Academic programs are administered through the following academic units, providing courses in the specified subject areas:
Business and Communication (Accounting, General Business Administration, Communications, and Fashion Merchandising)
Education and Human Sciences (Education, Family Studies,
Family and Consumer Science Education, Gifted Studies,
Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology,
Speech Language Pathology)
Fine and Performing Arts (Art, Music, Theatre, Dance)
General Studies (Women’s Emphasis, University Courses)
Health and Kinesiology
Humanities (English, Film, French, Latin, Spanish,
Religion, Geography, History, Paralegal Studies, Philosophy,
Political
Science)
Interdisciplinary Studies (Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition)
Nursing (Associate, Bachelors, and Masters Degree Programs)
Science and Mathematics (Biology, Microbiology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physical Science).
Additional program opportunities include Air Force ROTC, Army
ROTC, Continuing Education, the Honors College, the Pre-College Enrichment
Program (PEP), the Mississippi Governor's School, and the Summer Developmental
Program.
DEGREES OFFERED
Mississippi University for Women offers the following degrees: Associate of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Music; Bachelor of Fine Arts; Master of Education; Master of Arts in Teaching; Master of Science; Master of Science in Nursing.
GRADUATE MAJORS
Education
Gifted Studies
Health Education
Instructional Management
Nursing
Reading/Literacy
Speech-Language Pathology
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Students may select from the following academic majors:
Accounting
Art Education
Biology
Business Administration (with concentrations in
Management Information Systems, General Business, Management,
Marketing, and Office Administration)
Chemistry
Communications (with concentrations in Broadcasting,
Journalism, and Public Relations)
Culinary Arts (with concentrations in Entrepreneurship/Small
Business Development, Food Journalism, Food Art, and
Nutrition/Wellness)
Elementary Education
English
Family Studies (Agency and with Teacher Certification
in Family and Consumer Sciences)
Fashion Merchandising (with optional minors in Fashion
Management, Fashion Communications, and Interior Arts)
Fine Arts (with concentrations in Graphic Design,
Drawing and Painting, Interior Design,
Printmaking, Theatre, Three Dimensional Design)
History
Kinesiology (with concentrations in Teaching Certification,
Sports Management, Exercise Science, Exercise
Science-Physical Therapy)
Mathematics
Microbiology
Music (with emphases in General Music and Commercial
Music)
Music Education
Nursing (including ASN, BSN degree programs)
Paralegal Studies
Physical Sciences
Political Science
Psychology
Social Sciences
Spanish
Speech Language Pathology/Audiology
CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
In all programs of study at MUW certain courses are required,
and others are electives. It is the responsibility of the student to make
certain that the program followed includes all of the courses required
in the chosen curriculum. Faculty advisers are available to assist students
in planning their academic work. The University is not responsible for
conflicts in schedules that result from a student's not taking courses
as they are offered during alternate semesters or years, a student's accelerating,
or the like.
In addition to meeting the division's minimum standards, all
students must have a minimum of C in EN 101 and EN 300. To be unconditionally
enrolled as a junior in a major, the student also must have an overall
2.0 quality point average upon completion of 54 semester hours of course
work. Students are encouraged to complete most of the liberal arts based
core curriculum during the freshman and sophomore years. Students should
consult with their advisers about the standards for their majors.
Associate degree requirements are outlined in the Division Curriculum
for the Major.
CORE CURRICULUM
Mississippi University for Women strongly believes in a core
curriculum that prepares students to be active citizens in a continually
changing world. The General Education Core is built upon a solid foundation
designed to provide a common body of knowledge; strengthen essential skills;
and explore self, relationships, and values. A liberally-educated individual
should have an understanding and appreciation of many areas of intellectual
tradition. Knowledge is enhanced through exposure to historical, literary,
artistic, scientific and cultural ideas and events that have shaped societies.
An understanding of cultures, languages and ideas other than one’s own,
shows students the interconnected nature of the world and the diversity
of cultures in both western and non-western societies.
A liberal education also should expand the skills that are necessary
for living in a rapidly-changing environment. MUW’s core curriculum blends
basic knowledge with the essential skills of writing, speaking, and thinking,
while emphasizing that modern technology demands proficiency in these areas.
All individuals should be able to reason critically and to express themselves
clearly through both writing and speaking. Furthermore, computer and quantifying
skills are needed in an increasingly-technical world. A liberal education
should teach students to access information and to use appropriate technologies
in academic and career settings. Each of the critical skills is introduced
through core courses and also reinforced throughout the major.
A liberal education also helps students to transform themselves
into independent and responsible contributing members of society, with
the ability to make discriminating moral and ethical judgements. MUW’s
goal is to produce well-educated individuals prepared for a life of fulfilling
personal successes in the larger context of a better society.
CORE CURRICULUM
I. To Develop Knowledge for a Changing World 29-32 hrs.
A. World Heritage (15
hours)
History of Civilization (6 hours)
HIS 101 History of Civilization I
HIS 102 History of Civilization II
Literature
and Fine Arts (9 hours)
At
least one course from Literature and one course from Fine Arts.
Literature
Survey (3 or 6 hours)
EN 201 Survey of English Literature
EN 202 Survey of English Literature
EN 203 Survey of American Literature
EN 204 Survey of American Literature
EN 231 Survey of World Literature
EN 232 Survey of World Literature
FLF 311 Survey of French Literature
FLF 312 Survey of French Literature
FLS 311 Survey of Spanish Literature
FLS 312 Survey of Spanish Literature
Fine
Arts History/Appreciation (3 or 6 hours)
ART 102 Art Appreciation
ART 211 Art History Survey I
ART 212 Art History Survey II
DAN 110 Dance Appreciation
MUS 100 Music Appreciation
MUS 105 Introduction to Music Literature
TH 175 Theatre Appreciation
B. Natural Sciences with Laboratory
(8 hours)
BSB 101 General Biology I with lab
BSB 102 General Biology II with lab
BSB 201 Man: Origins and Ecology with BSB 102 lab
BSB 230 General Genetics with lab
BSM 231 General Microbiology with lab
PSC 111 General Chemistry I with lab
PSC 112 General Chemistry II with lab
PSP 211 General Physics I with lab
PSP 212 General Physics II with lab
PSP 213 General Physics I (calculus based) with lab
PSP 214 General Physics II (calculus based) with lab
C. Breadth of Knowledge (6 hours)
Six
additional hours are to be taken from the following areas:
HIS 209 History of the United States
HIS 210 History of the United States
Language Course (200-level or above non-English course)
Sciences (non-laboratory or laboratory)
Social Sciences (Social Institutions and Human Behavior)
D. Intercultural Studies (0-3 hours)
This
area may be satisfied by taking courses elsewhere in the core or by taking
one of the following courses:
EN 231 Survey of World Literature
EN 232 Survey of World Literature
GEO 101 Elements of World Geography
Language Course (non-English course)
REL 213 Religions of the World
Approved study-abroad course
II. To Strengthen Skills for Living and Working in a Changing World 18 hours
A. Critical Thinking Skills (3 hours)
PHL 201 Introduction to Philosophy
PHL 202 Aesthetics
PHL 204 Ethics
PHL 205 Logic
PHL 306 Business Ethics
PHL 307 Medical Ethics
B. Written Communication (6 hours)
EN 101 English Composition
EN 300 Advanced Composition
C. Oral Communication (3 hours)
COM 101 Oral Communication
D. Quantifying and Technology Skills
(6 hours)
Mathematics
(3-4)
MA 113 College Algebra
MA 114 Trigonometry
MA 130 Pre-Calculus
MA 181 Calculus I
MA 182 Calculus II
MA 212 Discrete Mathematics
MA 283 Calculus III
MA 284 Calculus IV
Other (3)
Additional mathematics above MA 113, computer applications, or computer
programming course (3)
Information Skills (check-off requirement as a part of UN 101)
III To Explore Self, Relationships and Values (9-10 hours)
A. Meeting the Challenge of College
(1-2 hrs.)
UN 101 Freshman Seminar
UN 301 or equivalent course in major
B. Developing Personal Well Being
Through Physical Activities (2 hours)
HKC (1)
HK Activity course or additional HKC (1)
C. Social Institutions (3 hours)
BU 201 Principles of Economics I
BU 202 Principles of Economics II
GEO 101 Elements of World Geography
POL 101 Basic Concepts of Political Science
POL 201 American Government
D. Human Behavior (3 hours)
PSY 101 General Psychology
PSY 206 Human Growth and Development
SOC 201 Principles of Sociology
Total 56-60 hours
See sections below for additional degree requirements.
POST-BACCALAUREATE CORE
In order to qualify for a second baccalaureate degree, a student
must earn, through course work at MUW, at least 25 percent of the required
program hours in residence after completing the first bachelor’s degree
and meet all academic requirements for the second degree. Note: 50 percent
of the major hours must be earned at MUW.
Students entering MUW in pursuit of a second undergraduate degree
must meet the following core requirements:
English (9 hours)
English Composition I
English Composition II
Literature
Lab Science (8 hours)
Biological or Physical
College Algebra or above (3 hours)
Oral Communication (3 hours)
Philosophy (3 hours)
History (3 hours)
Fine Art (3 hours)
Math above College Algebra or Computer Science (3 hours)
And a minimum of four additional hours of liberal arts courses
ONE-CREDIT COURSES
With the exception of continuing education workshops and Culinary
Arts certificate courses, one-credit courses may be used toward elective
hours for graduation requirements. However, no accumulated credit hours
from one-credit elective courses may be used to satisfy a requirement of
the University Core Curriculum.
PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH
Students are expected to be able to communicate effectively in
standard English. Students deficient in the use of the English language
may be referred by their instructors to the Division of Humanities or Academic
Support Services for assistance in correcting the deficiency. English
Composition proficiency is required of all students. For information
on freshman English placement, see "Division of Humanities" in this catalog.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION REQUIREMENT
A student must earn a grade of at least C in English 101 and
English 300 to satisfy the English composition requirement. Transfer students
may satisfy the English composition requirement with the transfer of two
semesters of freshman composition with a grade of C or higher, provided
both were taken prior to enrollment at MUW. Students who have not fulfilled
core composition requirements before entering MUW must do so by taking
the appropriate courses at MUW.
HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY REQUIREMENT
A total of one semester hour of credit in Kinesiology is required
for graduation in the Associate of Science in Nursing Program. This course
must have a health-related physical fitness component which is designated
as an HKC.
A total of two semester hours of credit in Kinesiology is required
for graduation with a bachelor's degree from the University, and must be
taken upon a student's entrance at MUW and continue until the requirement
is fulfilled. As part of the two-semester requirement, each student must
take one semester of a course which has a health-related physical fitness
component. Courses which will fill this requirement are designated HKC.
Credits in Kinesiology transferred from other colleges are accepted. Exemption
from the Kinesiology requirement is granted to students for medical reasons;
the request for exemption based on the latter must be made by a physician
and should be mailed to the Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Nursing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE DIVISION OF NURSING
In addition to the University core, the Division of Nursing has
special requirements concerning grades and the acceptance of transfer credit.
Please see "Division of Nursing" in this catalog for these requirements.
MAJOR AND MINOR REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL BA/BS REQUIREMENTS
Before registering at the beginning of the junior year, students
working for either the BA or the BS degree must select a division under
which they will complete the requirements for a major program of study.
Students may select another division in which to complete the requirements
for a minor program.
Major course requirements may not total less than 30 semester
hours. Requirements for a minor may total not more than 24 and not less
than 18 semester hours. The academic hour requirements for a major and
minor must be satisfied without any courses being counted for both.
For specific major and minor requirements, see the appropriate
divisional listing in this catalog. In planning a program, students should
consult their faculty adviser for guidance and advice. A student preparing
to teach on the secondary level must also fulfill certification requirements
stated for the subject area under the appropriate curriculum in the "Division
of Education and Human Sciences."
SPECIALIZED CURRICULA
In addition to the majors offered under general BA & general
BS Curricula, the University offers majors in various specialized fields
of study, such as the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees.
Students electing any one of these specialized curricula pursue the course
of studies as indicated in the divisional section. A student registered
in a specialized curriculum must take EN 101 during the first year of enrollment
and a minimum of nine semester hours of MUW core requirements each semester
in residence until the entire requirement has been met.
MAJOR AND MINOR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students who wish to receive a degree from Mississippi
University for Women must take at MUW at least fifty percent of the credit
hours in each major they wish to declare.
Transfer students who wish to declare a minor must complete a
minimum of fifty percent of the credit hours at MUW in each minor declared.
DOUBLE MAJORS
Students may major in more than one area of study. If these majors
are within the same academic division, the academic hour requirements for
each major must be satisfied without any courses in each major area being
counted for both majors. If a student is completing courses in two majors
which involve two different degrees, the first major listed will be comparable
to the degree received. The second major will be recorded on the transcript.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A student registered in this curriculum must take EN 101 during the first year of enrollment and a minimum of nine semester hours of MUW core requirements each semester in residence until the entire requirement has been met. Students completing a B.S. degree must have the following included in their program of study:
Science
8 semester hours
Science and/or Mathematics
6 semester hours
Mathematics (above College Algebra)
or Computer Science
3 semester hours
Any computer science course used to meet BS degree requirements
must be a language course (BASIC, COBOL, FORTRAN) or a computer applications
course. Acceptable courses include ART 195 (for culinary arts and fine
arts majors), BU 257, BU 295, BU 297, and ED 497 (if seeking teacher certification).
After the successful completion of MA 181, no mathematics courses
below MA 114 can be applied towards graduation.
The course of study will be determined for the most part by the
major requirements and by the general degree requirements. A minimum of
128 semester hours is required for graduation under this curriculum. Students
preparing to teach on the secondary level must also fulfill certification
requirements stated for their subject area under the appropriate curriculum
in the "Division of Education and Human Sciences."
BACHELOR OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS
A student registered in this curriculum must take EN 101 during the first year of enrollment and a minimum of nine semester hours of MUW core requirements each semester in residence until the entire requirement has been met. Students completing a B.A. degree must have the following included in their program of study:
Foreign Language 101-102
8 semester hours
Foreign Language 201-202
6 semester hours
A minimum of 128 hours is required for graduation under this curriculum.
To fulfill the language requirement for the BA degree, a student
must earn a minimum of six hours of college credit in a foreign language
at the 200 level or above in the language chosen. For information on foreign
language placement, see "Division of Humanities" in this catalog.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS
For the prescribed course of study, see “Division of Fine and
Performing Arts” in this catalog. A total of 128 - 140 hours is required
for graduation under this curriculum, depending on the chosen area of emphasis.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC/MUSIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general core requirements, the student must
complete the prescribed course of study in Music Education (see "Division
of Fine and Performing Arts"). A total of 139 semester hours is required
for graduation under this curriculum.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING REQUIREMENTS
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program is two years in length.
The program is designed to provide high school graduates and graduates
having a practical nursing license with the opportunity to obtain an Associate
of Science degree in nursing. It prepares the associate degree nurse who
is qualified to give skilled, direct patient care. Both nursing and general
education courses are included in each semester of the two year curriculum
(72 semester hours) which consists of approximately 50% general education
credits and 50% nursing credits. Upon successful completion of the program,
the student receives an Associate of Science in Nursing degree and is recommended
for the State Board of Nursing licensure examination. The successful completion
of this examination entitles the nurse to be called an RN (Registered Nurse).
Please see “Admission Plans-Nursing” in the undergraduate admission section
of this Bulletin for additional information regarding eligibility for licensure
by the Board of Nursing. For curriculum information, see "Division of Nursing"
in this catalog.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING REQUIREMENTS
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is four years in length
(133 semester hours) and combines general education and nursing education
in an academic setting. The program is designed to provide the high school
graduate and graduates with a diploma or associate degree in nursing with
the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Upon successful
completion of the program, the student receives a of Bachelor of
Science in Nursing degree and is recommended for the State Board of Nursing
Licensure Exam. The successful completion of this examination entitles
the nurse to be called an RN (Registered Nurse). Please see “Admission
Plans-Nursing” in the Undergraduate Admissions section of this Bulletin
for additional information regarding eligibility for licensure by the Board
of Nursing. Graduates of this program are prepared for professional nursing
positions, function in a variety of settings, and have the foundation for
graduate study. For curriculum information, see "Division of Nursing"
in this catalog.
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM
A year-long assistance program for students who have been admitted
with deficiencies or placed on academic probation is offered through Academic
Support Services. The program includes peer tutoring, supplemental instruction,
individual academic counseling, and group study skills workshops.
DEGREE CREDIT FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Students who complete the junior year at Mississippi University
for Women and immediately thereafter enter approved schools of law, medicine,
or dentistry, may qualify for the BA or BS degrees from Mississippi University
for Women by transferring to this university credits earned during the
first year of the professional school. It is understood, however, that
all other university requirements for these degrees must have been met.
The Heads of the Divisions and faculty advisers will assist students interested
in this program in planning their work in order to meet requirements for
admission to the professional schools of their choices.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
MUW offers the courses necessary to enable students to meet the
requirements in the following fields: Pre-legal, Pre-pharmacy, Pre-dental,
Pre-physical therapy, Pre-occupational therapy, Pre-medical, and Pre-veterinary
medicine.
The University will assist students in planning their program
to meet the requirements of the institution in which they plan to receive
their degree in law, dentistry, medicine or pharmacy.
FRESHMAN YEAR PROGRAM
The Freshman Year Program is designed to acquaint freshman students
with various aspects of college life and to assist them in clarifying and
planning academic and career goals. The one semester credit course,
UN 101 Introduction to College Life, is required of all freshmen and freshman
who transfer in with fewer than twelve hours. Special emphasis is
placed on monitoring and tracking the academic progress of the student
during the first semester.
WOMEN'S EMPHASIS
Founded as America's first public college for women, MUW has
a century-long tradition of preparing women for leadership by providing
a learning environment rich with female role models and opportunities for
achievement. The W was an early national leader in providing professional
preparation for women along with liberal arts education. Given projections
for the work force of the future, the education and leadership development
of women has never been a more compelling national priority. MUW's women's
emphasis creates an equity-oriented environment for all students and a
climate in which diversity is appreciated and embraced. Our goal is to
continue commitment to the unique educational needs and leadership development
of women.
The following courses focus on content related to women's experiences,
perspectives, and scholarship, and may be of interest to students who prefer
more exposure to women's study courses.
Women’s Emphasis Minor
To earn a women’s emphasis minor, students must complete eighteen
hours, three of which will consist of the following:
WE 200 INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S EMPHASIS
For the remaining 15 hours, students may choose a combination of any five courses that are already being offered. These courses include:
REL 308 WESTERN WOMEN’S ROLES IN RELIGION
EN 350 IMAGES OF WOMEN IN LITERATURE
EN 375/HIS 375 MEDIEVAL WOMEN: ROMANCE AND
REALITY
HIS 326 WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY
PSY 350 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
COM 303 IMAGES OF WOMEN IN FILM
BU 384 STRATEGIES FOR THE MANAGERIAL
WOMAN
SPECIAL TOPICS OR INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
For academic advising, see the Director of General Studies, Dr. Patricia Donat, in 102 Reneau Hall (662) 329-7138.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
MUW provides international education opportunities for students
through recruiting international students, arranging study abroad experiences,
sponsoring international events on campus, and enriching the curriculum
with global perspectives.
The admissions office actively recruits students throughout the
world and helps notify MUW students of study abroad opportunities. The
Office of Multicultural Affairs assists international students with campus
adjustment and involvement and coordinates several activities to heighten
multicultural awareness. International students and interested American
students at "The W" form the International Student Association, an organization
to provide students from foreign countries with an outlet for both social
and educational interests.
Students interested in study abroad programs can review options
at the Fant Library in the International Education section, check with
the admissions office, and/or with faculty in the Division of Humanities
who are pleased to assist students find study abroad opportunities. Exchange
programs are available with colleges and universities in England, Scotland,
Japan, Korea, and Mexico. Many other programs sponsored by other American
universities are available to MUW students.
The International Education Focus Group continues to stimulate
international awareness at MUW and works actively to support such opportunities.
Contact person: Dr. Michael Burger.
International Studies Minor
Please see “Division of Humanities” in this catalog for specific
minor requirements.
SECOND DEGREES
A student may earn a second degree by completing in residence
at MUW, after completion of the first degree, at least 25% of the semester
hours required for a specific program and by satisfying all requirements
for the second degree and the core curriculum.
HONORS PROGRAMS
JAMES KELLER, Director of the Honors
College
ROBERT SENEY, Director of Governor's
School
Honors College
Mississippi University for Women has an Honors College for students
who rank high in ability and scholarship. Successful completion of the
college entitles students to graduate from the institution with honors
in their major area of study.
Required of Centennial and University Scholars, but open to application
from other academically strong students, the Honors College is a means
of adding depth to undergraduate education by encouraging curiosity and
initiative and by providing an opportunity to apply learning to significant
projects. Honors students are expected to exhibit academic excellence,
not only in terms of their grades, but also in their willingness to pursue
knowledge in various fields other than their chosen majors.
All students participating in the Honors College are required
to take special Honors section classes when they are offered and to complete
the equivalent of one year of a foreign language. Freshman and sophomore
Honors College participants are also expected to attend a regularly-scheduled
forum, presented twice each month. In the junior year, Honors students
are required to take two Special Topics Seminars (HO 303), and during the
senior year, participants enroll in HO 401-402 Independent Study I-II.
In order to complete Upper-Level work and be certified for graduation with
Divisional Honors, a student must submit an acceptable written account
of the Independent Study and present an oral report in a seminar attended
by other Honors students and faculty.
Entering freshmen may be invited to participate in the Honors
College if they have a composite ACT score of 24 (or equivalent on other
entrance exams). After their first semester in residence, students may
enter the Honors College on the basis of a quality point average of at
least 3.30 on at least 15 semester hours of credit. Sophomores must present
a 3.50 GPA on at least 30 semester hours of credit. Juniors must present
a minimum GPA of 3.70. Endorsements from faculty members will be required
of sophomores and juniors.
Participants must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 to remain in
the Honors College. Students entering the Independent Study (HO 401/402)
must have a GPA of at least 3.30.
Pre-College Enrichment Program (PEP)
The PEP program permits highly capable young students to engage
in college work a year before graduation from high school. A PEP student
may participate in the program during one term of a summer session and
earn from seven to nine semester hours credit by attending the full session
of summer school. To receive credit, the student must meet MUW's entrance
requirements (see "Undergraduate Admissions" for admission procedures).
Full scholarships are provided for those accepted into the program. PEP
students are required to live in the residence hall so that they may fully
experience the richness of campus life.
The program is designed to supplement and enrich the educational
experience of the academically talented high school student with college-level
courses, to stimulate the student's intellectual development and potential
leadership through association with other academically gifted students,
to facilitate adjustment to college, and to allow a student to accelerate
higher education by earning college credit prior to high school graduation.
This program for superior high school students is scheduled for
the summer term so that full-time attendance is possible and students may
experience residence hall life as well as the cultural and social life
of the campus and community.
Students must enroll in a special PEP colloquium, HO 101 PEP
Seminar, for which admitted students will earn one hour of college credit
for one five-week term of participation. The colloquium is conducted by
the PEP director and consists of selected readings, special lectures, films,
and group discussions of the issues and problems of our times. At least
one off-campus field trip will be taken as part of this academic program.
In each term of the program admitted students must enroll in
two regular university courses in addition to the colloquium. These courses
may not be substituted for high school credits to meet university entrance
requirements nor may they be equivalent to courses which the student is
expected to take during the senior year of high school.
MUW invites applications for admission to the Pre-College Enrichment
Program from students who have completed their junior year in high school,
who have a composite score of 24 (25 enhanced score) or above on the American
College Test, and who are recommended by their high school for participation
in the program. Participants in the program are housed together in an air-conditioned
residence hall and are under a special curfew of 10 p.m. Sunday through
Thursday nights and midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Limited use
of personal vehicles is allowed. PEP students are included in the recreational
program for the regular summer students. Applications are accepted from
October through May.
Mississippi Governor's School
The Mississippi Governor's School is a summer residential honors
program established at MUW by the Governor. The School is designed to provide
academic, creative and leadership experiences for a limited number of rising
high school juniors and seniors from all sections of Mississippi who have
shown high intellectual and creative potential. Three semester hours of
Honors credit is awarded to those participants who meet the qualifications
established by the State Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning
and the entrance requirements of MUW (see "Undergraduate Admissions" for
admission procedures). The program is financed through legislative appropriations
and private donations to the MUW Foundation. There is no cost to participants.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Patricia Brock, Director of Continuing Education
The changing nature of the collegiate population demonstrates
that more and more adults are returning to complete their degree, to add
new skills, or to enhance current skills. The National Center for
Educational Statistics states that students 25 years of age or older already
account for over 40 percent of the college student population.
MUW realizes that non-traditional students have work and life-styles
that make traditional course attendance difficult. A primary function
of the Office of Continuing Education is to assist non-traditional students
in making their transition into or back to school as comfortable as possible.
In addition to the regular day classes offered at MUW, there
are opportunities for course work through the university's Evening College.
Also, the Office of Continuing Education provides courses through the Weekend
College, the Columbus Air Force Base program, interactive distance education
via the Mississippi Interactive Video Network (MIVN) and computer applications
via MUW Computes!
Courses through the Office of Continuing Education are offered
on a demand basis, and the University reserves the right to withdraw any
offerings listed or to substitute courses as necessary.
Evening College
Evening College classes are available in almost every area of
study at MUW. Students may complete some degree programs by attending
evening and weekend classes (see Weekend College below).
Evening College provides an opportunity for students who are
unable to attend day classes because of work or family responsibilities.
Evening College classes are scheduled one night per week Monday through
Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.
Weekend College
The Weekend College offers classes on Friday evenings and Saturdays
for non-traditional students whose work or family responsibilities prevent
them from participating in traditional classes.
The regular time schedule for classes in the Weekend College
are as follows:
Friday, 6:00-8:50 p.m.
Saturday, 8-10:55 a.m.
Saturday, 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, 3:00-5:55 p.m.
Occasionally courses are offered during other times, based on demand.
Columbus Air Force Base
Upper level courses (junior/senior) are offered at Columbus Air
Force Base. A variety of classes are offered with emphases on majors
in Business and Education. Anyone qualifying for admission to the
university may attend CAFB classes. Most classes are held in the
evenings (one night per week) from 6-8:45 p.m.
MUW is a member of the Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC).
Mississippi Interactive Video Network (MIVN)
Through this innovative distance education network, MUW offers
academic courses to the current electronic classroom sites throughout the
state of Mississippi. For more information, contact the Office of Continuing
Education on the Columbus campus.
ROTC
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Air Force and Army) are
under the administrative and academic supervision of the College of Arts
and Sciences at Mississippi State University.
AIR FORCE ROTC
COLONEL MARLON YANKEE, Professor of Aerospace Studies
Requirements of other divisions can be combined with the Air
Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) program to provide a commission
as an Air Force Second Lieutenant upon the successful completion of both
AFROTC and degree requirements. Air Force requirements are for 12 hours
of upper division AFROTC courses and completion of a four or five-week
summer program. All courses must be taken on Mississippi State University
campus.
Air Force ROTC was established in the Fall of 1979 at the W and
provides another career opportunity for its graduates.
Four-year Program
Entering freshmen can take one AFS course each semester with no
obligation during the first two years. These two-credit-hour courses allow
interested freshmen and sophomores to receive a basic orientation of the
organization and history of the Air Force and aerospace power while finding
out how their academic majors are used in the Air Force. These credit hours
can be used as free electives.
A four-week Field Training is required for entry into the Professional
Officer Course (POC) which is the final two years of AFROTC. Held at active
duty Air Force bases, it is normally attended between the sophomore and
junior years. This program is designed to provide maximum opportunity for
students to participate in flying and other Air Force activities in a military
atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on observation and participation in leadership
activities rather than formalized instruction.
The POC classes carry three-hours credit and cover leadership,
management and American defense policy. Students who enroll in POC classes
for a commission are obligated by written agreement with the Air Force
to complete the courses and to accept a commission, if tendered. All these
students receive at least $200 monthly during the junior and senior years
as well as pay and travel for Field Training.
Two-year Program
Students who did not take the first two years of AFROTC on campus
can attend a five-week Field Training program. The Field Training is similar
to the four-week session for four-year students but also includes the academic
classes not taken during the first two years.
Leadership Laboratory
There is a Leadership Laboratory scheduled for every Tuesday
at 2 p.m. on the MSU Campus. This is a non-credit Lab and is a requirement
for each AFROTC Class.
Uniforms and Equipment
A complete Air Force uniform is issued to each student. In addition,
all textbooks and equipment required for AFROTC courses are provided free
of charge. Uniforms, books and equipment must be returned when the student
leaves the program. Students who are commissioned will receive a uniform
at nominal charge.
Pay and Allowances
Each contract student in the junior and senior year receives
at least $250 per month during the school year. Students in their junior
and senior year can receive payment for tuition each semester or $1,500
each semester, whichever is less, if they have a 2.0 term and cumulative
GPA. Those receiving this payment will also receive a $225 per semester
book allowance.
Scholarship students in all four years of AFROTC receive at
least $250 per month along with tuition, fees and an annual book allowance
of $450 to cover all required courses. The AFROTC College Scholarship Program
is covered in the financial aid section of this bulletin.
ARMY ROTC
Lieutenant Colonel W. Logan Hickman, Jr.,
Professor of Military Science
Purposes and Objectives
The general objective of the Reserve Officers' Training is to
develop in each student: (1) a basic understanding of associated professional
knowledge; (2) a strong sense of personal integrity, individual responsibility
and honor; and, (3) an appreciation of the requirements of national security.
All ROTC courses are bona fide University courses. The total
number of ROTC hours allowed as elective credit toward a specific degree
varies. Most schools and colleges at the University accept six (6) or more
hours of ROTC courses offered toward degrees conferred. The advanced ROTC
courses are options for meeting social/behavioral science core requirements
at Mississippi State University. A student should contact the appropriate
college, school, or department to determine allowable ROTC course credit
toward a particular degree.
The Army ROTC Basic Course is designed to give the first and
second year ROTC student an introduction to the Army and its career opportunities
without incurring any obligation on the part of the student. The Advanced
Course (third and fourth years) stresses the military skills and knowledge,
and interpersonal skills required of commissioned officers of the Active
Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.
Courses
The Basic and Advanced Courses consist of 4 semesters each as
shown below. See "Description of Courses" in this catalog for further information.
Basic Course: MS 112, 122, 232, 242
Advanced Course: MS 353, 363, 473, 483
Laboratory: MS 263
Requirements for commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the
United States Army include five weeks Advanced Camp (normally attended
during the summer between the junior and senior years), completion of the
Advanced Course, satisfactory academic progress, and the recommendation
of the Professor of Military Science.
Entrance Requirements
Basic Course. The Army ROTC Basic Course is an elective
course requiring only that the individual be of good moral character, a
full-time student, a legal U.S. citizen in acceptable physical condition,
not previously disenrolled from an officer training program. ROTC credit
hours earned at other universities are transferrable.
Advanced Course. Entrance into the Army ROTC advanced program
is on a selective and competitive basis. The primary requirements for entry
into the advanced program are: academic junior, satisfactory completion
of the basic course or equivalent, good academic standing, demonstrated
leadership ability, and an approved physical examination. Before students
complete the Advanced Course and receive their commission, they must complete
the Professional Military Educational requirements. These requirements
fall under the general categories of;
one semester of Military History
one semester of Written Communications
one semester of Human Behavior
one semester of Computer Literacy
one semester of Math Reasoning
The Professor of Military Science or his representative can tell students what specific classes meet the Professional Military Educational requirements.
Laboratory. A student enrolled in either the Basic or Advanced Course is required to attend the Leadership Laboratory, MS 263.
Two-Year Program. Students who will have 54 credit hours
or more may obtain equivalent credit for the basic course for direct enrollment
in the advanced course, based on any one of the following:
(a) Satisfactory completion of the five-week
Basic Summer Camp. This basic summer camp is primarily intended for
students who
could not obtain the basic ROTC course during their freshman or sophomore
years.
(b) At least 180 days of honorable service
or active duty for training with the U.S. Armed Forces or Coast Guard.
(c) Substitute credit, which in varying amounts
may be derived from attendance at service academies and National Defense
Cadet Corps
training.
(d) Successful completion of Basic Combat Training for service with the Army Reserve or National Guard.
Interested students should consult the Professor of Military Science during their first sophomore semester but not later than their junior year; if graduate student, prior to beginning graduate work.
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)
Students who are members of a National Guard or Army Reserve
unit may qualify for direct entry into the Army ROTC Advanced Course once
they have completed 54 hours or more. Consult the Professor of Military
Science for additional information concerning the financial benefits of
this program.
Veterans
Students with two or more years active duty and 54 credit hours
or more may qualify for direct entry into the Army ROTC Advanced course.
Call the Professor of Military Science for more details.
Summer Camp
The Army Basic Camp can be used by students desiring to enter
the Advanced Course who are not eligible for Advanced Course placement
under any other process (e.g. Basic Course, veteran, completion of Basic
Combat Training, etc). The camp is five weeks long and incurs no military
obligation for attendance, but it will provide placement credit into the
Advanced Course.
The six-week Army Advanced Summer Camp is required of all students
enrolled in the Advanced Course.
Uniforms and Equipment
Basic Program Students. A complete uniform will be issued
to each student enrolled in the Army ROTC program. The wear of uniforms
is required by Basic Course students.
Advanced Program Students. Army ROTC cadets will be issued
a uniform provided by the Army. The uniforms will become the property of
the student, upon satisfactory completion of the Advanced Program, for
a nominal charge. However, all equipment and textbooks must be returned
to the University upon departure of the student, and any such article lost
or damaged other than by fair wear and tear must be paid for by the student.
General. Each student enrolled in ROTC is responsible
for the maintenance of his/her uniform. Students who fail to clear their
accounts before leaving the institution will have their academic records
withheld.
Pay and Allowances
At School. Each student enrolled in the Army Advanced
Course is paid a monthly subsistence allowance by the Federal Government,
at a rate fixed by the Secretary of Defense, for a period up to 20 months
(Army). At present this rate is $200 per month. This allowance is not paid
to students while at Summer Camp.
At Camp. While at the Army Basic Camp, the student receives
pay at the rate of the first enlisted grade with less than four months
service (approximately $770.00 per month). Students attending the Army
Advanced Camp receive pay equal to one-half the pay of a second lieutenant
with less than two years service (approximately $797.00 per month).
In addition, the student is provided with necessary uniforms,
rations and quarters, and medical attention; a travel allowance of 24 cents
per mile is authorized for the distance from the institution or home to
camp and return.
Scholarships
General. The Army awards ROTC scholarships to outstanding
students each academic year. Army ROTC scholarships are for periods of
either two, three, or four years. They pay for tuition, fees, books, and
laboratory expenses incurred by the cadet and provide a $200 per month
subsistence allowance to the cadet for the duration of the scholarship
(except during summer camp). Room and board must be provided by the cadet.
However, four-year scholarship winners and three-year designees (four-year
applicants awarded a three-year scholarship) will receive incentive money
for room and board. Both men and women are eligible to apply for these
scholarships.
Four-Year Scholarships. High school juniors and seniors
may apply. Juniors must submit their applications no later than July 15,
early cycle, and seniors no later than November 15, regular cycle. High
school students should see their guidance counselor for applications or
call Army ROTC at MSU, (662) 325-3503.
Two and Three-Year Scholarships. College freshmen, sophomores,
juniors, and graduating students may apply. Students must have two or three
years of undergraduate or graduate work remaining. The application period
begins in November, and applications must be complete no later than February
15.
ROTC Extracurricular Activities
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). Promotes
engineering for the national defense. Fosters the relationship between
civilian and military engineering. Do not have to be enrolled in ROTC to
be a member.
National Society of Scabbard and Blade. A national military
honor society for cadets who excel academically and demonstrate outstanding
leadership potential. Selection for membership is by invitation. Student
must have 2.5 GPA or higher and be a second semester sophomore to be eligible.
Blades. A women's auxiliary to Scabbard and Blade which supports
and promotes Army ROTC in the University and community. A campus-wide rush
is conducted during fall semester.
Bulldog Battery. A cadet artillery battery who fires a
75 millimeter cannon at sports events, pep rallies and exhibitions. Members
are trained and function as crews.
S. D. Lee Rangers. A voluntary training program which
concentrates on individual and small unit tactics, adventure training and
physical fitness.
Ranger Challenge Team. Ranger challenge is a national
ROTC team event that tests mental and physical endurance and teamwork.
With eight grueling events that take place over a 36-hour period, it is
considered one of the most demanding sports on campus.
Color Guard. A ceremonial unit which presents the colors
at sports events and special occasions like Veterans Day. Members are trained
in precision drill and ceremony and function as a five member group.
Active Duty Obligations
Those individuals who complete the Army ROTC Program and are
commissioned may request one of the following options:
a. Three years of active duty, followed by 5 years of duty in
the Inactive Reserves.
b. Eight years' service in the Reserves or National Guard including
a period of 3 to 6 months active duty to atten specialization
training.