fall 2016
• T R A N S F E R I N F O R M AT I O N • T R A N S F E R I N F O R M AT I O N • T R A N S F E R I N F O R M AT I O N • T R A N S F E R I N F O R M AT I O N
www.deltastate.edu/majors 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
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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
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Any student who was not eligible for regular admission and who has not successfully completed the Summer Developmental Program must attend an accredited institution of higher education other than those under the governance of the Board of Trustees, and must attain a “C” average (2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by the admitting institution) in the following 30 transferable semester credit hours to be eligible to transfer to an IHL institution:
• 3 semester hours | College Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning or higher level mathematics • 6 semester hours | English Composition • 6 semester hours | Natural Science • 6 semester hours | Social or Behavioral Sciences • 9 semester hours | Humanities and Fine Arts * Any student who has earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from a regionally accredited institution and a 2.0 GPA (as calculated by Delta State) is eligible for admission. In addition, a student who has earned another associate degree (not an AA) in a transferable academic area and a 2.0 GPA (as calculated by Delta State) may be eligible for admission.
Commonly transferred courses from MS community colleges
This list of general education courses are commonly transferred to Delta State University from Mississippi community colleges. To view a complete list of transferrable courses, visit www.deltastate.edu/articulation. This list is only applicable to MS community college transfer students, not out-of-state students, and may change. Options may vary among degree programs and majors; you should always consult an advisor prior to registration. Please be aware that transferability is not guaranteed until final transcripts have been received and evaluated.
MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY COURSE
ENG 1113 English Composition
ENG 101 English Composition
HOURS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
3 YES
ENG 1123 English Composition
ENG 102 English Composition
3 YES
ENG 2223, 2233, 2213, 2323, 2333, 2423, 2433, 2413
ENG Literature
3
NO
SPT 1113, 2173
COM 101 Public Speaking COM 202 Interpersonal Communication
3
NO
HIS 1163, 1173, 1613, 2213, 2223
HIS Elective
3
NO
Humanities & Fine Arts Electives ENG (Literature approval from CC, not taken above) Literature 3 YES HIS 1163, 1173, 1613, 2213, 2223 (Choose 1 not taken above) History 3 YES ART 1113, MUS 1113, SPT 2233 Fine Arts 3 YES PHI 2113 PHI 201 3 NO MAT 1313, 1753, 1343
MAT 103, 104, 106
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YES
BIO 1111, 1113 (Non-majors) Lab Science 3–4 YES BIO 1131, 1133 (BIO majors) BIO 2511, 2513 CHE 1211, 1213 (Non-majors) CHE 1311, 1313 (CHE majors) BIO 1121, 1123 (Non-majors) Lab Science 3–4 YES BIO 1141, 1143 (BIO majors) BIO 2521, 2523 CHE 1221, 1223 (Non-majors) CHE 1321, 1323 (CHE majors) SOC 2113, 2213, PSY 1513, PSC 1113, GEO 1113, ECO 2113, 2123
Perspectives on Society
CSC 1123, SOC 2133, 2143, EPY 2513, 2533, HPR 1213, 2133 Personal Development TOTAL HOURS
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YES
2–3
NO
44–47 30
REQUIREMENTS
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COST OF ATTENDANCE TUITION
RESIDENCE HALL FEES
Estimated tuition and fees for fall 2016. All costs are listed per semester.
Rates shown as double occupancy. For private room rates, visit www.deltastate.edu/housing.
Undergraduate (12–19 hrs) $3,156 Graduate (9–12 hrs) $3,156 Capital Improvement Fee $50
WOMEN’S RESIDENCE Cleveland $1,975 Brumby Castle $2,075 Lawler Harkins $2,050
MEAL PLAN FEES
MEN’S RESIDENCE Blansett $2,100 Court of Governors $1,975
Meal plans are priced per semester and are available to both residents and commuters. Students are automatically assigned the All Access plan if a selection has not been made by the first week of class. Commuter students enrolled in six or more hours on the main campus have a $175 commuter meal plan included in their fees.
MEN’S & WOMEN’S RESIDENCE Cain-Tatum $1,975 Foundation $2,250
ALL ACCESS PASS $2,950 This includes unlimited meals at Young-Mauldin Dining Hall and $350 flex dollars that may be used at Young-Mauldin, Chick-fil-A, Java City, Burger Studio, P.O.D. Express, Burrito Bowl and university concessions.
JELANI
CAREER FOCUSED
“I’m good with numbers and want to work in the financial field. I know that a marketing management degree gives me the opportunity to do that. It also gives me management skills and leadership capabilities.”
B.Y.O.P. (BUILD YOUR OWN PLAN) Available to junior and senior residents and commuters only. A block and flex amount must be chosen.
1. Choose # of Block Meals
Block Meals are used at Young-Mauldin Dining Hall only.
• 50 ($350, $7.00 per meal) • 80 ($520, $6.50 per meal) • 120 ($720, $6.00 per meal)
2. Choose Amount of FLEX
Flex dollars may be used like cash at all campus dining locations (Young-Mauldin, Chick-fil-A, Java City, Burger Studio, P.O.D. Express, Burrito Bowl and university concessions). As students make purchases, the funds are deducted. Unused flex dollars roll over from the fall to the spring semester.
• $175 • $400 • $600
ASHLEY
PREPARATION
“My major is exercise science and that’s helped me interact with a lot of the local schools too. Delta State has opened my eyes more to how the real world works. It’s preparing me to go out into the world and be a really good citizen.”
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COST & FEES
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
For scholarship consideration, you must submit a completed scholarship application and be admitted to the university.
PRIORITY DEADLINE, MAY 1. FINAL DEADLINE, JULY 1.
FINANCIAL AID
SCHOLARSHIPS
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.
Delta State recognizes students through its scholarship and award program. A scholarship application is required. Scholarships and awards are available for undergraduate study up to the completion of 140 earned hours; summer terms are excluded. Note that annual renewal conditions must be met to maintain all scholarships and awards. (A limited number of scholarships may be available). Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Delta State University’s Office of Financial Assistance can be reached by phone or email. 662-846-4670 | finaid@deltastate.edu www.deltastate.edu/financialaid FINANCIAL CODE: 002403
100% Tuition
Verification of Phi Theta Kappa membership, 3.00 cumulative GPA, completion of 60–140 cumulative earned hours. May be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa All-Academic Team and privately funded scholarships.
Phi Theta Kappa All-Academic Team Scholarship
In addition to the one-on-one attention you will receive from the counselors, you may also find the following websites 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.
First Team: $2,000 one-time award Second Team: $1,500 one-time award
Named member of All-Academic Team, also see Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship initial eligibility. May be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship and privately funded scholarships.
Transfer Academic Scholarship
50% Tuition
Initial Eligibility: 3.00 cumulative GPA, completion of 60–140 cumulative earned hours. Cannot be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships; may be stacked with privately funded scholarships.
Transfer Recognition Scholarship
$2,000 per year 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
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Initial Eligibility: 3.00 cumulative GPA, completion of 30–59 cumulative earned hours. Cannot be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa or Transfer Academic Scholarships; may be stacked with privately funded scholarships.
Privately Funded Scholarship
Award varies depending on scholarship Less than 140 earned cumulative hours, criteria as set forth by the scholarship donor. May be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa or transfer academic scholarship.
Delta State offers part-time employment opportunities for students through the Federal Work Study (FWS) program and Regular Student Employment (RSE). In order to participate in the FWS program, students must complete the FAFSA. Students may contact Career Services for employment opportunities.
AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
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Delta State University
Enrollment
Money Matters
2778 836
*Fall 2014
$1.6
Undergraduate Students
Million Awarded in Merit Aid
Graduate Students
$
62
Female
Students Receive Financial Assistance
38 Male
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Picture yourself walking along a sidewalk lined with oak trees, surrounded by friends and speaking to everyone you pass. This is what you will find at Delta State University. 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.
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