The acdemic degree programs of the university are organized under the four colleges, one school and 23 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 (KSU1101), English as a Second Language Program (ESL) and 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
Department of Political Science & International Affairs
Department of Psychology
Department of Public Administration & Human Services
Department of Theater
Department of Visual Arts

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

Bagwell 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
Department of Primary Care Nursing

College of Science & Mathematics
Department of Biological & PhysicalSciences
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 Arts 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 Communnication
(770) 423-6298
The Department of Communication offers study in two areas: organizational communication and media studies - emphasizing their applied, theoretical and aesthetic dimensions 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. One program of study leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in English with 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 Language
(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. The department, in conjunction with the departments of Visual Arts, History and Philosophy, and Political Science and International Affairs 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 and 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. In the BA History program, all majors take several "general requirements" (including a 3-hour Senior Seminar) which provide needed background in research and writing, in the theory the discipline, and in the various fields of history. In addition, the program allows selection of one of three concentrations: World History and Cultures; American History and Culture; and History of Ideas. Each concentration includes complementary interdisciplinary electives which students can tailor to suit their own interests. The History of Ideas concentration provides interdisciplinary study in both history and philosophy. Each concentration provides an opportunity for an internship or other applied experience to help students make the transition from undergraduate work into a career or graduate study.

A degree in history is useful to all students interested in careers involving research and writing. It serves as a prerequisite for graduate study in a number of fields, including history or many other social science disciplines, law, and theology. The concentration in American History and Culture can equip students for careers in public history, especially if students complete an appropriate internship, or for graduate study. The World History and Cultures concentration can prepare students for careers in the international arena, as well as for many positions in the government or for graduate study. The concentration in History of Ideas should be especially useful as preparation for graduate study in history, philosophy, law, or theology.

Department of Music
(770) 423-6151
The Department of Music 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, musicals and operas. Kennesaw State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Department of Music offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in music 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 and certificate programs in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The degree programs provide students the opportunity to prepare for a number of career options or for graduate and professional study. The certificate programs focus on skills development with a broad academic base. Students also build upon a common core of liberal arts courses to develop the intellectual and social interaction skills to promote personal growth. The department 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. The degree and certificate programs allow students the opportunity to take an internship or practicum in their field of interest, or to participate in the university's co-op program.

The department encourages student learning through extra- and co-curricular activities such as 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 and demonstrate their skills through participation in Mock Trial, Model United Nations and Model Arab League simulation competitions.

Department of Psychology
(770) 423-6225
The Department of Psychology offers a program that provides students with opportunities for personal and intellectual development, preparation for a wide range of employment opportunities with a bachelor's degree, as well as the necessary prerequisites for graduate education in psychology or for professional training in related fields such as law, medicine, business, management, education or social work.

Courses in the psychology curriculum give students background in both the scientific and applied areas of the field. All majors complete the introductory course in psychology and a course on careers in psychology. A two semester research sequence follows which emphasizes statistics, methodology, and experimental psychology. Students then select courses concerning the foundations of behavior and advanced topics in psychology. Upper division electives in the major and a course on computers in psychology furnish students with additional background in an area of interest and in applications of technology to the discipline. The Senior Capstone Seminar provides closure to a student's undergraduate education.

Learning experiences in the classroom and laboratory are the foundation from which students can extend their undergraduate education in psychology to a variety of settings, such as practicum experiences in community-based agencies, collaboration on research with psychology faculty members, and individualized directed studies on topics of particular interest to students. In addition, extracurricular activities sponsored by Psi Chi (the National Psychology Honor Society) and the Psychology Club provide avenues for enhancing an individual's personal growth and identity as a psychology major.

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, Amnesty International and Circle K to strengthen their commitments to community service. Also, students with acceptable G.P.A. may join the Alpha Delta Omega Honor Society for Human Services major.

Department of Theater
(770) 499-3123
The Department of Theater offers a liberal arts degree, the bachelor of arts, in theater. The program offers course work in both practical and theoretical aspect

The department provides students with the opportunity to study and perform theater in a variety of contexts, especially those of the liberal arts education and of the art form with a world tradition reaching back as far as three thousand years. The program strives to provide superior theatrical experiences for our campus and community, particularly concentrating on classic theatrical works which form a part of the humanistic tradition. The major program, which is available as well to non-majors interested in advanced study, is designed to provide a broad perspective on theater as a historic, global, and aesthetic form. All students are expected to contribute to the collaborative creation of theatrical works of art, while also studying the lasting contributions such work can make.

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 offers 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 the region. 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 goals of continuous improvement and targeted program development.

The Coles College of Business enjoys national recognition in a number of areas. The College is fully accredited by the AACSB, which is the internationally recognized accrediting agency for business schools. The Coles College of Business was the first business school in Georgia to earn this recognition under the AACSB'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 Small Business Creation and Management Program was recognized by Business Week and Success as one of the outstanding entrepreneurship 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.

Coles College 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 over 60 CEOs, entrepreneurs and leaders from the private and public sectors.

The Econometric Center is a 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 Econometric 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 and career services 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 careers in the field of Accounting. Graduate courses are also offered (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 faculty recommend that prospective CPAs earn a Masters degree to satisfy the five year requirement.

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 reporting 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.

The Coles College business law and business information systems faculty are also housed in the Department of Accounting. All business majors must take one business law class. Elective courses are offered in areas such as consumer law, real estate law, and negotiation. All business majors take one course focusing on computer fundamentals, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics. Elective courses in business information systems are also available.

Department of Economics & Finance
(770) 423-6091
The Department of Economics & Finance offers curricula designed to prepare students for careers in the 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 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. 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 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, investment 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, Small Business Creation and Management or Operations Management.

The Department of Management & Entrepreneurship also offers a degree in Operations & Purchasing. The B.B.A. in Operations & Purchasing is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills, valued by current and prospective employers to effect sound operational decisions in the manufacturing or service sectors. The program provides students with expertise to apply methodologies for managing production, inventory, purchasing and quality improvement. The program also prepares students for five of the six examinations given by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) for the Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).

Department of Marketing & Professional Sales
(770) 423-6060

The Department of Marketing & 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.

Bagwell 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 Science and Mathematics. 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 Learning Lab offers a learner-centered environment for enhancing technology skills and integrating technology applications into the curriculum.

The Teacher Education Advisement Center has been established to guide education majors as they complete program requirements for full admission to the Teacher Education Programs.

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 Grades ducation 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 and Sport Science
(770) 423-6216
The Department of Health, Physical Education & Sport Science consists of: (a) an elective physical education activity program, (b) the required general education core course HPS 1000 Fitness for Living, and , (c) the health, physical education and sport science major program of study. The program of study includes two majors: (a) exercise and health science major, and (b) health and physical education (P-12) major. Students interested in one of the majors 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 each semester 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
The Department of Baccalaureate Degree Nursing offers a program leading to initial licensure as a registered nurse and a BSN completion option for registered nurses. The curriculum includes courses in the humanities and the biolobical and social sciences as well as the theoretical and clinical practice background necessary for the practice of professional nursing.

The BSN completion option is based on the statewide articulation plan formulated by nursing programs in the State of Georgia. Upon completion of a bridge course and other prerequisites, registered nurse students receive credit for 22 semester hours of sophomore and junior-level nursing courses and enter the senior-level courses. This program admits students twice a year and is planned to provide flexible options for the working nurse. Emphasis at the senior level is on community and family nursing, career development and professional growth. Clinicals are individually tailored to meet student needs.

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. The Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Science in the College of Education offers two majors in (1) exercise and health science (2) health and physical education (P-12) teacher certification.

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 semester. 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 and 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 class and laboratory instruction in all areas of chemistry including computational chemistry. The chemistry courses utilize modern instructional techniques to help students become knowledgeable of many abstract concepts in modern chemistry. The department has two degree programs which offer the students a range of options so that they will be prepared for jobs in the chemical industry; for beginning graduate studies in many areas of chemistry; for entrance into medical, dental, pharmacy, or other professional schools; for teaching high school chemistry; for jobs in the business end of the chemical industry; or for other possible employment areas related to chemistry. Internships and cooperative employment opportunities which give the students valuable field-related work experience are available for chemistry majors. Many students are involved in research projects with faculty which emphasizes the department's attitude that one learns best by doing. Financial aid opportunities include two scholarships, and employment as either laboratory or research assistants.

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 information technology (IT): Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Although different in emphasis, both programs are based on a strong technical foundation including programming principles, systems analysis, systems architecture and database design. Both programs include an emphasis on data communications and systems development.

The department serves both traditional and nontraditional students. Many of our students work full or part-time, often in the computing field. Many are returning to school in order to finish work started many years earlier. To serve this diverse group, the department offers a full program at night as well as during the day. The department also has an active co-op/internship program with flexible scheduling and competitive salaries in the IT field.

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. Recently, University graduates who have majored in mathematics received 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 appropriate interdisciplinary electives. Among these are courses 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:

Learning Support -The department continues to offer academic assistance to those students who fall below Kennesaw's minimum admission standard. Those students whose SAT scores fall between 430 and 510 on the verbal portion 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 required to take the appropriate sub-test of the College Placement Examination (CPE) or COMPASS-whichever the university offers. According to these placement scores, students may be placed in the learning support courses of English 0099, Reading 0099, and/or Math 0097/0098. All learning support courses are designed so that students may complete all requirements in an area in a maximum of two semesters.

Since these are academic assistance courses, there are certain restrictions placed by the Board of Regents and/or by Kennesaw State University upon students enrolled in these courses. The following restrictions apply to all learning support and students.

These students must register for the learning support courses they are required to take each semester 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 20 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 semesters or 12 semester hours 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 or COMPASS to take learning support courses who nonetheless feel the need for academic assistance, additional preparation, or review may audit Math 0099 (which combines Math 0097 and 0098 in one semester) or any other courses offered by this department, if they receive approval prior to registrations.

KSU- In addition to offering LS courses, the department is also the academic home for Kennesaw's Freshman Seminar course, KSU 1101-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 1101 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 program in the depatment provides 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 on 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 KSU Honors Program (which is distinct from the Joint Enrollment Honors Program for high school students) addresses the needs of both traditional and nontraditional students at the top of the academic scale, engaging them in a variety of flexible "Honors Experiences" designed to take learning beyond the traditional classroom, into applied contexts germane to each student's major. To be accepted into the program, applicants must fall into one of two categories. If they are entering freshmen, they must have graduated from high school within the last five years; must have exceeded CPC minimum requirements for full admission; and must have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their high school academic courses or made a minimum combined (and recentered) score of 1180 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (or an equivalent composite score on the American College Test). If they are already enrolled at KSU, or have transferred from another academic institution, they must have maintained a 3.8 grade point average in at least 45, but no more than 90, hours of course work at Kennesaw State.

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 Public Programs and Contract Training, the Center for Corporate & Economic Development, the Center for Computer Training, International Programs, Project Horizon (an in-house learning center), and Project IDEAS (a professional development institute). Every year, through over 1200 noncredit courses, Continuing Education reaches approximately 20,000 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 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 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 Universtiy.

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.