Delta State Freshman Viewbook

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Degree Programs BACHELOROFARTS(BA) Art Art Education English Philosophy Concentration Creative Writing English Concentration Foreign Languages French Philosophy Spanish History Journalism Music Political Science Psychology Communication Studies & Theatre Arts Communication Studies Theatre Arts BACHELOROFBUSINESSADMINISTRATION(BBA) Accounting Computer Information Systems Finance General Business Administration Entrepreneurship General Business Administration Hospitality Services Management Insurance & Real Estate Real Estate Financial Planning Management International Business Development Management Marketing BACHELOROFCOMMERCIALAVIATION(BCA) Aviation Management Flight Operations BACHELOROFFINEARTS(BFA) Art Crafts Emphasis Graphic Design Emphasis Painting Emphasis Photography Emphasis Sculpture Emphasis

BACHELOROFMUSIC(BM) Music Keyboard/Instrumental Vocal Performance BACHELOROFMUSICEDUCATION(BMEd) Music Education Instrumental Music Choral/General Music BACHELOROFSCIENCE(BS) Athletic Training Biology General Biology Concentration Premedical Science Concentration Biology Education Concentration Chemistry General Chemistry Concentration ACS Certified Chemistry Premedical Science Concentration Chemistry/General Science Educ. Conc.

Environmental Science General Environmental Science Conc.

Geospatial Information Technology Wildlife Management Conc.

Bachelor of Science continued...

Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development Concentration Nutrition/Dietetics Concentration Fashion Merchandising Concentration Health, PE & Recreation Health & Physical Education Recreation Concentration Sports Information Concentration Sports Management Concentration Exercise Science Concentration Mathematics Social Science Geography Concentration Sociology Concentration Applied Development Studies Conc.

Social Science Concentration Speech & Hearing Sciences

BACHELOROFSCIENCEINSOCIALJUSTICE& CRIMINOLOGY(BSJC) Social Justice & Criminology

BACHELOROFSCIENCEININTERDISCIPLINARYSTUDIES(BSIS) Interdisciplinary Studies Geospatial Information Technology BACHELOROFSCIENCEINMUSICINDUSTRYSTUDIES(BSMIS) Music Industry Studies Audio Engineering Technology Music Industry Entrepreneurship BACHELOROFSCIENCEINEDUCATION(BSEd) Elementary Education English Education Health, PE, & Recreation Mathematics Education Social Science Education BACHELOROFSCIENCEINNURSING(BSN) Pre-Nursing Pre-RN/BSN BACHELOROFSCIENCEINSOCIALWORK(BSW) Social Work PRE-PROFFESSIONALCURRICULA(BS) Biology Clinical Laboratory Sciences Cytotechnology Dental Hygiene Health Information & Informatics Mgmt.

Medical Records Administration Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Pre-Dental Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Radiologic Sciences Respiratory Therapy Chemistry Pre-Dental Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Physical Therapy Mathematics Pre-Engineering

www.deltastate.edu/majors

Experience Something Different Delta State University offers an educational experience like no other. Found in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, our campus is alive with excitement. Our students come from all walks, and there is an energy in the way they carry themselves. Our professors don’t just teach, they create new pathways of thought that lead to ideas you’ve never considered.

With every discovery, you will see the world differently.

It’s time to experience something different. It’s time to experience Delta State University.

Delta State University | quick facts

Cool things about campus  Delta State is located in the heart of the most culturally-rich landscape in America, the Mississippi Delta.  The main campus is 331 acres. That means it takes approximately 10 minutes to walk from your dorm room to class.  Delta State is a National Arbor Day Tree Campus, USA.

the numbers

12:1 | Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio 20.5 | Average ACT Score 100+ | Student Organizations 13 | Division II Intercollegiate Sports 20+ | Intramural Sports  Undergraduate Enrollment 2,950  Graduate Enrollment 1,379 all about Academics Some of the most popular majors are:  Elementary Education

 Biology

 Exercise Science

 Athletic Training

 Business

 Social Work

 Nursing

 Pre-Med

Degrees offered:  Bachelor’s

 Master’s

 Specialist

 Doctorate

Home to the world’s most vicious mascot, the Fighting Okra Check out feartheokra.com

Delta State University | academics

Academic Programs At Delta State University, the courses you take are organized under three colleges and one school:

 Arts and Sciences  Business  Education  Nursing While working toward your degree, you will have the opportunity to study in one or more areas, depending on the major you choose and the concentration within that major. You may also select a minor area of study, which is a group of courses outside your major field that you can explore in depth.

You will also have many opportunities to travel as part of your studies at Delta State. Travel-study programs range from just a few days, to several weeks, or an entire semester.

Unique Degrees If you are looking for something a little different from traditional degree programs, Delta State offers a few distinctive programs.

Commercial Aviation Delta State University is the only school in Mississippi that offers a Bachelors of Commercial Aviation. Come fly high with DSU as you major in Flight Operations or Aviation Management. Take off from DSU’s very own airport in one of over 20 airplanes, and get a whole new perspective of the Delta.

Music Industry Studies Interested in song writing, recording or music production? The Delta Music Institute boasts three full recording studios and our very own record label­—Fighting Okra Records. Come work with Grammy award winning song writer, Tricia Walker, as you learn the ins and outs of the music industry.

Geospatial Information Technologies Our GIT program has made national headlines for its groundbreaking work in what can be described as mapmaking for the 21st Century.

The GIT Center has created maps for the FBI, the Secret Service and emergency response maps for disasters throughout the world.

Outdoor Recreation Leadership If you’re looking for a career that won’t make you sit in an office every day, DSU has the only Outdoor Recreation Leadership program in the state of Mississippi. With classes like White Water Rafting, Mountain Biking and even Skydiving, you will learn wilderness skills and gain confidence in leadership situations.

Delta State University | campus life

Join In

The same individual attention that applies to academics carries over to other campus activities at Delta State. From the first day you arrive on campus, you can become part of Delta State’s community service groups and over 100 student organizations.

No matter what your interest, there is an oncampus organization that you can participate in.

Being involved in student organizations at Delta State gives you the opportunity not only to join in and participate, but to lead and make a difference.

From traditional to avant-garde, you’ll find an influx of art, music and ideas waiting for you. Sit on the quad and hear a local band or get dressed up for a show at the Bologna Performing Arts Center. The region’s best venues are only a short walk away.

Get your tickets

There are two locations to eat on campus—Young Mauldin Cafeteria for international or home-style meals, or the Union Food Court for national brand foods: Chickfil-A, Burger Studio, Java City, and Freshens. From 7am until 10pm, you will be able to eat what you want, when you want it. Just swipe your Okra Kard.

Plenty to eat

Get your DSU Gear The Barnes & Noble Bookstore offers brand excellence, technology innovation, and a commitment to customer service. All Delta State merchandise can be found here.

Home sweet home Living on campus will broaden your college experience and provide you with opportunities to make new friends and create memories that will last a lifetime. Housing and Residence Life is dedicated to making your resident experience the best it can be.

Read all about it Library Services offers a broad range of resources and services that allow you to excel in your coursework and research.

Play it Safe The Police Department provides 24/7 safety and security for students, staff, faculty, residents and visitors.

Living healthy

The fitness center is equipped with every piece of fitness equipment and recreation space a student needs to work off that last meal. With over 25 team and individual intramural sports available, there’s plenty to keep you on the move. Plus, there’s the O.W. Reilly Student Health Center to provide medical services for when you play too hard.

Delta State University | athletics | quick facts

Get in the game You feel it when you wake up in the morning... anticipation. As game time gets closer, the feeling grows more intense. No matter the sport, there’s excitement in the air.

As a student athlete, the pressure is on. Take part in one of the most competitive athletic programs in Division II sports.

Maybe you prefer screaming from the student section. Join your friends and get into the excitement. Hit the stands and cheer the green and white to another national championship.

Accolades The Delta State University Statesmen and Lady Statesmen boast nine national championships and 52 conference titles in their legendary history. In over 80 years of competition, no other Mississippi university has enjoyed the level of success Delta State University has achieved on the field. Visit gostatesmen.com to learn more about our successes.

Delta State Sports

 Football

 Cheerleading

 Basketball

 Softball

 Baseball

 Tennis

 Golf

 Soccer

 Cross Country

 Swimming & Diving

Delta State University | location

Cleveland, Mississippi The Delta State experience isn’t all about classrooms and studying. It’s also about experiencing the unique culture of Cleveland and the Delta. When you’re caught up on your studies, there is always something to do.

Good Eats Cleveland offers the best of the best in dining with hometown restaurants.

Shopping Boutiques, specialty shops and franchise stores are all near campus.

Entertainment Trivia night, karaoke, golf, bowling and so much more.

Outdoor Recreation Experience awesome hunting, fishing, boating, bird watching and water sports. Stand out or blend in with your camo.

Nightlife Live music, movie nights and hang-outs are available late-night.

Campus Facilities 1. Soccer Field 2. Softball Field 3. StatesmanPark 4. Travis E. Parker Field/HoraceMcCool Stadium- Football 5. Billy Dorgan, Jr. Student PerformanceCenter 6. Chadwick DicksonIntercollegiate AthleticBuilding 7. J.A.“Bud”Thigpen, Jr. Baseball Annex 8. BryceGriffis PracticeCenter 9. Dave“Boo”Ferriss Field- Baseball 10. Robert L. CrawfordCenter & Dave “Boo”Ferriss Museum 11. Tennis Courts 12. Darrell ForemanGolf Course 13. Walter Sillers Coliseum 14. HughL. WhiteHall 15. Kent Wyatt Hall 16. HughEllisWalker Alumni-FoundationHouse 17. Bologna PerformingArts Center 18. Harkins ResidenceHall 19. Lawler ResidenceHall 20. Hammett ResidenceHall 21. TatumResidenceHall

22. CainResidenceHall 23. Fugler ResidenceHall 24. WilliamH. Zeigel MusicCenter 25. Thomas L. Bailey Hall 26. Hamilton-WhiteChildDevelopment Center 27. W.M. Kethley Hall 28. FieldingL. Wright Art Center/ Holcombe-NorwoodHall 29. JamesW. Broom/KathrynKeener Hall 30. E.R. JobeHall 31. James M. EwingHall 32. Eleanor BoydWalters Hall 33. R.L. Caylor Hall 34. Robert E. SmithSchool of Nursing 35. Brumby-CastleResidenceHall 36. O.W. Reily Student HealthCenter 37. WardHall 38. H.L. Nowell Student Union 39. ClevelandResidenceHall 40. CharlesW. Capps, Jr. Archives & Museum 41. Gibson-GunnAviationBuilding 42. Wesley Foundation 43. Baptist Student Center 44. E.B. Hill Family Apartments

45. Intramural Fields/WalkingTrail 46. HughCamSmith, Jr. Physical Plant 47. Cafeteria Family Apartments 48. Faculty andStaff Apartments 49. NewMen’s ResidenceHall 50. Tennis Courts 51. Court of Governors ResidenceHall 52. Young-MauldinDiningHall 53. FoundationHall 54. Forest Earl Wyatt Gymnasium 55. Aquatics Center 56. Odealier J. MorganLaundry 57. GeorgeB. Walker Natatorium 58. WhitfieldBuilding Delta MusicInstitute 59. Lena Roberts Sillers Chapel 60. Roberts-LaForgeLibrary 61. President’s Home 62. AdministrativeHousing 63. Cassity Hall 64. AdministrativeHousing 65. AdministrativeHousing

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Delta State University | Freshman admission

Admission Requirements  Complete the College Prep Curriculum* (CPC) with a minimum 3.20 GPA  Complete the CPC with a minimum 2.5 GPA and score and at least 16 on the

ACT (at least 760 on the SAT)  Complete the CPC with a class rank in the upper 50% and score at least 16 on

the ACT (at least 760 on the SAT)  Complete the CPC with a minimum 2.0 GPA and score at least 18 on the ACT

(at least 860 on the SAT)  Satisfy the NCAA standards as a full qualifier under Division I guidelines

Required College Prep Curriculum English (4 Carnegie Units) Course must require substantial communication skills.

Mathematics (3 Carnegie Units) Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. A fourth class in higher level mathematics is highly recommended.

Science (3 Carnegie Units) Biology, Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Physics, and Advanced Physics or any other science course with comparable rigor and content. One unit from a Physical Science course with content at a level that may serve as a introduction to Physics and Chemistry may be used. Two of the courses chosen must be laboratory based.

Social Studies (3 Carnegie Units) Courses should include United States History (1 unit), World History (1 unit with substantial geography component), Government (1/2 unit), and Economics (1/2 unit), or Geography (1/2 unit).

Advanced Electives (2 Carnegie Units) Requirement may be met by earning 2 units from the following areas/courses, one of which must be in Foreign Language or World Geography. Foreign Language, World Geography, 4th year Laboratory-based Science, or 4th year Mathematics.

Computer Applications (1/2 Carnegie Unit) The course should include use of application packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets. The course should also include basic computer terminology and hardware operation.

Pre-High School Units Algebra I, first-year Foreign Language, or Computer Applications taken prior to high school will be accepted for admission provided course content is the same as the high school course.

Recommended College Prep Curriculum English (4 Carnegie Units) Compensatory Reading and Compensatory Writing may not be included.

Mathematics (4 Carnegie Units) Includes Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and any one Carnegie Unit of comparable rigor and content. (e.g., Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, or AP Statistics) Science (4 Carnegie Units) Includes Biology I, Chemistry I, and any two Carnegie Units of comparable rigor and content. (e.g., Physics, Physical Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, Physics II, AP Physics B, AP Physics C—Electricity and Magnetism, and AP Physics C—Mechanics, Botany, Microbiology, or Human Anatomy and Physiology.)

Social Studies (4 Carnegie Units) Includes World History, U.S. History, Introduction to World Geography, U.S. Government, Economics, and Mississippi Studies. (Credit earned for a State/Local Government course in any other state may stand in lieu of Mississippi Studies.)

Arts (1 Carnegie Unit) Includes any one Carnegie Unit of visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for high school graduation.

Advanced Electives (2 Carnegie Units) Includes any two Carnegie Units of Foreign Language (I and II), Advanced World Geography and a Foreign Language (I) or any combination of English, mathematics, or lab-based science courses of comparable rigor and content to those required above.

Computer Applications (1/2 Carnegie Unit) Course should emphasize the computer as a productivity tool. Instruction should include the use of application packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets. The course should also include basic computer terminology and hardware operation.

Pre-High School Units Algebra I, first year Foreign Language, Mississippi Studies, or Computer Applications taken prior to high school will be accepted for admission provided the course content is the same as the high school course.

Scholarships and Awards Delta State recognizes students through its scholarship and awards program. A scholarship application is required; the priority deadline for submission is December 15 and the secondary deadline is March 1. Scholarships and awards are available for undergraduate study up to the completion of 124 earned hours, summer terms are excluded. Note that annual renewal conditions must be met to maintain all scholarships and awards.

First-time freshmen

First-time freshmen who are Mississippi residents may be eligible for the opportunity award or achievement scholarship based on high school cumulative grade point average (CGPA), ACT/ SAT score (from a national test prior to enrollment) and financial need. These scholarships and awards, along with state aid, may cover 30–100% of tuition. The minimum requirement for an opportunity award is an 18 ACT and 3.0 CGPA. The minimum requirement for an achievement scholarship is a 25 ACT with a 2.50 CGPA. Out-of-state residents

Out-of-state residents may be eligible for a scholarship to cover 100% of out-of-state fees.

First-time freshmen must score a minimum 18 ACT composite or 860 SAT, writing not included, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better. In addition, freshmen may also be eligible for a recognition award ranging from $500–1,000 per year based on ACT/SAT score and CGPA. valedictorian/salutatorian

These scholarships are awarded for one year of study immediately following high school graduation; the amounts are $1,000 and $500 respectively.

National Merit finalist and semi-finalist

These scholarships may be awarded in addition to the opportunity award or achievement scholarship; the total award for these four year scholarships are $20,000 and $15,000 respectively.

AdmissionCHecklist  MEET YOUR RECRUITER

We encourage you to meet with your Recruiter prior to applying for admission to the University. Your recruiter will arrange a campus tour, assist you in meeting with an academic advisor, review your transcripts and help you through the application process.

 APPLY FOR ADMISSION The application for admission begins the process. Visit admissions.deltastate.edu to apply and pay your non-refundable application fee of $25.

 HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT Ask your school counselor to mail your official High School transcript (6 semester transcript for provisional review and final transcript with graduation date).

 TEST SCORES Entering freshman should request ACT or SAT scores be sent to Delta State University.

Delta State’s college code for the ACT is 002190 and the SAT college code is 1163.

 IMMUNIZATION RECORDS Proof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella is required of all students, unless exempt because of (1) actual, suspected, pre-planned pregnancy, (2) medical contraindication or (3) birth prior to 1957.

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JACKSON 117 miles MERIDIAN 180 miles

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Recruiter Territories and Contact Information

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NONDISCRIMINATION. Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental handicap, status as to disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or age as specified by applicable laws and regulations. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.