Academic Life at Murray State University

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Academic Life at Murray State University
Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for
Undergraduate Education rduncan_at_murraystate.edu
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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/UniversityStu
  dies/
• Or search University Studies on the MSU Website

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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

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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

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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

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The goals of University Studies

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

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Academic Life at Murray State University
Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic
Advising Coordinator of the Liberal Arts
(Multidisciplinary) Major bcobb_at_murraystate.edu
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Bachelor Degrees

• B.A. Bachelor of Arts
• B.S. Bachelor of Science
• B.A.B. Bachelor of Arts in Business
• B.S.B. Bachelor of Science in Business
• B.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
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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_at_murraystate.edu
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All Students Take

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

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

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

• On the Summer O website, click the Testing tab
• Placement Tests available for
• Chinese
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Spanish

IF you have two years of college-level study in a
language other than these five , contact the
Admissions Office or Transfer Center for more
information.
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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
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Honors Program Inform your Advisor that you
are in the Honors Program as soon as you arrive
for 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.

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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!

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RACR Find it on myGate Academics Tab
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RACR Racer Academic Completion Report
If you were given a RACR today, take it to your
Advising Session RACR is on myGate Academics
tab
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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.

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Academic Advising Website

• www.murraystate.edu/advising
• Virtual Center for Advising Information
• Your Advisor tab
• What is an Academic Advisor?
• What are my responsibilities for
• Academic Advising?
• and more
• How to Read a RACR

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Center for Academic SuccessWebsite

• www.murraystate.edu/cas
• CAS 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.

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Advising who can help?

• Academic Advisor
• Department Chair or Program Coordinator
• Dean
• Associate Provost
• Be sure to get contact information
• from your Advisor today.
• Everyone is here to help!

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Academic Life at Murray State University
Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for
Undergraduate Education rduncan_at_murraystate.edu
Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic
Advising bcobb_at_murraystate.edu