Academic Colleges, School and Instructional Departments
The academic degree programs of the university are organized under the five colleges, one school and 26 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 Seminar (KSU 1101), Senior Seminar (KSU 4401), 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.
School
of the Arts
Department of Music
Department of Theater
Department of Visual Arts
Coles College of Business
Department of Accounting
Department of Economics & Finance
Department of Leadership and Professional
Development
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 Special Education
College
of Health and Human Services
Department of Baccalaureate Degree Nursing
Department of Primary Care Nursing
Department of Health, Physical Education
& Sport Science
Department of Public Administration &
Human Services
College
of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Communication
Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages
Department of Sociology, Geography and Anthropology,
Department of History & Philosophy
Department of Political Science & International
Affairs
Department of Psychology
College
of Science & Mathematics
Department of Biological & PhysicalSciences
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Computer Science & Information
Systems
Department of Mathematics
Department of Learning Support
School
of the Arts
The School of the Arts maintains an exceptional
faculty whose accomplishments are recognized locally, regionally,
nationally and internationally. Students command high professional
regard. The disciplines that make up the School of the Arts place
the teaching of students as their central mission. The School
of the Arts provides a professional environment conducive to artistic
growth which prepares students for the aesthetic challenges facing
musicians, artists, designers, historians, and teachers in the
21st century. The School recognizes and embraces important influences
on the arts which cross national borders.
The School of the Arts provides the region with a stimulating community of students, artists, scholars and teachers who apply aesthetic and intellectural vision to the expression of complex ideas; who value both artistic tradition and experimentation in the search for creative solutions; who connect global perspectives to professional education; who integrate technical skills with theoretical understandings; and who care about the impact of their work on people.
The School of the Arts annually hosts a number of guest artists who provide students with rich professional training experiences. These artists appear as part of the major exhibitions in the Fine Arts Gallery, the Sturgis Library Gallery, and performances in the Premiere Series, the Musical Arts Series, and the Classic TheaterWorks. These unique experiences provide exceptional opportunities for the school's talented students.
The School of the Arts offers both academic and professional programs of study which prepare students for careers in the visual and performing arts. Undergraduate programs are built upon a strong common liberal arts component. Through its departments, the school offers the Bachelor of Arts degrees in Art, Music, and Theater, the Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education, the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance, and the Bachelor of Science degree in art education.
Special units in the School of the Arts include:
The University Box Office - this office services audience development, ticketing, and event information needs of the university. It is overseen by an administrative coordinator.
The Stillwell Theater - theatrical, musical, and other university events are held in the University's Stillwell Theater.
The Music Library - this library serves the curricular needs of students and faculty in the Department of Music. The library houses musical scores, sound recordings, video recordings, reference materials, music/historical collections, and other musicological materials.
Performance Libraries - the libraries housing the performance materials of the orchestra, wind ensembles, and choirs is housed in the Department of Music. Oversight of the performance libraries is provided by the directors of the large ensembles.
Art Galleries - the Visual Arts Department maintains two visual art galleries. A gallery director oversees the displays and functions of the art galleries.
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 the Bachelor of Music in Performance (piano, voice, winds, percussion and guitar).
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 aspects of study,
with emphasis in performance, directing, dance or design/technology.
Additionally, the program offers opportunities for the individual
development of the students, as well as preparation for graduate
study in theater and other fields, or entry into the profession.
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 the corporate world, other academic
institutions, the community, government and nonprofit enterprises.
Through these alliances 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 AACSB-The International Association for Management Education. 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 Entrepreneurship 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 industry.
The Econometric 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 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, career services, and co-ops and internships, 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 programs are also offered (described in the KSU Graduate
Catalog). The State of Georgia requires everyone who wishes to
sit for the CPA exam to have five years of education (150 semester
hours), including a baccalaureate degree. 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
(CPA firms), 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. Nonbusiness 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.
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 Leadership &
Professional Development
(770) 423-6283
The Department of Leadership & Professional
Development is an interdisciplinary department that concentrates
on staffing and running the Cole College's EMBA programs for Experienced
Professionals and Physician Executives.
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, International Management, 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 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.
Bagwell College of Education
The Bagwell 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 Special Education. 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 State University includes collaborative efforts
beyond the Bagwell College of Education.
The Professional Teacher Education Unit (PTEU) includes faculty from the Bagwell College of Education, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Health and Human Services, and the School of the Arts. These faculty design the teacher preparation programs and deliver the instruction and supervision for these programs. The PTEU offers the following programs leading to teaching licensure in Georgia: (1) Early Childhood Education; (2) Middle Grades Education; (3) Secondary English Education; (4) Secondary Mathematics Education; (5) Secondary Science Education; (6) Secondary Social Science Education; (7) Foreign Language Education: French and Spanish; (8) Art Education; (9) Music Education; (10) Health and Physical Education. The Teacher Education 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 Bagwell 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 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 Special Education
(770) 423-6577
The Department of Special Education offers
the state-mandated special education course for all education
programs, EXC 3304 Education of Exceptional Students. This course
prepares teachers to identify students with diverse learning needs
and accommodate their needs in regular education programs in collaboration
with parents, educators and other professionals. Students interested
in additional experience in programs for learners with diverse
needs (Gifted, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Special
Education programs) should contact the Department office for information
on EXC 4000 Service Learning in Special Education.
The Department offers graduate add-on programs in Gifted, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Special Education (Interrelated, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders and Intellectual Disorders) and the M.Ed. in Special Education. See the Graduate Catalog for more information.
College
of Health and Human Services
The College of Health and Human Services
prepares graduates to seek employment in a wide variety of health/human
service fields, as registered nurses or as generalist practitioners
in a variety of private, nonprofit or governmental human service
organizations. The graduate programs prepare graduates as
primary care nurse practitioners or administrators in human service
organizations. The College also offers three separate major programs
through the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport
Science: 1) Exercise and Health Science prepares students in the
area of health promotion or as exercise specialist; 2) Health
and Physical Education prepares students for licensure in grades
P-12 to teach health and physical education; and 3) Sport Management
prepares students in either fitness management, sport communications,
sport marketing, or recreation management.
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 biological 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 25 semester hours of sophomore and junior-level nursing courses and enter the senior-level courses. This program admits students once 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.
Department of Health, Physical
Education & Sport Science (HPS)
(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 three majors: (a) exercise and health science major;
(b) health and physical education (P-12) major which is found
in the Bagwell College of Education teacher education program
and (c) sport management major. Students interested in one of
the majors offered by the department should contact the office
of the department chair (PE 169) 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 University.
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 organizations such as the Public and Social Services Club and Circle K, as well as other campus activities to strengthen their commitments to community service. Students with acceptable G.P.A. may join the Alpha Delta Omega Honor Society for Human Services major.
College
of Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences
offers programs of study leading to baccalaureate and masters
degrees, as well as specialized certificate programs. Bachelor
degrees are offered in Communication, English, French, History,
International Affairs, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology,
and Spanish. Certificate programs provide training in alternative
dispute resolution, public history, and geographic information
systems. The college also offers a Master of Arts in Professional
Writing and a Master of Science in Conflict Management.
In addition to the programs of study listed above, the college offers a wide range of elective courses in Anthropology, Geography, German, Italian, Japanese, Philosophy, and Russian.
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences supports the Institutional Mission of Kennesaw State University with programs and policies which foster teaching and learning; professional service responsive to campus, academic profession, and community needs; and scholarship and creative activity in support of instruction, service, and the advancement of human understanding. The faculty, staff, and students of the college strive for excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction with the goal of understanding human interaction across world cultures and time. Career-sensitive liberal arts programs emphasizing effective communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and global perspectives provide our students the knowledge, skills, and versatility to succeed personally and professionally in an ever-changing society. Students are provided a variety of learning opportunities that foster an appreciation of the richness of human experience and promote a balance between individual achievement and community responsibility.
The faculty and staff of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences are engaged in scholarship and service-focused professional initiatives which promote collaboration across disciplines, address both local and global problems, and enhance the quality of life of the diverse communities we serve. The college also serves the university at large by providing instruction in the general education curriculum. The college provides services to the region served through the A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service. The Center for Regional History and Culture fosters research on Northwest Georgia and promotes a deeper understanding of this region. The International Center coordinates university efforts at globalizing the curriculum and international education. Through research, education, and service, the Center for Conflict Management fosters a better understanding of conflict and how it affects the institution and the community. The college offers a wide variety of educational and cultural enrichment programs.
Department of Communication
(770) 423-6298
The Department of Communication offers study
in three areas: public relations,
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 world, British, 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 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.
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 courses pertaining to other areas of the world. The philosophy
courses include an introductory courses and courses in world religions,
ethics, logic, Asian philosophy, and feminist philosophy, and
western 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 the department's certificate in Public History. 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. The department offers minors in History, Philosophy, and Asian Studies.
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 Sociology, Geography
& Anthropology
(770) 423-6739
The Sociology, Geography, and Anthropology
Department prepares students to understand and deal with diversity,
modernization and social change ranging from the local to global
scale. The core competencies of its graduates prepare students
to enter careers requiring technological facility, communication
skills, data gathering and analysis, community awareness and involvement,
problem-solving, critical thinking, an understanding of the structure
and functioning of groups and organizations, greater awareness
of their environment, critical self-reflection, and interpersonal
and intercultural skills. Specific concentrations in the proposed
major in Sociology focus on Cultural Diversity, Criminology, Organizational
and Social Change, and Spatial Analysis and Population Studies.
The faculty of the SGA Department strive
to mentor students in a process of professional socialization
in which students develop practical, marketable, applicable skills
and take responsibility for their own lifelong learning. Students
will understand sociology, geography and anthropology as social
science disciplines that strive to understand the world and have
practical implications for career and personal success.
College of Science and Mathematics
The College of Science & Mathematics
is home to the departments of Biological and Physical Sciences,
Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer
Science and Information Systems and Mathematics. Staffed by faculty
with exceptional teaching skills and applied research interests,
these departments have gained nationwide recognition for the success
of their faculty and graduates. The college's degree programs
offer curricula that are state-of-the-art and challenging. Opportunities
abound for students to develop a strong identity with their respective
departments through student organizations and mentoring relations
with the faculty.
The college offers baccalaureate degree programs in biology, chemistry, computer science, information systems and mathematics and a masters degree in information systems. Close, collaborative relationships exist between the departments and the College of Education. These collaborations are reflected in the strong content areas in Science and Mathematics Education programs. Secondary education majors receive the same in-depth course work in the disciplines of science and mathematics as do students majoring 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, or related fields most frequently choose to pursue the pre-professional requirements in the Biological and Physical Sciences or the Chemistry Department. While degree programs are not offered in these pre-professional areas, students with appropriate course selection can meet the entrance requirements of most professional schools with a biology or chemistry degree from the College of Science & Mathematics.
Students have numerous opportunities to gain practical experience in their field. Through co-ops and internships available to students in all degree programs, they can obtain direct experience in the workplace with companies or government agencies. Our Mentor-Protege Scholarship Program enables students to work one-on-one with faculty in undergraduate research projects in areas of mutual interest. The Center for Industrial Collaboration within the college enables students to work alongside faculty on company-sponsored applied research. Our industry-based programs give students career-related experiences that often lead directly to job offers upon graduation.
Department of Biological and Physical
Sciences
(770) 423-6158
http://science.kennesaw.edu/biophys/
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 and Biochemistry
(770) 423-6159
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 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 three degree programs: (1) a masters of science
in information systems-a 36-hour applied graduate program which
prepares graduates for employment within niches of the IT profession
experiencing critical shortages of employees.; (2) a bachelor
of science in information systems; and, (3) a bachelor of science
in computer science. Both baccalaureate degree programs lead to
careers in the field of information technology. Although different
in emphasis, each program is 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 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 must not have learning support courses as prerequisites.
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 two times. Those who spend two semesters or 9 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 from the department prior to registration.
Freshman Seminar (KSU 1101)- 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.
Senior Seminar (KSU 4401)- This institutional capstone course provides a structure for seniors to bring closure to their undergraduate experience while preparing for the transition from the university to the community at large. Within a structured learning community from a variety of disciplines, students will discuss the meaning of their undergraduate experience and develop an understanding of their role as alumni and productive citizens of the work force, community, state, nation, and the world. Through the preparation of a reflective portfolio, involvement in a service-learning project, and a critical discussion of their short- and long-term logistical goals, the students will prepare for the post-university experience.
English as a Second Language (ESL) - Another program in the department 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 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 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 re-centered) score of 1200 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 3.7 grade point average in at least 30, but no more than 60, 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 comprised
of the following centers: Public Programs, Computer Training,
The University Learning Center, Kennesaw State Senior University
(KSSU), Corporate Training and Development, International Programs,
Conferences, Project Horizon (an in-house learning center at Lucent
Technologies), and Project IDEAS (a professional development institute
for the Georgia Department of Labor). Every year, through over
2,000 noncredit courses, Continuing Education reaches approximately
28,000 members of the community.
For those people who are either considering going back to school or would like to improve their academic performance at KSU, programs are available in Study Skills, English and Grammar Review, Algebra Refresher, Computer Training, Microsoft and Oracle8 Certification, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Presentation Skills, Career Exploration, Foreign Languages, SAT Prep, and more. Students may prepare for postgraduate entrance exams and professional examinations with preparatory classes for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), the Law School Admissions Text (LSAT) and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
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 a career change, there are career assessment
and planning programs that provide testing and consultation. Certificate
programs are available in management, landscape/horticulture,
medical coding/transcription, computer call center, child development,
dental and orthodontic assisting, paralegal, and real estate.
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,
practical, and long-term application of new knowledge and techniques
that increase productivity and job satisfaction.
A wide variety of personal interest courses
in leisure and life enrichment, personal growth, sports and recreation,
visual arts, house and garden, and mind and body fitness are available
throughout the year. In addition, specialized programs for children
(including spring and summer camps) and classes for senior citizens
are offered through Continuing Education.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are assigned
to all professional development programs with one CEU awarded
for 10 contact hours of participation. Several selected courses
carry SDUs for teacher recertification. 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 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.