Academic Organization
The academic degree programs of the university are organized under the four colleges, one school and 21 departments. In addition, the Department of Learning Support Programs includes remedial instruction for both Developmental Studies and Academic Assistance students, as well as a Freshman Experience Program (KSU 101), English as a Second Language Program (ESL) and an Honors program. Continuing Education instruction (non-degree credit) is also offered through the Division of Continuing Education. Additionally, Army and Air Force ROTC programs are offered through cooperation with the Georgia Institute of Technology.

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Communication
Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages
Department of History & Philosophy
Department of Music & Performing Arts
Department of Political Science & International Affairs
Department of Psychology
Department of Public Administration & Human Services
Department of Visual Arts

Michael J. Coles College of Business
Department of Accounting
Department of Economics & Finance
Department of Management & Entrepreneurship
Department of Marketing & Professional Sales

College of Education
Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education
Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education
Department of Health, Physical Education & Sport Science

School of Nursing
Department of Baccalaureate Degree Nursing

College of Science & Mathematics
Department of Biological & Physical Sciences
Department of Chemistry
Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
Department of Mathematics

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences offers programs of study in the humanities, fine arts and social sciences. Bachelor degrees are offered in art, art education, communication, English, English education, French, French education, music, music education, history, international affairs, political science, psychology, Spanish, Spanish education, public and social services, social science education and theater. The college also offers a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Art in Professional Writing.

In addition to the programs of study listed above, the college offers a wide range of elective courses. The electives include anthropology, criminal justice, geography, German, human services, Italian, Japanese, philosophy, Russian and sociology.

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences strives to help students develop a better understanding of the great literary, artistic, philosophical and cultural achievements of world civilizations. Further, the college assists students in developing the interpersonal and communication skills necessary for vocational and professional success. The college also provides services to the region served through the A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service and a wide variety of educational and cultural enrichment programs.

Department of Communication
(770) 423-6298
The Department of Communication offers course studies in three primary areas: organizational communication, media studies and speech communication — emphasizing their applied, theoretical and aesthetic dimension within culturally diverse settings.

The study of communication helps prepare students to meet the challenges of today's highly informed society. Careful organization of ideas, effective delivery of those ideas and increased listening and response skills are important components of effective communication. As professional communication assumes an increasingly important role in society, creating and managing the exchange of ideas becomes more central to success. Communication studies help prepare students to meet the challenges of the future by developing research, analytical, written, organizational and presentation skills.

Department of English
(770) 423-6297
The Department of English offers a wide range of courses in English and American literature, language, criticism and writing. Courses offer instruction in the works of great writers, literary ages and forms of literature. The program of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in English provides opportunities for students to complete (1) a General Option in English and American literature or (2) a Writing Option. Either course of study leads to a level of accomplishment sufficient to prepare students for immediate employment or for admission to professional or graduate schools. The department also offers a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a major in English Education.

The study of literature and the practice of writing provide a solid base of general knowledge which is beneficial in itself but which also supports further study for careers in public school or college teaching, communication specialties, various business programs or other related occupations. Cooperative study and internship programs are available for students to gain work experience in conjunction with their academic training.

Department of Foreign Languages
(770) 423-6366
The Department of Foreign Languages helps to prepare students for careers in many different fields such as the arts, teaching, nursing, social work, translation and interpretation, international business, law and government. All these careers often require both communicative and cultural competence in a language other than English. In addition, foreign language majors desiring to pursue graduate study will receive the necessary preparation for advanced study in their particular area.

The department offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish and the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Language Education (P-12) with majors in French and Spanish.

Students majoring in a foreign language have a variety of career options in both the public and the private sector. Minor programs of study recommended range from international affairs or public administration to business. In addition, the department, in conjunction with the departments of Visual Arts, History and Philosophy and Political Science offers "KSU in Mexico," an interdisciplinary summer study abroad program.

The Department offers foreign language students the opportunity to gain practical experience in their field by participating in internships, studies abroad and a variety of extracurricular activities. These foreign language clubs, discussion tables, special lectures and film series are intended to provide students with additional opportunities for foreign language acquisition. In addition, the Department advises students majoring in a foreign language to seek a minor applicable to their eventual career plans.

Department of History & Philosophy
(770) 423-6294
The Department of History & Philosophy offers a variety of courses in both history and philosophy. The history courses include United States and European history as well as several courses pertaining to other areas of the world. The philosophy courses include critical thinking and the formation of values, introduction to religion, ethics, logic, Asian philosophy, social/political philosophy and feminist philosophy.

The department offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in History and the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a major in Social Science Education. The department prepares students for careers in teaching, museums, preservation or archival work as well as those in business or government service that require skills in analysis and communication. History students planning professional or graduate study will receive the necessary preparation for study in law, theology, history or a number of other related areas. Students in the history major may participate in several opportunities to gain practical experience in the field. The department offers internships at such locations as the State Archives or local historical societies. In addition, students may participate in ongoing departmental projects such as the History of the Carpet Industry Project.

Department of Music and Performing Arts
(770) 423-6151
The Department of Music and Performing Arts provides a variety of services to the university through its commitment to the liberal arts tradition, core curriculum and its maintenance of professional degree programs. Among the objectives of the department are training performers and music teachers in the areas of piano, voice, string, brass, woodwind, guitar and percussion instruments; providing suitable background for advanced study by graduates; and offering leadership in the community through making available recitals, concerts, plays, musicals and operas. Kennesaw State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Department of Music & Performing Arts offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in music and theater and the Bachelor of Music Degree in music education (choral, instrumental and general (P-12) and in performance (piano, voice, winds, percussion and guitar).

Department of Political Science and International Affairs
(770) 423-6227
The Department of Political Science and International Affairs contains the disciplines of political science and geography offering courses that contribute to degree programs in political science and international affairs. The degree programs provide students the opportunity to prepare for a number of career options or for graduate and professional study after completion of a degree. Students can build upon a common core of liberal arts courses to develop the intellectual and social interaction skills to promote personal growth. The department also houses and coordinates the pre-law pre-professional program. A wide range of courses in United States and international politics, social sciences and geography offer support for other college or university programs, and minors in area studies, geography, international studies, legal studies and urban studies. The degree programs offer students the opportunity to take internships in their fields of interest or participate in the university's co-op program. The department encourages students' growth through the Society for Legal Studies, Political Science Club, Global Society and Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honorary. Students are given opportunities to develop their skills through participation in Mock Trial, Model United Nations and Model Arab League competitions.

Department of Psychology
(770) 423-6225
The Department of Psychology provides students with a background in both the theoretical and applied areas of the field. The programs are designed to offer opportunities for personal development as well as to prepare students for a wide range of employment opportunities, for graduate training in the field of psychology or for continued education in such fields as law, medicine or social work. The psychology department maintains a current library of information about employment opportunities with a bachelor's degree and graduate training in psychology. Students expressing an interest in graduate study are encouraged to begin contacting graduate programs as early as possible in order to assure appropriate course selection.

In addition to traditional learning experiences acquired in the classroom and laboratory, the programs in psychology offer students opportunities in a variety of settings and formats such as practicum experiences in community-based agencies, collaboration in research with psychology faculty members or individualized directed studies in topics of particular interest.

Department of Public Administration and Human Services
(770) 423-6630
The Department of Public Administration and Human Services offers a Master of Public Administration Degree and an undergraduate degree program in Public and Social Services. The Public and Social Services degree (PSS) is designed to prepare students to begin working as generalist practitioners in a variety of private, nonprofit or governmental human service organizations, whereas the graduate degree prepares graduates to administer these same organizations. Students are encouraged to participate in campus activities and organizations such as the Public and Social Services Club, Volunteer Kennesaw State and Circle K to strengthen their commitments to community service.

Department of Visual Arts
(770) 423-6139
The Department of Visual Arts offers programs of study in studio art, graphic communication and art education (P-12). In addition to a professional emphasis, the program is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. That students should be knowledgeable in a variety of disciplines, including the visual arts, is a key rationale for the activities and programs of the department. General department goals are to assist students in the acquisition of a broad understanding of the visual arts and to recognize art quality in their own personal expressions as well as in the work of others; to provide direct experiences in the visual arts for students, faculty, and the community through quality art exhibitions, lectures, and publications; and to provide professional training for individuals seeking careers in the visual arts.

Cooperative study and internship programs are available through the department for students to gain work experience in conjunction with their academic training. Students are encouraged to expand their educational experience through participation in Visions: The Student Art Guild and by attending the numerous art exhibitions and lectures held throughout the academic year.

Michael J. Coles College of Business

The Michael J. Coles College of Business has established programs which respond to the needs of our rapidly changing environment. It is a major asset to the growth and economic development of metropolitan Atlanta and northwest Georgia. The unique, innovative spirit of the Coles College of Business arises from an emphasis on building partnerships with other academic institutions, the community, the corporate world, government and nonprofit enterprises. Through these partnerships the College is able to achieve its goal of continuous improvement.

The Coles College of Business enjoys national recognition in a number of areas. The College is fully accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. The AACSB is the recognized accrediting agency for business schools in the United States. Less than 25 percent of the nation's business schools are fully accredited by the AACSB, and the Coles College of Business is the first school in Georgia to have earned this recognition under the accrediting organization's new mission-driven, continuous-improvement criteria.

The Family Business Forum was cited by Family Business Review as "the nation's premier model of college-based educational programs for family businesses." Nation's Business listed the forum as one of the top college-based, family-business programs in the nation. The College's Entrepreneurship Program was recognized by Business Week and Success along with many premier business schools as one of the outstanding programs in the nation. In addition, the Coles College has been highlighted in many publications as one that moves quickly and aggressively to meet the needs of its customers — students, the corporate world and the community.

Kennesaw State University Accounting graduates have some of the highest CPA pass rates of all public and private business school graduates in the state. The BBA in Professional Sales has garnered national attention as it is one of only a few such programs in the United States. Since 1990, the Tetley Distinguished Leader Lecture Series has featured a number of CEOs, entrepreneurs and leaders from the private and public sectors each year.

The Econometrics Center is the business and economic research arm of the Coles College. Its monthly Business Conditions Survey parallels the National Association of Purchasing Managers Survey and aggregates data from purchasing professionals in metropolitan Atlanta and northwest Georgia. The Econometrics Center also conducts a quarterly Consumer Confidence Index for metropolitan Atlanta in conjunction with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Students are attracted to the Coles College of Business for its innovative programs as well as the faculty's commitment to preparing students for professional success. Embracing evolving topics like the globalization of business, the management of technology, productivity, quality and information systems, the Coles College is committed to developing programs relevant to the ever-changing needs of society.

Department of Accounting
(770) 423-6084
The Department of Accounting offers an Accounting major that prepares students for a career in the field of Accounting. Also offered is a graduate program leading to the Master of Accounting degree (described in the KSU Graduate Catalog). Beginning in 1998, the State of Georgia will require everyone who wishes to sit for the CPA exam to have five years of education, including a baccalaureate degree and appropriate preparation in Accounting.

The primary objective of Accounting is to provide useful information for economic decisions. It involves measurement, communication and analysis of financial data. Accounting provides the system for collecting and interpreting the information and passing it to those who need it, whether inside or outside the organization.

Upon graduation, Accounting majors have a wide range of job opportunities. Many go into public practice, which involves independent auditing, accounting, consulting and tax services to clients. This is the traditional path for becoming a Certified Public Accountant. Others choose private accounting, becoming financial, tax, systems or managerial accountants or internal auditors in business and industry. Still others enter the specialized field of not-for-profit accounting. Accounting also serves as a solid background for graduate work in any business area or law. Many find rewarding lifetime careers in Accounting; others use it as a stepping stone to high-level management positions.

All business majors at Kennesaw State University take two Accounting courses, which provide the basic understanding of Accounting necessary to support any business program of study. Non-business majors also benefit from taking introductory Accounting courses because they learn basic concepts useful in running a business, investing and so forth.

Kennesaw State's Business Law faculty are also housed in the Department of Accounting. All business majors take one Business Law class. Elective courses are offered in areas such as consumer law, real estate law and negotiation.

Department of Economics & Finance
(770) 423-6091
The Department of Economics & Finance offers curriculums designed to prepare students for careers in the opportunistic fields of economics and finance. Economics is the study of how and why households and businesses decide what to produce, how to produce it and how to share it. It examines how individual households and firms within the economy operate. The emphasis in Economics is on using analytical methods to determine the most efficient means to reach various goals.

Economics graduates have been successful in securing entry-level positions in management, sales, financial research, economic planning, and personnel with employers in industry, trade, banking and government. They are also prepared for graduate study in economics, law and business (MBA). Within the Economics major there is a broad range of intellectual challenges. Branches of economics overlap such diverse areas as politics, mathematics, finance, sociology, history, international business, management and psychology.

Finance has evolved into an analytical discipline dealing with the acquisition and disbursement of funds. The field of Finance shares common borders not only with Decision Sciences, but with at least three other disciplines. Imports include financial analysis from Accounting, risk quantification and valuation theory from Economics and financing techniques and market savvy from Investments.

Many financial executives rise to the top of the organizational chart. Those with an aptitude for finance include bankers, stockbrokers, financial analysts, portfolio managers, financial consultants, investments bankers and personal financial planners.

Department of Management & Entrepreneurship
(770) 423-6552
The Department of Management & Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the field of management. Management is the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling activities in an organization which will result in the achievement of a common goal. Managers make decisions and direct resources so that organizational goals and objectives are obtained.

Within the management major, students may choose a general program of study or choose to specialize in a particular area of management such as: Human Resource Management and Development, Business Communications, Information Systems Management and Small Business Creation and Management.

Department of Marketing & Professional Sales
(770) 423-6060
The Department of Marketing and Professional Sales curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in the dynamic and exciting field of marketing and sales. Marketing is concerned with the development, delivery, promotion and exchange of a company's goods and services. As a result, marketing is the pivotal function within the firm that generates income for the business and delivers a standard of living. The term "marketing" in a broad sense includes individuals' or organizations' activities which encourage and facilitate exchanges of values. This includes many non-promotional activities such as research, physical distribution and pricing as applied to goods and services, in both profit and nonprofit contexts.

Career opportunities include such diverse areas as retail store management, industrial selling, marketing research, advertising and others. In addition to a general marketing program, the department has designed three specialized tracks or areas of concentration which focus on Professional Selling, Promotional Communication and Retail Management.

The Professional Sales degree program can lead to a personally satisfying and financially rewarding career in sales, sales management and marketing. Professional Sales is the most common entry-level position in many companies for college students. Further, there are more job openings in professional sales than in any other marketing area. Thus, the Professional Sales degree program provides an avenue of entry into corporations and positions in other marketing functions.

The focus of the Professional Sales Program is on business-to-business or organizational marketing. In addition, the program addresses relationship selling, establishing long term mutually satisfying business relationships. The foundation for this is providing creative and cost effective solutions to the customer's important problems.

College of Education

The College of Education is comprised of the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education, and the Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Science. These departments collaborate to provide a nucleus of certification programs for teachers. They are not, however, the sum of the teacher preparation offerings at Kennesaw State University nor do they represent the only faculty involved in teacher preparation. Each of the teacher education programs at Kennesaw includes collaborative efforts beyond the College of Education.

The Professional Teacher Education Unit (PTEU) includes faculty from the College of Education, the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Mathematics and Science. These faculty design the teacher preparation programs and deliver the instruction and supervision for these programs. The Unit includes the following programs: (1) Early Childhood Education; (2) Middle Grades Education; (3) English Education; (4) Mathematics Education, (5) Science Education; (6) Social Science Education; (7) Foreign Language Education: French and Spanish; (8) Art Education ; (9) Music Education; (10) Health & Physical Education. The Educational Services Unit supports the programs offered in the PTEU. Together these groups collaborate to design new teacher education programs and support their implementation.

The Teacher Resource and Activity Center (TRAC) is part of the College of Education at Kennesaw State University. TRAC offers assistance to college students in teacher preparation by providing a curriculum library, textbooks and other instructional materials. Additionally, the center provides staff development activities for area school teachers and opportunities to design and develop instructional materials to use in their classrooms. The TRAC Technology and Computer Lab offers a learner-centered environment for enhancing technology skills and integrating technology applications into the curriculum.

Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
(770) 423-6121
The Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education offers a program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and licensure in Early Childhood Education (pre-kindergarten to grade five). This program is designed to meet Georgia requirements for teacher licensure. Built on a solid foundation of strong academic preparation in the content fields and professional studies, and relevant, school-based clinical experiences, the program in Early Childhood Education is intended to provide students with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity and individual differences among young learners.

Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education
(770) 423-6314
The Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education offers a program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and licensure in middle grades education (4-8). The Department of Secondary and Middle School Education also offers, in cooperation with other departments of the university, programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and licensure in secondary education (7-12) in the subject areas of English, mathematics, social studies and science.

Students who declare a major in one of the secondary education programs will be assigned to an adviser in the appropriate department as follows: the Department of English (English Education), the Department of Mathematics (Mathematics Education), the Department of History & Philosophy (Social Science Education), and the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences (Science Education).

Students who declare a major in one of the P-12 education programs will be assigned to an adviser in the appropriate department as follows: the Department of Visual Arts (Art Education), the Department of Foreign Languages (Foreign Language Education - French or Spanish), the Department of Music and Performing Arts (Music Education).

Department of Health, Physical Education & Sport Science (HPS)
(770) 423-6216
The Department of Health, Physical Education & Sport Science consists of: (a) the physical activity required program, (b) the health, physical education and sport science major program of study, and (c) the coaching minor education program. The program of study includes two tracks: (a) health and sport science track, (b) health and physical education (P-12) track. Students interested in one of the tracks offered by the department should contact the office of the department chair for further information and appropriate advisement forms. Student should seek HPS faculty advisement early when planning their program of study and continue interacting with their advisor quarterly during their study at Kennesaw State.

School of Nursing

The School of Nursing prepares students to seek employment in a wide variety of health fields as a registered nurse. While the discipline of nursing has traditionally been practiced mainly in the acute care setting, recent changes in health care have expanded nursing practice to include home health, extended care and a variety of other settings. Students in the clinical portion of the program are given opportunities to develop their nursing abilities in a variety of premier health care facilities in metropolitan Atlanta. Faculty members in the School of Nursing come with preparation and experience in a variety of health care specialties. Students are encouraged to work with faculty members in research projects and directed study programs.

To promote professional development, students are encouraged to actively participate in the campus activities such as the Student Nurses Association at Kennesaw and the Mu Phi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the international nursing honor society. As students progress through the program, opportunities are available to participate in health care activities such as health fairs, health teaching activities and volunteer work in communities.

Department of Baccalaureate Degree Nursing
(770) 423-6061
Cooperative study and internship programs are available through the Department of Baccalaureate Degree Nursing for students to gain work experience in conjunction with their academic and clinical education. An Honors program is available to selected students in the senior year.

College of Science & Mathematics

The College of Science & Mathematics is home to the departments of biological and physical sciences, chemistry, computer science and information systems and mathematics. Staffed by faculty with exceptional teaching records and keen interests in research, these departments offer contemporary degrees that have gained high recognition for the success of their faculty and graduates. The programs offer course work that is current and challenging. Opportunities abound for students to develop a strong identity to their major departments through clubs and mentoring relations with faculty and other students.

The college offers baccalaureate degree programs in biology, chemistry, computer science, information systems and mathematics. Strong relationships exist between the departments and the College of Education and are reflected in the content areas in education programs. Secondary education majors receive comparable course work in the disciplines of biology and mathematics as do majors in these fields.

Students with career interests in the sciences, mathematics, computer science or information systems will find degree programs in these areas in the College of Science & Mathematics. Those students with interests in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, engineering, forestry or related areas most frequently choose to pursue the pre-professional requirements in the related departments within this college. While degree programs are not offered in these pre-professional areas, it is easy to meet the entrance requirements to the various professional schools while obtaining degrees from the departments within the College of Science & Mathematics. A health and sport science track with a concentration option in exercise and health science is offered through the Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Science in the College of Education. Degree programs in the various disciplines offer opportunities for students to elect both traditional and applied subjects. This emphasis enables students to plan programs leading to immediate career opportunities upon graduation or to pursue further graduate education in their field. The College of Science & Mathematics maintains liaison with many graduate and professional schools.

Students in the laboratory sciences will be required to reimburse Kennesaw State University for broken glassware and equipment. The charges will be assessed at the item cost, and the university must be reimbursed prior to registration for the next quarter. Failure to pay assessed charges will result in the withholding of the student's registration for additional courses or the issuance of academic transcripts. The minimum charge in the event of breakage is $1.

Department of Biological & Physical Sciences
(770) 423-6158
The Department of Biological and Physical Sciences offers a wide variety of courses that introduce students to the important fields of Biology and Physics. Instruction in biology and physics is well-balanced by contemporary approaches to the teaching of science. The department takes great pride in its multidisciplinary approach to cell and molecular biology, organismal, field and population biology, and in its commitment to the student's understanding of how these disciplines contribute to the indispensable role of science in society.

On-campus academic courses and independent research activities, as well as off-campus co-op and internship experiences, support the department's philosophy of a "hands-on" approach to the study of science. Through these practical experiences, students are prepared for a diverse number of exciting careers in the biological sciences. By maintaining high academic standards, the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences has not only been an important educator of students destined for graduate school, medical, dental and other health-related professional schools, but, in addition, has successfully prepared well-trained graduates who can immediately enter the job market.

Department of Chemistry
(770) 423-6159
The Department of Chemistry offers classroom and laboratory instruction in all areas of chemistry. Chemistry courses offer students personal contact with faculty because enrollment is limited. The department also offers a wide variety of less traditional academic experiences. Students may elect credit in directed study and work closely with a faculty member on a research project resembling a graduate school experience. The recent awarding of several research grants to faculty members in the department has permitted the acquisition of major pieces of state-of-the-art research equipment, placing Kennesaw State's research capabilities on an equal footing with much larger colleges and universities. Students may elect an internship and gain off-campus experience while working with a business firm or private or government agency. Students also have the option of extending their work experiences while attending Kennesaw State by cooperative study.

Financial aid opportunities available include university scholarships, grants and employment such as assisting in laboratory instruction.

Department of Computer Science and Information Systems
(770) 423-6005
The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems offers two degree programs leading to careers in the field of computing: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CS) and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (IS). Although different in emphasis, both programs are based on a strong technical foundation including programming principles, systems analysis and design and systems architecture. Both degrees include notable offerings in the field of data communications. The CS major is a traditional liberal arts degree in computer science including considerable coverage of related mathematical topics. The IS degree is a professional degree integrating application of computing and business principles.

The department serves both traditional and nontraditional students, by offering lower and upper division courses during the day and at night. Students are encouraged to participate in our internship and cooperative education programs in order to complete the degree with substantial industry experience.

Department of Mathematics
(770) 423-6327
Mathematics encompasses many areas, especially in today's modern culture. The Department of Mathematics offers courses which introduce students to this broad area of knowledge and teach them how mathematics can be used to solve problems.

The Department of Mathematics offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a major in Mathematics Education.

There are many employment opportunities for mathematics majors. University graduates who have majored in mathematics receive the fourth highest average starting salaries, nationwide, of new and recent college graduates entering the job market and ranked by major. The three highest ranked degrees all require mathematics. Employment prospects upon graduation are further enhanced with the choice of an appropriate minor. Among these are minors in computer science, biology, chemistry or any of the business areas. A mathematics degree is also excellent preparation for graduate and professional school entrance examinations such as the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test), GRE (Graduate Record Examination), LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) and the MCAT (Medical College Aptitude Test).

Department of Learning Support Programs
(770) 423-6308
In the past, the Department of Learning Support Programs has been responsible solely for providing academic support to those students whose entrance and placement scores indicate that they require remedial instruction before they enroll in regular credit courses. As a result of certain administrative changes within the University System of Georgia and at KSU, however, the mission of this department has been changed substantially and expanded to include learning support for students at all levels—from remedial to honors. Those changes are summarized below:

Developmental Studies/Academic Assistance - The department will continue to deliver remedial instruction to students below the state's minimum admission standards (Developmental Studies) and below Kennesaw's minimum (Academic Assistance). Those students whose recentered SAT scores are below 430 on the verbal portion of the test or 400 on the mathematics portion or whose ACT scores are below 18 in English or 16 in mathematics are required to take the appropriate portion(s) of the College Placement Examination (CPE) or COMPASS—whichever the university offers. If they fail to meet the state minimum score on this test, they are classified as Developmental Studies students. Those students whose recentered SAT scores fall between 430 and 510 on the verbal portion or 400 and 470 on the math portion or whose ACT scores fall between 18 and 22 in English or 16 and 20 in math are also required to take the appropriate portion(s) of the CPE or COMPASS. If they fail to meet the university minimum, they are classified as Academic Assistance students. Both groups are required to take the LSP courses their placement scores dictate (English 099, Reading 099, Math 098, Math 099) .

Since these are remedial courses, there are certain restrictions placed by the Board of Regents or by Kennesaw State University upon students enrolled in these courses. The following restrictions apply to all developmental studies students and may also apply to academic assistance students, as well.

These students must register for the learning support courses they are required to take each quarter they are enrolled at Kennesaw State before they are eligible to register for any regular credit courses. If they do choose to take credit courses at the same time, these courses may not have their learning support requirement as a prerequisite.

They may not, however, accumulate more than 30 hours of academic credit before completing all learning support requirements. They also may not attempt any learning support discipline more than three times. Those who spend three quarters in any of the three disciplines (English, Math or Reading) without successfully exiting that area will be excluded from further study in learning support at Kennesaw State University. They may not withdraw from their learning support courses unless they withdraw from their credit courses as well.

Although these courses do not carry degree credit, students do receive institutional credit and thus may satisfy requirements for VA benefits and other financial assistance.

Students not required by the CPE to take learning support courses who nonetheless feel the need for remedial preparation or review may audit Math 090 (which combines Math 098 and 099 in one quarter) or any other courses offered by this department, if they receive approval prior to registrations.

KSU 101 - In addition to offering DS and AA courses, the department will also become the academic home for Kennesaw's Freshman Seminar course, KSU 101—a class which offers another type of academic assistance to incoming freshman. This course, which includes topics such as study skills and time management strategies, fits very naturally into a department which focuses upon student success and retention. While the KSU 101 program will be housed in LSP, it will continue to be taught by faculty and staff from across the campus and to be seen as a university-wide commitment.

English as a Second Language (ESL) - A second new program in the department will provide instruction and support for those international students at KSU for whom English is a second language. The program will provide more extensive and comprehensive testing when these students are admitted and require that they be placed in an ESL track if appropriate. With adequate instruction in this track, they should reach a level of English language proficiency which will enable them to succeed in regular credit courses.

Honors Program - The final new addition to the Department of Learning Support Programs addresses the needs of students at the top of the academic scale—those who may appropriately be included in an honors program. Since Kennesaw's population is largely nontraditional in one way or another, this program will be nontraditional as well. Rather than simply offering honors sections of certain classes, it will offer a variety of activities as part of the honors experience. It will also serve as a means for attracting outstanding students and for enriching the academic experience of those already here.

Continuing Education
Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University is a creative and flexible way to continue to learn and acquire new skills throughout your life. Twelve months a year, Continuing Education develops and conducts noncredit programs for personal enrichment and professional development. The division is made up of the Center for Professionals Development & Life Enrichment, the Center for Corporate & Economic Development, the Center for Computer Training, International Programs, Project Horizon (an in-house learning center), Project Genesis (an in-house learning center), and Project IDEAS (a professional development institute). Every year, through over 1200 noncredit courses, Continuing Education reaches approximately 17,000 members of our community.

KSU students may prepare for postgraduate entrance exams and professional examinations such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and the Certified Public Accountant Exam. Students may also take noncredit courses designed to improve their academic performance at KSU, such as Using the TI-82 Graphing Calculator or Study Skills for College Success.

Those with college degrees and/or careers may participate in courses to update professional skills and keep up with the rapid changes encountered in today's business world. For those interested in career change, there are career assessment and planning programs that provide testing and consultation. Certificate programs are also available in medical transcription, medical coding and paralegal studies.

Any continuing education program can be customized to meet the needs of business and industry and can be taught at our facilities or on-site by our team of professional instructors. All customized training is designed to provide immediate, lasting and practical application of new knowledge and techniques that increase productivity and job satisfaction.

A wide variety of personal interest courses in sports and recreation, fine and performing arts, house and garden, etc. are also scheduled throughout the year. In addition, specialized programs for children, senior citizens and those with international interests are available on a regular basis.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are assigned to all professional development programs with one CEU awarded for 10 contact hours of participation. Transcripts of earned CEUs are available upon request. To obtain a free quarterly catalog or to register for a noncredit course at KSU, contact the division's registration office in Chastain Center, at (770) 423-6765.

Military Science
(770) 423-6229
Army ROTC is offered through cooperation with the Georgia Institute of Technology to provide students with career options that lead to commissions as second lieutenants in the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserves. All Army ROTC classes required for commissioning are taught at Kennesaw State University.

Air Force ROTC is offered through the Department of Air Force and Aerospace Studies on the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology. AFROTC is available to Kennesaw State University students through cross-registration. For more information call (404) 894-4175.