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Undergraduate Catalog

Addendum

Changes to Curriculum made after the publication of the catalog will be noted here.

Addendum 001
Honors Program Coursework - Changed for Fall 2009, prior to Fall 2009 it's listing was:

The Honors Program earns a "concentration," and students take a minimum of 31 semester hours within the program. Much of that coursework substitutes for regular general education offerings (23 cr), and the rest is upper division honors coursework (8 cr). The course requirements for most majors permit enough "open" electives to accommodate the addition of honors coursework.

The Honors Program earns a concentration, and students take a minimum of 36 semester hours within the program. Much of that coursework substitutes for regular General Education offerings, and the rest is required honors coursework. Course requirements for most majors permit enough "open" electives to accommodate the addition of honors coursework. Students in the Honors Program participate in lively seminar discussions, conduct independent study and research, produce and present an advanced-level writing project, participate in community service projects, and earn public recognition for their achievements.

The Honors Program curriculum consists of a minimum of 36 semester hours, structured as follows:

Honors General Education Coursework (17 cr)
(as partial fulfillment of overall General Education requirements)

Honors Required Coursework (9 cr)

Honors Elective Coursework (10 cr)
Arts, History, or Humanities

Science (4-5)

Social Science or Professional Studies

Items to Note:

* Students with existing credits in English composition may petition the Honors Director for possible substitutions. Students who are permitted to substitute ENGL 120 for ENGL 121H will be expected to take an additional Honors elective.

Courses marked with a "GE" can be used as partial fulfillment of the MSU General Education Requirements.

COMM 110 is waived for Honors Program students who seek a bachelor’s degree. Due to state teacher education requirements, all BSE degree candidates must however complete this course.

Some academic majors may require completion of certain specific General Education courses and may not accept Honors Program substitutions.

An upper-division foreign language course can be used in the Arts, History, and Humanities category if the grade = A (200, 300 or 400 level course).

Up to six Honors Independent Study or Study Abroad credits may be applied in the three elective categories (with permission from the Honors Director).

Associate Honors Participation
Upon meeting the entrance requirements for the Honors Program, transfer students entering with more than 60 credit hours earned at another institution are eligible for Associate Honors participation. To graduate with Associate Honors designation, the student must complete: one year of a foreign language and one honors General Education elective and must complete the Honors Required Coursework as described above.

Addendum 002
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Mathematics
Changed for Fall 2009, prior to Fall 2009 it's listing was:

Required Core (36 cr)

Required Support Course (4 cr)

Professional Education Sequence (40 cr)

General Electives (10-11 cr)

MATH 391 Teaching Mathematics 4 cr. Intended for secondary mathematics teachers. Planning mathematics lessons, developing mathematics teaching skills. Observation and practicum. Prerequisite(s): MATH 166 and admission to Teacher Education.

MATH 393 Math Education Seminar 1-4 cr. Examination of problems and trends in the teaching of secondary school mathematics. Corequisite: ED 493.


Subject to Change Statement
This catalog has been prepared by faculty and administration to provide information to prospective and enrolled students. The right is reserved to change any of the rules and regulations of the University at any time, including those relating to admission, instruction, and graduation. The right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course content, change the calendar, and to add or increase fees is similarly reserved. All such changes are effective at such times as the proper authorities determine and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who already are enrolled in the University.