Freshman Viewbook 2016 by Delta State University

fall 2016

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www.deltastate.edu/majors

Your college major is the main subject or field of specialization you will study. Classes geared toward a specific field are part of a degree program and are structured to build on one another. Most degree programs consist of 124 semester hours. WHAT CLASSES WILL YOU TAKE? GENERAL EDUCATION These classes are the foundation that support success. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, mathematical and technological proficiency. MAJOR Your area of study that will allow you to focus and apply yourself in a field that you are passionate about. ELECTIVES Courses you select that enhance your college experience.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Art Audio Engineering Technology Biology (UG, GR) Chemistry (UG, GR) Community Development (GR) Digital Media Arts English Entertainment Industry Entrepreneurship Entertainment Industry Studies Environmental Science Geospatial Information Technology (UG, GR) History Instrumental Music Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Studies (GR) Mathematics Music Natural Sciences (GR) Political Science Social Justice & Criminology (UG, GR) Social Science Social Work Speech & Hearing Science

Pre-Professional Programs: Clinical Laboratory Science Cytotechnology Dental Dental Hygiene Engineering Health Information Medical Medical Records Administration Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy

MAJORS

Physical Therapy Radiologic Sciences Respiratory Therapy Veterinary

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accountancy (UG, GR) Aviation Management Commercial Aviation (GR) Commercial Aviation Logistics Computer Information Systems Flight Operations Finance General Business Administration (UG, GR) Healthcare Administration Management Marketing

Educational Specialist (GR) Elementary Education (UG, GR) English Education Family and Consumer Sciences Health, Physical Education, & Recreation (UG, GR) Mathematics Education Music Education Psychology Secondary Education (GR) Social Science Education Special Education (GR) Sport & Human Performance (GR) Teaching (GR)

SCHOOL OF NURSING Nursing (UG, GR) Nursing Practice (GR)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES Counselor Education (GR) Educational Administration & Supervision (GR)

(GR) denotes majors that are also offered on the graduate level.

ACADEMIC MINORS AND CONCENTRATIONS Accountancy • ACS Certified • Allied Health • Applied Development Studies • Art • Audio Engineering Technology • Biology • Biology Education • Blues Studies • Business Administration • Chemistry • Child Development • Communication Studies & Theatre Arts • Computer Information Systems • Creative Writing • Criminal Justice • Economics • English • Entertainment Industry Studies • Entrepreneurship • Ethnic Studies • Exercise Science • Family & Consumer Sciences • Fashion Merchandising • Food & Nutrition Management • Geography • Great Books • Health • History • Literature • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Music • Nutrition & Dietetics • Paralegal Studies • Philosophy • Physical Education • Physics • Political Science • Pre Law • Psychology • Recreation • Social Welfare • Sociology • Special Education • Speech & Hearing Science • Wildlife Management

439 NUMBER OF STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS LAST YEAR

Experience First A Class Designed with First-Year Students in Mind

First Year Seminar (FYS 100) helps students make the transition from pre-college life to the university. Taught by faculty and staff volunteers who care deeply about student success, FYS 100 aims to build both critical academic and social skills as well as to create a lasting bond with Delta State.

BACHELOR DEGREES OFFERED

37 Majors and 39 Minors

POPULAR MAJORS

HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER The Student Success Center consists of four divisions: Academic Advising Services, Academic Support Services, FirstYear Seminar and International Student Services. Located in the center of campus, services are easily accessible to all students.

ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic Advising Services provides guidance for students who are undeclared or thinking of changing their majors. Assistance is offered to students facing challenges that hinder their academic success.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT Academic Support Services offers study skills workshops, structured study halls and tutoring sessions –— all free of charge for DSU students! No appointment is necessary, just drop by the Academic Support Lab Monday–Thursday, 8am–8pm.

SCHOLASTIC HONORS Delta State strives to be a center of academic excellence. Students who excel in academic performance are recognized with the following top honors:

FACULTY DEGREES Delta State is known for the individual attention and oneon-one instruction provided by professors whose first commitment is to your education. Most professors hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field.

DELTA SCHOLARS GPA of 3.8 or higher, enrolled with minimum 12 hrs, no grade below B

DEAN’S LIST GPA 3.5 to 3.79, enrolled with minimum 12 hrs

GRADUATION WITH HONORS Summa Cum Laude (graduating with GPA of 3.9–4.0) Magna Cum Laude (graduating with GPA of 3.75–3.89) Cum Laude (graduating with GPA of 3.5–3.74)

HONOR DIPLOMA The first diploma is awarded for the highest average on a minimum of 112 hours of academic credit at the university.

Delta State University

Enrollment

Money Matters

2778 836

*Fall 2014

$1.6

Undergraduate Students

Million Awarded in Merit Aid

Graduate Students

Female

Students Receive Financial Assistance

38 Male

BASEBALL • BASKETBALL • CHEER • CROSS COUNTRY • FOOTBALL GOLF • SOCCER • SOFTBALL • SWIMMING & DIVING • TENNIS

9 National Championships 36 Regional Championships 58 Conference Titles WE LOVE GREEN Delta State’s school colors are green and white.

GO GREEN. LITERALLY! The green arrows and footprints you see on the sidewalks mark the Green Mile. This is a fun way to keep up with your workout.

READ ALL ABOUT IT Library Services offers a broad range of resources and services that allow you to excel in your studies. With over 450,000 books, e-books, journals and e-journals, group study rooms and Wi-Fi capability, the library is a great space to make the most of your study time.

FACTS & FIGURES

Intramural Sports

Ways to Get Involved

DELTA STATE’S FINANCIAL CODE

002403

PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION FINANCIAL AID The Office of Financial Assistance works with you to meet your financial needs. The department can assist you with federal and state financial aid programs, student loans, state scholarships and federal work study. The office is staffed with full-time financial aid counselors, so your questions will not go unanswered. 662-846-4670 • finaid@deltastate.edu • www.deltastate.edu/financialaid

The following websites can also be helpful: FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov • MTAG/MESG www.riseupms.com • Financial Aid information www.finaid.org Students are encouraged to complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which opens January 1. Follow the table to know which FAFSA year to complete based on your intended enrollment term.

ENROLLMENT TERM

FAFSA YEAR

PRIORITY DEADLINE

Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Fall 2016 Spring 2017

15/16 15/16 16/17 16/17

August 1, 2015 April 1, 2016 March 1, 2016 August 1, 2016

SCHOLARSHIPS Through our scholarship program, Delta State University recognizes students who have excelled in high school and demonstrate the potential for academic success in college. Academic scholarships are awarded based on high school GPA, ACT/SAT scores and class rank. Privately funded scholarships are based on a number of factors which may include: high school GPA, ACT or SAT score, financial need and residency. For scholarship consideration, you must submit a completed scholarship application and be admitted to the university by MARCH 1.

Academic scholarships available for the 2016/2017 year include: Opportunity Award (22–25 ACT) $2,100 Achievement Scholarship (26–28 ACT) $3,156 Academic Excellence (29–36 ACT) $6,312

National Merit Semi-finalist $3,750 National Merit Finalist $5,000 Salutatorian Scholarship (freshman year only) $500 Valedictorian Scholarship (freshman year only) $1,000

COST OF ATTENDANCE

All costs are listed per year.

TUITION

RESIDENCE HALL FEES

Estimated tuition and fees for 2016/2017.

Rates shown as double occupancy. For private room rates, visit www.deltastate.edu/housing.

Undergraduate (12–19 hrs) $6,312 Capital Improvement Fee $100

MEAL PLAN FEES Freshmen and sophomores living on campus will receive the All Access Pass meal plan. This includes unlimited meals at Young-Mauldin Dining Hall and $350 Flex Bucks that may be used at Young-Mauldin, Chick-fil-A, Java City, Burger Studio, P.O.D. Express, Burrito Bowl and university concessions.

All Access Pass $2,950

WOMEN’S RESIDENCE Cleveland $3,950 Brumby Castle $4,150 Lawler Harkins$4,100 MEN’S RESIDENCE Blansett $4,200 Court of Governors $3,950 MEN’S & WOMEN’S RESIDENCE Cain-Tatum $3,950 Foundation $4,500

BE SURE TO LIST DELTA STATE AS A RECIPIENT OF YOUR ACT OR SAT SCORES

2190

ACT CODE SAT CODE

1163

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Full admission to Delta State University will be granted to students who meet one or more of the following requirements: • Complete the College Prep Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum 3.2 GPA • Complete the CPC with a minimum 2.5 GPA and score at least 16 on the ACT or 770 on the SAT • Complete the CPC with a class rank in the upper 50% and score at least 16 on the ACT or 770 on the SAT • Complete the CPC with a minimum 2.0 GPA and score at least 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT • Satisfy the NCAA standards as a full qualifier under Division I guidelines

Required

Recommended

ENGLISH (4 Carnegie Units)

COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM All must require substantial communication skills (i.e., reading, writing, listening and speaking). Compensatory Reading and Writing may not be included.

MATHEMATICS (3 Carnegie Units) • Algebra I or its equivalent • Math higher than Algebra I (2 units)

SCIENCE (3 Carnegie Units)

• Biology I or its equivalent • Science higher than Biology I (2 units)

SOCIAL STUDIES (3 Carnegie Units)

• U.S. History • World History • U.S. Government (1/2 unit) • Economics (1/2 unit) or Introduction to World Geography (1/2 unit)

ARTS (1 Carnegie Unit)

Includes any one Carnegie unit (or two 1/2 units) of visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for high school graduation.

ADVANCED ELECTIVES (2 Carnegie Units)

• OPTION 1 Foreign Language I and Foreign Language II • OPTION 2 Foreign Language I and Advanced World Geography • OPTION 3 Any combination of English, Mathematics higher than Algebra I, Science higher than Biology I, Advanced Elective category, any AP course, any IB course

TECHNOLOGY (1/2 Carnegie Unit)

A course that emphasizes the use of technology as a productivity tool. Instruction should include utilizing various forms of technology to create, collaborate, organize and publish information. The application of technology as a productivity tool, rather than specific hardware and/or software packages should be the focus of the course.

REQUIREMENTS

COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM All must require substantial communication skills (i.e., reading, writing, listening and speaking). Compensatory Reading and Writing may not be included.

MATHEMATICS (4 Carnegie Units) • Algebra I or its equivalent • Math higher than Algebra I (3 units)

SCIENCE (4 Carnegie Units)

• Biology I or its equivalent • Science higher than Biology I (3 units)

SOCIAL STUDIES (4 Carnegie Units)

• U.S. History • World History • U.S. Government (1/2 unit) • Economics (1/2 unit) • Introduction to World Geography (1/2 unit) • Mississippi Studies (or state/local government course in any other state)

ARTS (1 Carnegie Unit)

Includes any one Carnegie unit (or two 1/2 units) of visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for high school graduation.

ADVANCED ELECTIVES (2 Carnegie Units)

TECHNOLOGY (1/2 Carnegie Unit)

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HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

COME VISIT CAMPUS

The best way to find out if you really like Delta State is to come see us. We provide individual tours daily and group events in September, January, February and March. Be sure to visit your account page to schedule a tour or learn about upcoming campus events.

Submit the paperwork APPLY FOR ADMISSION

ARKANSAS

Delta State’s college code for the ACT is 2190 and the SAT college code is 1163. If you participate in the Advanced Placement Program (AP) the school code is 1163. Be sure to list Delta State on the registration form so your test scores will be sent to us.

Proof of (2) immunizations 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. NASHVILLE 323 miles

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MEMPHIS 115 miles

MSTN

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LITTLE ROCK 186 miles

TUPELO 150 miles CLEVELAND BIRMINGHAM 269 miles

NEMS

DELTA Delta/Arkansas

MSTN North Mississippi/Tennessee

NEMS Northeast Mississippi

SWMS Southwest Mississippi

SEMS Southeast Mississippi

OOS Out-of-State

delta@deltastate.edu 662.721.0865

mstn@deltastate.edu 662.402.0860

ALABAMA

DELTA

MONROE 143 miles

TEST SCORES

IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

The application for admission begins the process. Visit deltastate.edu/apply and pay your nonrefundable application fee of $25.

TENNESSEE

Ask your school counselor to mail your official high school transcript (6-semester transcript for provisional review and final transcript with graduation date).

MERIDIAN 178 miles

JACKSON 123 miles

SWMS

nems@deltastate.edu 662.402.0864

swms@deltastate.edu 662.402.0867

SEMS

LOUISIANA

BILOXI 283 miles

NEW ORLEANS 304 miles

sems@deltastate.edu 662.402.0862

oos@deltastate.edu 662.846.4020

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Kent Wyatt Hall Suite 117 | Cleveland, MS 38733 admissions@deltastate.edu 1.800.GO.TO.DSU www.deltastate.edu/admissions

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