, government, business, and publishing, as well

as for careers in teaching and writing.

The department offers an undergraduate major (B.A.), a minor in

English, and an M.A. The department also edits and publishes the dis-

tinguished literary journal, The Mississippi Quarterly. Additionally, the

department operates the university Writing Center (200 Lee Hall) to as-

sist all MSU students with their writing.

The Department of English awards several scholarships annually:

the Howell H. Gwin Scholarships to an outstanding junior majoring in

English and to two entering graduate students in English; the George B.

Nutt Scholarship to a freshman declaring an English major or to a sopho-

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

more or junior English major; the Helen W. Skelton Annual Scholarship

to full-time English major maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA and demon-

strating good character, leadership and ﬁ nancial need; the William H.

Magruder Scholarship to an upper-division or graduate English major;

the Roger LeMoyne Dabbs Memorial Scholarship to an English or Com-

munication major; and the Eugene Butler Creative Writing Scholarship

to an undergraduate or graduate student. The Department of English

sponsors Xi Kappa Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta National English Honor

Society; memberships are offered by invitation to scholastically qualiﬁ ed

junior and senior undergraduate students and to second-year graduate

students who are English majors. The Department of English also spon-

sors writing contests and publishes The Jabberwock Review, a student-

edited collection of literature and art.

In addition to two semesters of freshman composition, which the

department recommends be taken at the 1163/73 or Honors level, Eng-

lish majors take EN 2213, 2223, 2243, 2253, and 3414, and at least 21

additional hours of English electives, of which 15 hours must be 4000

level. English electives include courses satisfying the following group

requirements:

Group I (one course): EN 4503, 4513, 4523, 4533, 4703, 4713

Group II (one course): EN 4643, 4653, 4723, 4733, 4863, 4883,

4663

Group III (two courses): EN 4333, 4343, 4903, 4913,4923,4933

Group IV (one course): to be taken from Group I or Group II

No more than one experimental course may be counted toward ful-

ﬁ llment of the English elective requirements. For students who have tak-

en accelerated or honors composition, EN 2203 does not count toward

the requirements for the major.

English majors must take HI 3743, History of England, in fulﬁ lling

the Arts and Sciences B.A. common curriculum requirements.

1. English majors must maintain at least a 2.5 QPA in all upper-divi-

sion English courses. Students who fall below a 2.5 QPA must bring it up

to 2.5 the next semester or drop the English major.

2. English majors must attain a C or better in all English courses at

the 2000 level or above in order for those courses to count toward the

requirements of the major.

3. English majors must take 15 hours at the 4000 level at MSU.

Students seeking secondary-school teaching certiﬁ cation should

consult with an English Education advisor.

English minors take at least 18 hours of English electives with a

grade of C or better beyond completion of the freshman composition re-

quirement of their major. Of these hours, at least six must be at the 4000

level; these must be completed in residence. Students should consult the

English major advisor to plan a minor program which will complement

their major studies and career interests.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (9 hours)

3 hours Philosophy Elective - see advisor

6 hours History Sequence - choose one of the following:

HI 1063 Early U.S. History

HI 1073 Modern U.S. History

HI 1163 World History Before 1500

HI 1173 World History Since 1500

HI 1213 Early Western World

HI 1223 Modern Western World

Math (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

3 hours above College Algebra

Fine Arts (3 hours)

3 hours See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Science w/Lab*

3-4 hours Biological Science w/Lab**

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective***

Social Sciences (18 hours)****

6 hours see A&S requirements

12 hours Social Sciences Electives

Major Core

3 hours Fourth semester in chosen Foreign Lang

HI 3743 History of England

EN 2213 English Literature I

EN 2223 English Literature II

EN 2243 American Literature I

EN 2253 American Literature II

EN 3414 Advanced Composition

Upper Division Requirements (15 hours)

3 hours Pre-1660 English Lit Elective

3 hours Post-1660 English Lit Elective

3 hours American Lit Elective

3 hours American or contemporary Lit Elective

3 hours English Lit Elective

English Vocational Elective (3 hours)

EN 4323 Lit Criticism OR

EN 4353 20th Century Critical Theory

EN 4403 Linguistics

EN 3303 Creative Writing

EN 4223 Legal Writing

EN 4233 Composition Pedagogy OR

EN 4243 Writing Center Tutor Training

Elective (3 hours)

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

General Electives (17 hours)

Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

(Must maintain a 2.5 GPA in upper-division English courses. Must make a grade of C or higher in all

upper-division English courses. Must complete 31 upper division A&S hours. Must take 15 hours at

the 4000 level in residence.)

* CH, GG, or PH; see University Core.

** BIO, EPP, or PO; see University Core.

*** Consult advisor.

**** Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics allowed. See advisor.

Department of FOREIGN LANGUAGES (FL)

Major Advisor: Professor Jack Jordan (Head)

Ofﬁ ce: 300 Lee Hall

Foreign language majors prepare for careers in government (State

Department, foreign service, diplomatic corps, FBI, CIA, USIA, the mil-

itary, immigration, etc), international business, the human services ﬁ elds,

teaching at all levels (secondary school, junior college, university), and

other language-related jobs.

Programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), the joint

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Administration, and the Mas-

ter of Arts (M.A.) in Foreign Languages are offered. A minor in one

foreign language may be obtained upon satisfactory completion of 10

semester hours beyond the intermediate (III and IV) level courses. Edu-

cation students desiring teacher certiﬁ cation must earn at least 27 semes-

ter hours in the language they plan to teach.

The Department sponsors three honor societies: Pi Delta Phi

(French), Delta Phi Alpha (German), and Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish). In-

formation about membership requirements may be obtained from the

Head of the Department. The Department also sponsors language clubs

which provide social and cultural activities for faculty and students.

The Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages is awarded upon the suc-

cessful completion of a minimum of 123 semester hours, including the

following areas: (The hours needed for graduation will depend upon the

entry level of study into the major language; a minimum of six courses in

the primary language at the 3000-level, or higher, is required.)

1. University Core Requirements

2. Bachelor of Arts Common Requirements

3. FL 3203, FL 3313, FL 4013, or approved substitute(s).

4. 30 semester hours in the primary language (French, German, Lat-

in, Russian, Spanish). The normal sequence is FLF/G/S I, II,

III, IV, Advanced FLF/G/S I, Advanced FLF/G/S II, Survey

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

FLF/G/S I, Survey FLF/G/S II, and 6 hours of upper-division

electives in the primary language. A civilization course related

to the primary language is strongly recommended.

5. Completion of the fourth semester course of a second foreign lan-

guage (12-14 semester credit hours) is recommended.

Foreign Language majors interested in following this recommended

course of study should notify the Department Head as soon as possible,

so that a plan of study can be developed in which courses are taken in

proper sequence.

B.A. in Foreign Languages

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (see major core)

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University/A&S Core

3 hours History - see University/A&S Core

3 hours Philosophy Elective - see advisor

9 hours Humanities Electives *

Math (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry or

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics or higher math

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12)

3-4 hours Physical Science w/Lab**

3-4 hours Biological Science w/Lab***

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective****

Social Sciences (18 hours)

6 hours See A&S requirements

12 hours Social Sciences Electives *+

Major Core

FL 1113 Foreign Language I

FL 1123 Foreign Language II

FL 2133 Foreign Language III

FL 2143 Foreign Language IV

FLF/FLG 3114 or FLS 3111 & FLS 3113

FLF/FLG 3124 or FLS 3121 & FLS 3233

FL 3203 Intro to Hist and Appl Linguistics*++

FL 4013 Major Themes of Movements*++

FLF/FLG/FLS 3513

FLF/FLG/FLS 3523

Second Language 1113

Second Language 1123

Second Language 2133

Second Language 2143

6 hours FL Electives (3000 or 4000 level)

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

FL 3313 Composition

Computer Literacy

CSE 1213 Programming with Fortran OR

TKT 1273 Computer Applications

General Elective (3 hours)

Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 123

* Must be from 2 different area. See A&S Requirements.

** CH, GG, or PH; see University Core.

*** BIO, EPP, or PO; see University Core.

**** Consult advisor.

*+ Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one

Economics allowed. See advisor.

*++ Consult advisor for substitute.

International Business Program

A Five-Year Double Degree Program:

B.A. in Foreign Languages &

B.B.A. in General Business Administration

International Business Academic Program

Brian Watkins, Director; Ofﬁ ce: 308 McCool Hall

Major Advisors, Business Administration:

Associate Professors Addy and Rogers;

Assistant Professor Rezek

Major Advisors, Foreign Languages:

Professor Jordan; Associate Professors Lestrade

and Robbins-Herring; Assistant Professors Potter

300 Lee Hall

The International Business Program provides students an academic

background and work experience to help ensure success in the market-

place. Students receive a double degree at graduation reﬂ ecting the dual

concentration in Arts & Sciences: B.A. (language and cultural proﬁ cien-

cy); and in Business: B.B.A. (with an international focus + a speciﬁ c

discipline such as Marketing or Finance). This is in addition to the ﬁ rst

two years of study developing abilities in writing, math, sciences, and

computer literacy.

The hallmark of this program is a work internship, an outside the

country work experience of a full summer or one semester duration (gen-

erally taken the last of the 4th year or beginning of the 5th year). This

work is ideally reﬂ ective of the student’s speciﬁ c business discipline and

language proﬁ ciency area. The student who selects to separate the work

and abroad experience must petition the IB committee for approval.

Minimum acceptable levels are 1). WORK: 10 continuous weeks of in-

ternational tasks and responsibilities, 2) ABROAD: 6 continuous weeks

in one location for cultural immersion. An International Business Co-op

Work program offers 3 semesters paid international work experience in

concert with pursuing the academic degrees.

The total number of semester credit hours (SCH) will be 154 for

most students. The program has ﬁ ve main components:

1. a core of basic skills, including courses in writing, mathematics,

sciences, and communication (30 SCH, or 10 courses);

2. a core of humanities and social science courses selected to ﬁ t the

special needs of international business majors, emphasizing

both the history and culture of other societies and the ways

these societies relate to our own (27 SCH, or 9 courses);

3. intensive training to develop proﬁ ciency in one foreign language

and its associated cultures and literatures (37 SCH or 11

courses);

4. a thorough grounding in business techniques and practices, in-

cluding 33 SCH of general business courses, 12-16 SCH of

International Business courses, and 12 SCH in one of six

functional/discipline emphases in business (accounting, bank-

ing and ﬁ nance, management information systems, econom-

ics, management, marketing*, or risk management, insurance

and ﬁ nancial planning*) (57 SCH, or 19 courses);

5. a one-semester internship program with an international business

(3 SCH).

Students interested in following this recommended course of study

should notify the Department Head of Foreign Languages and the Direc-

tor of International Business Academic Programs. Students must have

the Director’s written approval to join the International Business Pro-

gram. Students must meet all graduation requirements for the College of

Business and Industry and the College of Arts & Sciences. This includes

having no Ds in upper level business courses or in upper level Foreign

Language courses. International Business students must have an overall

and previous semester GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for internship and study

abroad.

* Information Systems, Insurance & Marketing functional emphasis areas will need an additional

3 credits in their program

International Business

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences I

Science (6 hours)

Life Science and Lab (BIO preﬁ x)

Physical Science and Lab (CH, GG, OR PH preﬁ x)

Math/Science Elective (3 hours)

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics OR

ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inferences

Humanities (6 hours)

EN 2273 World Literature I OR

EN 2283 World Literature II

HI 1173 World History Since 1500 OR

HI 1223 Modern Western World

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Choose from the following:

ARC 1013 Architectural Appreciation

ARC 2313 History of Architecture I

ART 1013 Art History I

ART 1023 Art History II

ART 1113 Art Appreciation

ART 3143 Italian Renaissance Art History

MU 1113 History and Appreciation of Music

CO 1053 Introduction to Theatre

PE 1123 History and Appreciation of Dance

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

GR 1123 Introduction to World Geography

AN 1143 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

College of Arts and Sciences Core

PHI 3013 Business Ethics

PS 1313 Intro to International Relations OR

PS 1513 Comparative Government

HI 3000+ Upper-level History Elective (see advisor)

SO 3000+ Upper-level Social Science Elective (see advisor)

FLF/G/S 1113 French/German/Spanish I

FLF/G/S 1123 French/German/Spanish II

FLF/G/S 2133 French/German/Spanish III

FLF/G/S 2143 French/German/Spanish IV

FLF/G/S 3114 or FLS 3113 & 3111 Advanced Foreign Lang I

FLF/G/S 3124 or FLS 3233 & 3121 Advanced Foreign Lang II

FLF/G/S 3143 Civilization

FLF/G/S 3313 Business French/German/Spanish I

FLF/G/S 3323 Business French/German/Spanish II

FLF/G/S 3523 Survey of French/German/Spanish Lit

Foreign Language Elective - (see FL advisor for options)

College of Business and Industry Core

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting

ACC 2023 Principles of Managerial Accounting

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

BL 2413 Legal Environment of Business

BIS 3233 Intro to Management Info Systems

FIN 3123 Financial Management

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

MGT 3114 Principles of Management and Production

GB 4853 Business Policy

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Computer Literacy Requirement

BIS 1012 Intro to Business Information Systems OR

CSE 1013 Basic Computer Concepts and Apps

Writing Requirement

MGT 3213 Organizational Communications

Major Core

International Business Electives- 9-12 hours

ACC 4053 International Accounting

BL 4273 International Business Law

EC 3513 Economic Systems of the World

EC 4323 International Economic Relations

FIN 4923 International Financial Management

IB 3913 Principles of International Business

IB 3933 International Marketing

MGT 4613 Cross Cultural Management

3 hours Transportation Course - See advisor

(BIS & INS majors must select 12 hours from the above list; all oth-

ers must select 9 hours.)

Business Functional Emphasis

15 hours Major Electives (Choose from ACC, BIS, EC,

FIN, MGT, MKT, or INS) See Business Advisor for Options.

IB 3900 Internship Work

IB 4903 Internship Work/ Academic Report

2 hours Free Electives

Total hours needed for major: 154

(Must have 32 upper division A&S hours)

* To be selected with the advice and approval of advisor

GENDER STUDIES CERTIFICATE

Contact: Dean of Arts and Sciences

Advisor: Dr. Jeralyn Cossman

Ellen Bryant Center for Women’s Studies - Rice Residence Hall

Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary ﬁ eld that examines the complex

interaction of gender with race, class, sexuality and nationality. Gender is

a psychological and cultural construction of fundamental importance to

people everywhere. It is a central aspect of personal and social identity,

and a criterion for social stratiﬁ cation and differential political treatment.

In addition to the ﬁ eld’s examination of the historical contributions and

concerns of women, gender studies also explores research in men’s lives

and masculinity. Having such a deep understanding of gender and gender

biases enhances the abilities of students to succeed in a variety of ﬁ elds

and professions.

Undergraduate students would receive a Gender Studies minor by

completing 18 credits of course work from a variety of ﬁ elds distributed

as follows; only nine credits from any one department may count toward

the minor.

Required Course: SO/AN/GS 1173 Introduction to Gender Studies

Additional core courses (6 hours)

COE 4743 Gender Issues in Counseling

EN/GS 3513 Women and Literature

HI 4273 Women in American History

PHI 4313 Feminist Interpre of West Social & Polit Phil

PS 3033 Gender and Politics

PSY 3203 Psychology of Gender Differences

SO 4403 Sociology of Gender

SO/COR 3343 Gender, Crime and Justice

Electives (9 hours)

See Gender Studies Advisor for list of approved electives.

GENERAL LIBERAL ARTS (GLA)

Advisor: Greg Dunaway

Ofﬁ ce: 224 Allen

Students who prefer to specialize in more than one ﬁ eld of study may

earn a B.A. degree in General Liberal Arts. Requirements for this degree

include all of the following: satisfactory completion of the University

and College Core curriculum; satisfactory completion of the College of

Arts and Sciences B.A. requirements; approval of the proposed G.L.A.

program; satisfactory completion of 12 hours of upper-division courses

(courses numbered 3000 and above) in each of three ﬁ elds of study, all

with a grade of C or better. The three ﬁ elds may all be within the College

of Arts and Sciences, or one of the three may be within another school/

college of the University if that ﬁ eld is related to the student’s educa-

tional or career goals. To insure an orderly progression of work toward

the degree, interested students should meet with the program’s advisor as

early as possible. Furthermore, admittance into the program requires ap-

proval of the GLA Committee and the Associate Dean of the College of

Arts and Sciences. General Liberal Arts is not suitable for students who

are uncertain about their choice of a major; these students should see the

Undecided listing in this section.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see Major Core

3 hours History - see A&S requirements

3 hours Philosophy Elective - consult advisor

9 hours Humanities Electives - consult advisor

Math (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

3 hours Above College Algebra

Fine Arts (3 hours)

3 hours See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Science w/Lab*

3-4 hours Biological Science w/Lab**

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective***

Social Sciences (18 hours)****

6 hours See A&S requirements

12 hours Social Sciences Electives

Major Core

Consult advisor.

Oral Communication Requirement (3 hours)

Consult advisor for approved courses

Computer Requirement - consult advisor for approved courses

Writing Requirement - consult advisor for approved courses

Electives

8 or more hours to equal 124

Total hours needed for major: 124

* CH, GG, or PH; see University Core.

** BIO, EPP, or PO; see University Core.

*** Consult advisor.

**** Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics allowed. See advisor.

GENERAL SCIENCE (GSC)

Major Advisor: Professor Christopher P. Dewey

Ofﬁ ce: 210 Hilbun Hall

For various reasons, a student may not require the intensive prepa-

ration that is typical of a professional curriculum. The general science

curriculum is tailored for his/her needs. Flexibility is the key charac-

teristic of the curriculum. The general science program is designed to

give students a broad general education and at the same time teach them

the fundamentals of science. By judiciously choosing his/her course of

study, a student may use the general science curriculum in many ways.

For example, by concentrating on biological science or chemistry the

student may prepare for medical or dental school, and with appropriate

choice of electives preparation for clinical and other laboratory positions

in such ﬁ elds as public health and marine biology is possible.

If the student is interested in interdisciplinary studies related to envi-

ronmental science, the general science curriculum is suitable. Any one of

the physical or biological sciences may be emphasized. The curriculum,

however, involves courses from several sciences, and from other ﬁ elds

concerned with the environment. Persons trained in this option should

be in demand in the health industry, science laboratories, federal, state,

and local governmental agencies, and in industries involved with earth

resources.

Successful completion of the University and curriculum require-

ments will result in the awarding of a B.S. degree in General Science.

The following requirements apply to all general science students:

1. The B.S. Common Curriculum must be satisﬁ ed.

2. A minimum of 60 credit hours in science, of which at least 30

must be in one science, is required.

3. Normally, science courses must include: BIO 1504, BIO 3103,

CH 1213 & 2211. CH 1223 & 2221, CH 4513 & 4511, CH

4523 & 4521, PH 1113, & PH 1123, GG 1113 & GG 1111.

4. Electives must be approved by the faculty advisor.

5. A total of 124 credit hours is required.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University/A&S Core

3 hours History - see University/A&S Core

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

3 hours MA course above College Algebra

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

See major courses - consult advisor for speciﬁ cs

Social Sciences (6 hours)*

See A&S requirements

Major Core

Student should check for prerequisites for all courses. Consult advi-

sor. Minimum of 60 hours in science, of which at least 30 must be in one

science.

GG 1113 Earth Science I

GG 1111 Earth Science I Lab

CH 1211 Invest in Chemistry I Lab

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1221 Invest in Chemistry II Lab

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 4511 Organic Chemistry I Lab

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4521 Organic Chemistry II Lab

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II

BIO 1504 Prin of Zoology

BIO 3103 Genetics

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement - Consult advisor and choose from the following:

BIO 3013 Professional Writing for Biologists

CH 4103 Chemical Literature

EN 3303 Creative Writing

GE 3513 Technical Writing

GG 4333 Geowriting

Computer Literacy

Consult advisor for options

General Electives (13 hours) Consult Advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be A&S upper division)

* Must be from 2 different areas and must be selected from University/A&S Core requirements.

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

Department of GEOSCIENCES (GG) (GR)

Major Advisor: Dr. Darrell Schmitz

Ofﬁ ce: 108 Hilbun

B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geoscience are offered with emphasis in

sub-disciplines described below. Minors are offered at both B.S. and

M.S. levels in Geoscience.

The Department of Geosciences strives for an integrated, interdis-

ciplinary study of the whole Earth at both the bachelor and master of

science levels. Course offerings are grouped into six areas of emphasis:

1) Professional Geology - physical, biological, and chemical aspects of

the Earth; 2) Geography - distribution of physical features and human

interaction with the Earth; 3) Environmental Geoscience - conservation

and management of Earth resources and remediation of natural and hu-

man hazards; 4) Broadcast Meteorology/Climatology - radio/television

weathercasting; 5) Professional Meteorology/Climatology - atmospher-

ic processes and climatic variability; and 6) Geographical Information

Systems - spatial analysis and topological relationships of geographic

data. A general program of study is built upon a foundation of natural

and social sciences, humanities, and computer applications. The Geosci-

ence curriculum provides fundamental training for future employment in

the petroleum and environmental industries; education; state and federal

government agencies; environmental consulting; meteorological/clima-

tological consulting; weathercasting on radio and television; and ad-

vanced studies in graduate school.

Within the six areas of emphasis outlined above, a student may

further focus interests in a variety of areas including: water resources,

hydrogeology and environmental clean-up and monitoring, petroleum

exploration and services, construction and urbanization involving geo-

logical applications, geophysics and geochemistry, sedimentary geology

and paleontology, Quaternary geology and karst processes, paleomag-

netism, Geographic Information Systems or analysis and prediction

of weather and climate. A minimum of 40 credit hours in geoscience

courses is required for the geoscience degree. A grade of C or higher is

required on all departmental courses to satisfy graduation requirements.

Students in the professional geology concentration are required to take

the Association of State Board of Geologists Fundamentals of Geology

(ASBOG-FG) exam.

A minor in geoscience consists of a minimum of 14 credit hours in

courses numbered 2000 and above, in addition to the ﬁ rst year courses.

The following are examples of variations within a geoscience minor. A

minor with a Geology emphasis should include physical (GG 1113/1111)

and historical geology (GG 1123/1121) plus 14 hours 2000 and above for

a total of 22 hours; for an Environmental Geoscience emphasis, physical

and historical geology with laboratory plus introduction to environmen-

tal geology (GG 3133) and other course work 2000 and above for a total

of 22 hours; for emphasis in Geography, cultural geography (GR 2013),

world geography (GR 1123) and other course work 2000 and above; and

Broadcast Meteorology/climatology, physical geography (GR 1114) and

either introduction to environmental geology (GG 3133) or conservation

of natural resources (GR 3113) and other course work 2000 and above

for a total of 21 hours; for emphasis in Geographic Information Systems,

physical geography (GR 1114) or physical geology (GG 1113/1111),

maps and remote sensing (GR 2313), Principles of GIS (GR 4303) and

other course work 2000 and above for a total of 22 hours. Minors in

Geoscience are also available at the M.S. level.

Four scholarships are available to students majoring in Geoscience,

namely the F.F. Mellen, the Gordon W. Gulmon, the Sistrunk Endowed,

and the Dunn Memorial Scholarships. The Mellen Scholarship provides

ﬁ nancial assistance to those enrolled in ﬁ eld geology camp during the

summer. The Gulmon, the Dunn Memorial, and the Sistrunk Endowed

Scholarships are awarded to students for academic excellence. All are

restricted to students at junior or senior rank, with the exception of the

Sistrunk Endowed Scholarship.

The Department of Geosciences encourages involvement in Sigma

Gamma Epsilon, a nationally recognized honorary Earth Science society.

Requirements for acceptance include a grade-point average of at least

3.00 in 12 or more hours of geoscience and a cumulative average of

2.67.

The Department of Geosciences participates with the National

Weather Association (NWA) and the American Meteorological Society

(AMS) in training individuals for the respective “Weathercaster Seals of

Approval”. The Ofﬁ ce of the State Climatologist and the MSU Climatol-

ogy Laboratory are housed in the Department and are strongly involved

in programs for all students with interests in broadcast meteorology and

climatology.

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS

The Department of Geosciences offers three distance learning pro-

grams listed below. Each program utilizes recorded lectures and the In-

ternet for course instruction.

Broadcast Meteorology Program. A three-year, 17 course, 52 credit

hour program of study that can lead to a B.S. degree in Geosciences.

Primarily for individuals in television weather.

Operational Meteorology Program. A three-year, 17 course, 52 credit

hour program of study that can lead to a B.S. degree in Geosciences. En-

rollment is restricted to members of the United States Armed Forces.

Teachers In Geoscience Program. A two-year, 12 course, 36 credit

hour program of study that leads to a M.S. degree in Geosciences. Pri-

marily for K-12 teachers. An additional two-year, 10 course, 30 credit

hour program of advance course work is available.

GEOSCIENCES Core

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language (see advisor)

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

Mathematics (6 hours)

Speciﬁ ed under concentration areas

Fine Arts (3 hours)

CO 1503 Intro to Theatre (for Broadcast Meteorology)

See A&S Core requirements (for other concentrations)

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

Speciﬁ ed under concentration areas

Social Sciences (6 hours)

GR 1123 World Geography

CO 1403 Mass Media (for Broadcast Meteorology)

3 hours see Univ/A&S Core (other concentrations)

Major Core

Basic Courses

GG 1113 Earth Science and

GG 1111 Earth Science Lab OR

GR 1114 Physical Geography w/Lab

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Professional Geology Concentration

Mathematics

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1723 Calculus II

Natural Sciences

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in CH I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in CH II

PH 1113 Physics I

PH 1123 Physics II

PH 1133 Physics III OR

GG 4233 Applied Geophysics

Concentration Requirements

GG 1121 Earth Sciences II Lab

GG 1123 Survey of Earth Sciences II

GG 3133 Intro to Environmental Geology

GG 3613 Water Resources*

GG 4114 Mineralogy

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

GG 4123 Petrology

GG 4201 Practicum in Paleontology

GG 4304 Principles of Sed. Dep I

GG 4413 Structural Geology

GG 4333 Geowriting**

GG 4443 Prin of Sed Dep II

GG 4503 Geomorphology

GR 2313 Maps and Remote Sensing

ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference OR

GR 4633 Statistical Climatology*

6 hours Summer Field Camp***

Choose one of the following:

GG 4203 Principles of Paleobiology

GG 4113 Micropaleontology

GG 4133 Principles of Paleoecology

Choose two of the following:

GG 1133 Planetary Geology

GG 3603 Intro to Oceanography

GG 4523 Coastal Environments

GR 1603 Intro to Meteorology

Choose three of the following:

GG 4063 Dev of Fossil Fuel Resources

GG 4153 Engineering Geology

GG 4433 Subsurface Methods

GG 4613 Physical Hydrogeology

GR 4303 Principles of GIS

General Electives - 3 hours

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement.

** Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement and Writing Requirement.

*** From an approved university. See advisor.

Environmental Geoscience Concentration

Mathematics

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry

Natural Sciences

6-8 hours Science with lab (CH, PH, BIO)

3 hours Science without lab (CH, PH, BIO)

Concentration Requirements

GG 3603 Intro to Oceanography

GG 3613 Water Resources*

GG 4333 Geowriting**

GR 1603 Intro to Meteorology

GR 4633 Statistical Climatology*

18 hours 4000 level departmental courses

Choose one of the following:

GG 1133 Planetary Geology

GG 3133 Intro to Environmental Geology

GG 4523 Coastal Environments

GR 2313 Maps and Remote Sensing

GR 3113 Conservation of Natural Resources

GR 4813 Natural Hazards

General Electives

39 hours Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement.

** Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement and Writing Requirement.

Geography Concentration

Mathematics

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry

Natural Sciences

6-9 hours Science with lab (CH, PH, BIO)

3 hours Science without lab (CH, PH, BIO)

Concentration Requirements

GG 4333 Geowriting*

GR 2013 Cultural Geography

GR 2313 Maps and Remote Sensing

GR 4103 Geography of Tourism

GR 4203 Geography of North America

GR 4303 Principles of GIS

6 hours 4000 level departmental courses

Choose four of the following:

GG 1133 Planetary Geology

GG 3133 Intro to Environmental Geology

GG 3603 Intro to Oceanography

GG 3613 Water Resources**

GG 4523 Coastal Environments

GR 1603 Intro to Meteorology

GR 3113 Conservation of Natural Resources

GR 4813 Natural Hazards

Choose one of the following:

GR 4213 Geography of Latin America

GR 4223 Geography of Europe

GR 4233 Geography of Asia

GR 4243 Geography of Russia

GR 4253 Geography of Africa

GR 4263 Geography of the South

GR 4273 Geography of Mississippi

General Electives

36 hours Consult Advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement.

** Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement and Writing Requirement.

Broadcast Meteorology Concentration

Mathematics

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1723 Calculus II

Natural Sciences

CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I

PH 1113 General Physics I w/ lab

PH 1123 General Physics II w/ lab

Concentration Requirements

GG 3613 Water Resources*

GR 1603 Intro to Meteorology

GR 4402 Weather Analysis I

GR 4412 Weather Analysis II

GR 4422 Weather Forecasting I

GR 4432 Weather Forecasting II

GR 4613 Applied Climatology

GR 4623 Physical Meteorology

GR 4633 Statistical Climatology*

GR 4733 Synoptic Meteorology

GR 4753 Satellite and Radar Meteorology

GR 4813 Natural Hazards

GR 4823 Dynamic Meteorology I

GR 4933 Dynamic Meteorology II

GR 4963 Mesoscale Meteorology

GR 4502 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I

GR 4512 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology II

GR 4522 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology III

GR 4532 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology IV

CO 2013 Voice and Articulation

CO 3313 News Writing for Electronic Media**

CO 2333 TV Production

CO 3333 Advanced Television Production

Choose two of the following:

GG 1133 Planetary Geology

GG 3133 Intro to Environmental Geology

GG 3603 Intro to Oceanography

GG 4523 Coastal Environments

GR 3113 Conservation of Natural Resources

GR 4203 Geography of North America

General Electives

8 hours Consult Advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement.

** Fulﬁ lls Writing Requirement.

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

Professional Meteorology Concentration

Mathematics

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1723 Calculus II

MA 2733 Calculus III

MA 3253 Differential Equations

Natural Sciences

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in CH I

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II w/ lab

Concentration Requirements

GG 4333 Geowriting**

GR 1603 Intro to Meteorology

GR 4402 Weather Analysis I

GR 4412 Weather Analysis II

GR 4422 Weather Forecasting I

GR 4432 Weather Forecasting II

GR 4613 Applied Climatology

GR 4623 Physical Meteorology

GR 4633 Statistical Climatology*

GR 4733 Synoptic Meteorology

GR 4753 Satellite and Radar Meteorology

GR 4823 Dynamic Meteorology I

GR 4933 Dynamic Meteorology II

GR 4963 Mesoscale Meteorology

Choose two of the following:

GG 1133 Planetary Geology

GG 3133 Intro to Environmental Geology

GG 3603 Intro to Oceanography

GG 3613 Water Resources

GG 4523 Coastal Environments

GR 4813 Natural Hazards

GR 3113 Conservation of Natural Resources

GR 4203 Geography of North America

Speciﬁ ed Electives (20-23 hours) - See advisor

AMS (Broadcast Meteorology)

GR 4502 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I

GR 4512 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology II

GR 4522 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology III

GR 4532 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology IV

GG 3613 Water Resources

GR 4813 Natural Hazards

CO 2333 TV Production

CO 3333 Advanced Television Production

GIS

GR 2313 Maps and Remote Sensing

GR 3303 Survey of Geospatial Tech

GR 3313 Intro to Geodatabases

GR 4303 Principles of GIS

GR 4313 Advanced GIS

GR 4333 Remote Sensing of the Physical Envir.

GR 4323 Carographic Sciences

ROTC

AS 1012 The Air Force Today I

AS 1022 The Air Force Today II

AS 2012 The Development of Air Power I

AS 2022 The Development of Air Power II

AS 3013 Air Force Leadership Studies I

AS 3023 Air Force Leadership Studies II

AS 4013 Prep for Active Duty I

AS 4023 Prep for Active Duty II

General Electives

1-4 hours Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement.

** Fulﬁ lls Writing Requirement.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Concentration

Mathematics

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry

Natural Sciences

6-9 hours Science with lab (CH, PH, BIO)

3 hours Science without lab (CH, PH, BIO)

Concentration Requirements

GR 1603 Intro to Meteorology

GR 2313 Maps & Remote Sensing

GR 3303 Survey of Geospatial Tech

GR 3113 Conservation of Nat. Resources

GR 3311 Geospatial Applications

GR 3313 Intro to Geodatabases

GR 4303 Principles of GIS

GR 4313 Advanced GIS

GR 4323 Cartographic Sciences

GR 4333 Remote Sensing of the Phy. Envir.

GG 4333 Geowriting**

GR 4990 GIS Senior Research

12 hours 4000-level departmental courses

CSE 1284 Intro to Computer Programming

ECE 4423 Introduction to Remote Sensing

ST 3123 Intro to Statistical Inference

Choose two of the following:

GG 1133 Planetary Geology

GG 3133 Environmental Geology

GG 3603 Intro to Oceanography

GG 3613 Water Resources*

GG 4523 Coastal Environments

GR 4813 Natural Hazards

Choose three of the following:

GR 4633 Statistical Climatology*

WF 4253 Applied Spatial Tech to Wildlife Mgt.

ABE 3513 GPS and GIS in Ag. Engineering

ST 4213 Nonparametric Methods

PSS 4373 Geospatial Ag Econ Mgt.

PSS 4411 Remote Sensing Seminar

FO 4313 Spatial Tech in Natural Resources

FO 4452 Remote Sensing Applications

General Electives

4-5 hours Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

* Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement.

** Fulﬁ lls Computer Literacy Requirement and Writing Requirement.

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

CURRICULUM (BIOH)

Major Advisor: Professor Don Downer

Ofﬁ ce: 224 Harned Hall

The health records administration curriculum is designed to pre-

pare students for careers as administrators in charge of hospital medical

records. Completion of the two-year curriculum qualiﬁ es a student for

admission to the University of Mississippi Medical Center at Jackson

or some other medical center offering a medical records administration

program. The clinical work must be taken at a school having a program

approved by the Council on Medical Education for Hospitals of the

American Medical Association and the American Medical Record As-

sociation. Students who satisfactorily complete the pre-professional and

professional training will be awarded the B.S. degree by the professional

school and will be eligible to take the examination administered by the

American Medical Record Association for certiﬁ cation as a registered

medical records administrator.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of HISTORY (HI)

Major Advisor: Dr. Anne Marshall

Ofﬁ ce: 213 Allen Hall

Among the humanities disciplines, history is unique in the emphasis

it places on interpreting human experience over place and time. Histo-

rians study the evolution of human beings and societies, emphasizing

the importance of people’s choices, values, and actions. History provides

indispensable background and the social and political context for other

academic disciplines and branches of knowledge.

Specialization in history on the undergraduate level has direct pro-

fessional application in the ﬁ eld of secondary education and provides

excellent preparation for careers in law, the ministry, communication,

journalism, government service, the military, and business. The depart-

ment maintains a close working relationship with other departments on

campus, making it possible for students who desire to do so to pursue

double majors, joining history with geography, English, political science,

business, computer science, or other ﬁ elds.

To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in history, a student

must pass a minimum of 39 semester hours in history with a 2.50 average

in those courses. All undergraduates majoring in history must complete

two of the following basic sequences: HI 1063/1073; HI 1163/1173; HI

1213/1223; HI 1313/1323. Along with these basic sequences, majors

are required to take a minimum of two upper division courses in United

States history, two upper division courses in European history, two upper

division courses in African, Ancient, Asian or Latin American history

plus two upper division electives in any area of history. At the beginning

of their junior year majors must enroll in and pass with a grade of “C”

or better, a course in Historiography and Historical Method (HI 3903).

Fifteen hours of the upper division work (3000 and 4000 level courses)

must be taken at Mississippi State. For a minor in history, a student must

take a minimum of 18 semester hours of history including one of the

basic sequences listed above plus twelve additional credit hours in his-

tory courses numbered 3000 and above including at least one at the 4000

level. Students interested in a major or minor in history should consult

one of the advisors listed.

The Department of History offers work leading to both the M.A.

and Ph.D. degrees. The prerequisite for admission to a graduate program

in history is a minimum of 18 hours of undergraduate history courses.

Students desiring to pursue graduate studies should consult the Graduate

Coordinator.

Mississippi State has a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the international

history honorary society. Those interested in the eligibility requirements

should consult with Professor James Giesen.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see major

3 hours Philosophy Elective - see A&S requirements

9 hours Humanities Elective - see A&S core

Must be from 2 different areas. Can be upper division hours; 6

hours may be HI courses; 3 hours must be from another area.

Math (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry OR

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics or higher math

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Science w/Lab*

3-4 hours Biological Science w/Lab**

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective***

Social Sciences (18 hours)****

6 hours See A&S requirements

12 hours Social Sciences Electives

Major Core

Must choose two of the following sequences:

HI 1163, HI 1173 World History

HI 1213, HI 1223 Western World

HI 1063, HI 1073 U.S. History

HI 1313, HI 1323 East Asian Civ

6 hours U.S. History U/D Electives

6 hours African, Ancient, Asian, or Latin Amer U/D Elect.

6 hours European History U/D Elective

6 hours U/D History Elective

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

HI 3903 Historiography and Historical Method

Computer Literacy

BIS 1012 Intro to Business Information Systems OR

TKT 1273 Computer Applications

General Electives+

12 hours Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be A&S 3000 or above)

* CH, GG, or PH; see University Core.

** BIO, EPP, or PO; see University Core.

*** Consult advisor.

**** Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics allowed. Can be upper division hours. See advisor.

+ 13 hours of general electives required if BIS 1012 is chosen for computer requirement.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (BSIS)

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is a university-

wide degree coordinated through the College of Arts and Sciences by

the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee. This multi-discipline academic

program is appropriate for students motivated by speciﬁ c interests not

recognized in traditional majors and is not intended to compete with ex-

isting programs. All University requirements, including 31 hours of up-

per division course work and a year’s residence, must be met for gradu-

ation.

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is intended to

allow students maximum ﬂ exibility to custom-design a curriculum to

meet their personal and career goals. Such a program of study must as-

sure depth of study as well as breadth. Therefore, it must insure that

students take at least 36 upper-division hours in the areas they have cho-

sen for emphasis and that they select a minimum of 12 hours in each of

three areas or 18 hours in two. Emphasis areas must be selected from at

least two colleges. University core curriculum requirement (45 hours)

must be met in addition to a general studies core of 12 hours. A total of

122 semester hours is required for graduation, along with an MSU and

cumulative GPA of 2.0.

To insure coherence in the program, the student must construct and

explain in writing the rationale for the interdisciplinary studies program’s

direct relationship to the student’s personal and career goals. Each stu-

dent will be required to ﬁ nd advisors in the academic disciplines who

will agree to sponsor the student in drawing up the proposed curriculum,

formulating the rationale, and presenting the case in writing to the Inter-

disciplinary Studies Committee. This should be done prior to the senior

year.

The Interdisciplinary Studies Committee will review applications,

and if approved, the student may proceed with the curriculum. The Com-

mittee will meet during the fall, spring and summer semesters, and stu-

dents must make written application by September 15, February 15 or

May 15. Application for a degree must be submitted to the Ofﬁ ce of the

Registrar. For further information, contact:

College of Arts and Sciences

224 Allen Hall, Mail Stop 9706

Mississippi State, MS 39762

(662) 325-2646

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

JOURNALISM

See Department of COMMUNICATION

Department of MATHEMATICS (MA)

and STATISTICS (ST)

Department Head: Mohsen Razzaghi

Associate Head and Graduate Coordinator: Corlis Johnson

Undergraduate Coordinator: Len Miller

Undergraduate Advising Coordinator: Lorraine Hughes

Ofﬁ ce: 410 Allen Hall

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a Bachelor of

Arts degree, Bachelor of Science degree, and a BS in math with teaching

certiﬁ cation. All degrees are 124 hours. The department also offers under-

graduate minors in mathematics and statistics which are described below.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree are required to complete

a minimum of 36 hours of mathematics. Candidates for the Bachelor of

Science degree are required to take a minimum of 42 hours of mathemat-

ics. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science with teaching certiﬁ cation are

required to take 36 hours of mathematics, 25 hours of education and 12 hours

of teaching internship. Required courses for each degree are listed below.

For all degree programs, the student needs to have an overall C aver-

age and a C average in the math classes. In addition, the student must

satisfy the common University and College Core requirements, including

speech, computer literacy and writing requirements.

A minor is not required for either of the above degrees, but if a stu-

dent wishes a minor it has to be chosen from a subject that offers a minor.

For example, the only subject in the College of Engineering that offers a

minor is Computer Science. To learn if a subject has a minor, the student

should contact the department in question.

A minor in mathematics consists of MA 1713, MA 1723, MA 2733,

MA 2743, MA 3113, MA 3253 and two more math courses at the 3000+

level. A minor is statistics consists of MA/ST 3123, ST 4111, ST 4213,

either MA/ST 4523 or MA/ST 4543, and two additional statistics courses

at the 4000 level. Because not all 4000-level statistics courses count to-

ward the minor, the student should consult the major advisor in statistics.

Regarding graduate study, the Department of Mathematics and Sta-

tistics offers a Master of Science in Mathematics, Master of Science in

Statistics, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences. Major

areas of study for the Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences

include applied and computational mathematics, ordinary and partial dif-

ferential equations, functional analysis and operator theory, functional

equations, graph theory, topology and statistics. Please see the graduate

coordinator for more details.

B. A. in Mathematics

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University/A&S Core

3 hours History - see University/A&S Core

3 hours Philosophy - see University/A&S Core

9 hours from at least 2 different areas of Humanities

Math (6 hours)

See major Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Requirements

Natural Sciences (9-11 hours)

BIO 1203 Plant Biology OR

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

and

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II

Social Sciences Electives (18 hours)

Courses must spread over at least 4 disciplines with a max of one

Economics and a max of 2 in each remaining discipline; 6 hours need to

be from A&S requirements.

Major Core

Students should check for prerequisites for all courses and consult

their advisor.

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1723 Calculus II

MA 2733 Calculus III

MA 2743 Calculus IV

MA 3053 Foundations of Math

MA 3113 Intro to Linear Algebra

MA 3163 Intro to Modern Algebra

MA 3253 Differential Equations I

MA 4633 Advanced Calculus I

3 hours Math Elective - 3000+

3 hours Math Elective - 4000

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

MA 4213 Senior Seminar in Math

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CSE 1213 Fortran OR

CSE 1233 Programming with C

General Electives

17-28 hours Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be 3000/4000 from A&S)

B.S. in Mathematics

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University/A&S Core

3 hours History - see University/A&S Core

Math (6 hours)

See major Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Requirements

Natural Sciences (15-16 hours) - Choose one of three options.

Option 1

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II

PH 2233 Physics III

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

Option 2

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II

PH 2233 Physics III

PLUS choose two of the following:

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 3103 Genetics I

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Option 3

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 3103 Genetics I

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

Social Sciences (6 hours)

See A&S Requirements

Major Core

Students should check for prerequisites for all courses and consult

their advisor.

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1723 Calculus II

MA 2733 Calculus III

MA 2743 Calculus IV

MA 3053 Foundations of Math

MA 3113 Intro to Linear Algebra

MA 3163 Intro to Modern Algebra

MA 3253 Differential Equations I

MA 4313 Numerical Analysis I

MA 4633 Advanced Calculus I

MA 4643 Advanced Calculus II

3 hours Math Elective (3000+)

3 hours Math Elective (4000)

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

MA 4213 Senior Seminar in Math

Computer Literacy

CSE 1213 Fortran OR

CSE 1233 Programming with C

General Electives (32-40 hours) - Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be 3000/4000 from A&S)

B.S. in Mathematics with Teaching Certiﬁ cation

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University/A&S Core

3 hours History - see University/A&S Core

Math (6 hours)

See major Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Requirements

Natural Sciences (9-10 hours) - Choose one of three options:

Option 1

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

Option 2

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II

Choose one:

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

Option 3

BIO 1203 Plant Biology

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

CH 1213 Chemistry I

Social Sciences (6 hours)

See A&S Requirements

Major Core

Students should check for prerequisites for all courses and consult

their advisor.

Math and Statistics Requirements

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1723 Calculus II

MA 2733 Calculus III

MA 2743 Calculus IV

MA 3053 Foundations of Math

MA 3113 Intro to Linear Algebra

MA 3163 Intro to Modern Algebra

MA 3253 Differential Equations I

MA 4633 Advanced Calculus I

3 hours Math or Stats Elective (3000+)

Choose one of the following:

MA 4523 Intro to Probability

MA 4533 Intro to Prob. and Random Process

MA 4543 Intro to Math Stats I

Education Requirements

EPY 3143 Human Development and Learning

EDF 3333 Social Foundations of Education

EDS 3411 Practicum in Secondary Education

EDF 4243 Planning for the Diversity of Learners

EDS 4633 Methods of Teaching Mathematics

EDX 3213 Psych and Educ of Exceptional Children

EPY 3253 Evaluating Learning

EDS 4873 Seminar in Managing Secondary Class

EDS 4886 Teaching Internship in Secondary Ed

EDS 4896 Teaching Internship in Secondary Ed

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Computer Literacy Requirement - choose one:

CSE 1213 Fortran

CSE 1233 Programming with C

TKT 1273 Computer Applications

Writing Requirement

EDF 3413 Writing for Thinking

General Electives (8-15 hours) - Please consult advisor.

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be 3000/4000 from A&S)

STATISTICS (ST)

Major Advisor: Associate Professor Janice DuBien

Ofﬁ ce: 448 Allen Hall

Courses in statistics are designed to satisfy two objectives. The ﬁ rst

objective is to provide graduate training for those students wishing to

pursue a career as professional statisticians. Both graduate and under-

graduate courses are available for this purpose. The second is to provide

minors for students from other disciplines. The undergraduate minor in

statistics consists of ST 3123, ST 4111, ST 4213, either ST 4523 or ST

4543, and two additional statistics courses at the 4000 level. Because

not all 4000-level statistics courses count toward the minor, the student

should consult the major advisor in statistics.

Graduate study is offered in the Department of Mathematics and Sta-

tistics leading to the degree of Master of Science in Mathematics, Master

of Science in Statistics, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sci-

ences. Many applied statistics courses are offered which are suitable for

a minor in statistics at the master’s or doctoral level. Speciﬁ c course re-

quirements for the graduate minor in statistics may be obtained from the

Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Admission to the master’s program in statistics is open to gradu-

ates in all disciplines. The program of study is a blend of both statistical

theory and statistical methods. In addition, there is ample ﬂ exibility in

the non-thesis option to allow a graduate student with special interests in

an area of statistical application to minor in that particular applied ﬁ eld.

The department awards a limited number of teaching assistantships. For

further details, consult the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of

Mathematics and Statistics.

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

MUSIC (MU)

Major Advisors: Dr. Michael Brown or Dr. Jackie Edwards-Henry

Ofﬁ ce: Music Building A

The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music de-

gree in a liberal arts tradition of music study. This degree is designed to

provide foundation coursework to apply to a variety of interdisciplinary

careers including music, in preparation for graduate study or for self-

improvement.

The department also offers a minor in Music. The minor includes 18

or 19 hours of music history and theory courses, piano, applied study, and

participation in ensembles and recitals. All coursework for the minor in

Music must be completed at the MSU Starkville campus with a grade of

C or better. Consult the major advisor for speciﬁ c course requirements.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Composition OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Composition

EN 1113 English Composition II or

EN 1173 Accelerated Composition II

Foreign Languages (9 hours)

3 semesters Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature Elective - see A&S requirements

3 hours History Elective - see A&S requirements

3 hours Philosophy Elective - see A&S requirements

6 hours Must be from 2 areas - EN, HI, PHI or REL

3 hours Met in Major Core

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

3 hours Math higher than MA 1313

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Sciences w/lab (CH, GG, PH)*

3-4 hours Biological Sciences w/lab (BIO, EPP, PO)*

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective**

Fine Arts (3 hours)

MU 2323 Music History III

Social Science (18 hours)

6 hours See A&S requirements

9 hours Must be from 3 areas -

AN, CO, EC, GR, PS, PSY or SO

3 hours Met in Major Core

Major Core

MU 1162 Music History I

MU 2322 Music History II

MU 1213 Music Theory I

MU 1321 Ear Training I

MU 1413 Music Theory II

MU 1521 Ear Training II

MU 2613 Music Theory III

MU 2721 Ear Training III

MU 2813 Music Theory IV

MU 2921 Ear Training IV

MU 3412 Conducting

MU 2111 Piano Class

MU 2121 Piano Class

MU 3111 Piano Class

MU 3121 Piano Class

MU 3112 Piano Class

MU 3122 Piano Class

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fund of Public Speaking

Computer Literacy Requirement

Achieved through the Music Theory sequence

(MU 1213, 1413, 2613 and 2813)

Writing Requirement

EDF 3413 Writing for Thinking

See advisor for other approved courses.

Applied Study (12 hours)

6 semesters of study at 2 hours per semester:

2 semesters of 1000-level courses

2 semesters of 2000-level courses

3 semesters of 3000-level courses must be completed

on the same instrument

At least 1 semester of 2000-level and 2 semesters of 3000-level work

must be completed at MSU.

Ensembles (4 hours)

4 semesters of ensembles must be completed at MSU, two of which

must be the designated major ensembles.

Other Requirements

Piano Proﬁ ciency Exam

Upper Division Proﬁ ciency Exam

MU 1010 Recital Hour - must enroll each semester

Recital or Project

Music Electives (11 hours)

5 hours Music Electives

6 hours Met in College Core

Total hours needed for major: 122

Department of PHILOSOPHY and RELIGION

PHILOSOPHY MAJOR (PR)

Professors Michael Clifford and Lynn Holt (Head)

Associate Professor Yolanda Estes

and Assistant Professor Trisha Phillips

Ofﬁ ce: 13 Morgan Street

Philosophy is the study of the basic concepts—such as reality, truth,

and goodness—which underlie the more specialized pursuits of science,

art, education, religion, etc. Although students often study philosophy for

its own sake, the general perspective it provides, and the rational skills it

develops, are of immense practical value in any profession.

The baccalaureate degree in philosophy is the accepted major for

those planning to enter graduate school in philosophy. It is, however, an

excellent pre-law and pre-seminary degree and, because of its general

nature, philosophy is highly appropriate as a double major with any other

concentrated ﬁ eld of study.

The standard program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in phi-

losophy has a major requirement of 30 hours, including Introduction to

Philosophy, Introduction to Logic, Introduction to Ethics, History of Phi-

losophy, Parts I and II, and Seminar in Philosophy. The ﬁ nal 12 hours,

including six that must be PHI courses, are to be selected in consultation

with, and with approval by, the major advisor.

The department also offers a minor in philosophy, with the require-

ments being 15 hours of PHI courses.

Students considering either a major or minor in philosophy should

meet with one of the department’s advisors as early in their careers as

possible.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University/A&S Core

3 hours History - see University/A&S Core

3 hours Philosophy Elective - see major

9 hours Humanities Elective - see major

Must be from 2 different areas- see A&S Core

Math (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry OR

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics or higher math

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See University/A&S Requirements

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Sciences w/lab (CH, GG, PH)*

3-4 hours Biological Sciences w/lab (BIO, EPP, PO)*

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective**

Social Sciences (18 hours)***

6 hours See A&S requirements

12 hours Social Sciences Electives

Major Core

PHI 1103 Intro to Philosophy

PHI 1113 Intro to Logic

PHI 1123 Intro to Ethics

PHI 3023 History Western Phil I

PHI 3033 History Western Phil II

12 hours PHI Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

PHI 3133 Seminar in PHI

Computer Literacy - choose one of the following:

TKT 1273 Computer Applications

BIS 1012 Intro to Bus. Computer Systems

CSE 1213 Computer Programming with Fortran

CSE 1233 Computer Programming with C

CSE 1273 Computer Programming with Java

General Electives (19 hours) - Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be 3000/4000 from A&S)

* See University/A&S Core.

** Consult advisor.

*** Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics allowed. See advisor.

Religion Concentration

Major Advisors: Professor Paul Jacobs

Assistant Professor Jimmy Hardin

Ofﬁ ce: 13 Morgan Street

Religion refers to the basic human impulse to seek coherence in

life, to ﬁ nd that unity which guides and orders human existence. As an

academic discipline the study of religion involves consideration of those

writings, customs, and rituals that have historically served to form and

distinguish religious groups. It includes examination of primitive reli-

gions and sectarian developments as well as study of the major world

religions of both the east and west.

Some Religion faculty are housed in the Cobb Institute of Archaeol-

ogy and are cross-appointed to the Institute staff. In addition, there are

other archaeologists in the Institute, including specialists in the Middle

East and Southeastern U.S.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers a concentration

in religion leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy. The bac-

calaureate degree in religion is an accepted major for those planning to

enter graduate school or to prepare for careers in a professional ministry

or in teaching. However, because it offers a broad historical and cultural

orientation, the religion major offers excellent preparation for any career.

It is highly appropriate as a double major, or as a minor in association

with any other concentrated ﬁ eld of study.

The major with the concentration in religion has a requirement of

30 hours. Of these nine hours are required in philosophy. These may be

satisﬁ ed by taking either a) Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to

Logic, and Seminar in Philosophy, or b) History of Western Philosophy I

and II, and Seminar in Philosophy. The remaining 21 hours must include

Introduction to Religion and either World Religions I and II, or Introduc-

tion to the Old Testament and Introduction to the New Testament. The

additional 12 hours, including six that must be REL courses, are to be

selected in consultation with, and with approval by, the major advisor.

The department also offers a minor in religion, with the requirements

being 15 hours in REL courses.

University and College Core

See Philosophy Requirements above

Concentration Core

REL 1103 Intro to Religion

Choose one of the following combinations:

REL 1213 Intro Old Testament

REL 1223 Intro New Testament

REL 3213 World Religion I

REL 3223 World Religion II

Choose one of the following combinations:

PHI 1103 Intro to Philosophy

PHI 1113 Intro to Logic

PHI 3023 History of W. Philosophy I

PHI 3033 History of W. Philosophy II

Electives

12 hours REL/PHI Electives

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

PHI 3133 Seminar in Philosophy

Computer Literacy - choose one of the following

TKT 1273 Computer Applications

BIS 1012 Intro to Bus. Computer Systems

CSE 1213 Computer Programming with Fortran

CSE 1233 Computer Programming with C

CSE 1273 Computer Programming with Java

General Electives (19 hours) - Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be 3000/4000 level from A&S)

* See University/A&S Core.

** Consult advisor.

*** Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics allowed. See advisor.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CURRICULUM (BIOT)

Major Advisor: Professor Don Downer

Ofﬁ ce: 224 Harned Hall

Mississippi State University does not provide training in occupa-

tional therapy but does offer the background work necessary to transfer

to a professional school. In their admission requirements professional

schools differ, some requiring two years of pre-professional study, some

three and others four. Sixteen hours of observation are also required.

Upon successful completion of the pre-professional and professional

work, students are awarded the M.S. degree by the professional school.

Students wishing to apply to the University of Mississippi Medical Cen-

ter should do so by January preceding the September they wish to enter.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center only accepts Mississippi

residents. Consult with your advisor for an appropriate schedule.

PHYSICAL THERAPY CURRICULUM (BIOP)

Major Advisor: Professor Don Downer

Ofﬁ ce: 224 Harned Hall

Mississippi State University does not provide training in physi-

cal therapy but does offer the background work necessary to transfer

to a professional school. In their admission requirements professional

schools differ, some requiring two years of pre-professional study, some

three, and others four. The courses listed below satisfy the requirements

of the Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, where most Mississippi

State University students pursue their professional training. Forty hours

of observation are also required. Upon successful completion of the

pre-professional and professional work, students are awarded the Ph.D.

degree by the professional school. Students wishing to apply to the Uni-

versity of Mississippi Medical Center should do so by January preceding

the September they wish to enter. The University of Mississippi Medical

Center only accepts Mississippi residents.

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

Admission requirements:

1. provide evidence of observation in a minimum of two physical

therapy clinical departments or practices for a total of 40

hours (additional hours and sites are recommended)

2. have a baccalaureate degree

3. submit an ofﬁ cial report of GRE scores. The report must include

verbal, quantitative and analytical scores

4. return all application materials to the Ofﬁ ce of Student Services

and Registrar by the admissions deadline, and

5. complete the following prerequisite course requirements:

- two Physics courses with labs

- two advanced physical or biological sciences

- one statistics course (from senior institution)

Department of PHYSICS and ASTRONOMY (PH)

Major Advisors: Patrick Lestrade, Mark Novotny and Jeffry Winger

Ofﬁ ce: Hilbun Hall

Physics plays a basic role in all science and engineering disciplines.

Physics is concerned with the study of the structure of matter, the nature

of radiation, and the interaction of radiation and matter. Among the major

branches are optical, laser, atomic, nuclear, molecular particle, condensed

matter, bio-, astro-, plasma and computational physics. The B.S. program

in physics provides an excellent, broadly based course of study with elec-

tives that allow the student to pursue his/her special interests in other sub-

jects. The B.S. degree provides the necessary training for either employ-

ment in industry or government, or continued study at the graduate level.

The department also has a Physics/Pre-Medical curriculum for

those students who wish to compete for admission to medical and dental

schools. An applied physics curriculum is available for those who wish

to work in research and development or pursue graduate work in applied

physics, engineering physics or some branch of engineering. In addition,

the department offers the Master of Science in physics and the Ph.D. in

engineering physics. Information may be obtained by writing the Depart-

ment of Physics and Astronomy, P.O. Box 5167, Mississippi State, MS

39762. www.msstate.edu/Dept/Physics/

A minor in physics requires 12 hours of physics at the 3000 level or

above. These courses should be selected in consultation with a physics

advisor.

The following is a recommended physics B.S. curriculum. Require-

ments for graduation are 124 hours with a GPA of at least 2.0. In addi-

tion, the student is required to maintain at least a C average in all physics

courses.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University/A&S Core

3 hours History - see University/A&S Core

Math (6 hours)

See Major Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Requirements

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

See Major Core

Social Sciences (6 hours)

See A&S requirements

Major Core

Some substitutions for required courses are possible for double ma-

jors. Student should check prerequisites for all courses. Consult advisor.

PH 1063 Desc Astronomy

PH 2213 Physics I

PH 2223 Physics II

PH 2233 Physic III

PH 3613 Modern Physics

PH 4113 Elec Circuits

PH 4143 Inter Lab

PH 4213 Inter Mechanics I

PH 4323 Elec Fields I

PH 4413 Thermal Physics

PH 4513 Inter Optics

PH 4152 Mod Physics Lab

PH 4713 Intro Quantum Mechanics

Physics Electives - 6 hours; 3 hours must be from:

PH 4223 Inter Mechanics II

PH 4333 Elec Fields II

PH 4723 Applications of Quantum Mech

Required Math and Science Courses

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

MA 1713 Calculus I

MA 1723 Calculus II

MA 2733 Calculus III

MA 2743 Calculus IV

MA 3113 Intro to Linear Algebra

MA 3253 Differential Equations I

MA 3353 Differential Equations II

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

GE 3513 Tech Writing

Computer Literacy - choose one of the following:

CSE 1233 Comp Prog with C (recommended)

CSE 1213 Comp Prog with Fortran

CSE 1284 Intro to Comp Programming

Science and Math Electives

9 hours Consult advisor

General Electives

6 hours Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be A&S 3000/4000 level.)

Physics/Pre-Medical Curriculum

For this curriculum the required courses for the physics major are

reduced by 9 hours of physics (two physics electives and PH 4413) and 3

hours of math (MA 3353). The recommended use of these 12 hours and

15 elective hours follows (check with Pre-medical advisor):

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4511 Organic Chemistry I Lab

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

CH 4521 Organic Chemistry II Lab

BCH 4013 Principles of Biochemistry

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 3304 General Microbiology

BIO 3504 Comp Anatomy

BIO 4504 Comp Vert Embryology

Applied Physics Curriculum

For this curriculum the required physics courses for the physics ma-

jor are reduced by 6 hours of physics electives. The recommended use of

these 6 hours and 15 elective hours follows:

PH 4333 Elec Fields II OR

ECE 3323 Electromagnetics II

18 hours Technical electives; consult advisor

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of POLITICAL SCIENCE

and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PS/PPA)

Undergraduate Coordinator: Dr. Rick Travis

Ofﬁ ce: 195 Bowen Hall

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration of-

fers a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) for individuals who have an inter-

est in politics and who seek careers in the law, in federal, state, or local

government (either administrative or elective), in the diplomatic service,

with international organizations, in the business world, or in teaching.

The Department also offers a Master of Arts degree in Political Sci-

ence (M.A.), a National Association of Public Affairs and Administra-

tion Accredited graduate professional degree in Public Administration

(M.P.P.A.) and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration which pre-

pare men and women for careers in the public service. Interested students

should consult the undergraduate or graduate coordinator.

Students pursuing the B.A. degree in Political Science are required

to complete PS 1113, PS 4464, EC 1033 or EC 2113, and three of the

following introductory Political Science courses: PS 1313, PS 1513, PS

2403 and PS 2703 or PS 2713. They must also complete a minimum

of seven upper-division elective courses in Political Science (totaling at

least 21 credits); of these seven courses, at least one must be completed

in each of three of the four subﬁ elds of the discipline as displayed in the

“Part III: Description of Courses” portion of this Bulletin (American Pol-

itics, International Politics, Political Theory, and Comparative Politics).

Political Science majors who wish to teach social studies in Mis-

sissippi may become certiﬁ ed by combining the Political Science major

with appropriate courses in the College of Education; in Mississippi, it is

not necessary to major in secondary education in order to become certi-

ﬁ ed to teach. At the same time, majors in secondary education who plan

to become social science teachers should consider a second major, or a

minor in Political Science.

Students not majoring in Political Science may wish to select a mi-

nor. A minor consists of a minimum of 18 hours of course work in Po-

litical science at least nine of which must be at the 3000 level or above.

Interested nonmajors should speak with the undergraduate coordinator to

formulate a suitable program of study.

The John C. Stennis Scholarship in Political Science is awarded each

spring to at least two graduating high school seniors and/or community-

college graduates who are Mississippi residents, and who plan to major

in Political Science at Mississippi State University. These scholarships

carry a stipend of $2,000 per year for four years or until graduation,

whichever comes sooner.* The Stennis Scholarships are awarded to aca-

demically outstanding students who demonstrate the desire and potential

to become actively involved as leaders in the political and governmen-

tal affairs of the community, state, or nation. For further information,

consult the Head of the Department of Political Science and Public Ad-

ministration, P.O. Box PC, Mississippi State, MS 39762 or telephone

(662) 325-2711; high school counselors should also be able to provide

application forms.

The Morris W. H. “Bill” Collins Scholarship may be awarded to one

African American political science major who is a resident of Missis-

sippi, who has earned 15 credits in Political Science at Mississippi State

University, and who demonstrates potential for making contributions in

some area of public service. This scholarship carries a stipend of $1,500

per year for two years or until graduation, whichever comes ﬁ rst. Stu-

dents may be nominated by faculty for the Collins Scholarship or make

application on their own. For further information, consult the Head of

the Department of Political Science, P.O. Box PC, Mississippi State, MS

39762 or telephone (662) 325-2711.

The Haley Barbour Scholarship is awarded each spring to one Politi-

cal Science major, with two years of college remaining, who evidences a

determination to become involved in the political life of the nation. The

Barbour Scholarship carries a stipend of $1,500 per year for a maximum

of two years, typically the recipient’s junior and senior years. Political

Science majors may be nominated by faculty for the Barbour Scholar-

ship or make application on their own. For further information and ap-

plication forms, consult the Head of the Department of Political Science

and Public Administration, P.O. Box PC, Mississippi State, MS 39762 or

telephone (662) 325-2711.

The following is a typical course of study for Political Science ma-

jors, but students should consult with their advisors in order to develop a

program which is best for them. For more information contact: Dr. Rick

Travis at (662) 325-7866 or [email protected].

* Transfer students receive the stipend for two years or until graduation, which ever comes sooner.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

3 hours Philosophy Elective - Consult advisor

9 hours Humanities Electives

Must be from 2 different areas - see A&S Core

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

3 hours above college algebra

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Core List

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Sciences w/lab (CH, GG, PH)*

3-4 hours Biological Sciences w/lab (BIO, EPP, PO)*

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective**

Social Sciences (18 hours)***

6 hours See University Core

12 hours Social Sciences Electives

Major Core

PS 1113 American Government****

Introductory PS Courses (9 hours)

Choose 3 of the following (one counts as a Social Science req):

PS 1313 Introduction to International Relations

PS 1513 Comparative Government

PS 2403 Introduction to Political Theory

PS 2703 Introduction to Public Policy OR

PS 2713 Introduction to Engineering and Public Policy

PS Upper Division Electives (21 hours)

(See advisors for selection)*+

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

PS 4464 Political Analysis

Computer Literacy

PS 4464 Political Analysis

General Electives (18 hours)

Total hours needed for major: 124

(31 hours must be A&S upper division)

* See University Core.

** Consult advisor.

*** Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics - EC 1033 or EC 2113, can be chosen. See advisor.

**** Also counts as Social Science Requirement.

*+ Must have at least one course from 3 of 4 areas as listed under the Political Science and Public

Administration Department in the bulletin’s Description of Courses: American Politics, International

Politics, Political Theory, Comparative Politics. Only one directed individual study course and only one

honors thesis course my be included.

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

PRE-LAW CURRICULUM (LAW)

Faculty Advisors

Mr. Whit Waide; Ofﬁ ce: 199 Bowen Hall

Dr. Matthew W. Little; Ofﬁ ce: 316 Lee Hall

Most directors of law school admissions indicate that a wide va-

riety of majors from various colleges are appropriate for admission to

their law school. Since there is no formal pre-law curriculum, a course of

study is designed to prepare students for law school in conjunction with

the student’s formal major. Essentially, it will provide students contem-

plating a career in law with a broad-based program of study that focuses

on improvement of the student’s skills in oral communication, writing,

and analytical reasoning.

Students interested in careers in law are encouraged to speak with a

Pre-Law advisor and to participate in various law-related programs such

as law school visitations, the Pre-Law Society, and Distinguished Jurist

Day. Your Pre-Law advisor will provide guidance on the law school ad-

missions test (LSAT), law school application process, and on selecting

the best law school for you. LSAT and law school applications are avail-

able in room 190 Bowen Hall. For additional information contact Mr.

Waide at (662) 325-7860 or [email protected].

There is no set curriculum but the following are suggested basic

courses for a person interested in law school. See your pre-law advi-

sor for additional course suggestions based on your career interest and

major.

BL 2413 Legal Environment of Business

EN 4223 Principles of Legal Writing

LSK 2013 Speed Reading

PHI 1113 Introduction to Logic

PS 3063 Constitutional Powers

PS 3073 Civil Liberties

PS 4183 Judicial Process

PSY 3213 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

PSY 4353 Psychology and the Law

SO 3603 Criminology

PRE-MEDICAL and PRE-DENTAL CURRICULA (MED) (DENT)

Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Advisory Committee:

Professor Don Downer; Ofﬁ ce: 224 Harned Biology Building

Associate Professor Steve Elder; Ofﬁ ce: 214 Ag Engineering

Preference is given to persons who have completed four years of

study, majored in a speciﬁ c discipline, and earned a bachelor’s degree.

The curriculum for admission to professional school includes one aca-

demic year each of English, biological science, inorganic chemistry,

organic chemistry, mathematics, physics and advanced science. The Pre-

Medical advisors can provide detailed information about requirements

of various schools.

PRE-NURSING CURRICULUM (BION)

Major Advisor: Professor Don Downer

Ofﬁ ce: 224 Harned Hall

UMC and MUW have slightly different admission requirements, so

course selection will vary during the sophomore year depending upon

which professional school the student plans to attend. Students should

consult the advisor for details. A minimum grade of C and a minimum

composite score of 21 on the ACT is required for admission. Application

for professional school is normally made during the fall preceding the

year admission is desired. Consult your advisor for developing an ap-

propriate schedule of classes.

PRE-OPTOMETRY CURRICULUM (BIOO)

Major Advisor: Professor Don Downer

Ofﬁ ce: 224 Harned Hall

Requirements for admission to the various optometry schools dif-

fer. Students should check the speciﬁ c requirements of the professional

schools to which they plan to apply. Pre-Optometry students should plan

to take the Optometry College Admission Test (OCAT) during the sopho-

more or junior year. Consult your advisor for developing an appropriate

schedule of classes.

PRE-PHARMACY CURRICULUM (CHPH)

Major Advisor: Professor Svein Saebo

Ofﬁ ce: 1115 Hand Lab

The pre-pharmacy program is intended for students who wish to at-

tend the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. No degree

will be granted from Mississippi State University, and there are thus no

university or college requirements. The courses listed below will satisfy

the requirements for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mis-

sissippi. Most pharmacy schools have similar requirements. However,

students who wish to attend other pharmacy schools should check the

speciﬁ c requirements for that school.

Required Courses (45 hours)

CH 1213 Chemistry I

CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I

CH 1223 Chemistry II

CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II

CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I

CH 4511 Organic Chemistry Lab I

CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II

CH 4521 Organic Chemistry Lab II

Note: CH 1213,1223,4513, and 4523 must be taken in that order; the

labs CH 1211, 1221, 4511, and 4521 should be taken in that order. A lab

may be taken after the corresponding class has been completed.

EN 1103 English Composition I

EN 1113 English Composition II

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

EC 2123 Microeconomics

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics

MA 1713 Calculus I

PH 1113 General Physics I

PH 1123 General Physics II

BIO 1504 Principles of Zoology

BIO 2014 Human Physiology

Electives (18 hours)

Social and Behavioral Electives (6 hours)

At MSU EC 2113 Macroeconomics is a prerequisite for the re-

quired course EC 2123 (see above), and EC 2113 will count as one

social science elective. In addition to EC 2113, one course from

either Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, or Anthropology

is required.

Humanities and Fine Arts Electives (9 hours)

At least 3 credit hours required in each of the two main areas.

Humanities should be chosen from the following areas: English

Literature, Foreign Language, History, Religion, or Philosophy

General Electives (3 hours)

Any course with college credit other than algebra or trigonometry

IMPORTANT NOTE: This adds up to a total of 66 credit hours,

but the minimum requirement for admission to School of Pharmacy

is 68 credit hours. The reason for this discrepancy is that the physics

requirement at the University of Mississippi is 8 credit hours (2 times

4). MSU only offers 3 credit hours physics courses, and the School of

Pharmacy has decided to accept MSU students with only 6 credit hours

in physics. However, a total of 68 credit hours is still required. The 2

additional credit hours can be made up either by taking General Phys-

ics III, which is recommended by the School of Pharmacy, or a general

elective (any course with college credit). If a student completes General

Physics III and therefore has received credit for nine hours of physics,

the additional credit hour will count toward satisfying the general elec-

tive requirement.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of PSYCHOLOGY (PSY)

Major Advisor: Professor Stephen Klein

Ofﬁ ce: 110 Magruder

Mississippi State University offers majors leading to the B.A. or B.S.

degree, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Undergraduate students wishing

to major in psychology must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on all college

work attempted prior to entering the major. Transfer students also must

have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be admitted to the psychology major. Stu-

dents must earn a grade of C or higher in all PSY courses applied

toward the psychology major requirements.

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs in

psychology are designed to provide training either for immediate em-

ployment or for advanced training in psychology or related ﬁ elds. Many

careers in psychology require advanced study beyond the bachelor’s de-

gree, but there are also career opportunities at the bachelor’s level. The

B.A. program requires a minimum of 120 hours. The B.S. program re-

quires a minimum of 124 hours. Either program will prepare students for

immediate employment or for advanced training; the difference is in the

speciﬁ c requirements for the degree. (See curriculum listings below.)

A bachelor’s degree in psychology prepares graduates to pursue:

• master’s or doctoral study in psychology, such as clinical or coun-

seling psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology,

experimental psychology, forensic psychology, etc.

• graduate school in related areas such as guidance, counseling, edu-

cational psychology, rehabilitation, social work, criminology,

law school, management, marketing, etc.

• admission to medical, nursing, or physical therapy school with a

psychology major and all necessary science courses.

• immediate employment in private business or government (e.g.,

working with the mentally ill or the mentally challenged,

social work, personnel work, quality control jobs, manage-

ment training, marketing research, sales, etc.).

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in psychology trains students

in the ﬁ eld of psychology while providing exposure to a broad range of

courses in the humanities and social sciences. Foreign language proﬁ -

ciency at the third-semester level is required.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University/A&S Core

3 hours History - see University/A&S Core

3 hours Philosophy Elective - Consult advisor

9 hours Humanities Elective

Must be from 2 different areas - see A&S Core

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry OR

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics (or higher math)

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Core List

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Sciences w/lab (CH, GG, PH)*

3-4 hours Biological Sciences w/lab (BIO, EPP, PO)*

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective**

Social Sciences (18 hours)***

PSY 1013 General Psychology

3 hours Advanced PSY course

12 hours See A&S Requirements

Major Core

PSY 1021 Careers in Psychology

PSY 3103 Intro Psychological Statistics

PSY 3314 Experimental Psychology

Choose two of the following:

PSY 3213 Psy of Abnormal Behavior

PSY 3623 Social Psychology

PSY 3803 Developmental Psychology

PSY 4203 Theories Personality

Choose one of the following:

PSY 3343 Psychology of Learning

PSY 3713 Cognitive Psychology

Choose one of the following:

PSY 4403 Biological Psychology

PSY 4423 Sensation and Perception

3 hours Choose one unused course from the groups above

12 hours PSY Upper Division Electives+

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PSY 3314

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PSY 3314

General Electives Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 120

30 hours must be A&S upper division work

* See University Core.

** Consult advisor.

*** Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours (6 hours from the

Social Science core and 12 hours of SS electives). Only one Economics allowed. See advisor.

+ PSY Upper Division courses should be chosen from: PSY 3003, PSY 3023, PSY 3073, PSY

3203, PSY 3353, PSY 3363, PSY 3413, PSY 3503, PSY 4000 (for 3 credits; taken only once), PSY

4103, PSY 4123, PSY 4223, PSY 4323, PSY 4333, PSY 4343, PSY 4353, PSY 4364, PSY 4523, PSY

4643, PSY 4653, PSY 4713, PSY 4733, PSY 4743, PSY 4983, PSY 4990 (for at least 3 credits), one

3000- or 4000-level EPY course or COE 4023 (if no EPY course is used). One or more of these elec-

tives could also come from: PSY 3213, PSY 3623, PSY 3803, PSY 4203, PSY 3343, PSY 3713, PSY

4403 and PSY 4423 if not already used to meet previous requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science degree program in psychology allows stu-

dents to specialize somewhat in their training while still ensuring ad-

equate exposure to the humanities and social sciences. Foreign language

proﬁ ciency at the second-semester level is required. Students in the B.S.

program must complete a six-course theme in an area of their choice. A

theme may be a selected set of courses relating to an identiﬁ able interest

in psychology, or it may be a minor in another department, or it may be

an existing concentration or certiﬁ cate, such as criminal justice, gerontol-

ogy, etc. Courses used to meet other requirements in the psychology ma-

jor, with the exception of the additional science requirement (see below)

cannot also be used in the theme. Students’ themes are worked out with

their advisors and require careful advanced planning. All themes must be

approved by the advisor and the department head at the time that student

enters the B.S. program. If changes in themes are needed, they may be

made subsequently with the advisor’s approval.

If the theme does not include nine credits from approved natural and

social science departments, then there is an additional science require-

ment of nine total credits coming from one or more of these departments

that must be taken as electives; these cannot be credits already used to

meet other requirements for the psychology major, including the Univer-

sity core and the College of Arts & Sciences common curriculum require-

ments. Approved natural and social science departments (and applicable

course preﬁ xes) are BIO, CH, PH, GG, AN, GR, PS, PSY and SO. Most

themes in psychology already contain sufﬁ cient natural or social sciences

to satisfy this requirement without further coursework.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (6 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1323 Trigonometry OR

ST 2113 Intro to Statistics (or higher math)

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Core List

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Sciences w/lab (CH, GG, PH)*

3-4 hours Biological Sciences w/lab (BIO, EPP, PO)*

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective**

Social Sciences Electives (6 hours)***

PSY 1013 General Psychology

3 hours See Univ/A&S Core

Major Core

PSY 1021 Careers in Psychology

PSY 3103 Intro Psychological Statistics

PSY 3314 Experimental Psychology

PSY 4403 Biological Psychology

Choose two of the following:

PSY 3213 Psy of Abnormal Behavior

PSY 3623 Social Psychology

PSY 3803 Developmental Psychology

PSY 4203 Theories Personality

Choose one of the following:

PSY 3343 Psychology of Learning

PSY 3713 Cognitive Psychology

Choose one of the following:

PSY 4423 Sensation and Perception

PSY 4223 Drug Use and Abuse

3 hours Choose one unused course from the groups above

12 hours PSY Upper Division Electives +

Theme Electives (18 hours)

Consult advisor for details

Additional Science Requirement

Consult advisor for details

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PSY 3314

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of PSY 3314

General Electives Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

31 hours must be A&S 3000/4000 work

* See University Core.

** Consult advisor.

*** Must be from 2 different areas.

+ PSY Upper Division courses should be chosen from: PSY 3003, PSY 3023, PSY 3073, PSY

3203, PSY 3353, PSY 3363, PSY 3413, PSY 3503, PSY 4000 (for 3 credits; taken only once), PSY

4103, PSY 4123, PSY 4323, PSY 4333, PSY 4343, PSY 4353, PSY 4364, PSY 4523, PSY 4643, PSY

4653, PSY 4713, PSY 4733, PSY 4743, PSY 4983, PSY 4990 (for at least 3 credits), one 3000- or 4000-

level EPY course or COE 4023 (if no EPY course is used). One or more of these electives could also

come from: PSY 3213, PSY 3623, PSY 3803, PSY 4203, PSY 3343, PSY 3713, PSY 4403 and PSY

4423 if not already used to meet previous requirements.

For the 18-hour minor is Psychology, at least nine hours must come

from the list of core PSY courses, while the remainder may come from

the list of PSY electives. Students should consult a PSY major advisor

to plan a minor program that will complement their major studies and

career interests.

For a Psychology concentration in the B.S.I.S program of study, at

least half of the classes (six hours for the 12-hour concentration or nine

hours for the 18-hour concentration) must come from the list of core PSY

courses while the remainder may come from the list of PSY electives. All

of these must be upper-division courses. Students should the undergradu-

ate coordinator in the Psychology Department to plan a concentration

that will complement their career interests.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

See Department of COMMUNICATION

Department of SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY,

and SOCIAL WORK (SO) (AN) (SW)

SOCIAL WORK (SW)

Program Director: Adele Crudden, Ph.D.

Ofﬁ ce: 299 Bowen Hall

The Social Work Program at Mississippi State University (Starkville

campus) is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Social

work is a challenging and rewarding profession with the primary goal of

helping people help themselves. The Bachelor of Social Work graduate

is prepared to work as a generalist social work practitioner in a variety

of practice settings. These include, but are not limited to the following:

child welfare service agencies, family services, medical hospitals, men-

tal health clinics, public health clinics, home health agencies, nursing

homes, industries, juvenile and family court, shelters for battered women

and children, neighborhood and community services.

The Social Work Program incorporates a liberal arts perspective into

its curriculum. This liberal arts perspective enhances the person-in-en-

vironment focus of generalist social work practice. Students wishing to

major in social work are classiﬁ ed as undeclared pre-social work until

formally admitted into the social work program. The process and criteria

for admission into the program include:

1. Cumulative GPA of 2.0;

2. Completion of the following social work courses with a minimum

grade of “C”: SW 2303 Social Welfare Policy I, SW 3003

Populations at Risk, and SW 3013 Human Behavior in the

Social Environment I;

3. Completion of SW 2213 Intro to Social Work (including 20 hrs of

service learning experience) with a minimum grade of B;

4. Completion of “Application for Admission”; and

5. Completion of an application with three reference letters and com-

pleting a personal interview with Social Work Admissions

Committee prior to enrolling in further social work courses.

The following liberal arts courses must be completed prior to peti-

tion for admission to the major: EN 1103 or EN 1163; EN 1113 or EN

1173; MA 1313 or MA 1303; BIO 1004; SO 1003; PS 1113; PSY 1013;

EC 2113.

Before enrolling in any social work classes, it is the responsibility

of the student to consult with their social work advisor regarding any

prerequisites for social work classes.

The criteria for remaining in the program include:

1. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0, with a 2.5 GPA for all social

work courses.

2. Must earn a minimum of a “C” in each social work course.

3. Continue to demonstrate an aptitude for a social work career.

4. Adhere to all academic expectations of the university and the so-

cial work program.

5. Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of

Ethics.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (6 hours)

2 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)*

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

PHI 1103 Introduction to Philosophy OR

PHI 1113 Introduction to Logic

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

3 hours Literature Elective

3 hours History Elective

3 hours Humanities Elective

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra OR

MA 1303 Quantitative Algebra

ST 2113 Stats for Behavioral Sciences

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Core List

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

BIO 1004 Anatomy and Physiology

3-4 hours Physical Sciences w/lab (CH, GG, PH)**

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective*

Social Sciences (18 hours)

SO 1003 Intro to Sociology

PS 1113 American Government

SW 3003 Populations at Risk

PSY 1013 General Psychology

EC 2113 Prin of Macroeconomics

AN 1103 Intro to Anthropology OR

AN 1143 Intro to Cultural Anthropology

Major Core

(See advisor for course sequencing)

SW 2303 Social Welfare Policy I

SW 2313 Intro SW/Soc Welfare

SW 2323 Social Welfare Policy II***

SW 3013 Human Behavior & Social Environment***

SW 3023 Human Behavior & Social Environment II***

SW 4613 Child Welfare Service

SW 3213 Research Methods in Social Work***

SW 4623 Social Work with the Aged OR

SW 4633 Social Work in Health Care OR

SW 4643 Social Work Services in Schools OR

SW 4533 Substance Abuse and Addictions in SW Services

Students must successfully complete a formal admissions process

prior to taking the following courses:

SW 3513 SW Practice I***

SW 3523 SW Practice II***

SW 3533 SW with Communities & Organizations

Field Work includes full-time placement for one semester in a super-

vised agency setting.

SW 4916 Field Work Practicum***

SW 4926 SW Field Work Practicum II ***

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

SW 4713 SW Senior Seminar***

Computer Literacy

TKT 1273 Computer Applications

General Electives

2 hours Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

31 hours must be A&S 3000/4000 work

* Consult advisor.

** See University Core.

*** Course has prerequisite. Check course description in back of this catalog or consult advisor.

SOCIOLOGY (SO)

Major Advisor: Professor John Bartkowski

Ofﬁ ce: 295 Bowen Hall

The following degree programs are offered: Bachelor of Arts, Master

of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.

Sociology is the scientiﬁ c study of social life. With an interest in

understanding human behavior, sociologists study such phenomena as

deviant behavior, social organization, stratiﬁ cation, population, commu-

nity, social institutions, race and ethnic relations, social problems, theory

and methods of research.

Sociology majors are well prepared to enter many rewarding posi-

tions in the work force right out of college or further graduate training

in law, business, community planning, architecture, medicine, politics or

academics. Opportunities for employment include, but are not restricted

to entry-level positions in administration, advertising, banking, coun-

seling (family planning, career, substance abuse, etc.), health services,

journalism, group and recreation work, marketing and market research,

sales, non-proﬁ t organizations, teaching, criminal justice, social services

and social research. In addition, sociology provides training that other

liberal arts majors do not, such as the core elements of human interac-

tion and relationships, and basic training for research analyst positions

(in statistics and research methods, which include computer applications,

for example).

Students are eligible for membership in the Mississippi Alpha chap-

ter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society. To

be considered for membership, a student must be an ofﬁ cially declared

sociology major or demonstrate a serious interest in sociology, must be at

least a junior, have at least a 3.00 overall GPA, and must have maintained

a 3.00 GPA in sociology courses.

To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in sociology, a stu-

dent is required to take 36 hours of sociology.

Sociology Major with a Specialization Course Requirements

The sociology major consists of a sequence of ﬁ ve levels of courses

ranging from introductory to the more advanced and capstone courses.

Students are expected to complete courses in the lower levels before tak-

ing courses in the more advanced levels. For example, students should

complete Level 1 courses before completing Level II courses, etc. The

lower level courses are prerequisites for the advanced level courses.

Selecting a specialization. There are two types of courses to com-

plete at Level IV, specialization and elective courses. With the assistance

of their advisor, students will select the specialization that best ﬁ ts with

their post-graduate plans. Each specialization is described below.

Population and Environment Specialization. Students planning

to pursue a career in some aspect of business or in some government

agencies may want to consider selection this specialization since these

courses will focus on information and skills needed in the economic sec-

tor of society.

Family and Gender Studies Specialization. Students planning to

work in private or government agencies that provide personal or social

services to various populations in society will want to consider this spe-

cialization. The topics covered and the skills developed in theses courses

will provide much needed background information and understanding

for working with persons and groups.

Socio-Economic Development Specialization. This specialization

was developed for students that anticipate working in the area of so-

cio-economic development at the community, state or national levels.

The knowledge and background necessary to work effectively in various

private and public organizations/agencies that focus on social and/or eco-

nomic development is provided. Courses in this area focus on knowledge

of the social forces and processes operating in speciﬁ c environments that

may facilitate or inhibit development and foster the ability to analyze

relevant information and data.

General Sociology Specialization. Often students wish to obtain a

more traditional liberal arts major by selecting courses that interest them

personally. This specialization is the logical choice for these students.

Sociology Minor

To earn a minor in sociology, a student must take 18 hours of under-

graduate sociology courses. SO 1003, 2203, and 3213 are required. The

other three SO courses must be the 2000 level or above and include at

least one 4000 level SO course.

Students who wish to major or minor in the department should plan

their programs with the departmental major advisor as soon as possible

after entering the University and should consult with their advisor before

each registration period. Programs are arranged individually to combine

the most varied advantages consistent with the student’s interest and pur-

poses. Persons interested in secondary school teaching may elect sufﬁ -

cient courses in the College of Education to satisfy certiﬁ cation require-

ments for teaching social studies.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

3 hours Philosophy - see advisor

9 hours Humanities Electives

Must be from 2 different areas - see A&S Core

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

ST 3123 Statistics

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Core List

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Sciences w/lab (CH, GG, PH)*

3-4 hours Biological Sciences w/lab (BIO, EPP, PO)*

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective**

Social Sciences (18 hours)***

SO 1003 Intro to Sociology

PS 1113 American Government

EC 2113 Macroeconomics OR

EC 2123 Microeconomics

3 hours See University Core

6 hours Social Science courses

Major Core - Courses in the major are sequenced by level.

Level I: Intro to the discipline - see social sciences requirement

Level II: Sociology Substantive Core (6 hours)

SO 2203 Cultural/Racial Minorities

Choose one of the following:

SO 3003 Social Inequality

SO 3013 Society and the Individual

SO 3053 Organizations in Modern Society

Level III: Tools and Skills (6 hours)

SO 3103 Social Theory

SO 3213 Intro Social Research

Level IV Courses : Specialization and Elective Courses (21 hours)

Specialization: Take any three courses in one of the Specializations

A-D below for a total of 9 hours.

A. Population & Environment

SO 4113 Social Organization & Change

SO 4123 Poverty Analysis

SO 4173 Environment & Society

SO 4303 Urban Sociology

SO 4403 Sociology of Gender

SO 4703 Population Problems & Processes

B. Family and Gender Studies

SO 3323 Contemporary Woman

SO 4203 Family in the U.S.

SO 4223 Comparative Family

SO 4403 Sociology of Gender

SW 4613 Child Welfare

SO 4703 Population Problems & Processes

C. Socio-Economic Development

SO 3303 Rural Sociology

SO 4123 Poverty Analysis

SO 4173 Environment & Society

SO 4303 Urban Sociology

SO 4703 Population Problems & Processes

SO 4733 Community: Organization & Relationships

D. General Sociology

Select any three 3000 or 4000 level sociology courses, including any

not listed above. At least of two of these courses must be 4000 level.

Electives: Select four 3000 or 4000 level sociology courses (12

hours). Students are encouraged to take additional courses in their spe-

cializations, if offered before the student graduates.

Level V: Capstone (3 hours)

SO 4803 Social Research Practice

Research paper in area of specialization expected.

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by completion of SO 3103 Social Theory

Computer Literacy

Satisﬁ ed by completion of SO 3213 Intro to Social Research

General Electives (18 hours)

Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 123

(31 hours must be 3000/4000 from A&S)

* See University Core.

** Consult advisor.

*** Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Eco-

nomics allowed. See advisor.

**** Students are encouraged to take additional courses in their specialization if offered before the

student graduates.

Criminal Justice and Corrections Certiﬁ cate

Program Director: Dr. Peter B. Wood

Ofﬁ ce: 294 Bowen Hall

The Criminal Justice and Corrections Certiﬁ cate Program is admin-

istered through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social

Work. Participation in this program is available to all departmental ma-

jors, as well as those majoring in any other ﬁ elds (e.g., psychology, po-

litical science, computer science, or business).

Criminal Justice and Corrections is an ever expanding ﬁ eld of study.

It involves the study of crime, crime control, and the administration of

justice. This includes the study of the structure, functions, and decision

processes of all administrating components within the system. Compo-

nents of the system include such things as: Law Enforcement; Criminal

Courts; Juvenile Court; Jails; Prisons; Probation; Community-Based

Corrections; Parole System. Criminal Justice and Corrections is also in-

herently linked to the broader study of crime, delinquency, deviant be-

havior, and social pathology.

The mission or the Criminal Justice and Corrections Certiﬁ cate

Program is to prepare students for challenging careers in the criminal

justice/corrections professions. Underlying our mission is a strong com-

mitment to providing students with a solid theoretical foundation of

relevant issues, as well as equally important practical information and

experiences germane to their professional development. Key in achiev-

ing this is our two stage curriculum format where students receive both

traditional classroom instruction and experiential training through an in-

ternship program. Thus, the Criminal Justice and Corrections Program

is designed to provide a broad-based education for students interested in

the ﬁ eld of crime and justice studies and to prepare students to assume

leadership roles with crime and justice.

University and College Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Comp I OR

EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I

EN 1113 English Comp II OR

EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II

Foreign Language (9 hours)

3 semesters one Foreign Language - see advisor

Humanities (18 hours)

3 hours Literature - see University Core

3 hours History - see University Core

3 hours Philosophy - Choose one of the following:

PHI 1103 Introduction to Philosophy OR

PHI 1113 Introduction to Logic OR

PHI 1123 Introduction to Ethics

9 hours Humanities Electives

Must be from 2 different areas - see A&S Core

Mathematics (6 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

ST 2113 Stats for Behavioral Sciences

Fine Arts (3 hours)

See A&S Core List

Natural Sciences (9-12 hours)

3-4 hours Physical Sciences w/lab (CH, GG, PH)*

3-4 hours Biological Sciences w/lab (BIO, EPP, PO)*

3-4 hours Natural Science Elective**

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Social Sciences (18 hours)

6 hours See University/A&S Core

PSY 1013 General Psychology

AN 1143 Cultural Anthropology OR

AN 1103 Introduction to Anthropology

6 hours Social Sciences Electives*** - see Univ. Core

Major Core

SO 1003 Intro to Sociology****

SO 2203 Cultural/Racial Minorities

SO 3213 Intro Social Research

SO 3103 Social Theory*+

SO 4803 Social Research Practice

SO 3603 Criminology

SO 4233 Juvenile Delinquency

SO 4513 Correctional Systems

COR 3103 Criminal Justice System

COR 3310 Field Work I (6 hours)

COR 3320 Field Work II (6 hours)

6 hours COR Electives #

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Writing Requirement

Satisﬁ ed by successful completion of SO 3103

Computer Literacy

If SO 3213 and SO 3223 are taken, this requirement is fulﬁ lled.

Electives

3-9 hours Consult advisor

Total hours needed for major: 124

* See University Core.

** Consult advisor.

*** Must not be Sociology or CJ/COR courses. With Social Science Core, must cross 4 disciplines

over the 12 hours. Only one Economics allowed. See advisor.

**** Satisﬁ es Core Social Science requirement.

*++ Satisﬁ es Social Science Electives.

# Choose two of the following: SO 3313 Deviant Behavior, SO 3503 Violence in the U.S., SO

3343 Gender, Crime, and Justice, PS 4183 Judicial Processes*++, PSY 4213 Psychology of Abnormal

Behavior*++, PSY 4223 Drug Use and Abuse*++, SW 4613 Child Welfare Services, AN 4313 Forensic

Anthropology, SO 4990 Special Topics in Sociology, CSE 4273 Intro to Computer Crime & Forensics

Criminal Justice and Corrections Certiﬁ cate

with a major other than Sociology (33 hours)

The Criminal Justice and Corrections Certiﬁ cate can also be earned

in combination with any other degree program from any College. Spe-

ciﬁ c Criminal Justice and Corrections Certiﬁ cate requirements are:

Required Courses (27 hours)

SO 2203 Racial and Ethnic Minorities

COR 3103 Criminal Justice System

SO 3603 Criminology

SO 4233 Juvenile Delinquency

SO 4513 Correctional Systems

COR 3310 Field Work I (6 hours)

COR 3320 Field Work II (6 hours)

Choose two of the following:

AN 4313 Forensic Anthropology

CSE 4273 Intro to Computer Crime & Forensics

SO 3313 Deviant Behavior

SO 3343 Gender, Crime and Justice

SO 3503 Violence in the US

SO 4990 Special Topics in Sociology*

PS 4183 Judicial Processes

PSY 4213 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

PSY 4223 Drug Use and Abuse

SW 4613 Child Welfare Services

* SO 4990 Special Topics may be offered from periodically to cover timely issues in Sociology,

such as Policing and Law Enforcement Systems, White Collar Crime or Law and Society. Consult an

advisor or the master class schedule for the availability of these courses each semester.

STATISTICS (ST)

See Department of MATHEMATICS and STATISTICS

THEATRE

See Department of COMMUNICATION

COLLEGE of BUSINESS and INDUSTRY

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

The College of Business and Industry, organized in 1915, is the old-

est college of business in the state and one of the oldest in the South. In

1979, the Department of Accounting was designated as the School of Ac-

countancy in answer to a need for attention to the unique requirements of

the growing profession of accountancy. In 2007, the School of Accoun-

tancy was renamed the Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy.

This college permits students to major in any of the following

programs: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Information Systems,

Economics, Furniture Management, General Business Administration,

GBA-International Business/ Foreign Languages (double degree), Man-

agement, Management of Construction and Land Development, Mar-

keting, Marketing-Transportation, Real Estate and Mortgage Appraisal

Financing, Risk Management, Insurance and Financial Planning, and

Marketing-Professional Golf Management. The College offers degree

programs that lead to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Distance

learning through interactive classrooms and Internet courses is another

avenue available to pursue course work for College of Business and In-

dustry students. Minors are available in most program areas.

MISSION

The College of Business and Industry mission is to provide outstand-

ing academic programs to develop the business skills and expertise of our

students to enable them to assume leadership roles in a global economy,

to foster an environment that encourages the development, dissemina-

tion, and application of new knowledge, and, in the spirit of our land-

grant heritage, to work with the business community and policy makers

of our state and region to develop opportunities for the future.

ACCREDITATION

The undergraduate, masters, and doctoral business programs are

accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Col-

legiate Schools of Business). The Adkerson School of Accountancy is

separately accredited at the undergraduate and masters levels by AACSB

International.

ORGANIZATION

The administrative units of the College of Business and Industry

consist of the Adkerson School of Accountancy and the Departments

of Finance and Economics; Management and Information Systems; and

Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, and Business Law. In addition to these

units, the college includes the Ofﬁ ce of the Graduate School in Business,

the Division of Business Research, the Division of Business Services and

the College of Business and Industry Academic Advising Center. The

administrators of these units are as follows:

Unit Name

Adkerson School

of Accountancy Clyde Herring, Interim Director

300 McCool Hall 325-3710

Finance and Economics Paul Grimes, Head

312 McCool Hall 325-2341

Mgt & Info Systems Dept Garry D. Smith, Head

302 McCool Hall 325-3928

Mkt, Quan Analysis & BL Brian Engelland, Head

324 McCool Hall 325-3163

Graduate Studies Barbara Spencer, Director

210 McCool Hall 325-1891

Division of Business Research and Services

200 McCool Hall 325-3817

COBI Acad Advising Ctr Vergie Bash, Coordinator

106 McCool Hall 325-1890

Courtney Altizer, Acad. Coor.

Vickie Mann, Acad. Coor.

Directors and managers of other academic and professional support

units in the College of Business and Industry are:

Unit Name

Small Business Develop Ctr Sonny Fisher, Director

Research & Tech 325-8684

International Bus Strategy J.P. Shim, Director

302P McCool Hall 325-3928

Computing Services Steve Canfield, Manager

222 McCool Hall 325-1545

P. Koch Lutken Chair of Ins Eddie Duett, Chair

312M McCool Hall 325-2341

R.W. Warren Chair of RE Mike Highfield, Chair

310I McCool Hall 325-1984

Furniture Management Program Coordinator

302 McCool 325-3928

International Business Brian Watkins, Director

308 McCool Hall 325-1996

Professional Golf Mgt Jeff Adkerson, Director

309 McCool Hall 325-3161

Center for Economic Educ. Paul Grimes, Director

and Financial Literacy 325-1987

312 McCool Hall

SUPPORT SERVICES

COBI Academic Advising Center

Coordinator: Vergie Bash

106 McCool Hall: 325-1890

Admissions/Advancement Coordinator: Emily Keith Johnson

114C McCool Hall: 325-9082

The College of Business and Industry (COBI) Academic Advising

Center provides centralized advising resources to students (current, pro-

spective, and alumni), parents, faculty, and support staff. The Academic

Advising Center maintains the ofﬁ cial records of COBI students (Ac-

counting majors should see the Director of Accountancy). The Center

represents the Dean on all academic paperwork such as transfer evalu-

ations, off-campus requests, withdrawals, overload requests, degree

audits, change of majors, and correspondence course approvals.

All General Business Administration majors and freshmen are

advised through the COBI Academic Advising Center.

Employment Service

The College of Business and Industry endeavors, in cooperation

with the Career Center (located at 300 Montgomery Hall), to arrange

employment interviews for graduating seniors. Former graduates seek-

ing employment or change of position are urged to keep the Career Cen-

ter informed as to availability.

Computing Facilities

The College of Business and Industry is committed to providing

experience and training on a variety of computer platforms that are com-

monly used in the modern business community. The main computing

needs of the College are served by a large-scale local area network com-

posed of more than 300 IBM compatible computers. These systems are

College of Business and Industry

LYNNE D. RICHARDSON, Dean

Kevin E. Rogers, Interim Associate Dean for Internal Affairs

Ofﬁ ces: Suite 114 McCool Hall

Telephone: (662) 325-2580

Business Research and Business Services

Ofﬁ ce: Suite 200 McCool Hall

Telephone: (662) 325-3817

Mailing Address: Box 5288, Mississippi State, MS 39762

E-mail Address: [email protected]

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

linked through a Novell network to College-wide servers that provide

access to educational software, administrative databases and research

facilities.

The College uses electronic mail as one of its primary communi-

cation methods; many professors use e-mail to enhance the classroom

experience. All students receive their own personal e-mail account.

COBI is directly connected to the Internet, a world-wide network

linking many educational, government, and commercial groups. In ad-

dition, a number of research databases are provided to aid in statistical

analysis and other class projects. Lexis/Nexis, Compustat and CRSP are

a few of the available databases.

The Ron J. and Carol M. Ponder Lab is a state of the art facility used

by students for the completion of computer-related assignments. The Leo

Seal Electronic Classroom is reserved by professors to illustrate comput-

er-related concepts in the classroom. In addition, other more specialized

computer labs exist, and presentation systems help to augment classroom

demonstrations. The College of Business and Industry also offers a com-

puter security analysis lab, used in classes to help prepare students for the

decision making required of professionals in business today.

Rules for Scheduling Classes

The normal load for an undergraduate student in a regular semester

is 15-18 credit hours. Mississippi State University has established under-

graduate student course limits based on cumulative and MSU grade point

averages. (See Item III, A-7 Student Load in the Introduction Section.)

Admission

Pre-Business (PBUS) – All freshmen and sophomores desiring

to major in business will be admitted into Pre-Business in the Col-

lege of Business and Industry at Mississippi State University. For new

freshmen, admission to the University is equivalent to admission to Pre-

Business. Students wishing to transfer into the College of Business and

Industry from another institution or from another major at MSU must

meet certain grade point average requirements. Sophomores must have

a minimum 2.25 overall and MSU grade point average; and freshmen

must have a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average to be admitted into

Pre-Business.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Require-

ments for admission as a candidate for the BBA degree are (i) a student

must have completed between 50 – 75 applied hours of college credit

towards the BBA degree; (ii) a student must have a minimum 2.5 overall

grade point average and a minimum 2.5 MSU grade point average; and

(iii) beginning with fall 2009, a student must have earned a grade of “C”

or better in the following seven courses (or equivalent): BIS 1012, ACC

2013, ACC 2023, EC 2113, EC 2123, BQA 2113, and BL 2413. During

the 50 – 75 applied hour window, a student will formally apply for

admission into the BBA degree and declare a major through the Aca-

demic Advising Center. Students who are not admitted to the BBA

degree will not be permitted to enroll in selected 3000 level or any 4000

level business classes. Questions about this policy can be referred to

the Academic Advising Center or the Ofﬁ ce of the Associate Dean for

Internal Affairs.

Richard C. Adkerson

SCHOOL of ACCOUNTANCY

Interim Director: Clyde Herring

Ofﬁ ce: 300 McCool Hall

Academic Coordinator: Lanna Miller

Ofﬁ ce: 300A McCool Hall, 325-1631

The Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy is a professional

school whose mission is to prepare students for successful careers in ac-

countancy. Such career preparation includes a wide range of professional

accounting activities, general education, and broad training in business

administration. This program of study gives students the basic prepara-

tion for positions in all areas of accounting including, but not limited to,

public, private, and governmental accounting. It also (1) requires stu-

dents to take a planned and coordinated non-business program designed

to increase their cultural appreciation and give them a broad knowledge

of world affairs and (2) permits the election of additional non-business

courses according to the interests of the individual student.

The accountancy program is accredited by the AACSB (The Interna-

tional Association for Management Education) as part of the overall ac-

creditation of the College of Business and Industry as well as the separate

and additional accreditation of accounting programs.

Certiﬁ cation

The Bachelor of Accountancy Degree (BACC) from the Adkerson

School of Accountancy, Mississippi State University, is recognized by

those states requiring the baccalaureate degree as a minimum, as fulﬁ ll-

ing all the educational requirements for eligibility to sit for the Certiﬁ ed

Public Accountant (CPA) examination. It is also recognized as meeting

educational requirements to sit for the Certiﬁ cate in Management Ac-

countant (CMA) and the Certiﬁ ed Internal Auditor (CIA) examinations.

Graduates are encouraged to seek professional certiﬁ cation in one or

more areas by passing these examinations.

The American Institute of Certiﬁ ed Public Accountants (AICPA)

which prepares and grades the CPA examination, has urged the require-

ment of ﬁ ve years of academic preparation and has reﬂ ected this in the

CPA examination. Students who aspire to become certiﬁ ed public accoun-

tants should consider the Master of Professional Accountancy or Master

of Taxation programs herein described, in addition to the BACC.

Admission

Pre-Accountancy (PACC) - All students desiring to major in ac-

counting will be admitted into Pre-Accountancy in the Adkerson School

of Accountancy at Mississippi State University. Admission to the Uni-

versity is equivalent to admission to Pre-Accountancy. International stu-

dents need a 575 TOEFL score to be admitted to Pre-Accountancy.

Bachelor of Accountancy (BACC) Candidate - Requirements for

admission as a candidate for the BACC degree are listed below. Stu-

dents will not be allowed to take 4000 level accounting courses and may

only take two 3000 level courses if they have not been admitted to the

Adkerson School of Accountancy.

1. A student must complete 60 hours or more of college credit earned

toward the BACC degree.

2. A student must complete the pre-accountancy core listed below

with a 2.6 GPA on all college work attempted and a 2.6 GPA on the 18

hours of pre-accountancy core.

3. A student must complete Principles of Financial Accounting and

Principles of Managerial Accounting with at least a B in each of the two

courses.

Graduation

Bachelor of Accountancy (BACC) - Requirements for a BACC

Degree from the Adkerson School of Accountancy are listed below. It is

the student’s responsibility to complete the requirements of the BACC

curriculum before applying for a degree.

1. A student must be a BACC candidate and complete the required

curriculum and a minimum of 124 semester hours.

2. A student must achieve at least a 2.5/4.00 GPA in upper-division

business, economics, and statistics courses.

3. A student must achieve at least a 2.5/4.00 GPA in upper-division

accounting subjects with at least a C in each accounting course. A student

who makes less than a C in an upper-division accounting course must

repeat that course the next regular semester that the student is enrolled

and the course is offered. Students will be permitted to repeat an

upper-division accounting course only once in an effort to make a C in

the course. If they make less than a C in two attempts in a speciﬁ c course,

they will no longer be able to continue in the accounting program.

4. A student must achieve an overall and MSU GPA of at least 2.0

on a 4.0 scale.

BACC Program of Study

University Core

English Composition (6 hours)

EN 1103 English Composition I or

EN 1163 Accelerated Composition I

EN 1113 English Composition II or

EN 1173 Accelerated Composition II

Mathematics & Statistics (9 hours)

MA 1313 College Algebra

MA 1613 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences

3 hours See Major Requirements

Natural Science (6 hours)

2 courses with labs from University Core

COLLEGE of BUSINESS and INDUSTRY

Humanities (6 hours)

Refer to University Core

Fine Arts (3 hours)

Refer to University Core

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

PS 1113 American Government

3 hours See University Core (excluding: AEC and EC)

Accounting Major Requirements

Oral Communication Requirement

CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Computer Literacy

BIS 1012 Introduction to Business Computer Systems

International Elective - 3 hours

(see Adkerson School of Accountancy for list)

Pre-Accounting Core

ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting*

ACC 2023 Principles of Managerial Accounting*

BQA 2113 Business Statistical Methods I

EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics

EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics

BL 2413 The Legal Environment of Business

Business Ethics

PHI 3013 Business Ethics

Writing/Communication Course - Choose one of the following:

EN 3303 Creative Writing

EN 4223 Legal Writing

CO 2213 Small Group Communication

CO 2253 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication

Upper-level Business Courses

MGT 3114 Principles of Management & Production

MGT 3213 Organizational Communications I

BQA 3123 Business Statistical Methods II

BL 3223 The Law of Commercial Transactions

MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing

BIS 3233 Introduction to Management Information Systems

FIN 3123 Financial Management

GB 4853 Business Policy

Upper-level Accounting Courses**

ACC 3003 Accounting Information Systems I

ACC 3013 Cost Accounting

ACC 3023 Intermediate Accounting I

ACC 3033 Intermediate Accounting II

ACC 3053 Accounting Information Systems II

ACC 4013 Income Tax I

ACC 4033 Auditing

Accounting Elective - Choose one of the following:

ACC 4023 Advanced Accounting

ACC 4043 Municipal & Governmental Accounting

ACC 4053 International Accounting

ACC 4063 Income Tax II

Non-business Electives - 7 hours Consult Advisor

Free Electives - 3 hours Consult Advisor

Total hours for degree: 124

* A grade of B or better is required in these courses.

** A grade of C or better in required in ALL upper-level Accounting courses.

Accounting Minor

Students may obtain a minor in accounting by completing 15 hours

of upper-level accounting courses with a C or better as follows:

ACC 3023 Intermediate Accounting I............3

ACC 3033 Intermediate Accounting II...........3

ACC Electives.................................................9

Double Degree in Accounting and Another Field

Combined curricula leading to a BACC degree and a degree in an-

other ﬁ eld are available in the Adkerson School of Accountancy and the

other colleges of Mississippi State University. Such curricula may be

designed with a major in accounting combined with a major in any non-

accounting ﬁ eld. This program requires that a student satisfy the normal

graduation requirements in the other major as well as meet the GPA and

course requirements of the BACC Degree.

The BACC as a Second Baccalaureate Degree

The curriculum is available to students who hold a baccalaureate de-

gree in any recognized ﬁ eld of study from a regionally accredited institu-

tion. The candidate’s combined undergraduate program must include the

same course and GPA requirements as required of anyone who receives

the BACC degree. A minimum or 30 semester hours of upper division

work must be earned in residence at Mississippi State University after

the ﬁ rst degree has been conferred. Consult the Academic Coordinator,

Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy, P.O. Drawer EF, Missis-

sippi State, MS 39762 or email: [email protected] for speciﬁ c

details.

MASTERS PROGRAMS IN ACCOUNTING

Clyde Herring, Graduate Coordinator

Departmental Ofﬁ ce : McCool 300

662-325-3710

The Adkerson School of Accountancy offers two graduate programs

in Accounting - Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) and Master

of Taxation (MTX). Additional information can be found in the Graduate

Bulletin.

Admission

An applicant to the MPA program should hold a bachelor’s degree

from a fully recognized four-year institution of higher learning that enjoys

unconditional accreditation by appropriate regional accrediting agencies.

In addition, the applicant for the MPA degree must take the Graduate

Management Admission Test (GMAT). Generally, regular admission to

the MPA program requires a 510 GMAT score, a GPA of 3.0/4.0 over the

last 60 hours of baccalaureate work and acceptable recommendation let-

ters. When a student is deﬁ cient in one of the criteria cited, the student’s

application, nevertheless, may be considered for admission based on the

strength of the materials contained in the student’s application. However,

reasonable minimum levels of performance must be achieved in both the

applicant’s GPA and GMAT scores.

Graduation

Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) and Master of Taxation

(MTX) - Requirements for an MPA or MTX degree from the Adkerson

School of Accountancy are listed below.

1. A student must complete the required curriculum and a minimum

of 30 graduate semester hours.

2. A student must achieve an overall GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 on gradu-

ate work attempted with no more than 6 hours of “C” grades.

3. A student must pass an end-of-program ﬁ nal examination.

MPA Program of Study

Master of Professional Accountancy Program (MPA) - Candidates

must complete 30 hours of course work at the graduate level. At least

21 of the 30 hours must be taken from courses offered exclusively for

graduate credit (8000 level).

Required courses (15 hours):

ACC 6023 Adv Accounting (If not taken as an undergraduate).......3

ACC 6063 Income Tax II (If not taken as an undergraduate)...........3

ACC 8013 Seminar in Fin Acc Theory.............................................3

ACC 8023 Advanced Managerial Accounting..................................3

ACC 8033 Business Assurance Services...........................................3

Accounting Electives (6 hours):

ACC 6043 Municipal and Government & Accounting.....................3

ACC 6053 International Accounting.................................................3

ACC 8043 Fraud Examination..........................................................3

ACC 8053 Professional Accounting Policy and Research................3

ACC 8063 Research in Tax Practice and Procedures........................3

ACC 8073 Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders....................3

ACC 8083 Federal Estate and Gift Taxation.....................................3

ACC 8093 Fed. Taxation of Partnerships, Corps, Trusts & Estates..3

ACC 8103 Income Taxation of Natural Resources...........................3

Concentration in Systems

In lieu of the above accounting electives, a student may elect a con-

centration in systems by taking the following three courses:

ACC 8043 Fraud Examination..........................................................3

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

BIS 8213 Advanced Systems Development and Administration......3

BIS 8313 Advanced Database Design Administration......................3

Non-accounting Electives (9 hours)

Elect from Graduate non-accounting, business, and economic

courses.

MTX Program of Study

Master of Taxation (MTX) Program - Candidates for the MTX de-

gree must complete 30 hours of course work at the graduate level includ-

ing a core of 15 hours of taxation, as described below. At least 24 of the

30 hours must be taken from courses offered exclusively for graduate

credit (8000 level).

Required Tax Courses (15 hours):

ACC 8063 Research in Tax Practice and Procedures........................3

ACC 8073 Taxation of Corporations & Shareholders.......................3

ACC 8083 Federal Estate and Gift Taxation.....................................3

ACC 8093 Fed. Taxation of Partnerships, Corps, Trusts, & Estates.3

Elective - any 8000 level tax course.................................................3

Other Required Courses (6 hours)

ACC 8013 Seminar in Financial Accounting Theory........................3

ACC 8033 Business Assurance Services...........................................3

Electives (9 hours)

Graduate level Business or Accounting courses

Consult the Director, Adkerson School of Accountancy, P.O. Box EF,

Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762 for further information or E-mail:

[email protected].

BACHELOR of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Graduation Requirements

The admission/readmission requirements for the Bachelor of Busi-

ness Administration degree are described in Part I, Section II of this

catalog.

In addition to the University’s minimum requirements, the following

requirements must be met for students applying for graduation:

· Pass 124-154 applicable hours

· Take a minimum of 62 semester hours from a senior college

· Take a minimum of 32 upper level business hours at MSU

· Complete the last 32 hours in residence at MSU

· Have at least a:

2.50 GPA on all upper level business courses attempted,

2.50 GPA on all major courses attempted,

2.00 GPA on all MSU course work attempted, and

2.00 GPA on all course work attempted.

· Have no more than two D’s in upper level business courses. In ex-

cess of two D’s will have to be repeated with a grade of C or better.

It is the student’s responsibility to be sure that he/she has fulﬁ lled the

requirements of the particular curriculum before applying for a degree.

Students must complete a graduation audit in the COBI Academic Advis-

ing Center prior to graduation.

COLLEGE-WIDE DEGREE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The College of Business and Industry requires each student to take

a planned and coordinated Arts & Sciences foundation designed to in-

crease cultural appreciation and to give a broad knowledge of world af-

fairs. Each program also permits the election of additional courses, ac-

cording to the interests of the individual student. The total number of

credits earned in the Arts & Sciences foundation program and other non-

business courses shall not be less than 52 semester hours.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAM

A Five-Year Double Degree Program: B.B.A. in General Business

Administration & B.A. in Foreign Languages

Director: Brian Watkins

Ofﬁ ce: 308 McCool Hall

Major Advisors - Business Administration: Associate Professors Addy

and Rogers; Assistant Professor Rezek

Major Advisors - Foreign Languages: Professor Jordan;

Associate Professors Lestrade and Robbins-Herring;

Assistant Professor Potter

300 Lee Hall

The International Business Program provides students with an aca-

demic background and work experience to help ensure success in the

marketplace. Students receive a double degree at graduation reﬂ ecting

the dual concentration in Business: B.B.A (with an international focus

+ a speciﬁ c discipline such as Marketing or Finance); and in the Arts:

B.A. (language and cultural proﬁ ciency). This is additional to the ﬁ rst