academic life at murray state university dr. renae duncan, associate provost for undergraduate...

Academic Life at Murray State University

Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Educationrduncan@murraystate.edu

What is University Studies?

A broad-based liberal arts and sciences education that provides a

foundation for your academic specialty.

http://www.murraystate.edu/academics/UniversityStudies/

Or search “University Studies” on the

MSU Website

Five areas of knowledge:• Oral and Written Communication• Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and

Quantitative Skills• World's Historical, Literary, and

Philosophical Traditions• Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity,

and the World's Artistic Traditions• Social and Self-Awareness and

Responsible Citizenship

The goals of University Studies:

• develop students' communication skills, both oral and written• encourage students to think

creatively while gathering, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach logical decisions

The goals of University Studies:

• familiarize students with the roles and applications of science and mathematics toward resolving problems in an ever-changing world• gain a critical understanding of the

world's historical, literary, philosophical, and artistic traditions

• understand the dynamics of cultural diversity, of competing economic and political systems, of social responsibility, and of complex moral and ethical issues

The goals of University Studies:

Academic Life at Murray State University

Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic AdvisingCoordinator of the Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary) Major

bcobb@murraystate.edu

Bachelor DegreesB.A. Bachelor of Arts

B.S. Bachelor of ScienceB.A.B. Bachelor of Arts in Business

B.S.B. Bachelor of Science in BusinessB.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts

B.M Bachelor of Music

Every degree has its own set of University Studies requirements; your advisor will know which courses you need.

Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising

Area or Major/Minor

• University Studies• Courses Required for

the Area:– Core Courses– Required Courses– “Tracks”– Co-Requirements– Limited Electives– Unrestricted

Electives

• University Studies• Courses required for

the Major • Courses required for

the Minor• Limited Electives• Unrestricted Electives

Dr. Barbara Cobb, bcobb@murraystate.edu

All Students Take:

• ENG 105• COM 161• Lab Science• Mathematics• Other University Studies Courses

ENG 105 may NOT be a first-semester course in your program. Many programs prefer students to take this course in the spring.

Your ADVISOR will know which courses are right for you and your program.

Foreign Language

• On the Summer O website, click the Testing tab • Placement Tests available for

ChineseFrenchGermanJapaneseSpanish

Area or Major/Minor

• Honors Sequence• Courses Required for

the Area:– Core Courses– Required Courses– “Tracks”– Co-Requirements– Limited Electives– Unrestricted Electives

• Honors Sequence• Courses required for

the Major • Courses required for

the Minor• Limited Electives• Unrestricted Electives

Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising

• Honors Seminars or ENG 150 – 1-2• University Studies Science with Lab• University Studies Mathematics• Modern Language

All Honors students MUST take at least one Honors seminar per semester until the Honors Sequence is completed.

Honors Program: Inform your Advisor

that you are in the Honors Program as soon as you arrive for advising!

Test Scores and Placement

• Placement scores are in your Summer O Booklet and on record with your Advisor.

• Pending scores will be delivered after this session.

• You will be advised based on the scores that are available today.

• Your Advisor knows what courses you need to succeed!

RACR: Racer Academic Completion

Report

If you were given a RACR today, take it to your Advising Session – RACR is on myGate Academics tab

http://15tofinishky.org

• Register for 14-17 credit hours per semester

• Most students may register for up to 19 hours

• MINIMUM is 12 hours/semester for full-time status (12/semester will not get you to graduation in 4 years!)

• Your advisor will have a PLAN.

Academic Advising Website

www.murraystate.edu/advisingVirtual Center for Advising InformationYour Advisor tab

What is an Academic Advisor?What are my responsibilities for Academic Advising?

and moreHow to Read a RACR

Center for Academic SuccessWebsite

www.murraystate.edu/casCAS provides advising and services for

Undeclared and Conditionally Admitted students.

Undeclared students will need to determine an AREA or MAJOR by 45 credit hours.

Specially Trained Academic Advisors help Undeclared students chart their course.

Advising: who can help?

• Academic Advisor

• Department Chair or Program Coordinator

• Dean

• Associate ProvostBe sure to get contact information

from your Advisor today.

Everyone is here to help!

Academic Life at Murray State University

Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Educationrduncan@murraystate.edu

Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advisingbcobb@murraystate.edu