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
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 departmental activities
and 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,
and Spanish. Certificate programs provide training in alternative
dispute resolution and geographic information systems. The college
also offers 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 in Anthropology, Geography, German, Italian, Japanese, Philosophy, Russian, and Sociology.
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, and
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 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 Political Science
and International Affairs
(770) 423-6227
The Department of Political Science
and International Affairs offers courses that contribute to degree
programs in political science and international affairs and a
certificate program in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The
degree programs provide students the opportunity to prepare for
a number of career options or for graduate and professional study.
The certificate program focuses 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 prelaw, pre-professional program. A wide range of courses
in United States and international politics, 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 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 & 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 skills and applied
research interests, these departments bachelor of science degrees
that 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 &
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 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
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 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 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 3.7 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.